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basher808 · 10-14-2007, 12:23 AM

aloha guys, i had a question. i stripped the hexes with my stock wheels, so i just ca glued them in place. now i'm about to buy some axial beadlocks and i need to know what hexes will work other than the stock ones. thanks in advance.

The Real Dogman · 10-14-2007, 01:39 AM

This should do it::
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cotharyus · 10-14-2007, 06:09 AM

Those hexes will likely work, but be aware that the Axial beadlocks will probly be he next thing to go.

todd1803 · 10-14-2007, 11:50 AM

My axial beadlocks had the hexes strip right away, now the locking screws are stripping, I think the screws are too small, and shoudl be 3mm.

If you can find a way, sepend the extra money to get a high end beadlock, sounds like Ericson's are the best you can buy, and how can you argue with a lifetime warranty. No other wheel maker comes close to that.

If those are too expensive, I recommend RPM wheels. I've NEVER been able to strip a hex in one, and they come with their own hexes that you can use. Downside is you gotta glue the tires, but everything is a tradeoff.

curve · 10-15-2007, 07:24 PM

The nitro rs4 aluminum hexes from tower work perfectly and they are only $5 bucks.

Natedog · 10-15-2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by curve

The nitro rs4 aluminum hexes from tower work perfectly and they are only $5 bucks.

Yes, but always gotta keep wheel nuts tight and check them through out the day. I'm using stock hexes with the raised center portion cut off and then CA glued to the inside of my Traxxas pede rear wheels. I do the same on my TLT but with Pede front wheels.

JavelinSST390 · 10-15-2007, 11:05 PM

Not to hijack this thread, but I also spun a hex just today. So, I'm wondering what's better, in terms of longevity for both the hex, axle and the wheel, plastic or aluminum hexes?

I mean, while aluminum hexes would never suffer damage when a wheel spins on 'em, does it tear up the wheel that much worse, and does it increase the frequency of broken axles/stubs?

Do you spin a hex more often with aluminum or plastic?

I was just thinking that with the forces we put crawlers under, maybe it's better to run softer, plastic hexes, so that the joint between the wheel and hex acts like a "fuse" of sorts, preventing the breakage of more expensive (and harder to repair on the trail) parts up the line?

Or am I stupid and in need of a good beating?

10-14-2007, 12:23 AM	#1
basher808 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: aiea Posts: 17	which hexes? aloha guys, i had a question. i stripped the hexes with my stock wheels, so i just ca glued them in place. now i'm about to buy some axial beadlocks and i need to know what hexes will work other than the stock ones. thanks in advance.

10-14-2007, 01:39 AM	#2
The Real Dogman RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indian Village Pontiac Posts: 1,910	This should do it:: http://cgi.ebay.com/HOT-RACING-HPI-W...QQcmdZViewItem

10-14-2007, 06:09 AM	#3
cotharyus Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mid TN Posts: 411	Those hexes will likely work, but be aware that the Axial beadlocks will probly be he next thing to go.

10-14-2007, 11:50 AM	#4
todd1803 Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 983	My axial beadlocks had the hexes strip right away, now the locking screws are stripping, I think the screws are too small, and shoudl be 3mm. If you can find a way, sepend the extra money to get a high end beadlock, sounds like Ericson's are the best you can buy, and how can you argue with a lifetime warranty. No other wheel maker comes close to that. If those are too expensive, I recommend RPM wheels. I've NEVER been able to strip a hex in one, and they come with their own hexes that you can use. Downside is you gotta glue the tires, but everything is a tradeoff.

10-15-2007, 07:24 PM	#5
curve Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Farmerville Posts: 242	The nitro rs4 aluminum hexes from tower work perfectly and they are only $5 bucks.

10-15-2007, 11:05 PM	#7
JavelinSST390 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rectalville Posts: 889	Not to hijack this thread, but I also spun a hex just today. So, I'm wondering what's better, in terms of longevity for both the hex, axle and the wheel, plastic or aluminum hexes? I mean, while aluminum hexes would never suffer damage when a wheel spins on 'em, does it tear up the wheel that much worse, and does it increase the frequency of broken axles/stubs? Do you spin a hex more often with aluminum or plastic? I was just thinking that with the forces we put crawlers under, maybe it's better to run softer, plastic hexes, so that the joint between the wheel and hex acts like a "fuse" of sorts, preventing the breakage of more expensive (and harder to repair on the trail) parts up the line? Or am I stupid and in need of a good beating?

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