kyosho triumph drive shafts

[brian s]

does anyone know what length u/j driveshafts fit the triumph , i have been told that the ones off the zx-r fit. i am rebuilding a triumph to run and dont really want to use the old dog bones

[jkelm24]

Yes, the ZX-R and Triumph use the same driveshafts. But I'm not sure about the total length and axle dimensions.

Part numbers:

OT-6: stock rear dog bone for Triumph and Lazer ZX-R
W-5061: stock front universal swing shaft for ZX-R. Can also be used as optional rear swing shaft for both models.

Also see the Kyosho manual for both models. You'll notice that the Triumph manual lists W-5061 as an optional rear swing shaft.

http://www.competitionx.com/kyosho-manuals/

I see W-5061 pop up for sale sometimes, but they're spendy!!!

If you find an alternative, please post back. I'd be interested to hear of other options for mine as well...

[jkelm24]

Also just found some great info on the inner-webs. Sounds like CVDs from the Kyosho ZX5 are a decent fit. Kyosho part number LA245.

https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/50728-optima-mid-universals-modern-replacements/

There's also relevant info on Kyosho CVD options here:

https://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=19856&hilit=kyosho+w5061