Help! Axles Binding, tried everything!
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Help! Axles Binding, tried everything!
Hey guys, I am in the process of getting my 10T running again. I recently rebuilt the diff using a TC3 rebuild kit and I installed Thunder Tiger Phoenix STII (same as T3) CVA's. My axles are binding on the left side interfering with full suspension travel. I can't tell if the axles are too long or if for some reason, I am not able to get the Diff T-Nut in tight enough to allow for more lateral play in the left side outdrive. I have re-assembled the diff several times to make sure I didn't miss a step and I even swapped axles from one side to the next to make sure that the left one may have a manufacturing defect and be a few mm longer. So far everything I've tried still binds the axle on the left side. Also, for what it's worth, my truck started life as a 10T Sport with dogbones and 1/4" axles. I replaced the rear bearing carriers with those from a T3 to accommodate the 3/16" Axles.
Do you guys have any ideas?
Do you guys have any ideas?
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Re: Help! Axles Binding, tried everything!
Is it binding a lot compared to the right side? Are you sure the t-nut is in the correct out drive?
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Re: Help! Axles Binding, tried everything!
shorten the diff screw its too long.TC3 kit has the longer diff screw.it protrudes too far and arm cant compress as far.DON
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Re: Help! Axles Binding, tried everything!
the rear t3 hub carriers may also be contributing to the problem, since the hinge pin is in a different spot, and I think in the 'wrong' direction making you lose some track width. hubs like these should widen the track 1/8" per side compared to T3 carriers.
https://www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-rear-hub-white-0-asc7364/p276750
https://www.amainhobbies.com/team-associated-rear-hub-white-0-asc7364/p276750
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Re: Help! Axles Binding, tried everything!
Hi,
I tried T3 rear hub carriers once and it didn't work.
Get the ones jwscab said to, which are for a RC10 and 10T.
Also did the tc3 diff rebuild kit come with 2 T-nuts?
Make sure you use the short one.

I tried T3 rear hub carriers once and it didn't work.
Get the ones jwscab said to, which are for a RC10 and 10T.
Also did the tc3 diff rebuild kit come with 2 T-nuts?
Make sure you use the short one.

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Re: Help! Axles Binding, tried everything!
LOL yes I'm definitely using the shorter t-nut. I didn't know that T3 carriers wouldn't work. I'll order the others. Thanks for the advice guys!DaveM wrote:Hi,
I tried T3 rear hub carriers once and it didn't work.
Get the ones jwscab said to, which are for a RC10 and 10T.
Also did the tc3 diff rebuild kit come with 2 T-nuts?
Make sure you use the short one.
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Re: Help! Axles Binding, tried everything!
Ahh.... I didn't notice the use of T3 hubs. Yes, that would do it.
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Re: Help! Axles Binding, tried everything!
Got the WC rear hubs in and that definitely did the trick. IDK why I ever assumed the T3 rear hubs would work. Thanks for the help guys!
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