Narrowed Axial axles Build Thread

[motorman1600]

If you are interested in the idea of using Axial axles for the scale build then follow this thread

• 2 front C’s machined to fit.
• 1 front axle housing, machined
• 2 outside front bearing retainer washers for front C’s
• 4 axle couplers
• 32 3x3 mm set screws
• 2 inside front bearing retainer spacers
• 2 shock end and link end support brackets
• 2 spacers that go under the link support bracket
• 2 Rear solid axle adaptors modified to fit.

[PinchFlat]

Right on... Someone needs to do this.

[Unimoger]

Originally Posted by PinchFlat

Right on... Someone needs to do this.

agreed subscribed for sure!

[motorman1600]

Lets start here, it is the easier axle.
Cut .500 out of the center of the rear axle. As long as you are within .050 you are fine.

[motorman1600]

You will want to make a small flat spot on the axle ends so there is no chance of it slipping. Next slide the axle into the coupler and loosely install the 8 set screws.

[BigB_117]

Cool project, Subscribed

[motorman1600]

When you assemble the rear axle you will need to adjust the length of the axle to eliminate any, or most of, the end to end play. Loosen the set screw and move it in or out so the play is where you want it. When the length is set to where you want it, remove the set screws one at a time and put a small drop of loctite on each set screw. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE SET SCREWS.
You are done with the rear.

[pantablo]

very cool and appears easy to do.

[motorman1600]

Start by cutting the axle the same way as the rear axle. Make the flat spots. install the set screws. The order of assembly is shown in the pic. The bearing, spacer(holds bearing in place), coulper. The large washer goes inside the C to keep the axle and bearing from moving. NOTE: If you use CVD's the washer is not needed because the CVD holds the entire axle in place. You CAN use it if you want with the CVD axle.

[motorman1600]

Same thing goes for the front as the rear. Adjust the overall length to be flush with the end of the plastic axle. The dog bones should be even with the knuckle holes when you are all done. Loctite as needed. The outer axle will need to be removeable when you want to replace the outer bearing.

[motorman1600]

Put the gears in and make sure the axle length is correct. Drill out the 3 link connector so 3mm screws pass through. Use longer screws and the spacers that are supplied in the kit on the opposite end of the diff. Use the small alum. brackets as shown to tighten up the 4 center screws. The hole for the shock/link ends should line up with the single bracket that is still on the housing.

[fordmike65]

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[towtruckmikey]

Nice job Bill, keep it up.

[pantablo]

I might have missed it but whats the original and new width of the axle? HOw much do you lose?

[Tommy R]

Looks like 1/2" removed from each side, so I suppose 1" total overall width reduction is accurate?

Do you have any pics after assembly in a truck?

[motorman1600]

Originally Posted by pantablo

I might have missed it but whats the original and new width of the axle? HOw much do you lose?

You end up with a 6 5/8 outside of hex to outside of hex.

With SCX 1.9 wheels and Proline Flat Iron tires the total width is 8 in.

With the 1.55 wheels coming out, the width could be trimed down to maybe 7 1/2 to 7 3/4. It would only need the front housing machined down a little more and the rear housing made narrower. If I knew what people wanted I could do a one off special order.

[motorman1600]

Originally Posted by Tommy R

Looks like 1/2" removed from each side, so I suppose 1" total overall width reduction is accurate?

Do you have any pics after assembly in a truck?

There is about .900 to .950 removed.

See above post, There is room for more if needed for something unique.

[STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER]

do these make axial axles skinny enough for 1.9 com rigs? nice idea, i like it. looks simple to do with the kit, too...

EDIT:
oh yeah, on the rear axles, does the new straight adaptor compensate for the narrowing of the rear axle, or do you have to modify the rear housing at all?

[Just Zach]

Way to go! I might have to give a set a try

[motorman1600]

Originally Posted by STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER

do these make axial axles skinny enough for 1.9 com rigs? nice idea, i like it. looks simple to do with the kit, too...

EDIT:
oh yeah, on the rear axles, does the new straight adaptor compensate for the narrowing of the rear axle, or do you have to modify the rear housing at all?

If you like a wide track then yes It could be used as a comp rig.
You do not have to modify the rear housing, but you could do the same as what I did for the front and make the rear even narrower.
Now you are making me think about a comp rig.