How to: Building custom width Twin/Mad Force axle

[WesTX]

What shafts are those? and yeti XL knuckles?

Wes

 

[twissted]

Modified losi drivline axles and yes Yeti XL knuckles.

 

[vwmopar]

Looks like there is built in camber?

 

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Yup there is.

 

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I slapped on

 

[WesTX]

I slapped on the 23mm hubs and the 1/5 wheels to show how much throw was possible. The offset of these wheels is wrong for this set up. I will be using 17mm hubs with a wide stance so the offset wheels will be much different.

Here are the ones that I will be using for this build.

got a shot from the front on how bad the camber looks?

Wes

 

[twissted]

I'll get the lower

 

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So I have some

 

[WesTX]

I have a ton of different axles coming in to try as well. Will report back.

Wes

 

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I have a ton of different axles coming in to try as well. Will report back.

Wes

Sweet

 

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Kyoshos are cool

 

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I need to have my head checked.
The rear got a new face-lift!

 

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The sleeve

 

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All I have left

 

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So after cutting

 

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Welding starts tomorrow.

 

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I had to run and do a a plumbing job today but I was able to the welding when I got home.

 

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Freestyle rc

 

[WesTX]

https://www.dollarhobbyz.com/products/kyosho-1-8-inferno-mp9e-tki-front-or-rear-universal-shafts

Those are just about 5mm too long for a short side, but could be easily cut and welded for either side or custom width. Just ordered some, the stub works perfect with the stock knuckle.

Wes

 

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So The axle shafts