ShayD 0 Posted January 23, 2011 I just snapped the front shock mount from my MkI Rough Rider and now I'm thinking there's maybe no way to fix it. Anybody got any suggestions? It's snapped just below the upper threaded portion, where the shock attaches. I was considering bracing it with tin plate ... BTW if anyone has a replacement please reply to my "Wants" post back on TamiyaClub ... has to be a MkI part (right hand)... :edit: Now I'm really annoyed because I just put the suspension back together, all polished and adjusted and it looks great. All the slouch has gone, the front end is sitting really nicely ... but the shock tower is bust. Arrrrrrhhhhhhhgggggghhhhhhh! ... Can't believe I've done it ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taliesin 260 Posted January 23, 2011 JB Weld might work. It's a 2-part epoxy that bonds metal like this cast aluminum. Can't guarantee it will work or hold, but ... give it a try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShayD 0 Posted January 23, 2011 Sounds like it might work if I can peg the joint thru as well ... Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into it ... ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1814 Posted January 23, 2011 JB Weld will do it, just degrease it well. If you've lost the broken chunk you can even build it up with JB Weld then after its cured (24hrs+) you can carve to shape & drill/tap. the JB grey is pretty close to potmetal colour too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShayD 0 Posted January 23, 2011 Sounds like JB Weld is pretty good stuff! Fortunately, I have the broken piece ... It wasn't a bashing/driving accident, I was trying to urge a slight twist out of the tower in a vice ... thought I was being careful ... and snap! I knew I was taking a risk ... Anyways, a fellow TC member says he's got a replacement, so hopefully we can come to some sort of deal. I think I'll still try and repair this broken one though ... Thanks for the help ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
