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Old 12-25-2014, 10:58 AM
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Parts that I used for my Brushless Evader Tranny conversion > Evader ST Pro Chassis:
DTXC7889 EXT/Brushless Evader Gearbox
DTXC7454 EXT/Brushless Evader Assembled Diff Gear
DTXC1595 10x15mm Ball Bearing (one for each side of new diff gear)
DTXC8092 EXT Idler Gear (use 5x10 bearings)
DTXC7457 EXT/Brushless Evader Dogbones
DTXC6179 EXT/Brushless Evader Axles
DTXC7337 Springs (goes on both ends of dogbones to keep centered)



I prefer the geared Brushless Evader tranny over the ball diff nowadays when using high power brushless motors. It's simple; tough, and less maintenance. Three years and counting... I haven't had to replace any of the bevel gears yet in the Brushless Evader gear diff. Spur gears will wear out though (I have to get a new one every one ~ three months or so). I use the old but faithful dogbones & axles instead of the EXT/Brushless Evader CVDs to transfer the power to the wheels.
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Optional Parts:
You can use the original Evader ST top shaft and slipper plates, or get the new style of slipper like I did:
DTXC9622 Top Shaft Brushless Evader
DTXC9313 Brushless Evader Slipper Plates
DTXC9312 Slipper Pads Brushless Evader
DTXC9311 Spring/Locknut Brushless Evader
DTXC9418 Spur Gear Brushless Evader
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I highly recommend disassembling the Brushless Evader Assembled Diff and clean the 8 screw holes well with cleaner (I use motor spray); then putting some Loctite (blue/medium) on all 8 of the little 2x5mm screws that hold the Assembled Diff Gear together before installing it into the gearbox.

Other tid bits:
Music wire (.047in/1.19mm) works for the diff pins(inside gear case) and in the Evader CV shafts
Music wire (.062in/1.57mm) works for drive pins in the axles
Pack DTXC7454 Brushless Evader Assembled Diff ¾ full with Lucas Oil 10005 Red 'N' Tacky Grease (my favorite) or any high temp bearing grease will do.
Attached Thumbnails Duratrax Evader-combo-bl.jpg   Duratrax Evader-combo.jpg  

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Old 01-07-2015, 12:19 PM
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Hey sorry was MIA from the boards for a bit, thanks for the advice and listing out the parts. I will give it a try. Sounds pretty reliable
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Old 02-18-2015, 04:02 PM
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Looks like the Evader has been discontinued. That's what it says on Tower and they are under the Hobbico umbrella with Duratrax. Wonder how long we will still be able to get parts.
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Originally Posted by uscgretired
Looks like the Evader has been discontinued. That's what it says on Tower and they are under the Hobbico umbrella with Duratrax. Wonder how long we will still be able to get parts.
This is a sad day that you have brought to my attention. I would like to think that there will be parts for a long time, since the Evader had a long production run.
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Old 03-25-2015, 01:27 AM
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This is disappointing. I found a bunch of parts for my old evader st at one of my lhs. They where being sold for half price. I stocked up.
Should be good for now. I found heaps of parts on ebay (18 months ago).

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Does anybody know of any bodies that fit the evader? I don't care what brand or what it looks like just as long as it fits. Thanks.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/LOSI-XXT-XX...4AAOSwxN5WYLnj
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Nice, thanks.
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hi im just starting to use rc cars and i have a duratrax car and its moter has stuff in it how do i get the little tabs off so i can open it up
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Originally Posted by redstonejacob
hi im just starting to use rc cars and i have a duratrax car and its moter has stuff in it how do i get the little tabs off so i can open it up
If it's a closed/sealed endbell brushed motor (not designed to replace parts inside), I'd use motor spray or
electrical contact cleaner electrical contact cleaner
to spray out the motor. Most automotive parts store should have the CRC stuff.
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Originally Posted by rustyus
If it's a closed/sealed endbell brushed motor (not designed to replace parts inside), I'd use motor spray to spray out the motor. Most automotive parts store should have the CRC stuff.
thank you but this one has tabs to lift but i can not get them off it is a photon speed 20t
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Originally Posted by redstonejacob
thank you but this one has tabs to lift but i can not get them off it is a photon speed 20t

What he was trying to explain is, These motors are not designed to be opened up. You can open the tabs, but that could throw off the timing. If there is debris in the motor, you can remove the brushes and get some motor spray to spray it out. However, for $20, you can get a new motor. Your brushes are probably almost worn down anyway.
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Originally Posted by OffRoadJunkie
What he was trying to explain is, These motors are not designed to be opened up. You can open the tabs, but that could throw off the timing. If there is debris in the motor, you can remove the brushes and get some motor spray to spray it out. However, for $20, you can get a new motor. Your brushes are probably almost worn down anyway.
ok thank you guys
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I am racing a bx in 17.5 stock buggy and finished mid pack in the main, first race with it , learned a lot and just rebuilt the car for the next race. BIG fun this car is......
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I am racing a bx in 17.5 stock buggy and finished mid pack in the main, first race with it , learned a lot and just rebuilt the car for the next race. BIG fun this car is......
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