I used the Tekno 15mm "hub extender" hexes for my Traxxas Rustler 4x4 (I'll explain in a minute), and they're fantastic. However, the middle of the hex hubs is only slightly larger than 4mm diameter, and the Traxxas axles are 5mm...so, I had to find metric drill bits (thank you, Grainger). After drilling the hex hub extenders out to 5mm, they fit the Traxxas axles perfectly. The only 'downside' is that, since the "nuts" thread through the inside of the extenders, they are not "locking nuts", thus I have to use blue threadlocker to hold them on. As for the "why"...I'm converting my Rustler 4x4 from a suedo-"stadium truck" (honestly, the Rustler body looks like a cross between a stadium truck, and a NASCAR car), to a "true" stadium truck. Party of this 'conversion' involves using ST wheels & tires, except that the wheels can't for over the Rustler's C-hubs & rear carriers...thus the need to move the wheels further out. The difference between what you did, and what I needed to do, is that you only needed to move the wheels further out by a very tiny margin, whereas I needed to move them out to the point of being past the C-hubs & rear carriers. I can't explain everything being done (once it's complete, I'll create a thread on the Traxxas forum, in the 'Rustler 4x4 VXL' section), but glad to know I'm not the only one needing to do this...especially when taking a vehicle, and using it in a way not intended by the manufacturer (ie. a race vehicle used for bashing, or a baking vehicle to be used on a track). Keep up the "informative" videos. You never know how we'll take your info and use it.
I like running the Schumacher carpet tires and rims they fit my b6 but kinda ran into same problem putting them on my Losi 22 4 0 on the rear the axel thread wasn’t long enough and the nut wouldnt tighten down so added a plastic washer on rear but on front they spin till u tighten down they locked up so I put plastic washer on inside and works fine. Don’t think Losi makes the skinny front rim hobby shop couldn’t find where they have any but I have a set that’s is skinny but must be older ones not produced anymore. Info Just Incase someone runs into situation. Glad u got fixed.
Hi Mark! Would you know if the front swing arms for the ET48 2.0 would fit on the ET48.3 ? Just love the natural caster on the newer arms could be a game changer. Appreciate the feedback!
And we ball them “Drug” baggies.... won’t that make the truggy to wide legally when use race tire... I know most places don’t car or check.. just asking
Hey hey this is a family channel Mark! @2:15 you said it keeps p_$_ing on the knuckle. I guess we know what you've been doing :) Just giving you a hard time bro👍
I used the Tekno 15mm "hub extender" hexes for my Traxxas Rustler 4x4 (I'll explain in a minute), and they're fantastic. However, the middle of the hex hubs is only slightly larger than 4mm diameter, and the Traxxas axles are 5mm...so, I had to find metric drill bits (thank you, Grainger). After drilling the hex hub extenders out to 5mm, they fit the Traxxas axles perfectly. The only 'downside' is that, since the "nuts" thread through the inside of the extenders, they are not "locking nuts", thus I have to use blue threadlocker to hold them on.
As for the "why"...I'm converting my Rustler 4x4 from a suedo-"stadium truck" (honestly, the Rustler body looks like a cross between a stadium truck, and a NASCAR car), to a "true" stadium truck. Party of this 'conversion' involves using ST wheels & tires, except that the wheels can't for over the Rustler's C-hubs & rear carriers...thus the need to move the wheels further out. The difference between what you did, and what I needed to do, is that you only needed to move the wheels further out by a very tiny margin, whereas I needed to move them out to the point of being past the C-hubs & rear carriers.
I can't explain everything being done (once it's complete, I'll create a thread on the Traxxas forum, in the 'Rustler 4x4 VXL' section), but glad to know I'm not the only one needing to do this...especially when taking a vehicle, and using it in a way not intended by the manufacturer (ie. a race vehicle used for bashing, or a baking vehicle to be used on a track).
Keep up the "informative" videos. You never know how we'll take your info and use it.
You need the tkr8104 bellcranks to use with the 8100 Ackerman plate. It won’t work with the .3 bellcranks.
Had the same problem when I built my nt410. Did the same thing and it fixed my problem.
I like running the Schumacher carpet tires and rims they fit my b6 but kinda ran into same problem putting them on my Losi 22 4 0 on the rear the axel thread wasn’t long enough and the nut wouldnt tighten down so added a plastic washer on rear but on front they spin till u tighten down they locked up so I put plastic washer on inside and works fine. Don’t think Losi makes the skinny front rim hobby shop couldn’t find where they have any but I have a set that’s is skinny but must be older ones not produced anymore. Info Just Incase someone runs into situation. Glad u got fixed.
Hi Mark! Would you know if the front swing arms for the ET48 2.0 would fit on the ET48.3 ? Just love the natural caster on the newer arms could be a game changer. Appreciate the feedback!
will make a small point, the hudy setup book is very wrong in many ways and examples they use, the JQ one is the one you should use.
nice banner! hoodie even better
Had the same problem on my maxx 4s and proline mx wheels
Do you ever have problems with the back of the chassis bending on a hard crash
And we ball them “Drug” baggies.... won’t that make the truggy to wide legally when use race tire... I know most places don’t car or check.. just asking
Hey hey this is a family channel Mark! @2:15 you said it keeps p_$_ing on the knuckle. I guess we know what you've been doing :) Just giving you a hard time bro👍
Rc life!!!! 🤙🍻😍
What hole do you recommend your tie rod steering turn knuckles go in on the Ackman plate on your eb48.4?
What section at Michael's again??? Lol!
Nice car stand 😂😂