# Does anybody know if I could get a loaner axle spindle rethreader kit? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [July 19, 2020, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-i-could-get-a-loaner-axle-spindle-rethreader-kit/167535 "2020-07-19T00:37:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Seth19man](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c4cdca/32.png) [@Seth19man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth19man)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-i-could-get-a-loaner-axle-spindle-rethreader-kit/167535/1 "2020-07-19T00:37:12Z")
Damaged threads while tapping CV axle Into place. The kits are around $100 and I don’t want to buy a kit only to use it once. Only outer threads are damaged. If you don’t know of a place that gives out loaner axle spindle rethreading kit, it would be nice if you could at give me a different suggestion on fixing it. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-i-could-get-a-loaner-axle-spindle-rethreader-kit/167535/2 "2020-07-19T01:06:10Z")
Call a chain auto parts store and see if they loan them. If the first one you try doesn’t, check the others in your area. ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-i-could-get-a-loaner-axle-spindle-rethreader-kit/167535/3 "2020-07-19T01:14:36Z")
How bad are they? Mushroomed over starter threads are tough to get right chasing from bad end. I might be inclined to use a chamfer tool and thread file myself. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-i-could-get-a-loaner-axle-spindle-rethreader-kit/167535/4 "2020-07-19T01:16:37Z")
Once you figure out the thread size you’re dealing with, an individual die can be purchased to repair the the threads. [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/f/3/f396bbb9a639ba45e82381287e8a0a9bf88cac1d.jpeg "Repairing Damaged Axle Shaft Threads") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTpl1wPgVSI) Tester ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-i-could-get-a-loaner-axle-spindle-rethreader-kit/167535/5 "2020-07-19T01:34:35Z")
If the threads extend 1" to 2" passed the nut when installed, grind off the damaged treads creating a tapered tip. If the tip is mushroomed you will need to grind down the tip anyway or you will never get the die started straight. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 1:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-i-could-get-a-loaner-axle-spindle-rethreader-kit/167535/6 "2020-07-19T01:46:12Z")
Price a replacement half shaft before deciding. Avoid damaging stuff not currently damaged. ---
**Author:** ![Seth19man](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c4cdca/32.png) [@Seth19man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth19man)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-i-could-get-a-loaner-axle-spindle-rethreader-kit/167535/7 "2020-07-19T02:18:27Z")
The shaft end is not mushroomed. Was an akward way I had to hit the shaft and I accidentally missed and damaged some of the threads on the shaft end. Only the first row or two of threads, so once I get it going it’ll go. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-i-could-get-a-loaner-axle-spindle-rethreader-kit/167535/8 "2020-07-19T02:30:39Z")
Anyone ever hear of a Chase 'em Back tool? [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/d/b/db503637bbf76e684db8a904bb1f6218fbca36f2.jpeg "Chase em Back Tools") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpTgBQ1ovjM) Tester ---
**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-i-could-get-a-loaner-axle-spindle-rethreader-kit/167535/9 "2020-07-19T04:37:57Z")
I can’t say that I’ve ever seen any rental loaner tools involving thread dies or taps. Generally speaking a replacement axle is cheaper than a large thread die. I bought a 1" 32 thread die to rethread a fork stem on one of my Harleys and I think it was 60 bucks. Used it once and put up for sale on eBay. Sold it a few days later for 50 so it worked out ok. In most cases what I’ve done is used a small flat file and a thread file to clean things up. It’s always worked and those items are comparatively cheap. ---
**Author:** ![oldtimer-11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e79b87/32.png) [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 7:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-i-could-get-a-loaner-axle-spindle-rethreader-kit/167535/10 "2020-07-19T07:40:35Z")
I have a bunch of small triangular files that I would use for this. ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 11:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-i-could-get-a-loaner-axle-spindle-rethreader-kit/167535/11 "2020-07-19T11:06:33Z")
Good. Just get a thread file. Just a triangular file with close enough angle will work. Start past damage and work outward. Should only take a few minutes to do good enough job to get nut going. Cheapest option if that helps. Next time, thread nut on until flush with end before tapping. Protects the threads… ---
**Author:** ![Seth19man](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c4cdca/32.png) [@Seth19man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Seth19man)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-i-could-get-a-loaner-axle-spindle-rethreader-kit/167535/12 "2020-07-19T16:02:48Z")
Where would I get a chamfer bit that would work on a 28 MM spindle ? They all seem to only go up to 22! ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-i-could-get-a-loaner-axle-spindle-rethreader-kit/167535/13 "2020-07-19T16:05:03Z")
Why not use the thread file? ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2020, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anybody-know-if-i-could-get-a-loaner-axle-spindle-rethreader-kit/167535/14 "2020-07-19T17:09:26Z")
You don’t need one if the end isn’t mushroomed. If anything, just a flat file to remove the edge. Then file the threads. Good luck!