Helicoil Knuckle Stud????

[konarider1993]

Hey guys. I got those TG Magnum Knuckle Studs, and a couple of them stripped the knuckle housing, i think just by over torquing them
Should i get the right size helicoil kit and put it in there?? Ive been reading around and I saw someone said helicoils suck. Any advice?

[junya92toy]

Well you can use those , or a timecert

[Slolyfe]

I wouldn't heil coil those. There is a lot of force on those studs. That being said I have 2 for sale.

[thebigdogg]

I agree, dont helicoil, just get some knuckels from someone

TheBigDogg

[Rocksurfer]

Just remember you are dealing with steering, I've helicoiled different parts in the past but personally would not take a chance on something that may cause a lose of control of your vehicle.

[Sparkplug]

they only torque into the knuckle 15-20 ft lbs, not much at all

[IronClad]

Helicoil is fine if done right. or use a timesert OR drill and tap the knuckle for dana 44 studs ( best idea of all those) http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/general-4x4-discussion/1106526-dana-60-knuckle-stripped-what-would-you-do.html  current thread on heli-coiling a dana 60 knuckle but it still applies.

[emsvitil]

Threaded insert.

Check out www.mcmaster.com

[zippo]

If a heli coil is done correctly, it is stronger then the original threads. Just take your time and do it right, you'lle be good to go.

[Slolyfe]

I would say a heil coil works well for directly bolting something down. But not something with a side to side load like steering.

[junya92toy]

That load, the bolt will see the loading, not the threads and a helicoil is stronger then the original threads

[NorCalPR]

I time serted one stud on my knuckle. I run fror arp studs.

Ironically, that's the only stud that doesnt loosen up...


Done correctly, the threads are stronger than stock, mine was done on a Cnc mill

[tgmaul88]

I second this motion.

Helicoil is fine if done right. or use a timesert OR drill and tap the knuckle for dana 44 studs ( best idea of all those) http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/general-4x4-discussion/1106526-dana-60-knuckle-stripped-what-would-you-do.html  current thread on heli-coiling a dana 60 knuckle but it still applies.

[konarider1993]

last night we just tapped it and gave it new threads and the studs went in fine. We'll see how long this lasts

[4RunnerChevy]

Not gonna read the thread, but I have a complete kit if interested. 

[konarider1993]

helicoil kit? The one for those knuckle studs is 12mm-1.5 right