RC4WD aluminum axle housings
 

FYI, they show to be in stock. I just ordered a couple.

CNC Aluminum Axle Housing for Kyosho Mad / Twin Force

Re: RC4WD aluminum axle housings
 

gonna need to get some of them!

Re: RC4WD aluminum axle housings
 

Now I just have to sort out how to do an upper link mount. The freestyle RC parts I have now wont work with the aluminum housing. I can sort something out though.

Wes

Re: RC4WD aluminum axle housings
 

I made my own. I used a step bit to make the holes needed. What size do you need?

http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/...pso3eietr2.jpg

Re: RC4WD aluminum axle housings
 

I have a concept for a truss to integrate servo mount in mind, will post more about it later.

Re: RC4WD aluminum axle housings
 

Are you able to post pics?

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I'll post more info once I get a bit further on drawings and make some. It's an item that would work with standard kyosho axles too so I am thinking I may get a vendor star and sell them if there is a market.

Wes

Re: RC4WD aluminum axle housings
 

FYI, for anyone ordering, they are coming from Hong Kong via DHL, so shipping will be a bit longer than normal.

Wes

Re: RC4WD aluminum axle housings
 

I don't think the Aluminum will catch on for this axle. It doesn't add any performance. The stock axles will slide overs rock and the aluminum will hang up. And they add weight. Now add the added cost and well you see my point. If it was a weak axle to start with like most then the market would have that need. It's just a bling piece. And that would be the only market that you would cater to.

Re: RC4WD aluminum axle housings
 

Im using them on a vehicle that will likely weigh 25-30 lbs when I am done with it and they will be super wide (close to 15" hex to hex). The aluminum also allows me to make the axles that wide easily with just some spacer tubes from aluminum as well. I can also powdercoat them like i want to. Just my 2 cents.

Wes

Re: RC4WD aluminum axle housings
 

I could see the advantage of them being aluminum with that being the case. The nice thing will be the axle shafts will not need cutting and welding. I played with that idea while putting parts together. It should be a lot of fun to build and to watch.

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i have broken a lot of the plastic housing. the housing really needs a truss to make them a viable no breakable plastic piece. high speed and low speed big falls i have snapped these things.

Re: RC4WD aluminum axle housings
 

Housings are in, spacers made. These will use (2) 135mm long inner shafts from a Losi XXXL.

Wes

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That is very nice. Are you milling rear lock outs? The axial rear shafts should work nicely.

http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/...psrkcbl2io.jpg

Re: RC4WD aluminum axle housings
 

Did you buy or make the axle tube spacers yourself? Looks great, now sell me your set! Lol

Re: RC4WD aluminum axle housings
 

had a buddy make them, ill be happy to email anyone the drawing for them, super simple to make.

Wes

Re: RC4WD aluminum axle housings
 

With the aluminum tubes stuffed inside my stock axles I hope I never have the need for the extra cost that these require. I am building a carbon fiber truss in the back for other reasons. I will have it done soon.