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Are the Strc knuckles and c hubs good products? looking something less exspensve other than axial parts!
Cheers Jacob
Cheers Jacob
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All 3 are good options. Vanquish have a better design imo and are less than axial aluminum. STRC is just a stock replica in aluminum.
Vanquish, buy once, cry once.
I have several trucks, some with Axial, some with Vanquish, and some with STRC parts. Mostly knuckles and C-hubs.
In my experience the STRC parts hold up just as well at a fraction of the price of "greater" brands. Not to say that all STRC parts are great, just that I know from experience that their Axial line of knuckles and C-hubs, for both the SCX and XR/Wraith, are quality parts.
It always bugs me how new bearings just fall into place on vanquish knuckles. Not exactly the snug fit I would expect, I mean the bearings fit better in the stock plastic knuckles.
No matter what brand knuckles/c-hubs you get make sure you put Dlux zero slop kingpin bushings in. By taking the slop out you are maximizing contact between the knuckle and kingpin friction surface which slows down wear on the knuckle over time, thus preserving your investment.
Integy is the best. No questions asked.
STRC is an upgrade to plastic, but if your not going Integy, then you might as well buy the cheapest things you can find on Ebay. Then once they break, you can buy Integy.
Vanquish is the best. No questions asked.
STRC is an upgrade to plastic, but if your not going VP, then you might as well buy the cheapest things you can find on Ebay. Then once they break, you can buy VP.
I had STRC parts on my last truck and never had problems with them. I've also used Hot Racing knuckles without issues.
I also have VP, STRC, and Axial
My VP parts are snug and tight 5 out of 7 rigs run them
My STRC parts were machined badly, couldn't fit a bearing in the Knuckle at all they sit in my parts bin waiting to be dremeled out...probably never happen
I actually broke an Axial knuckle
2 rigs run the cheap AsiaTees parts .....never a problem with them ....go figure
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