My Kyosho Ultima Build
Re: My Kyosho Ultima Build
Well I finially got the rear clamps, but I think something is wrong, because with the spacer and the clamps there is too much end play in the axles. I will post pics in a few min. I am going to put the wheels on for now, but what do you think is wrong.
Re: My Kyosho Ultima Build
Pics



Here it is with the wheels on, I am really starting to like how it is turning out!!! It looks pretty good even with that broken up trashed body that I repaired and painted, I may paint the new one similar once I get to that point. I still need the turnbuckles. I may try the RB5 ones as I found lunsford ones all the time on ebay for about $25, I just have to check lunsfords site to see their lengths.




I may need some low proflie wheel nuts for the front because they don't thread on far enough to hit the nylon part. But I may leave them alone, they will stay on.



Here it is with the wheels on, I am really starting to like how it is turning out!!! It looks pretty good even with that broken up trashed body that I repaired and painted, I may paint the new one similar once I get to that point. I still need the turnbuckles. I may try the RB5 ones as I found lunsford ones all the time on ebay for about $25, I just have to check lunsfords site to see their lengths.




I may need some low proflie wheel nuts for the front because they don't thread on far enough to hit the nylon part. But I may leave them alone, they will stay on.
Re: My Kyosho Ultima Build
It looks pretty good. It almost looked like the axle pins were smaller than the holes. Maybe that's part of the problem with the play?
Re: My Kyosho Ultima Build
The axle pins are the correct size, its just that there is play as you can see in the pic where the spacer is not close to the hub at all.
- Prince Steve
- Approved Member
- Posts: 400
- Joined: Wed May 06, 2009 11:26 pm
- Location: New York
- Been thanked: 2 times
Re: My Kyosho Ultima Build
Looks like you can add another bearing in there to assist with the play 

AKA ( settin03 R/C hobbies and more ) on Ebay
Since being on this site I have found that I have too many parts and R/C Models. Please help me get rid of them.
Since being on this site I have found that I have too many parts and R/C Models. Please help me get rid of them.

-
- Approved Member
- Posts: 1136
- Joined: Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:04 am
- Location: San Jose, Ca.
- Been thanked: 2 times
Re: My Kyosho Ultima Build
Remember, these axles are for the RB5 rear hubs, not the Old original ultima hubs. There is no guarantee they have the same dimensions (as hou have found out) you just need some more spacers, and you should be good. -Jeff
- mikedealer
- Approved Member
- Posts: 1778
- Joined: Fri May 18, 2007 12:25 am
- Been thanked: 3 times
Re: My Kyosho Ultima Build
The Only thing i can think of without looking at my car is that i used flanged bearings maybe? that would take up the gap maybe, ill pop my wheels off if i can find a wrench inside
- Mr. ED
- Approved Member
- Posts: 5483
- Joined: Thu Dec 21, 2006 1:30 am
- Location: Back @ home: Belgium
- Has thanked: 62 times
- Been thanked: 62 times
Re: My Kyosho Ultima Build
I think I pushed an O-ring from a shock sealing over the axle before pushing it through the bearings.
At the the end of the axle close to the CV joint is a little recess on which the O-ring sits.
The advantage is the axle sits a little further inwards so the bone end of the CVD sits neatly in the drivecup. Another advantage is that should the drive get pressed under full suspension compression , the O-ring absorbs the shock which otherwise destroys the ball bearing
At the the end of the axle close to the CV joint is a little recess on which the O-ring sits.
The advantage is the axle sits a little further inwards so the bone end of the CVD sits neatly in the drivecup. Another advantage is that should the drive get pressed under full suspension compression , the O-ring absorbs the shock which otherwise destroys the ball bearing
-
- Approved Member
- Posts: 1116
- Joined: Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:37 pm
- Location: Donkin, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Has thanked: 7 times
- Been thanked: 42 times
Re: My Kyosho Ultima Build
Put some spacers on the axle, either inside the hub or outside, to get rid of as much drive shaft plunge as possible and call it a day 

Re: My Kyosho Ultima Build
Here is a question that is not related to my CVD issue
What parts fit this original chassis from A and L? I talked to the guy at factory works, and he said he wasn't sure what fit becasue all the parts were for the flat chassis ultimas?
What parts fit this original chassis from A and L? I talked to the guy at factory works, and he said he wasn't sure what fit becasue all the parts were for the flat chassis ultimas?
Re: My Kyosho Ultima Build
I think I found the fix, you use 1 blue spacer on the inside of the hub, and one blue spacer on the outside like normal and add the clamps, makes a perfect fit, no play at all! Now I need to get some more blue collars for the other side.
I'm glad I didn't have to cut or modify anything to make this work, my goal was to use parts that just bolt on without mods, so far so good.
I'm glad I didn't have to cut or modify anything to make this work, my goal was to use parts that just bolt on without mods, so far so good.
- RC10Eh
- Approved Member
- Posts: 507
- Joined: Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:19 am
- Location: Ontario Canada
- Been thanked: 1 time
Re: My Kyosho Ultima Build
adam lancia wrote:Put some spacers on the axle, either inside the hub or outside, to get rid of as much drive shaft plunge as possible and call it a day

- Mr. ED
- Approved Member
- Posts: 5483
- Joined: Thu Dec 21, 2006 1:30 am
- Location: Back @ home: Belgium
- Has thanked: 62 times
- Been thanked: 62 times
Re: My Kyosho Ultima Build
As I said: put an O-ring (shock seal) on the inside and you won't need that extra pair of blue spacers.ace028 wrote:I think I found the fix, you use 1 blue spacer on the inside of the hub, and one blue spacer on the outside like normal and add the clamps, makes a perfect fit, no play at all! Now I need to get some more blue collars for the other side.
I'm glad I didn't have to cut or modify anything to make this work, my goal was to use parts that just bolt on without mods, so far so good.
Re: My Kyosho Ultima Build
I did see your post about the spacers, I just didn't want to have to use a bunch and make it seem funky, but these 2 spacers work perfect.
I think the seal would have to be pretty thick.
I think the seal would have to be pretty thick.
Create an account or sign in to join the discussion
You need to be a member in order to post a reply
Create an account
Not a member? register to join our community
Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics
It’s free and only takes a minute
Sign in
-
- Similar Topics
- Replies
- Views
- Last post
-
- 12 Replies
- 1507 Views
-
Last post by scr8p
-
- 36 Replies
- 6215 Views
-
Last post by Sparbolt
-
- 2 Replies
- 788 Views
-
Last post by Dangeruss
-
- 41 Replies
- 12453 Views
-
Last post by Diezel
-
- 13 Replies
- 2279 Views
-
Last post by karnivool
-
- 0 Replies
- 725 Views
-
Last post by Dangeruss
-
- 62 Replies
- 10105 Views
-
Last post by keithrc
-
- 14 Replies
- 2352 Views
-
Last post by Bo Wallen
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 9 guests