Screws
 

I've been doing some work on my buggy and the stock screws seem to strip way too easy. What type of screws are the most durable? I don't race so weight isn't a huge issue.

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RE: Screws
 

The strongest screws are steel ones made with a good steel. Screws with hex socket heads tend to strip much less than regular phillips ones. That said, I use a lot of Dubro's socket screws. Since Dubro doesn't make button head screws, I use Axial ones when I need button heads. As far as phillips screws go, I do use Tamiya's when I have them because their screws are very good. They rarely strip out on me.

RE: Screws
 

Use the plain ole black iron screws.
Dubros ARE good ones.

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And I might add....wrist tight is fine. Blue loctite on metal to metal, never red.

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And most important of all(atleast for Phillips/ Pozidrive heads): use the right tip for them, never mix them up. And use good quality tools.

RE: Screws
 

Dubro does make button head screws, but they are only for sheet metal/wood unfortunately. I too suggest Dubro, they market a quality fastener, built to high standards.

More often than not, screws strip because of low quality tools. The 'L' shaped allen keys are generally really only meant for emergency repairs, this is why they are included with kits. If you know you will be doing any sort of extensive maintenance on your cars, you'll need to invest in a decent set of allen drivers, ones that are meant for small screws. Those budget sets of allen keys are not really made to high tolerances, so you end up with a loose fit, which in tun, strips screws. HK sells some pretty affordable driver sets. My personal favorite is Hudy (X-Ray), they are expensive, but really really high quality.

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Thanks for the replies. I bought a set of ofna drivers from my lhs, I think they're pretty solid, I kind of have a heavy hand. Would it be a bad idea to just buy a replacement kit for my buggy? Having to buy them by size may take more time than I have at this time.

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Yes, picking up a screw kit wouldn't hurt. I'll buy one if I see it on sale, even if I dont own the car. It's nice to have a large selection of hardware.