Trouble with Work VS-XX Rebuild (can't find the right size / type nut)

[aquaman]

Hi Guys,

I've ran into a bit of a snag, and I'm hoping that someone could point me in the right direction. I am currently rebuilding a set of Work VS-XX's that really could use a new silicon seal. Unfortunately I have run into a problem sourcing the proper nut for the rebuild (M7-1.0mm pitch Serrated Flange lock nut as seen below).





I have looked all over my town, as well as on the intarweb for the last few hours. I can find M6-1 and M8-1, but no M7-1. If anyone has any suggestion about where to look I would appreciate it.

BTW Work Sells the nut and Bolt together for $4.00 a piece. 36 bolts per wheel X 4 wheels = cost of new wheel, I'm not cheap just thrifty
Modified by aquaman at 9:12 PM 4/12/2008

[aquaman]

anybody?

[one ton garage]

Nothing wrong with reusing the original nuts and bolts... if they're grungy, have them stripped/etched and replated... you can even get creative and just no electroless nickel, black oxide, or gold cad plating, etc...

[aquaman]

Thanks Mate!

[naed240sx]

Why do you care about the pitch? Just get something with similar fine pitch and similar length and same diameter and you will be good to go.

[qat727]

http://www.grainger.com/Graing....y=13

Here you go, in case you still need it. Not exactly what you've got, but as close as I could find. If you've got a Tennessee Farm Bureau membership, you can buy from Grainger at a discount, too.

If that link doesn't work, it's Grainger Item # 1RLP2 at http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/start.shtml

[aquaman]

I really appreciate it! I have to admit I'm a little hinky about using the nylon insert locknuts on my wheels (the originals have the serrated flange).But I figure the nylon with some Locktite Blue Should do the trick.

I have been searching almost every day since I posted this and this is the closest I've seen!

I am planing on doing a write up on how to rebuild these wheels (but only after I've done it and mounted a tire to make sure I've got it right).

Anyway Thanks a Ton!

[T-rev]

looking forward to that write up. I have a set of vx-xx too, and am considering going wider. Ive had one apart and was super paranoid putting it back together

[qat727]

I really appreciate it! I have to admit I'm a little hinky about using the nylon insert locknuts on my wheels (the originals have the serrated flange).But I figure the nylon with some Locktite Blue Should do the trick.

I have been searching almost every day since I posted this and this is the closest I've seen!

I am planing on doing a write up on how to rebuild these wheels (but only after I've done it and mounted a tire to make sure I've got it right).

Anyway Thanks a Ton!

You're quite welcome. For what it's worth, I also checked McMaster-Carr, Fastenal, and Royal Brass, but none of them had it. I was a bit surprised McMaster didn't have it.

I think if you get the torque right then Locktite on a Nylock shouldn't come loose.

One other thing. I don't know if you've got a business or not, but Grainger can be a bit cranky about selling stuff. If you don't have a business and don't know someone that's with Tennessee Farm Bureau, let me know and I'll see what I can do about procuring them for you.

[aquaman]

Yeah I couldn't believe that McMaster didn't have them either (Thats where I'm getting the Gasket maker from to re-seal them!).

I placed my order this morning onlin with Grainger with no problem at all. Shipping was a little steep, but it beats the crap out of ordering them from Work.

[qat727]

Yeah I couldn't believe that McMaster didn't have them either (Thats where I'm getting the Gasket maker from to re-seal them!).

I placed my order this morning onlin with Grainger with no problem at all. Shipping was a little steep, but it beats the crap out of ordering them from Work.

Good to hear you didn't have a problem ordering them. I didn't have a problem when I got some heli-coils from them, but I've heard of quite a few folks who weren't as lucky.

Not sure how much shipping was, but I'd lay odds they are probably cheaper than Home-Depot or Lowes, had you been able to buy them there.

I'll be interested to see how these turn out.