Looking to make my wraith Hex Drive. Verifying equipment..

[drunkyoda]

So my wraith already stripped out a hub and i just dont want to deal with pin drive so i would like to go to hex drive. I have looked around a little bit and i will be going with vanquish products.

are these the two things i need?
hub how many of these will I need? Like do they come in packs of 2 or 1?
Hexes only 1 of these unless you think i need an extra set.

Thanks for the help guys!


I would actually also like to know a good servo without going too expensive.

I should probably mention i have the PSC version

[drunkyoda]

ok i have figured out most of this on my own so far haha.

So i know i need SLW hubs with 12mm hexes.

The only question i have is about the hardware... I know you need 4-40 but how long? I think I saw that Vanquish is using 4-40x1/2 but i'm not sure and that seems pretty long.

[evan03]

Take wheels and hexes and to your local fastener store. Youl walk out with a boat load of bolts with plenty of spares.

While your at it ask about bearings and put you a good bearing kit together. Ask about abec 5 bearings

Savox 1230, 1268,1283, hxt10kg.
Those are good reliable servos at a fraction of what the hitech have servos cost

[drunkyoda]

thanks for the info. I actually found out the 4-40x1/2 were the correct size and found them on lockeduprc

[redsawacs]

wrong hexes....vanquish hubs use Wraith hexes

TowerHobbies.com | Axial Aluminum Hex Hub 12mm Black (4)

just need a quanty (1)....comes all 4 in a pack. Consider used axial wheels, you may come out cheaper than vanquish hubs. Not to mention you have to know the correct size for the VP hubs when you buy. Just a thought.

[drunkyoda]

well these are actually the ones im getting. Same ones that Harley used on his weekly build. I think i will like the wider stance anyways.

Thanks for the info about the hex nuts also. I had already figured that out though .

so the list is.

Vanquish SLW 475 hubs
4-40x1/2 hardware from lockeduprc
axial hexes 12mm

and as a bonus I am going to get some CI DD's

[Jus]

IMO the wraith looks kinda goofy with wide offset rims. The axles themselves are plenty wide and when you bring the wheels in a little it looks MUCH better. If someone can verify they'd work, i would get the .225" hubs.

[spookyseven]

You could also use the shift hubs by lattice innovation. They are an aluminum version of the pin mount. I use them on vp wheels and they work great.

Presenting Shifts, Lightweight n' Flexible Offset Hubs

[Calderwood]

Originally Posted by spookyseven

You could also use the shift hubs by lattice innovation. They are an aluminum version of the pin mount. I use them on vp wheels and they work great.

Presenting Shifts, Lightweight n' Flexible Offset Hubs

X2 and they have an extra set of holes that you can tap to m3 so you aren't stuck putting 4-40 bolts on a metric truck.

[redsawacs]

Curious why you asked the question if you're imitating what someone else has done?

Good luck and welcome to the addiction

[drunkyoda]

i didnt actually see Harley's video on this. and i wanted to see if anyone had any other opinions like the one above. If i dont get the VP stuff for xmas i will be getting the LI stuff.