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Joat · 11-26-2008, 01:43 AM

The optional losi hex hubs 12mm Wheels Hex Set, Alum LOSB1461, are approx 1.5mm thicker then the stockers so 6.68mm verse 5.19mm
Also when installing the optional Front/Rear Metal Differential Locker LOSB1433 ,one of those damn tiny screws in the front diff gear housing snapped right off as soon as I tried to take it out, the other 7 came out without a hitch.
When installing the Center Metal Diff Locker LOSB1435 , you might have to give a few light taps to get them to go into the main center gear -it's a real tight fit.

Gozer · 11-26-2008, 05:04 AM

I did all these upgrades the other day to. Did you have problems getting the drive shafts off. I did I finally removed the screw and nut that hold the plastic shaft on to the output. Then the outputs slid thru the case. Now at some later dat I will have to drill out the set screws the hold on the outputs

. I agree you will have to tap the center diferential pieces into the gear.

Joat · 11-26-2008, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gozer

I did all these upgrades the other day to. Did you have problems getting the drive shafts off. I did I finally removed the screw and nut that hold the plastic shaft on to the output. Then the outputs slid thru the case. Now at some later dat I will have to drill out the set screws the hold on the outputs

. I agree you will have to tap the center diferential pieces into the gear.

I did not take the drive shafts apart, I just slide the trans out, I tried to take the set screw out before when I flipped the trans,but yeah those set screws suck.

JOOTZ · 11-26-2008, 09:20 AM

what size are the screws? 1,5 or 2mm ?
im gonna watch this thread since i already have the 1435, just waiting for the 1433 before i dig into replacing them.

RoCk SkuLLz · 11-26-2008, 09:23 AM

Did you guys have to buy two of each of those part#'s?

JOOTZ · 11-26-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RoCk SkuLLz

Did you guys have to buy two of each of those part#'s?

i ordered 1 losb 1435 and 2 losb 1433. they sent me 2 of the 1435 which has two pieces inside the pack so now i got an extra pack and had to order the 1433's again, hope RPP get it right this time since i included a 645 servo in the order. end of rant.
to answer your question the 1433 needs 2 packs for front and rear.

Joat · 11-26-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JOOTZ

what size are the screws? 1,5 or 2mm ?
im gonna watch this thread since i already have the 1435, just waiting for the 1433 before i dig into replacing them.

set screws are 1.5mm just like the counter sunks.
The little screws for the frt/rear and trans gears are phillips, smaller then a 0,what sucks is the surrounding pieces are plastic,so you cant use heat to release the thread lock.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoCk SkuLLz

Did you guys have to buy two of each of those part#'s?

The frt/rear diffs you'll need 2 sets, the trans is only 1 set .

badger · 11-26-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Joat

When installing the Center Metal Diff Locker LOSB1435 , you might have to give a few light taps to get them to go into the main center gear -it's a real tight fit.

I used tongue and groove pliers to snap both sides of the Center Metal Diff Lockers all the way into the gear. It is definitely a tight fit.

Joat · 11-26-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by badger

I used tongue and groove pliers to snap both sides of the Center Metal Diff Lockers all the way into the gear. It is definitely a tight fit.

Yeah my work bench is a mess, I could not find mine

JOOTZ · 11-26-2008, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joat

set screws are 1.5mm just like the counter sunks.
The little screws for the frt/rear and trans gears are phillips, smaller then a 0,what sucks is the surrounding pieces are plastic,so you cant use heat to release the thread lock.

The frt/rear diffs you'll need 2 sets, the trans is only 1 set .

thanks for the info, scary since i always manage to mangle philips screws, why cant they use allens. might try to find allens in that form and size.

Trike Kid · 11-26-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Joat

The little screws for the frt/rear and trans gears are phillips, smaller then a 0,what sucks is the surrounding pieces are plastic,so you cant use heat to release the thread lock.

That's what those little reed-prince screw drivers are for.

JOOTZ · 11-27-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Trike Kid

That's what those little reed-prince screw drivers are for.

reed and prince are good but where do you buy them, cant find any.

Trike Kid · 11-27-2008, 03:33 PM

I always end up with one out of just about any screwdriver set I buy. The last Craftsman set I got had one instead of a #0 Phillips.

Joat · 11-27-2008, 07:23 PM

I have several sets of different tools, craftsman pro pro small set, for tink screws, loads of snap on ,and the husky small driver sets that have interchangeable bits, lifetime warranty , and always good to have a set of torx to remove stripped out hex screws

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...401+502868+985

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...401+502868+985

Tommy R · 12-01-2008, 03:12 PM

Does anyone know a shop that has the front/rear/center lockers in stock? My Panthers and Torquemaster Mini made quick work of them and I've got a comp this weekend.

Thanks for any leads,
Tommy

Joat · 12-06-2008, 02:10 AM

Update, I was able to get replacements sent ring gear and a screw , I contacted Losi , and should be getting them shortly, Hit Losi up if you have had the same problem, you never know,but their cust service does ROCK

Joat · 12-09-2008, 10:38 PM

Got my replacements today, basically a complete diff set, freaking awesome, even ups'd to me 2nd day air, damn that's service !!

