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 suggest…

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.

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.

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.

Price a replacement half shaft before deciding. Avoid damaging stuff not currently damaged.

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.

Anyone ever hear of a Chase 'em Back tool? [Chase em Back Tools] Tester

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 …

I have a bunch of small triangular files that I would use for this.

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 th…

Does anybody know if I could get a loaner axle spindle rethreader kit?

Maintenance/Repairs

Tester July 19, 2020, 1:16am 4

Once you figure out the thread size you’re dealing with, an individual die can be purchased to repair the the threads.

Tester

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Does anybody know if I could get a loaner axle spindle rethreader kit?

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