NC60 axles by BowHouse RC

[new2rocks]

BowHouse RC is pleased to announce our latest creation, the NC60 axle. The NC60 offers Wraith steering angles on an SCX10-width axle


Features:
-- Accepts Wraith short-side universals on both sides
-- Accepts Wraith chubs, knuckles & lockouts
-- Clockable chubs
-- Removable diff cover with integrated bearing caps for easy servicing
-- Available BowHouse RC lower link/shock mounts in multiple configurations
-- Accepts Wraith-compatible diff covers and bearing caps for more bling
-- Uses dual oversized (5x13x4mm) pinion bearings for added strength
-- Compatible with Wraith lower link/shock mounts
-- Choose panhard bracket with integrated shock and lower link mounts for chassis-mounted servo setups or servo truss for axle-mounted setups
-- Strong SLS nylon can withstand tons of abuse

You will need to supply front & rear axle internals, bearings, knuckles, chubs, lockouts, and hardware. If you are converting an existing pair of axles, you will be able to reuse the ring/pinion gears, lockers, rear axle shafts, diff and inner knuckle bearings (10x15x4), inner knuckle bearings (5x11x4), and bearings at the ends of the axle tubes (5x11x4). You will also need 4 oversize pinion bearings (5x13x4). Please see the next post in this thread for a complete list of components and parts that you will need to complete your axles.

Upon request, we can provide built-to-order sets of NC60s with pricing TBD based on specific components your request. Please email us at bowhouserc@gmail.com for more information about built-to-order axles.

For more NC60 information and pricing, and to order yours today, visit the BowHouse RC store on Shapeways:
https://www.shapeways.com/designer/bowhouserc/creations

 

[new2rocks]

To build a complete axle set, you will need to order some parts from our Shapeways store and, for the remaining components, either reuse from an existing set of axles or purchase them separately. Upon request, we can provide built-to-order sets of NC60s with pricing TBD based on specific components your request.

PARTS TO PURCHASE FROM OUR SHAPEWAYS STORE
Bare essentials:

• 2x BowHouse RC NC60 Scale Axle Housing
• 1x BowHouse RC NC60 Panhard (for chassis-mounted servo) OR Servo Truss (for axle-mounted servo)

Recommended:

• 2x BowHouse RC NC60 Scale Diff Cover
• 3x (for chassis mounted servo setups) or 4x (for axle mounted servo setups) NC60 lower link mounts (unless you supply Wraith/AR60 compatible mounts)

If you are running a chassis-mounted servo setup, we offer three different versions of the NC60 Panhard with slightly different lower link mount configurations. We have a version with link and shock mount locations identical to the stock Wraith mounts in the regular position, and a version identical to the stock Wraith mounts in the flipped position. The third has symmetrical link and shock mounts. If you choose the third option, you will need the NC60 Link Mount Symmetric for the other three link mounts.

Please note that using Wraith/AR60 mounts in the flipped position (i.e., with the extended hole on the bottom) will require shortening your lower links to maintain wheelbase and pinion angle.

PARTS YOU CAN REUSE FROM EXISTING SCX10 AXLES
1. 2x AX10/Wraith Ring & pinion gear
If purchasing new, we recommend Axial Heavy Duty Bevel Gear Set 38T/13T (AX30395) for stock gear ratio or 43T/13T (AX30402) for underdrive gearing.

2. 2x AX10/Wraith differential locker
If purchasing new, we recommend a heavy duty, non-clamping locker such as the Hot Racing Differential Locker Spool (HOTSCP125R).

3. 2x SCX10 straight rear axles (2 pcs)
Axial Straight Axle 6x104.50mm (AX30421) or similar

4. 6x 5x11x4 bearings
2 at the end of the front axle tubes, 2 outside the front knuckles, and 2 inside the rear lockouts

5. 6x 10x15x4 bearings
2 on each diff locker (4 total), 2 inside front knuckles

6. 4x 2x10mm hex hub pins (AX30163)

7. 4x 12mm hex hubs
Depending on your choice of knuckles and wheels, you may need 4mm or wider hex hubs for clearance on front axles

WRAITH/AR60 PARTS
8. 2x Wraith short-side universal axles
Pairs of short-side Wraith universal axles are available from DLux. You may also use a complete Axial Wraith AR60 OCP Universal Set (AX30780) and modify the long axle by shortening it and grinding flats onto the shaft.

