keep breaking axle
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keep breaking axle
i dont know why but i keep breaking the little pin in the front axles
i broke 3 in 2 gallon of fuel
when i got the truck used the guy gave me 3 spare axle so now i dont have anymore
can i just take a nail with the same diameter and cut it to the same size ? will it break even faster... ?
i broke 3 in 2 gallon of fuel
when i got the truck used the guy gave me 3 spare axle so now i dont have anymore
can i just take a nail with the same diameter and cut it to the same size ? will it break even faster... ?
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RE: keep breaking axle
Don't think nails would last very long
Use some Allen keys & cut to Size with a Dremel (The crap ones that come with the Truck work Great ) Piano wire will work as well.....
LST#1 / Aftershock Axle Upgrade
Use some Allen keys & cut to Size with a Dremel (The crap ones that come with the Truck work Great ) Piano wire will work as well.....
LST#1 / Aftershock Axle Upgrade
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RE: keep breaking axle
Try these, I would be suprised if you can break them...
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-hop...th=595_451_632
It will take you about 2 weeks to get them probably, but they should cut down your rotational mass a good bit, which will free up some horse power so you can concentrate on breaking something else
I cannot confirm nor deny actually having these parts myself,..
that is until after I open a huge can of Whooop Azz on Bigblock454's XXL[sm=punching.gif]
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-hop...th=595_451_632
It will take you about 2 weeks to get them probably, but they should cut down your rotational mass a good bit, which will free up some horse power so you can concentrate on breaking something else
I cannot confirm nor deny actually having these parts myself,..
that is until after I open a huge can of Whooop Azz on Bigblock454's XXL[sm=punching.gif]
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RE: keep breaking axle
I used to break axle pins on my LST1 often - until I got some 3/32 piano wire and New Era 23mm hexes. Never broke one after that upgrade. The piano wire is stronger than the stock pins, and the design on the New Era hexes spreads out the pressure on the pins slightly better.
Problem is if you race you want 17mm hexes, which is one of the best reasons to upgrade to the LST2 axles. Tire and wheel choice gets pretty big once you go 17.
Problem is if you race you want 17mm hexes, which is one of the best reasons to upgrade to the LST2 axles. Tire and wheel choice gets pretty big once you go 17.