tlo1360
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I am interested in whether it is better to run just a 12 mm aluminum hex or switch it to a 17 mm aluminum hex? Either way too much power and you strip plastic wheel rim in where the hex sits no matter the size. Any help on this would be great all I have found in the forums is mostly what type of hex alum. or plas. seperate from what size. No one asks is it better to strip out a smaller hole or a larger hole due to upgrade costs. It will always cost more if you have to upgrade to the bigger hex in the beginning. So I am very curious to see how this is answered Thanks to all in advance on their knowledge of this matter.
This is my current rear drive assembly ( without the tire or wheel bearing hub ass. on it) It is the discontinued HR drive axles for the 2 WD Ruckus with the 12 mm alum. hex upgrade I will be putting the rpm wheel hub ass. back on it with the bigger 5x11x4 bearing in it so I will not need to keep these ones I am aslo upgrading the fronts as well. Primary use is a off road basher run at skate parks and 4 wheeler locations. So I am not looking for a lot of wheelies out of this as so much as just raw drive power going out to the wheels. I currently run a 20 T burnt brushed motor going to a 3300 Kv brushless set up with a 22t or 24t pinion on an 81t or 87t spur with stock 2.2 tire sizes. Have not looked into any tires yet, as I have yet to shred the speedtreads that came on the truck.
As for the next part of my question is kind of on the beginners side of upgrading parts. I have purchased and installed the HR steering saver in alum. for weight in the front to balance the truck in jumps as well as eliminate some ply in the steering. my question is this; Can I adjust the spring mechanism for further handling response? Sorry I couldn't get a closer side view.So from the top view on the large chrome adjuster if I tighten and loosen that will I get different handling response? I currently cannot test the truck as it sits in full breakdown mode waiting for my new year parts list to slowly show in the mail. I will also be upgrading the linkage in front and rear to tighten up and adding some a arms shocks in the mix as well so not sure on just this one part.
This is my current rear drive assembly ( without the tire or wheel bearing hub ass. on it) It is the discontinued HR drive axles for the 2 WD Ruckus with the 12 mm alum. hex upgrade I will be putting the rpm wheel hub ass. back on it with the bigger 5x11x4 bearing in it so I will not need to keep these ones I am aslo upgrading the fronts as well. Primary use is a off road basher run at skate parks and 4 wheeler locations. So I am not looking for a lot of wheelies out of this as so much as just raw drive power going out to the wheels. I currently run a 20 T burnt brushed motor going to a 3300 Kv brushless set up with a 22t or 24t pinion on an 81t or 87t spur with stock 2.2 tire sizes. Have not looked into any tires yet, as I have yet to shred the speedtreads that came on the truck.
As for the next part of my question is kind of on the beginners side of upgrading parts. I have purchased and installed the HR steering saver in alum. for weight in the front to balance the truck in jumps as well as eliminate some ply in the steering. my question is this; Can I adjust the spring mechanism for further handling response? Sorry I couldn't get a closer side view.So from the top view on the large chrome adjuster if I tighten and loosen that will I get different handling response? I currently cannot test the truck as it sits in full breakdown mode waiting for my new year parts list to slowly show in the mail. I will also be upgrading the linkage in front and rear to tighten up and adding some a arms shocks in the mix as well so not sure on just this one part.