liquid force thumb screws keep coming loose

(sk24iam) · (sk24iam) **Join Date: Jul 2008** 08-07-2008, 3:32 PM

I have LF domain bindings on LF trip and for my bindings move a little bit after every run. For some reason, they don't get very tight. Any suggestions before I call LF?

(scott_a) · (scott_a) **Join Date: Dec 2002** 08-07-2008, 3:35 PM

loctite

(andy_nintzel)

That's because you are using "THUMB" screws! Go get some 1/4 - 20s at the Hardware store and you are set! Bring a thumb screw so you know what size to buy, then buy a nice #2 Philly!

(duffmangt) · (duffmangt) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 08-07-2008, 4:23 PM

ive had 3 of the thumb screws fall out on me while im in the middle of a session...it sucks and LF should just stop using them

(sk24iam) · (sk24iam) **Join Date: Jul 2008** 08-07-2008, 8:19 PM

Here is as tight as they get...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlwC6RdPZqI

(wakemitch) · (wakemitch) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 08-07-2008, 8:38 PM

SK, those ones actually have too much loctight on them. take a blade to them and get some off. you will be able to get them on all the way tight.

ive seen some boots with this issue.

that plate wont be used next year.

(sk24iam) · (sk24iam) **Join Date: Jul 2008** 08-07-2008, 9:07 PM

Is loctight the metal screw part? What do I use to cut it?

(wakemitch) · (wakemitch) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 08-07-2008, 9:19 PM

SK, its the blue stuff on the thread of the thumb screw. use a razor blade and peel it off.

(sk24iam) · (sk24iam) **Join Date: Jul 2008** 08-08-2008, 8:09 AM

I don't see that much loctight on my screws to being with. Should I take it all off?

I called Liquid Force and explained to them the problem and they said that is a common problem and the solution is to upgrade to the transit bindings. It would have been nice if they sent me a better hardware set.

(wakemitch) · (wakemitch) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 08-08-2008, 8:11 AM

sk, yeah just take it off. just double check to make sure their tight before each set, but they should be fine.