I also got my Losi aluminum shocks yesterday,here's a couple things about them.........
3 different pistons, 1,2,3 hole, plus the stocks ones fit
21, 1mm spacers , and the stocks ones again fit.
4 extra bottom seals,
no extra e clips, but again stock ones fit so keep the stock
shocks handy

no extras orings for the cap or the bottom cartidge :-(
bottom ball end is way tighter then the stock stuff- no play

top plastic part is thicker and better material then the stock stuff, but still has " a directional " installation, really wished they went to
a captured top :-(
But quality istop notch, and I got mine for $3 more then a HR set, which I was not impressed by, they have an aluminum top, that's about only the resaon I would get them, the Losi ones are way smoother , and the metal does not feel cheapy like the HR ones,but to each his own .

JOOTZ · 12-10-2008, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trike Kid

I always end up with one out of just about any screwdriver set I buy. The last Craftsman set I got had one instead of a #0 Phillips.

i tried 3 different sears stores around me and not one carried the reed prince, not made anymore. i just used tons of patience when i replaced mine. good to know losi customer service will hook you up on the parts.

Tommy R · 12-10-2008, 01:53 PM

Did y'all get replacement parts from Losi for the stuff that failed? I e-mailed Losi about the screw heads that were already brokeb off when I opened up my locker, but haven't heard back yet.

Tommy

Pdog7 · 12-10-2008, 02:16 PM

Give them a call, they have great customer service. It is a lot easier to brush off a customer by e-mail then if you are on the phone.

11-26-2008, 01:43 AM	#1
Joat Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: On the Snap on truck Posts: 736	Fyi.......... The optional losi hex hubs 12mm Wheels Hex Set, Alum LOSB1461, are approx 1.5mm thicker then the stockers so 6.68mm verse 5.19mm Also when installing the optional Front/Rear Metal Differential Locker LOSB1433 ,one of those damn tiny screws in the front diff gear housing snapped right off as soon as I tried to take it out, the other 7 came out without a hitch. When installing the Center Metal Diff Locker LOSB1435 , you might have to give a few light taps to get them to go into the main center gear -it's a real tight fit.

11-26-2008, 05:04 AM	#2
Gozer Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Franklin Posts: 263	I did all these upgrades the other day to. Did you have problems getting the drive shafts off. I did I finally removed the screw and nut that hold the plastic shaft on to the output. Then the outputs slid thru the case. Now at some later dat I will have to drill out the set screws the hold on the outputs . I agree you will have to tap the center diferential pieces into the gear.

11-26-2008, 09:20 AM	#4
JOOTZ RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: never been Posts: 1,317	what size are the screws? 1,5 or 2mm ? im gonna watch this thread since i already have the 1435, just waiting for the 1433 before i dig into replacing them.

11-26-2008, 09:23 AM	#5
RoCk SkuLLz Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 121	Did you guys have to buy two of each of those part#'s?

11-27-2008, 03:33 PM	#13
Trike Kid RCC Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,191	I always end up with one out of just about any screwdriver set I buy. The last Craftsman set I got had one instead of a #0 Phillips.

11-27-2008, 07:23 PM	#14
Joat Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: On the Snap on truck Posts: 736	I have several sets of different tools, craftsman pro pro small set, for tink screws, loads of snap on ,and the husky small driver sets that have interchangeable bits, lifetime warranty , and always good to have a set of torx to remove stripped out hex screws http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...401+502868+985 http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...401+502868+985

12-01-2008, 03:12 PM	#15
Tommy R I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 4,273	Does anyone know a shop that has the front/rear/center lockers in stock? My Panthers and Torquemaster Mini made quick work of them and I've got a comp this weekend. Thanks for any leads, Tommy

12-06-2008, 02:10 AM	#16
Joat Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: On the Snap on truck Posts: 736	Update, I was able to get replacements sent ring gear and a screw , I contacted Losi , and should be getting them shortly, Hit Losi up if you have had the same problem, you never know,but their cust service does ROCK

12-09-2008, 10:38 PM	#17
Joat Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: On the Snap on truck Posts: 736	Got my replacements today, basically a complete diff set, freaking awesome, even ups'd to me 2nd day air, damn that's service !! I also got my Losi aluminum shocks yesterday,here's a couple things about them......... 3 different pistons, 1,2,3 hole, plus the stocks ones fit 21, 1mm spacers , and the stocks ones again fit. 4 extra bottom seals, no extra e clips, but again stock ones fit so keep the stock shocks handy no extras orings for the cap or the bottom cartidge :-( bottom ball end is way tighter then the stock stuff- no play top plastic part is thicker and better material then the stock stuff, but still has " a directional " installation, really wished they went to a captured top :-( But quality istop notch, and I got mine for $3 more then a HR set, which I was not impressed by, they have an aluminum top, that's about only the resaon I would get them, the Losi ones are way smoother , and the metal does not feel cheapy like the HR ones,but to each his own .

12-10-2008, 01:53 PM	#19
Tommy R I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 4,273	Did y'all get replacement parts from Losi for the stuff that failed? I e-mailed Losi about the screw heads that were already brokeb off when I opened up my locker, but haven't heard back yet. Tommy

12-10-2008, 02:16 PM	#20
Pdog7 TN State Champ 11,12,13 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: KTM Talk.com Posts: 1,796	Give them a call, they have great customer service. It is a lot easier to brush off a customer by e-mail then if you are on the phone.

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