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 helicoils and brakes
#1106250
04/24/21 11:52 PM
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i've been assembling an early truck front axle, and am nearing completion.
on the left knuckle, the lower caliper bolt hole was just a hole- stripped.
i have fit a helicoil, and it appears to be a nice repair.
i am unsure if this is an accepted method of repair for this situation.
it is just the caliper, what could go wrong?
ha ha.
i think i'm o k w/it, but thought i'd throw this in the air.....
'94 "tracker", with some parts from suzi the psychic.
other modifications made, with more to come.
some intentional.
suzitoo should get me fishing.
kj6esv
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Re: helicoils and brakes
[Re: rascott]
#1106251
04/27/21 12:22 AM
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i heard from one source that this has become a common repair, as these knuckles are becoming scarce?
i was wondering "how common" that might be.
i tightened by feel, and it seems sound.
i suppose i will see how i feel about it upon final assembly torque.......
'94 "tracker", with some parts from suzi the psychic.
other modifications made, with more to come.
some intentional.
suzitoo should get me fishing.
kj6esv
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Re: helicoils and brakes
[Re: rascott]
#1106257
05/02/21 11:41 AM
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Roll Me Over
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The caliper mounting bolts are in shear. A Helicoil would be fine.
Were the original threads lost my over-torquing or a seized bolt?
Out east here anti seize compound is a must.
Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.
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Re: helicoils and brakes
[Re: rascott]
#1106259
05/03/21 12:26 AM
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thanks for the reply.
the knuckle was an ebay purchase, but i suspect it was a torqueing problem after a misthread start?
i have experienced the results of simian mechanics many times........
also, a 50% success rate on used parts via ebay, a route i will try and avoid in the future.
i appreciate your opinion, and suspect i will be fine- it feels o k.
richard
'94 "tracker", with some parts from suzi the psychic.
other modifications made, with more to come.
some intentional.
suzitoo should get me fishing.
kj6esv
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