Thru axle lever unscrewing

[Rock Guy]

I've got an issue with my Fox fork's through axle. The QR lever keeps unthreading itself from the actual shaft that passes through the hub. This is obviously a concerning issue, because A) its not lekker needing to adjust the nut on the opposite side of the fork to keep things tight, B) it keeps getting looser over time, C) I'm pretty sure this will just fail catastrophically at some point. 

 

For reference, the QR lever screws on to the axle via a ~4-5mm (not sure on the exact diameter now) reverse thread screw on the axle.

 

I've taken it to the bike shop previously to have it sorted out, they just put some threadlocker on, which helped for a month or so. Sadly though the problem is back again so it's time to find a more permanent solution. 

 

Has this happened to anyone else or is it just me? Any advice on how to sort it out? My current plan is just to disassemble it again, clean it off properly, and apply red threadlocker.

 

Should I even bother with a trying a warranty claim? The fork (and bike) is less than a year old.

 

The pick below shows where it keeps unscrewing.

[Dicky DQ]

Fasten it tighter. Problem solved   

On another note, sometimes it is the freebody side that is the issue.

[Robbie Stewart]

Fasten it tighter. Problem solved   

 

On another note, sometimes it is the freebody side that is the issue.

 

freebody? On an thru-axle? Now I'm confused?

 

*not being snarky. I really don't geddit

[Rock Guy]

freebody? On an thru-axle? Now I'm confused?

 

*not being snarky. I really don't geddit

Haha, you and me both!

[Vetplant]

I've got an issue with my Fox fork's through axle. The QR lever keeps unthreading itself from the actual shaft that passes through the hub. This is obviously a concerning issue, because A) its not lekker needing to adjust the nut on the opposite side of the fork to keep things tight, B) it keeps getting looser over time, C) I'm pretty sure this will just fail catastrophically at some point.

 

For reference, the QR lever screws on to the axle via a ~4-5mm (not sure on the exact diameter now) reverse thread screw on the axle.

 

I've taken it to the bike shop previously to have it sorted out, they just put some threadlocker on, which helped for a month or so. Sadly though the problem is back again so it's time to find a more permanent solution.

 

Has this happened to anyone else or is it just me? Any advice on how to sort it out? My current plan is just to disassemble it again, clean it off properly, and apply red threadlocker.

 

Should I even bother with a trying a warranty claim? The fork (and bike) is less than a year old.

 

The pick below shows where it keeps unscrewing.

If it is within 1 year I would certainly make this one for the bike shop to sort out.

 

Something doesn't sound right.

[Alouette3]

Red loctite rather then the removable Blue that we normally use

[droo]

15mm shaft clamp and red loctite should sort that out, it's how they're assembled at the factory.

 

If the anodising has worn off either the male or female threads it may be best to just replace the axle. It's a lot of beer money, but cheaper than a dentist.

[Rock Guy]

15mm shaft clamp and red loctite should sort that out, it's how they're assembled at the factory.

 

If the anodising has worn off either the male or female threads it may be best to just replace the axle. It's a lot of beer money, but cheaper than a dentist.

 And it's exactly that dentists visit that I'm trying to avoid. 

 

Anodizing was fine. Gave it a good clean, applied red loctite. Upon inspection, the shop applied blue loctite, which obviously doesn't cut it down there where there is no suspension.

 

Fingers crossed this does the trick.

[Cranker]

I Also use the blue loctite thread locker on my thru axles. It works great.

[DieselnDust]

I've got an issue with my Fox fork's through axle. The QR lever keeps unthreading itself from the actual shaft that passes through the hub. This is obviously a concerning issue, because A) its not lekker needing to adjust the nut on the opposite side of the fork to keep things tight, B) it keeps getting looser over time, C) I'm pretty sure this will just fail catastrophically at some point. 

 

For reference, the QR lever screws on to the axle via a ~4-5mm (not sure on the exact diameter now) reverse thread screw on the axle.

 

I've taken it to the bike shop previously to have it sorted out, they just put some threadlocker on, which helped for a month or so. Sadly though the problem is back again so it's time to find a more permanent solution. 

 

Has this happened to anyone else or is it just me? Any advice on how to sort it out? My current plan is just to disassemble it again, clean it off properly, and apply red threadlocker.

 

Should I even bother with a trying a warranty claim? The fork (and bike) is less than a year old.

 

The pick below shows where it keeps unscrewing.

The thru axle needs to be replaced. Red thread locker should solve the problem permanently but it shouldn't be your problem to solve.

[Vetplant]

The thru axle needs to be replaced. Red thread locker should solve the problem permanently but it shouldn't be your problem to solve.

Yes, fix it now while under warranty. Else they can come back with a prospective claim in the future that some unauthorised work was done that voids the warranty.