9. 2x Wraith/AR60 chubs
Any AR60-compatible chubs will work. For max durability, we recommend quality aluminum chubs.

10. 2x Wraith/AR60 knuckles
Any AR60-compatible knuckles will work. For max durability, we recommend quality aluminum knuckles. Please note that certain knuckles (such as Vanquish knuckles) may require additional wheel and/or hub offset for clearance with 1.9 or 1.55 wheels.

11. 2x Wraith/AR60 lockouts
Any AR60-compatible lockouts will work.

OTHER PARTS YOU WILL NEED
12. 4 of 5x13x4 bearings for pinion shaft (2 required per axle)

If you do not use the NC60 diff covers, you will need to supply bearing caps to secure the diff locker. Bearing caps are available on the Axial AX80070 parts tree for link mounts. Bearings caps are NOT necessary if you use the BowHouse RC NC60 Diff Cover.

If you do not use the NC60 link mounts, you will need to supply 3 or 4 Wraith lower link/shock mounts. These are available on the Axial AX80070 parts tree.

 

[new2rocks]

Assembling NC60s is almost identical to assembling stock AR60s, with the following exceptions:
1. If you are using the NC60 diff covers, you will NOT install separate bearing caps to secure the diff locker inside the pumpkin. Instead, you will use 4x M3 x 16 screws (cap head or button head) to secure the NC60 diff cover to the NC60 axle housing. You may but do not need to install 4x M2x10mm screws in the NC60 diff cover where the stock AR60 diff cover screws would normally go.

2. If you run an axle-mounted servo, you will need to install the NC60 servo truss instead of an AR60 truss. The stock AR60 servo plate will mount directly to the NC60 servo truss.

3. If you run a chassis-mounted servo, you will use an NC60 Panhard mount in place of one of the front lower link mounts (typically the right side). You will NOT use a truss with a chassis-mounted servo setup.

For reference, stock AR60 assembly instructions can be found at steps 1-6 of the Wraith Spawn or RR10 Bomber Kit Instructions:
http://docs.axialracing.com/instructions/Kits/AX90056-i001_-_Wraith_Spawn_1-10th_Scale_-_Kit.pdf

http://docs.axialracing.com/instruc...10_Bomber_1-10th_Scale_Electric_4WD_-_Kit.pdf

 

[new2rocks]

Here are some installation tips:

-- Do not overtighten screws. The SLS nylon material is very durable but will strip if you overtighten. You can use a small amount of CA glue or Shoe Goo on screws to hold them in place.

-- Shocks can be mounted in several different positions. We recommend mounting them outside the link brackets in either the upper or lower position. If you choose the lower position, you may need a spacer to allow the spring cup to clear depending on the particular shock you are running.

-- To accommodate slight differences in rear axle shafts (Axial has two versions with the same part number and slightly different offsets), we have included an extra set of screw holes in the splined area, offset 90 degrees from the standard holes. These extra holes are set .5mm further from the pumpkin if the standard hole location leaves the lockouts too tight for your rear axles.

-- We recommend using a thin lock nut (AXA1052 or similar) when attaching the link mounts to the axles for clearance with larger rod ends such as Traxxas Revo ends.

-- If you choose clamping type lockouts, we recommend inserting a grub screw into the exposed hole in the splined area to help keep dirt and mud out of the axle tube.

We will update these as we get feedback from customers using the NC60s in different setups.

 

[new2rocks]

Here are a couple of pix mounted on my G6:

 

[Helios RC]

I've been running a set on a test rig for over 6 months now. Performance is excellent and the pumpkin (or as the Canadians call it, the pig) doesn't get hung up. When and if it does, the material lets it slide off/over.

