new weights for Vanquish 8* knuckles

[klabeaume]

Ordering and Vender link

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/axles...ml#post4234218



Offering a new weight holding system for the Vanquish 8* degree knuckle.
These are cnc cut from 1/16" double sided carbon fiber and delrin. There will be two pieces of delrin that sandwich the carbon fiber holder.
The delrin is machined with a few thousands of interference to the weights to ensure a snug fit.

Will includes all spacers and hardware to bolt onto your 8* vp knuckles
Hardware is 100% stainless from Harley

The system weighs less than 1/4 oz but fully loaded (8 weights per side) brings it up to over 4oz per side.

The clearances at full lock are very minimal however I can still max out my 300 cvd's before the weight system interferes with the c-hubs.

Weights are not supplied

As of now this has only been tested on the berg setup, not on an ax10 axle housing.

These will be made in limited quantities as I am not a production shop. I just wanted to offer another option for the people still using the 8* knuckles.

PM me for buying info.

Thanks

Link for weights Update now using derby monkey weights













Installation

All parts supplied per side (x2)


Horse shoe and bracket installed with supplied hardware


Align the delrin retainers note: they are not symmetric


Using a pair of pliers, making sure you have the weight square to the holders, gently press the weight into the first retainer, then thou the carbon fiber and back thru the second retainer. This will take some persuasion but don't get carried away. Complete with the rest of the weights you want to install.


Install onto your Vanquish 8* knuckle using the 2 small 3mm screws and be sure to use thread locker. Note the carbon fiber washer needs to be on the outside of the horse shoe.





Depending on your wheels and hubs, you may need to cut down or use smaller spacers. Also, you will need to push or pull the weights from one side or the other if they are interfering with your beadlock screws.

[Harvo]

Finally decided to make them huh? I'm in!!

When will they be in the vendors section?

[klabeaume]

Originally Posted by Harvo

Finally decided to make them huh? I'm in!!

When will they be in the vendors section?

Thank you!
I'll have some finalized products and prices listed in the vendor section in the next few days.

[Tgreer]

Good work!

What's the max weight they will hold?

[klabeaume]

Originally Posted by Tgreer

Good work!

What's the max weight they will hold?

Thanks, they will hokd up to 4oz per side

[Calderwood]

Originally Posted by Tgreer

Good work!


What's the max weight they will hold?

4oz?

Edit: kl beat me to it.

[jeepsohigh]

Very Nice product Kevin. you ALWAYS do great work sir

[klabeaume]

Originally Posted by jeepsohigh

Very Nice product Kevin. you ALWAYS do great work sir

Thanks Brian, now switch to 8* and give me your money!

[mustangboy_347]

Originally Posted by klabeaume

Thanks Brian, now switch to 8* and give me your money!

how much $ are we lookin at

[klabeaume]

Originally Posted by mustangboy_347

how much $ are we lookin at

No prices allowed in the tech section. Keep a look out in the vender section in the next few days, or send me a pm. I don't have a price 100% nailed down yet but I can give you a ball park.

[klabeaume]

Well, would you guys rather these be made for these

TowerHobbies.com | PineCar Tungsten Incremental Cylinder Weights 3oz

or for these

https://www.derbymonkeygarage.com/we...z-ea-4-oz-pkg/

I am asking because if you want to full load these you could easily order 2 sets for derby monkey weight.

On the other hand, the tower ones are cheaper but you'll need 4 sets to get 16 .5oz slugs and that will cost more in the end. There is a big enough difference in diameter that they wont fit both. So I am leaving it up to you guys.

I have never ordered from derby monkey so I can't say how reliable they are either.

[JeremyH]

Originally Posted by klabeaume

I have never ordered from derby monkey so I can't say how reliable they are either.

I have ordered from them several times. They ship quickly (of course, they are in my home state, so that might be why) and their service is excellent.

Nice product, BTW!

[ninja turtle]

I say go with the derby monkey ones because I already have them for my bigron set

I like how yours are more offset allowing different size offset of the wheels. That's the one thing I don't like about the bigron holders I have.

Oh yeah, derby monkey is safe to order from. Super fast shipping too.

[klabeaume]

Updated pictures with installation in first post.

[jeepsohigh]

Originally Posted by klabeaume

Thanks Brian, now switch to 8* and give me your money!

Oh you will have some of my Paypal buddy. I will just buy them cuz they're pretty

[Drail]

yes please keep us in the loop Drail

[klabeaume]

Originally Posted by jeepsohigh

Oh you will have some of my Paypal buddy. I happen to have an S truck with XR steering that that needs this.

Don't think these will work on xr knuckles, Just the ax10 8* But I'll still take your moneies.

Originally Posted by Drail

yes please keep us in the loop Drail

You bet, I'll post a link to the vender section once I get a few made up.

[jeepsohigh]

Originally Posted by klabeaume

Don't think these will work on xr knuckles, Just the ax10 8* But I'll still take your moneies.
.

Fixed my previous statement.

[pull'n'pony]

Very nice work but im not gonna believe they work until I see that berg on the rocks with them!

[klabeaume]

Originally Posted by jeepsohigh

Fixed my previous statement.

lol, nice recovery

Originally Posted by pull'n'pony

Very nice work but im not gonna believe they work until I see that berg on the rocks with them!

Thanks Jamie, You probably have better luck trying them on yours