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luxcrawler · 02-07-2009, 10:02 AM

Having killed my first version off a self-made locker, I decided to build a heavy-duty version of the Wheely King rear axle. Despite the stock items, here is what you need:
Steel driveshaft 176mm x 5mm
One (1) pin 10mm x2mm (diff)
Two (2) pins 12mm x2mm (wheel)
Two (2) retainers
... and some tools.
How to:

Empty the diff-housing

Drill a 2mm-hole through the gear-wheel

Check-fit the 10x2mm pin

Drill a 2mm hole through the axle at 72mm from the left, bearing retains pin

Drill 2mm holes at both ends and fit 12x2mm wheel-pins, there is no flange like on the stock drive-shafts so you have to put retainers in to keep the wheel-bearings in place

luxcrawler · 02-09-2009, 01:53 AM

Just for stupid me, some 70 viewings without any comment, has this been done before or maybe even better? Badly explained? Not a good idea? Bad pics?
Just wondering...

Jos

Mnster · 02-09-2009, 02:19 AM

Looks good, not many people get that creative with locking an axle.

I myself, like you prefer to build rather then buy. However, for others without the knowledge or tools buying always seems the better option.

I made super affordable rear lockouts from PVC pipe. I never posted the write up though as I figured I'd get the same response.

luxcrawler · 02-09-2009, 02:29 AM

Hi Mnster,

Do it! Just for me. Publish your ideas.
Lock-outs seem to be one of the next upgrades. I was planning to do something with aluminum as this is my material of choice. Maybe brass is too, but not very popular either in this forum. I would like to have a look at your solution in PVC, too.
Thanks for your comment.

Jos

Mnster · 02-09-2009, 03:33 AM

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...19#post1610619

Goon · 03-01-2009, 07:00 AM

i'll try that if my axles break...

02-07-2009, 10:02 AM	#1
luxcrawler Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 7	Heavy duty diff mod Having killed my first version off a self-made locker, I decided to build a heavy-duty version of the Wheely King rear axle. Despite the stock items, here is what you need: Steel driveshaft 176mm x 5mm One (1) pin 10mm x2mm (diff) Two (2) pins 12mm x2mm (wheel) Two (2) retainers ... and some tools. How to: Empty the diff-housing Drill a 2mm-hole through the gear-wheel Check-fit the 10x2mm pin Drill a 2mm hole through the axle at 72mm from the left, bearing retains pin Drill 2mm holes at both ends and fit 12x2mm wheel-pins, there is no flange like on the stock drive-shafts so you have to put retainers in to keep the wheel-bearings in place Last edited by luxcrawler; 02-09-2009 at 01:50 AM.

02-09-2009, 01:53 AM	#2
luxcrawler Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 7	Stupid me Just for stupid me, some 70 viewings without any comment, has this been done before or maybe even better? Badly explained? Not a good idea? Bad pics? Just wondering... Jos

02-09-2009, 02:29 AM	#4
luxcrawler Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 7	For me! Hi Mnster, Do it! Just for me. Publish your ideas. Lock-outs seem to be one of the next upgrades. I was planning to do something with aluminum as this is my material of choice. Maybe brass is too, but not very popular either in this forum. I would like to have a look at your solution in PVC, too. Thanks for your comment. Jos

02-09-2009, 02:19 AM	#3
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Looks good, not many people get that creative with locking an axle. I myself, like you prefer to build rather then buy. However, for others without the knowledge or tools buying always seems the better option. I made super affordable rear lockouts from PVC pipe. I never posted the write up though as I figured I'd get the same response.

02-09-2009, 03:33 AM	#5
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...19#post1610619

03-01-2009, 07:00 AM	#6
Goon Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The UK Posts: 16	i'll try that if my axles break...

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