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Old 01-24-2015, 07:40 PM   #1
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Default New FJ build - testing phase did not go well.

Hello all!

I recently received a FJ Cruiser kit as a gift and after some considerable assembly time I took it on its maiden trip through my back yard.

I think I was a little over zealous with the throttle and I managed to break both rear axle mounting points and lose a spring retaining clip. I'm now on the hunt for suitable replacements/upgrades - especially for the rear axel housing as the plastic stock unit did not fair well after about 15 minutes of my use.

Broken Rear Axle:



Missing Spring retaining clip:



Any suggestions on where to obtain replacements? I don't mind upgrading the rear axle, but any old replacement for the spring clip thing-a-ma-bob would do fine.

Thanks for lending your expertise!
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Old 01-25-2015, 11:17 AM   #2
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Default Re: New FJ build - testing phase did not go well.

GPM do an ali replacement axle case and RC Channel do a complete metal axle and matching front suspension.
The other bit from Tamiya or ebay.
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Old 01-25-2015, 11:31 AM   #3
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For the price of the gpm axle id just save up and get the rc channel. Its waaaay nicer and bulletproof. Also kills a few birds at once, front suspension lift, decent 4link and aluminum all around!!!
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Old 01-25-2015, 09:30 PM   #4
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Thanks guys - I ordered the GPM up for now.
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Old 02-17-2015, 02:10 PM   #5
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Default Re: New FJ build - testing phase did not go well.

Is the rc channel axle kit still as "sloppy" as it was a few year's back? Think i coud move the axle 1-2 cm left and right...

Or did they fix it.

Sold the one i had, and mounted back the plastic axle with junfac's 4 link.
Worked much better at the time.

Might buy the rc channel axle kit if they fixed that issue, as it looks much better.
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Old 02-18-2015, 06:02 AM   #6
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I believe they are using better rod ends now
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Old 02-18-2015, 09:56 AM   #7
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Sweet, might have to look into that kit again then

My cc-01 is getting a overhaul these days.
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