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old 1/4 axle to newer 3/16 axle swap

Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 10:35 pm
by mvelarde890
so im dusting off my old rc10gt and i started to buy new parts for it. i ordered some proline tires and some new rims only to find out that the rims wont fit cause of the old 1/4 axles. my question is, is there an adapter for this? or can i swap out the axles? if so can you provide me with a link or any info on how to find what i need? anything will help!

Re: old 1/4 axle to newer 3/16 axle swap

Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 10:49 pm
by DaveM
Hi,

Tower Hobbies still have rear rims for 1/4 axles,

7802 white, 7802B Black.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX2948&P=7

Cheers, Dave.

Re: old 1/4 axle to newer 3/16 axle swap

Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:06 pm
by GoMachV
Are you using dogbones or universals? If dogbones, the conversion kit that associated makes for the rere would be perfect. Associated 6802

http://www.teamassociated.com/parts/details/6802/

Re: old 1/4 axle to newer 3/16 axle swap

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 10:20 am
by mvelarde890
gomachv wrote:Are you using dogbones or universals? If dogbones, the conversion kit that associated makes for the rere would be perfect. Associated 6802

http://www.teamassociated.com/parts/details/6802/
I am using dog bones. I'm going to check out the kit right now!

Re: old 1/4 axle to newer 3/16 axle swap

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 8:10 pm
by teman
asc 7378 is the 3/16" stub axle you're after…
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Re: old 1/4 axle to newer 3/16 axle swap

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 8:52 pm
by rcgerber
Don't forget 4 bearings as well. I think they would be 3/8 x 3/16 x 1/8. You can get them from acer or protech/amain.
I know this is obvious but it would be one of those doh moments when you realize you forgot to make that change as well.

Re: old 1/4 axle to newer 3/16 axle swap

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 8:56 pm
by GoMachV
and the crush tubes. And roll pins. Thats why I posted the kit with all of it included :wink:

Re: old 1/4 axle to newer 3/16 axle swap

Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 9:04 pm
by mvelarde890
Thanks everyone! All the info is appreciated!