pdolar Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 (edited) First of all I really love my TD3 step in! I use it for 2 maybe 3 years and it works great, however... Worries me only one 'issue': the bail and the lug is loosely tied (all 4 joints). What it means? from the pic below: https://bomberonline.3dcartstores.com/assets/images/Bindings/TD3andSW/TD3_SIparts_1000.jpg part G and part D joined by threaded connection is not rock solid, it has around 1 mm space. How to call it.... freedom, flexibility, loose, which is in my opinion not necessary in the TD3 system. What I noticed it lasts for all the time when the bindings was brand new, and now is the same, unfortunately it worries me same time too :( See short movie: What is your experience or opinions? Should I worry about? Can I tide it with lock-tide or some epoxy glue? Some other ideas ? Thanks pdolar Edited November 20, 2012 by pdolar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 pdolar, The picture did not come through so can you try posting again? Once i see this i can comment and help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdolar Posted November 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 There is the link to the bomber page only, just try to click it, please. P$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 pdolar, Still not 100% sure what you are referring to as part as "loose parts"? Can you describe exactly what part is moving and in what direction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 (edited) Here is the photo pdolar is referring to. Sounds like the bail is perhaps not threaded into the lug far enough? Edited November 19, 2012 by www.oldsnowboards.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 As long as shoulder bolt E is tight against Toe Block F clearance between G and F shouldn't concern you. If shoulder bolt is backing off i would be concerned. Locktite (blue) or some type of thread sealant should be applied to the treads. (not a permanent type threadlock) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdolar Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Fin: I updated first post, I do refered, of course to part G and part D from the https://bomberonline.3dcartstores.co...parts_1000.jpg shame on me :( also added the movie: www.oldsnowboards.com understood correctly I see :) thanks for responses. Please comment! P$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Fin: I updated first post, I do refered, of course to part G and part D from the https://bomberonline.3dcartstores.co...parts_1000.jpg shame on me :( also added the movie: www.oldsnowboards.com understood correctly I see :) thanks for responses. Please comment! P$ Now we understand. Always important to have maximum thread contact. Sometimes you have to experiment to satisfy yourself that you have the ideal placement. From what you have shown perhaps you could move the toe block forward to get greater tread depth engagement with the bale. I would disassemble and inspect for thread wear, if evident i would replace part with new and when reassembling be sure parts have the maximum thread contact.Always error on the side of caution. I'm extra careful as i have had a front bale open accidently. Not a nice thing to experience. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) <iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/10rYil3ce50?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> That does look like allot of movement, more than normal perhaps. Are all four lugs similar in the amount of play? Off hand I would start by replacing all four lugs and then see if you can adjust the bindings so you can have the lugs threaded onto to bail as far as possible. The lugs are likely the softer material and have perhaps worn from use. Edited November 20, 2012 by www.oldsnowboards.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 pdolar, yea, that is NOT a good spot for movement. Hard to see but maybe the Lug was turned out so far as to allow this? hard to say why this is happening. But please drop me a line via e-mail (in my signature) and we'll get you the replacement parts you need to get going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heroshmero Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 (edited) Fin, can the lugs be made out of steel? It seems to me that the aluminum lug is the weak point between the steel bail and steel shaft. The lug also tends to deform when tightening the shaft screw (at the opposite end where the shaft is held captive by the lug). Edited November 21, 2012 by heroshmero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 I don't trust the Cat make sure you lock up your allen keys. I think the cat is doing a late nite tune up on your bindings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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