Mip help

[kzsteve]

i have an xo-1 with MIP hub adapters to run 1/5 tires . having trouble keepin the hubs locked to spindles .
is anyone having the same problem ?? .......................... thanks .. steve

[ReglarGuy]

Post some pictures of what happens, and maybe us guy who run stock can come up with an idea that will help.

[kzsteve]

Post some pictures of what happens, and maybe us guy who run stock can come up with an idea that will help.

thank you , ill see if i can ............ steve

[gusd2]

Are the hubs from MIP or EM Performance? I ask because I can’t find anything from MIP but lots of hits on a XO-1 adapter from EMP to accommodate 18mm square hubs.

[TwoBelugas]

Are the hubs from MIP or EM Performance? I ask because I can’t find anything from MIP but lots of hits on a XO-1 adapter from EMP to accommodate 18mm square hubs.

That’s what I though about too. I don’t know of any MIP converter to 1/5 wheels. If it’s from another manufacturer, machining tolerance differences can cause this. It may need more than locktite, for example maybe two locknuts sandwiching a locking washer or something?

[kzsteve]

Are the hubs from MIP or EM Performance? I ask because I can’t find anything from MIP but lots of hits on a XO-1 adapter from EMP to accommodate 18mm square hubs.

definately not MIP as i bought them WITH MY HEAD IN THE DARK ...................... thanks


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[gusd2]

That’s cool. I didn’t see anything on their website. Drop a pic when you have a sec and we can help with your issue.

[kzsteve]

my apologies , my head wasn't quite right ...... my adapters are EMP .......... thanks

things are hot in ca. my hubs are EMP ... not mip ............ sorry

[gusd2]

No worries man. I forget more than I remember these days.

The other day, went to the hobby store to pickup a part for my Slash only to get home and find out I already had 2 of them! Lol

[kzsteve]

No worries man. I forget more than I remember these days.

The other day, went to the hobby store to pickup a part for my Slash only to get home and find out I already had 2 of them! Lol

when i go i forget why i went !

so now that we know which hubs i have , any cure for my problem .

i took 2 pix , but dont know how to post .............. steve

[gusd2]

The iPad or iPhone app Tapatalk allows you to easily post pictures into these threads. If you’re accessing this forum via a web browser, then I believe you need a picture hosting site which can be a pain.

Without seeing the pics, I’m not clear on what the issue is. Would you elaborate?

[kzsteve]

The iPad or iPhone app Tapatalk allows you to easily post pictures into these threads. If you’re accessing this forum via a web browser, then I believe you need a picture hosting site which can be a pain.

Without seeing the pics, I’m not clear on what the issue is. Would you elaborate?

talked to manufacture , so i think im ok .............. thank you ...... steve

[gusd2]

Great!

I’m considering the same mod to to run 1/5 wheels. What advice did the manufacturer provide to fix your issue?

[kzsteve]

Great!

I’m considering the same mod to to run 1/5 wheels. What advice did the manufacturer provide to fix your issue?

they said to try locktite (blue) ......... havent had a change yet

https://kzsteve.imgbb.com/. pix are here


adapter comes loose from spindle ............. not much to see

[gusd2]

I’m assuming you’re using the loctite on the screw pin that holds the adapter to the spindle. Is the pin backing itself out?

[kzsteve]

I’m assuming you’re using the loctite on the screw pin that holds the adapter to the spindle. Is the pin backing itself out?

not sure but think so . wheel & spindle comes off when power applied

[gusd2]

not sure but think so . wheel & spindle comes off when power applied

I can’t wrap my head around how the screw pin can so quickly unscrew itself from the adapter. Is it fairly tight and snug when first installed?

[kzsteve]

.. i tighten & retighten ... just made me look silly


yes i do tighten . went to auto parts today ............. hmmm how much we miss in lock down ............ NEW to me ... Purple lock tite !! says softer than blue . so many to chose from ............. trying purple !

i have an xo-1 with MIP hub adapters to run 1/5 tires . having trouble keepin the hubs locked to spindles .
is anyone having the same problem ?? .......................... thanks .. steve

https://kzsteve.imgbb.com/

[TwoBelugas]

The website for emp shows it comes with a washer and a lock washer for the spindle, I assume those go between the wheel and the hex hut? You see using those too right?

Is the hex nut nyloc? If not maybe get same size nyloc nut so you have both that and the lock washer to keep the hex nut from backing out.

[kzsteve]

The website for emp shows it comes with a washer and a lock washer for the spindle, I assume those go between the wheel and the hex hut? You see using those too right?

Is the hex nut nyloc? If not maybe get same size nyloc nut so you have both that and the lock washer to keep the hex nut from backing out.

mine are different . pix below . look at the hub ........... steve


https://kzsteve.imgbb.com/

got it ready . see if it thows a shoe ...........

[kzsteve]

mine are different . pix below . look at the hub ........... steve


https://kzsteve.imgbb.com/

got it ready . see if it throws a shoe ...........

ok , got my head out & figured out why . i used Loctite (purple) on axle & set screws . (a lil dab will do you )
also learned that there are set screws to hold pins in axle-hub pivots . yes my head was not in the sunlite !
but all should be good now . thank you all for making me rethink my work ................ steve