Wheel widener gurus needed

[Grabbem88]

Ok I got a set on a used truck and one of them was boogered up.. So I've been searching and have came up with zilch.

They are aluminum have no identifying marks just plain alumnium in color.

They do screw in and have a cut down Allen head bolt to tighten wheel with.

They look to be 1 inch lug with a hex and nipple on the end.

I do know the chasis was a new era models extended type but figured the wideners were too, but can't find a pic anywhere.

Anyways without pics this will be a pita and I will get some up soon but was hoping to see some older styles or new eras?

Thanks if you can help art

[heinie_21]

Wipe the boogers off and use it

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[Grabbem88]

The threads came apart and had to step a size but wasn't a clean job and atleast I can go back to stock but kinda curious what people thoughts if wideners are a must or not?

[papabash]

Originally Posted by Grabbem88

kinda curious what people thoughts if wideners are a must or not?

My opinion: ditch the wideners. I ran the gmade ones for a short while before doing the LCC mod. I didn't like the extra width when trying to get through tight gates and took them off after a couple of comps. If you have your center of gravity low enough, there really isn't much need for the wideners. They also allow the pumpkins to hang up more.

Note: The LCC mod pushed my width back out to the same width as the wideners, but the fact that it is now bullet proof overcomes the negatives.

[Grabbem88]

Lcc mod? Interested to a link please

I was getting ready to get some upgrades like lockouts and such

[Grabbem88]

Btw noticed you are a local... How far are ya from union mo? I actually live right off of 44 5 miles south of union.

[papabash]

Originally Posted by Grabbem88

Lcc mod? Interested to a link please

I was getting ready to get some upgrades like lockouts and such

Here's where I start discussing it in my build thread. On the next page or 2 there's a link to Harley's GC3 thread where he did the conversion. It's a pretty straight forward conversion with the DLUX adaptors on the front. Next to the chassis, it is probably the best mod I've done to my 1.9.

Originally Posted by Grabbem88

Btw noticed you are a local... How far are ya from union mo? I actually live right off of 44 5 miles south of union.

Not very local at all... I'm a little south of Springfield, so about a 3 hour drive.

[Grabbem88]

That's not that far if I spend a day.

I just made my own drag/steering links and I can tell the wideners really throw the wheels cockeyed and measured again and it is 3/4 inch with a 1/16 lip..

Thanks for the link btw

[papabash]

Here is the link to our local club SMRCRC. We would be happy to have you come join us. Our last comp of the season is October 14 and we will be having a picnic along with trophy presentations after the comp. Come on down and meet the guys if you're free that day.

[Grabbem88]

One more thing and I am going to post a pic

My cog is at 2 3/4 using the 2.2 losi rims/tires what should I shoot for?

[papabash]

Originally Posted by Grabbem88

One more thing and I am going to post a pic

My cog is at 2 3/4 using the 2.2 losi rims/tires what should I shoot for?

If by cog you are referring to the height of your skid... that is waaaaaaay too high. My skid is slanted, and the back of it is just a touch over 1 3/4" high. Putting 1.9 wheels/tires back on it will help a lot.

[Grabbem88]

Lol I figured it was.. and I have yet Tried to lower it fixing alot of crap the prior did to it and something always follows right behind it... Almost tempted to strip her down and start from scratch.

[Grabbem88]

[papabash]

Originally Posted by Grabbem88

Almost tempted to strip her down and start from scratch.

Do it, it looks like it could use a little love. If I remember correctly, those wideners appear to be from RC4WD. My advice for what it's worth.... do some reading, decide which direction you want to go, tear it down and let the fun begin!

[Grabbem88]

what i really want is alum axle halves hr rear lock-outs hr chubs hr knuckles

i like the extended chassis but biased to body-less chassis like my ax10 and soon to be lnc....since this is my kids rig i picked up for 40 bucks ill probably go bomb proof lol

[papabash]

Going to 1.9 wheels/tires, moving the battery down lower (and running a smaller one), and 4-linking it will do wonders with minimal cost.

[Grabbem88]

well im in the works on getting some 1.9's (dna snipers) after i scrounge up another super swamper. never looked for a 4 linkfor this...gonna have to go look now

the battery is an issue cause my other little ones are venom stick style and trying to figure where a good place is.