My idea to fix sprocket hub slop

[okbeast]

I don't think I'm the only person that has had problems with the sprocket hub getting loose and having some front/rear spin and play. I debated getting a new axle but figure wth that one might have the same issue so might as well just fix what I've got. My idea is to find a strong industrial grade pin and have a machine shop drill a hole through the hub/axle for the pin. I haven't tried to find a pin that would be strong enough for this yet but I know somethin's gotta be out there.

[theshee]

I personally wouldnt drill a hold through my axle. I wouldnt like the idea of weakning the axle.

[okbeast]

Ya that is another thought, well I'm gonna try it I think and if I don't like it I'll get with you (theshee) for that axle and stuff we talked about if you still have it. Give me just a day or two and it should be done.

[theshee]

You may as well give it a try. Just make sure you find a really strong pin to put in there.

[NYUK]

weld it then order a g force. it will be trash after you pin it also.

[racer]

only drill a 1/4 way through the axle.

 

if youre serious about this let me know, I know where you can get some cheap machining done. like $20/hr. try finding that somewhere else.

[okbeast]

Ya that would be better for the integrity of everything, but I planned on having the pin tight in the hole and how would you get it out if you can't beat it through.

 

I can probably get the work done free, or might just do it myself on a drill press. New axles are cheap so I figure it's worth a shot just to try.

[racer]

Thread your hole and use a shoulder bolt. then ream the hub to within .0002" of the bolts diameter. It needs to be very tight and round, something youre probably not going to find on a drill press.

[Snopczynski]

I don't think I'm the only person that has had problems with the sprocket hub getting loose and having some front/rear spin and play. I debated getting a new axle but figure wth that one might have the same issue so might as well just fix what I've got. My idea is to find a strong industrial grade pin and have a machine shop drill a hole through the hub/axle for the pin. I haven't tried to find a pin that would be strong enough for this yet but I know somethin's gotta be out there.

 

Why not drill a hole in just the sprocket hub, then tap it and put a bolt in it that sticks out the other side and tensions the hub?

[locogato11283]

for some reason drilling thru the axle doesnt sound like a good idea to me.. how are drag axles setup? keywayed??

[FireHead]

I don't think I'm the only person that has had problems with the sprocket hub getting loose and having some front/rear spin and play. I debated getting a new axle but figure wth that one might have the same issue so might as well just fix what I've got. My idea is to find a strong industrial grade pin and have a machine shop drill a hole through the hub/axle for the pin. I haven't tried to find a pin that would be strong enough for this yet but I know somethin's gotta be out there.

JB Weld on the splines assemble wet, then let it dry. You probably won't find much of a longer term fix. If you want to disassemble it, heat the part up with a torch, diassemble, clean, lather, rinse, repeat.

 

After doing that a few times you will replace the worn parts because you will have realized doing all that is gets gay really quick.

[FireHead]

for some reason drilling thru the axle doesnt sound like a good idea to me.. how are drag axles setup? keywayed??

My drag axle is set up with love and sunshine. I don't know about anyone else's. :ermm:

[okbeast]

My drag axle is set up with love and sunshine. I don't know about anyone else's. :ermm:

 

[BenBB]

I don't think I'm the only person that has had problems with the sprocket hub getting loose and having some front/rear spin and play.

 

Always. Last time I had my Axcalibur out there was also play in the LH bearing race, machine shop wouldn't touch it (build up with a weld and machine down to fit). If welding is bad drilling is prolly worse. I'm doin' loctite for now, a new axle later, and checkin' it after every ride in between.

 

My drag axle is set up with love and sunshine. I don't know about anyone else's. :ermm:

 

Fuck that, pixie dust is the shit. Plus you don't hafta fluff your aura first :laugh:

[okbeast]

Mine's loctited now to where it won't come off, Ima have to heat it up some I guess.

 

My question is what stops the hub from spinning completely around, the splines between the two are pretty small but I'm getting 1/4" of rotation.