what parts needed to change from locked to open diffs?
 

im working on a project to try to make a scale crawler (was an original ax10) really fast for fun. i want to unlock the differentials but im not sure what parts i need, any help would be greatly apreciated thanks (i know the rock racer came with an unlocked diff)

Just get a WK diff kit, it is a direct fit for Axial axles.

thats a good idea but wouldnt a whole new diff kit cost more then a few gears? thanks for the thought though

Correct me if I'm wrong...but couldn't you just remove the locker inside the differential housing and then reassemble?

I would also like to know how to do this as well...

No because you won't be able to transfer the power to the wheels. The shafts would just spin inside the case.

You are correct sir!

HPI sells the diff gears by them selves, they are around 10 bucks.

The spur gear is bolted to the diff housing, inside of that housing is an aluminum slug that is keyed on both sides to accept the axle shafts, this is what transfers the power from your diff to your axles. It is this slug you'll remove and replace with the diff gears.

Axial axles are fairly easy to work on, just take your time, use the exploded views. In fact, I'm pretty sure you can still down load the kit build instructions off of Axial's site, if you use those you shouldn't have any problems.

I got 2 sets from the classifieds, no one thinks to post them for sale cause "who would want these" post a wanted ad.

A main hobby has the gear set, diff gaskets, diff housing and the pin you need to set up an open diff........bob

pins....
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...al-Pin-20x10-6

gears....
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ntial-Gear-Set

case....
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-AX10-Scorpion

gaskets....
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...rential-Gasket

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