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12-27-2008, 07:32 PM | #1 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CHESAPEAKE, Va
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when running aluminum axle shafts do you still need to use the diagonal axle stiffeners? is there any strength gain or loss by or by not using them?
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12-27-2008, 08:21 PM | #2 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Home of the ORIGINAL Terminator chassis
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If you run the aluminum axle tubes, but still use the stock plastic case, leaving off the angled braces can transfer a lot of stress through the 4 bolts mounting the tube to the case.
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12-28-2008, 07:53 AM | #3 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX
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I havent had any problems with my setup (of course, I am only running 2.2's): |
12-28-2008, 01:22 PM | #4 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wisconsin
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I'd still run the braces, or brace. (depends if you have a servo mount that replaces the one brace) You could possibily break the plastic gearcase housing, but I imagine it would hold up reasonably well, as long is didn't get knocked around really hard, like taking a tumble down a hill. I have full metal cases and I still run the braces. Sometimes they are handy for servo mounts and electronic/battery mounting plates.
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01-16-2009, 10:38 PM | #5 | |
Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Indianapolis
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Agree. I would run them to be safe, otherwise you might be replacing the center pumpkin | |
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