mccutch12001

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So I ordered and recieved the aluminum front hubs for my D8. Kinda confused on how the installation is supposed to go. There are two ballstuds that have 4mm threads, and 2 fixing balls (hotbodies name, not mine). I would think that the ballstuds would be threaded into the hub and then be able to connect to the camber link.....only problem is that the holes in the hub are only threaded for a 3mm screw. What am i missing here? Am i supposed to just use a long screw that goes thru the fixing ball and into the hub?

brandundecided

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Are we talking carrier or steering knuckle?

fatdaddy

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http://www.hotbodiesonline.com/manuals/68175.pdf

page 17 has the instructions you are looking for i think

Slimsh8t

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I just did the same and was a little confused that they would send the 4mm ballstuds that don't fit. So I just ran a 3mm screw into the hub. I still am leary because I broke 1 screw inside the hub without a very hard hit.So if there is a better way it would be great to know.

nitroexpress

Are you talking about camber link attachment as on page 19, B12?

mccutch12001

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Talking about that stock plastic carrier, the hara came with the aluminum steering knukles

Appreciate your effort but thats just for the plastic stock hubs


So im wondering if maybe these Lunsford ballstuds would work since regular
3mm screws like to break so often....http://www.lunsfordracing.com/mm5/me...gory_Code=BALL

mccutch12001

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To clarify things I am talking about these hubs......mine came with those two fixing balls plus two ballstuds that look just like that but are 4mm

kgombe

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you have the option to drill and tap those holes to use the 4mm if you so desire

kgombe

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titanium is not really the best to use in this application... i would use a stainless steel screw.. they would hold up allot better than the titanium screws

willbe

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I left you a pm with my phone # if you want me to try and walk you thru.

kgombe beat me to it.

For the others- if you are using 3mm order some HD screws that are slighly hang out the bottow. Easier to remove vs drilling after a break.

mccutch12001

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Thanks for all your help guys. Guess i'll just use a long stainless screw and drill/tap if I need to. Just wondering why do you say titanium isn't the best for this application? Just wondering, not arguing.

kgombe

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titanium has better strength to weight ratio and can be using in most applications on an RC car.... but when you have an application where possible sheering might occur (as in the case with the hub and how its mounted) the titanium does not have much elasticity in it.. and will most likely sheer right off...

mccutch12001

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Gotcha, that pretty much explains it for me. So i'm assuming that a stainless screw would first bend some before the actual shearing would occour?

kgombe

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correct.... just keep regular maintenance on them and have screws to replace if you have to....

mccutch12001

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Now im really not liking these hubs. Cant tighten the screws on the knuckle because they will bind the movement Maybe i need a Losi......