TS78X Lock Nut Failure

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TS78X Lock Nut Failure

Post by triple_illusion » Sun Nov 29, 2015 7:36 am

So this happened…

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We all know that many "JDM" items are no longer actually made in Japan. But this really sucks…while it is an easy repair, it reveals a lack of craftsmanship. The cutouts are very sloppy and appear to be done by hand. They are not even at all. A $700+ rod with the name Megabass on it should not do this!

To my knowledge, the blank for this rod was made in Japan by Megabass. The components (guides, handle) are supplied by Fuji, the handle being propietary to Megabass alone. Assembly is done in China with final inspection in Japan. :(
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Re: TS78X Lock Nut Failure

Post by IAY » Sun Nov 29, 2015 8:11 am

From my understanding. The blanks are rolled in factories in China/Thailand and assembled in Japan. No company is perfect; Megabass has certainly impressed me with their goods over and over again, but these things are bound to happen. I am sure MB of America will take good care of you, since they have great people working there.
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Re: TS78X Lock Nut Failure

Post by Teal101 » Sun Nov 29, 2015 8:12 am

My BJ PV did the same. Bad batch or bad mix of glue.
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Re: TS78X Lock Nut Failure

Post by pharmboy2010 » Sun Nov 29, 2015 8:37 am

They must have had a bad run or something. Same thing happened to my XX. Kind of sucks, but still love Megabass.
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Re: TS78X Lock Nut Failure

Post by bronzefly » Sun Nov 29, 2015 8:38 am

I agree, it shouldn't happen in general, on a $50 rod or a $1000 rod. I've seen the exact same adhesive issue on a few rods, Megabass included. Call it a bad batch, not enough adhesive, etc. Fortunately, it's a very cheap, very quick, very easy fix and it will be better than new when completed. I had a Super Eiger X7 do the exact same thing and used some Devcon 2 ton epoxy, allowed it to properly cure, and have fished the heck out of it for two years since with no issue.
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Re: TS78X Lock Nut Failure

Post by Ham Solo » Sun Nov 29, 2015 1:05 pm

That sucks! I feel your pain, Adam. At least it's a relatively easy fix.
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Re: TS78X Lock Nut Failure

Post by Bassmar » Sun Nov 29, 2015 1:46 pm

Maybe G Loomis sent Megabass the leftover NRX handle glue. :shock: :lol: :lol:
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Re: TS78X Lock Nut Failure

Post by pharmboy2010 » Sun Nov 29, 2015 1:54 pm

Bassmar wrote:Maybe G Loomis sent Megabass the leftover NRX handle glue. :shock: :lol: :lol:
Bhahahahahaha!
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Re: TS78X Lock Nut Failure

Post by cndbasshunter » Sun Nov 29, 2015 2:07 pm

Seen on a few different mb rods. Easy fix but shouldn't happen, they should use epoxy instead of the tape.
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Re: TS78X Lock Nut Failure

Post by Teal101 » Sun Nov 29, 2015 2:11 pm

cndbasshunter wrote:Seen on a few different mb rods. Easy fix but shouldn't happen, they should use epoxy instead of the tape.
Mine was epoxy that failed.
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Re: TS78X Lock Nut Failure

Post by maxpowers » Mon Nov 30, 2015 12:55 am

I had this happen on my X7 Simoom. It's a really easy fix, but still a PITA
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Re: TS78X Lock Nut Failure

Post by biggs » Mon Nov 30, 2015 1:42 am

I've also had this happen on an x4 Destruction.
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Re: TS78X Lock Nut Failure

Post by smalliesteve » Sat Dec 05, 2015 12:44 pm

cndbasshunter wrote:Seen on a few different mb rods. Easy fix but shouldn't happen, they should use epoxy instead of the tape.

Usually the tape is used as a spacer and is only there to fill any clearance between parts and epoxy is used to actually bond the parts together. Some of the older jdm rods even used twine wrapped around the blank to make up the difference between the blank OD and the real seat ID.
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Re: TS78X Lock Nut Failure

Post by jpmoney » Sat Dec 05, 2015 1:16 pm

pharmboy2010 wrote:
Bassmar wrote:Maybe G Loomis sent Megabass the leftover NRX handle glue. :shock: :lol: :lol:
Bhahahahahaha!
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I love it...so true
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Re: TS78X Lock Nut Failure

Post by jpmoney » Sun Dec 06, 2015 6:39 am

This was an issue I had with every dobyns gen2 DX rod I used to own. Simple fix with some thin epoxy but kind of annoying.
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