 

[Bananaclip]

I will be ordering a few sets! About dang time someone did this"thumbsup"

 

[CM9000]

ive been curious to see when this would happen. you guys beat me to it. I started an axle but I scraped the design cause of new scx2 axles.

but I might have to add this little secret in....

SHAPEWAYS PLASTICS SLIDE BETTER THAN AXIALS PLASTICS OVER ROCKS!

hands down.

so time to buy a few sets. the store is saved.

 

[Shinjari]

Mine will be in the next week as all my parts are in production as we speak. Look forward to running these. =)

I'm not sure if I have asked this, or it has been addressed, but the link mount locations put the shocks in the factory locations on a scx10 axle/chassis correct?

 

[new2rocks]

Mine will be in the next week as all my parts are in production as we speak. Look forward to running these. =)

I'm not sure if I have asked this, or it has been addressed, but the link mount locations put the shocks in the factory locations on a scx10 axle/chassis correct?

Thanks for the order. You actually have your choice of shock mount positions. With the symmetrical mount, the upper mount is very close to stock (probably within a mm, though I don't have an exact measurement), and the lower mount is a few mm lower than stock.


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[Helios RC]

David made me do 3 different iterations on the link design. I personally like the parallel pinion angle, but others like the high pinion angle. So, it's easier to make everyone happy and just offer a few different options.

 

[Shinjari]

That is good to know its more or less in the same height location, but I was asking if the link locations are more in line with the shock hoop/chassis is what I meant.

Typically the scx10 axles use the wide lower link mount which puts the rod ends of the lower link and shock side by side. Thus putting the link slightly more inboard and the shock a little outboard (lined up with the shock hoop) on the axle. Now that it has been switched to a wraith style link mount the rod ends are on top of eachother. Did the link rod end get pushed outboard to where the shock rod end typically is? Also wouldn't doing this shorten the lower link/wheelbase by a few mm thus clocking the axle a little?

Maybe I'm over thinking this lol. The shocks in the pics above seem to be correct.

 

[svt923]

That is good to know its more or less in the same height location, but I was asking if the link locations are more in line with the shock hoop/chassis is what I meant.

Typically the scx10 axles use the wide lower link mount which puts the rod ends of the lower link and shock side by side. Thus putting the link slightly more inboard and the shock a little outboard (lined up with the shock hoop) on the axle. Now that it has been switched to a wraith style link mount the rod ends are on top of eachother. Did the link rod end get pushed outboard to where the shock rod end typically is? Also wouldn't doing this shorten the lower link/wheelbase by a few mm thus clocking the axle a little?

Maybe I'm over thinking this lol. The shocks in the pics above seem to be correct.

My trigonometry may be a little rusty but if the outboard position of the lower links differs from the SCX10 housing by a few MMs, the resulting change in wheelbase is a fraction of a MM.

 

[Shinjari]

Well yes...I'm not saying it'll be huge. Just have my work hat on and mm's are considered here. Which is why I said I'm possibly over thinking this since I'm typing this at work and this is in regards to a "toy" truck lol.

 

[ik632]

The link mounts should allow for stock link lengths. That's what I'm seeing. Also, most people tweak the length of their links anyway.

 

[CM9000]

got a set ordered. these should be great for a sporty or my scaler jeep. 10 parts on there way

:twisted: cant wait.

 

[Shinjari]

Didn't see in the notes/features. But before I go and order from beeftubes.com, the short side beef wraith beef tubes fit?

 

[Helios RC]

Didn't see in the notes/features. But before I go and order from beeftubes.com, the short side beef wraith beef tubes fit?

Short side Wraith. ID is the same as stock AR60, so should be a nice snug press fit.

 

[Helios RC]

got a set ordered. these should be great for a sporty or my scaler jeep. 10 parts on there way

:twisted: cant wait.

Hell yeah! :-o

 

[Shinjari]

Short side Wraith. ID is the same as stock AR60, so should be a nice snug press fit.

Awesome. Did you run beef tubes in the prototype axles? If not, maybe they aren't needed and are durable as is....hmmmmmmmmm

got a set ordered. these should be great for a sporty or my scaler jeep. 10 parts on there way

:twisted: cant wait.

10 parts?