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New SSD SCX10 axle housings

I am running them because the stock ones hung up on me quite a bit. The HDs seem to slide a bit better. I would get the newer ones...My V1s are going to be a PITA to remove when the time comes.
 
I had the V1 covers and swapped over to the v2 so i wouldn't have to worry about the lower hardware being stripped or mangled from crawling. Run bot front and rear because i wanted it to match lol

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I have HD covers for the front and rear. I'm still waiting to hear back from SSD on the bearing issue.

I have faith in them they well make it right,, now as far as replacing everyone that has bought I would not look forward to that! but maybe a discount on your next set or something,, we don't want to sink the company LOL!! but do expect them to make right because if you got to buy a set of HD gears every month dont make much senses to keep useing the D60 axle from here on out I personally have not blown any gears but I don't run mine all that much but I have seen slop from brand new and run enough to see the slop in pinion bearing after run for a bit so it don't go away.. Kinda of surprised they have not chimed in here..
 
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Most manufacturers offer a repair or replacement warranty when it comes to this sort of situation. As it stands right now, I have $100+ worth of new SSD axle housings and related parts sitting in a box that I'll never use as is, so I can't say I'd be pleased with an outcome that only offers a discount on another purchase.

There's no doubt this presents quite a challenge for SSD. But they've been incredibly responsive to our community so far and I suspect they'll rise to the occasion. Hopefully, we'll hear from them soon.
 
We have been looking into this and doing some tests...

Firstly, it does not seem a great number of users have had this issue. Even when the bearings are super tight the pinion shaft will still have some play as bearings also have play. So a lot of the movement comes from the bearings anyway.

The bearing can probably tightened up by 0.02-0.04mm and still fit. We are going to do an update to the tooling in time but it is not something than can be done quickly.
The difference is too small to make a sleeve or anything like that.

We have looked at ways to make the bearings fit tighter now and have come up with a simple solution: Aluminum tape is very thin and easy to work with. You can simple wrap the outer face of the bearing with the tape to make it a tight push fit. Just clean up the edges of the bearing where tape is to make fitting easy.
 
The majority of users are reporting this issue.. At least on this thread, also in the comp scene, Not one of us have had one NOT defective .. The sad part is, I love the D60 enough to continue JB welding in bearings, Because its an ACTUAL fix that will hold up to punishment, while allowing 0 slop..

I also have already tried the foil / tape thing. It does not hold the bearing in place enough to keep it from spinning the outer bearing sleeve, thus spinning out/ destroying the tape shim..
I mean if all you do is backyard / and trail, Sure its a fine fix..
That doesn't help the large number of drivers that would like to compete with their trucks..


Are there any plans for help with individuals that had gear damage due to axle failure? Will anything be done for them?
 
What about foil tape? That copper tape stuff wrapped around the bearing? Surely the sticky tape backing will stop it from spinning off the bearing and add extra thickness.
 
What about foil tape? That copper tape stuff wrapped around the bearing? Surely the sticky tape backing will stop it from spinning off the bearing and add extra thickness.

I tried it, Doesnt work.. Sticking to one side doesnt keep it from sliding on the outer face, or inner face. however you decide to do it.. ..

How do you think I ended up with epoxy (JB weld)??
 
We have been looking into this and doing some tests...

Firstly, it does not seem a great number of users have had this issue. Even when the bearings are super tight the pinion shaft will still have some play as bearings also have play. So a lot of the movement comes from the bearings anyway.

The bearing can probably tightened up by 0.02-0.04mm and still fit. We are going to do an update to the tooling in time but it is not something than can be done quickly.
The difference is too small to make a sleeve or anything like that.

We have looked at ways to make the bearings fit tighter now and have come up with a simple solution: Aluminum tape is very thin and easy to work with. You can simple wrap the outer face of the bearing with the tape to make it a tight push fit. Just clean up the edges of the bearing where tape is to make fitting easy.

Thanks for looking into the issue. I think these axles look great and feel good, so I want them to work.

I do have a question, though. How extensive was your testing of the simple solution? I'd be willing to try out the aluminum tape fix, but since you need to replace both axles at the same time I'd have to open the other axle housing as well. Just taping the bearing and checking for play won't show if it's a true fix. It would need some run time to play out. If the fix doesn't work, that's now two axle housings I wouldn't be able to return.

As it stands I need to decide if it's worth taking the chance on this fix or return the unopened parts and lose out on the opened axle and a restocking fee for the other axle and the HD diff covers.

Maybe I have a couple of questions :). I'm not a manufacturer, so I'm sorry if I'm not understanding this correctly. If you're making changes to the tooling, it would seem like this isn't a "bad batch" scenario, but something that would be present in all of the axle housings? In that case, wouldn't everybody have the issue? Maybe they haven't experience any detrimental effects yet? What would be the ETA on the new housings? Would they remain compatible with the HD diff covers (I'd guess yes, but I don't want to make any assumptions)?

Thanks again for your response.
 
Picked up some foil tape to see how this may play out. With one complete wrap of the inner and outer bearings the fit is nice and snug. It took a bit of effort to get the bearing seated. All the play is gone (except for the very minimal play in the bearing itself).

Hmmm... I may just have to be a guinea pig on this one.


Axial SCX-10 G6 Rebuild by johnny anguish, on Flickr
 
Picked up some foil tape to see how this may play out. With one complete wrap of the inner and outer bearings the fit is nice and snug. It took a bit of effort to get the bearing seated. All the play is gone (except for the very minimal play in the


Axial SCX-10 G6 Rebuild by johnny anguish, on Flickr

Seems reasonable enough to me :)

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How about this? Locktite Bearing Retaining Adhesive #641

Not a permanent adhesive like JB weld.

I do not have this problem as I'm old and drive my rigs boringly slow.
Just thought this might be an alternative that you could look into.
Tomas
 
How about this? Locktite Bearing Retaining Adhesive #641

Not a permanent adhesive like JB weld.

I do not have this problem as I'm old and drive my rigs boringly slow.
Just thought this might be an alternative that you could look into.
Tomas

Hmmm. That looks interesting, as well. Looks like it's used on bicycles a lot. That's promising.

I'm still curious to hear from SSD about the extent of their fix testing.
 
Yeah, got a project truck I'm building (scratch build, G6 kit inspired, build thread will be up in time, gathering all parts b4 build gets underway- stay tuned!)
Its going to be my SSD build, thus showcasing their awesome products, but this slop in the input shaft of pinion and the "suggested fix (?)" dont hold water w this guy. Really excited to go thru and use all SSD but not willing to dish out $$$$ just to be fixed w aluminum tape?! :shock:
I certainly hope that a more sound resolution is in order to this dilemma as all the SSD products look really exciting and perform just as equal to other high end parts.
 
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