Originally Posted by
WillS
Xray XB2 MIP Puck write-up
Parts Needed:
• 1x MIP TLR outdrives Male 13147
• 1x MIP TLR outdrive Female 13148
• 1x MIP TLR rebuild kit 13149
• 2x MIP Yokomo Bmax2 dogbone 14146
• 1x MIP No.1 Pucks 13131
• 1x MIP No.1 Driveshaft Pins/Screws 13132
• 2x 1mm diff spacer
Build the ball differential like normal. Use the Xray diff gear. You can use the bearings and diff balls that come with the Xb2.
I did upgrade the thrust assembly with a Protek ceramic caged thrust bearing. To do this use the MIP inner thrust washer and the small hole thrust washer supplied with the caged thrust bearing, this is important to do otherwise you risk damaging the diff.
The MIP Yokomo dogbones are a direct replacement for the Xray, no modifying needed. I used stock Yokomo Bmax2 dogbones that I modified to fit.
When you are ready to install the diff, it does require some shims to center it. I used 0.9mm (4x 0.2mm and 1x 0.1mm) on each side, this did have a little play so a 1mm should make for a tighter fit. Top racing sells a spacer kit that is this measurement or use typical metric diff shims.
This is what I did to build my car, and the fit is really nice. MIP is constantly improving their products and ready to help further the industry. My diff has never been smoother and has near zero slip with a tight slipper or lockout setup. Also you increase uptravel without a dogbone bind.
If you need to order any of the MIP parts feel free to contact MIP.
thats.. 100 bux.. thats crazy.. i cant find the bmax axels.. except in hong kong on ebay... are they on the MIP site?