Front axle Q. To weight or not to weight....

[klampykixx]

Hi Forum. I have built a custom R1 bouncer. it belongs here because it has a 95% complete wraith drivetrain.

my situation is this, i have an Integy centered rear aluminium axle housing. but still have the stock plastic AR60 on the front and its currently rear weight biased which does limit its climbing ability on steeper climbs.

i want to fit an SSD Diamond front housing at some point to match the weight of both axles, but for now i cant get one soon enough as i need it for an RC club campout in two weeks time.

what i can get tho, is a set of RCbros knuckle weight holders and brass weights. is it worth my effort to get these just as an interim option instead of say, weighting the wheels, of which i am able to do but think would rather not due to it being rather powerful and not wanting to break drivetrain parts.

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[altd896]

Knuckle weights would be ideal, can still use them even if needed with the SSD axle.
Problem being RCBros knuckle weight holders only fit knuckles with high steer arm mounts, like VP.

[klampykixx]

Will they fit the stock axial steering knuckles? Xr10/wraith?

[djjiz]

Dlux knucks

[fr8cture]

Those wheels though...

[klampykixx]

Ended up lucking out and picked up a vanquish wraith v2 housing for $110. And also rcbros weight mounts.

Next choice will be Wether or not to overdrive the front axle....

[altd896]

Originally Posted by klampykixx

Will they fit the stock axial steering knuckles? Xr10/wraith?

Nope, not RcBros holders, not directly.
You'd need some kinda spacer between the holder & the arm to centre the holder on the axle.

[klampykixx]

Hmm. That's annoying. I'll see what's up when I get them. I read somewhere today that a spacer will fix the fitment