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Originally Posted by Gazmidas
All,
Does anyone have a good solution to my constant snapping of rear diff bolts? I cannot seem to make them last, they start to slip then snap the screw shortly after.
Any help appreciated.
Gareth
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I've run Yokomo diffs for YEARS in various cars and only ever broken one bolt... the secret is in how you build them.
Use the screws with a shank, not the ones that are completely threaded.
LOADS of black grease around the thrust bearing assembly and the screw head and shank.
Be careful not to overtighten the diff as the screw will not like it. There is a limit to how tight the Yokomo diff will go with the relatively soft plastic diff halves, if you try and go beyond that limit all you are doing is putting extra strain on the parts. If the diff starts to feel notchy, it is too tight.
If the diff is constantly backing off - buy a new bolt and nut.