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Old 02-22-2016, 05:47 PM   #61
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What shafts are those? and yeti XL knuckles?

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Modified losi drivline axles and yes Yeti XL knuckles.
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Looks like there is built in camber?
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Yup there is.
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I slapped on

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Old 02-23-2016, 07:37 AM   #66
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I slapped on the 23mm hubs and the 1/5 wheels to show how much throw was possible. The offset of these wheels is wrong for this set up. I will be using 17mm hubs with a wide stance so the offset wheels will be much different.

Here are the ones that I will be using for this build.
got a shot from the front on how bad the camber looks?

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I'll get the lower

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So I have some

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Old 02-25-2016, 06:25 PM   #69
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I have a ton of different axles coming in to try as well. Will report back.

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I have a ton of different axles coming in to try as well. Will report back.

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Old 02-26-2016, 09:54 AM   #71
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Kyoshos are cool

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Old 02-26-2016, 04:02 PM   #72
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I need to have my head checked.
The rear got a new face-lift!


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Old 02-26-2016, 04:38 PM   #73
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The sleeve

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All I have left

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So after cutting

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Welding starts tomorrow.

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Old 02-27-2016, 03:28 PM   #77
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I had to run and do a a plumbing job today but I was able to the welding when I got home.
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Freestyle rc

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Old 02-29-2016, 07:52 AM   #79
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https://www.dollarhobbyz.com/product...iversal-shafts

Those are just about 5mm too long for a short side, but could be easily cut and welded for either side or custom width. Just ordered some, the stub works perfect with the stock knuckle.

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So The axle shafts

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