Are added caster C-Hubs worth $28?

[Josh_Br]

On eBay, they have knock-off aluminum added caster C-hubs for the AX10 for $28 (free shipping). Does anyone think this is $28 well spent, or is it not really worth it?

Thanks,
Josh

[Erin]

I think beef tubes are much more versatile and only modetately difficult to install. Then you have BOTH good pinion angle and good castor with added axle housing strength.

[Josh_Br]

Originally Posted by Erin

I think beef tubes are much more versatile and only modetately difficult to install. Then you have BOTH good pinion angle and good castor with added axle housing strength.

Ok. What are beef tubes and where can they be found?

[DRV KRAWLER]

Standard Beef Tubes...They're Back!!!

[Duuuuuuuude]

Added caster hubs generally only give you a few degrees of change, and most anyone producing aluminum hubs will add this option anyway. Beef toobs are a must though.

[Josh_Br]

Ok, thanks guys

[helhedded]

I love the beef t00bs but save yourself the headache and buy a quality aluminum C hub such as the Axial version. The tolerances are tighter and they just work better than the cheaper ones. Some brands give you a slot for the mounting hole and I've found that to be annoying on all accounts with or without beef t00bs.

[helhedded]

Axial Racing Aluminum C Hub Carrier for AX10 Scorpion #AX30495*-*Driveline Parts: Axles and axle parts*-*-By Truck: Axial AX10 Scorpion, SCX10, Honcho*-*The Crawlers Store LLC

and they are $25.

[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by helhedded

Some brands give you a slot for the mounting hole and I've found that to be annoying on all accounts with or without beef t00bs.

I'm not a fan of that horizontal slot either. They allow the C to slide out, and I've seen dogbones disconnect because of it.

The Axial C's are my favorite as well, but don't use the set screws that they come with...use M3 button heads. Thank Gunnar for that tip

[dstrbd1]

X2 What Juan said. The slots are bad news. I learned that the hard way. Ended up selling them and using the axial's with button heads.

[Josh_Br]

Here are the c-hubs I already ordered, they're on their way: eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

no slot!

[dstrbd1]

Those should work nicely

[helhedded]

Originally Posted by Josh_Br

Here are the c-hubs I already ordered, they're on their way: eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

no slot!

ah ok. If you would have posted the link earlier I would have told you to go with those.

[Josh_Br]

Since I already ordered them I'm glad they have your approval! Building this thing is fun.