FlyingMonkey Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 When changing my tires a few weeks ago, I noticed the wheel attach bolts (the flat bolts that the fairing standoff attaches too) were pretty torn up from somebody wrenching on them. It was almost to the point that I could not get a wrench on them enough to turn them. So I need to replace them. Called FD today and ordered a new pair. $35.11. EACH. For a pretty unremarkable (and clearly, soft metal) bolt. Come on, really?!? :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Hi Andy, I'm not sure which bolts or screws you are talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug G. Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Prettysure he means the three that fit the bracket that holds the fairing to the gear leg. Did that include the shipping Andy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug G. Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 On further review, I am not certain which he is talking about either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 No, I'm actually taking about the wheel bolts that screw into the Marc axles and hold the wheel on. The fairing standoffs screw into that bolt. It's a pretty short bolt with a round flat head with two flats in to get a wrench on it to remove the wheel. Part number is KA4020503. Though I could use a couple spares of the allen screws that hold the wheel pants on...is there a source for those other than FD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Bolts or screws? If he is talking about the 3-4 screws that hold the wheel pant on those are called button head screws with a 3mm Allen head . They should be a couple bucks each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Wheel bolt, KA4020503. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug G. Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 OK, must be a difference in Mark vs. Maatco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Yes, IIRC Matco uses a "normal" castle nut and cotter pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 I now know which one you are talking about. How did that get so messed up it needed replacement. Any threads could be chased and the flat edges for a wrench could be filed or sanded if rounded. I love their description = bolt In the picture it is in the top right corner. Wheel fitting.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 They seem to be really soft Roger, and somewhere back up the line somebody got a wrench half on them or at an odd angle and just FUBARed them. I might be able to fix them, but I don't want to reduce the contact surface area of the head too much, and they need a LOT of work. But back to my original point... $35. EACH. COME ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 I know, a little much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 I don't think it is an off the shelf part, and is somthing they have to machine. I can see it being $35 by the time they make it and everybody gets their slice of the pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted September 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 I don't think it is an off the shelf part, and is somthing they have to machine. I can see it being $35 by the time they make it and everybody gets their slice of the pie. The guy on the phone said it was in stock and on the shelf, so I don't think it's a custom part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 The guy on the phone said it was in stock and on the shelf, so I don't think it's a custom part. The last time I ordered a wheel pant it was in stock and on the shelf, but I don't think they fit anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Hi Andy, I think he only meant he had it in stock on the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredG Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 My 2006 CTsw with factory wheels has them. There is one on each side. The are in the exact center of the wheel. They hold the wheel onto the axle. I agree with Tom. This is not a standard bolt stocked by fastener suppliers. Unlike most hardware, it is a custom part made only for this application. So, it requires low production specialty machining. I hate expensive airplane parts as much as the next owner, but, this is no common bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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