[SethTiger04]

Hey guys, The other day while changing out my CV axle I made the stupid mistake of starting the socket with my impact... bad idea. Anyway, long story short, I stripped it out. Can you rethread this part? I have a early 2013 Wildcat 1000. I know it is not ideal, but looking to save $100 on a used red one or unpainted one on eBay. It was powdercoated orange. It is on the drivers side if that helps. Thank you for all of your feedback.

 

[Dept94]

I don't know what it looks like but you could try a keensert. that shouldn't effect the balance too much.

just for example:

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[Dept94]

Helicoils are also an option. they can usually be found at home depot or your local hardware store. amazon too

 

[SethTiger04]

Thanks! I may try those options.

 

[SethTiger04]

I only see those options for internal threads. Any suggestions for external threads? Thanks!

 

[Dept94]

Oh I get it. i was thinking you stripped a bolt hole. The only option that i'm aware of for an external thread is weld it, have it ground or lathed and rethread it. the down side is that you lose your hardening, and its probably cheaper to by a new axle if you don't have the tools. In a pinch you can drill out the center and tread in a bolt.

honestly, I would recommend a new axle or stub end.

 

[Dept94]

maybe an rear end shop can re-roll a smaller thread and you can replace the shoulder nut

 

[Dept94]

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this might work depending on how bad its stripped

 

[SethTiger04]

Thanks guys! I will try that solution as soon as I get it back from getting the wheel bearings replaced. It is not stripped too bad, just enough that the nut wont catch on the threads. Really frustrating I guess I shouldn't be trying to work as quickly as I was. Efficiency is the cause of most screw ups.

 

[toyman]

show a picture of it . if just the end is striped it can be rethreaded and a new nut