segui305

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i want to rebuild my losi 8ight 2.0 race roller, what parts should i get to rebuild it and do you think its just worth to buy a new roller? what would be cheaper??

K_B

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You need to determine what to buy when you tear into it and figure out what's worn out.

You'll probably find a few bearings that need to be replaced, you'll wanna change the oil in the diffs, maybe shock oil as well. Replace torn shock boots, bent hinge pins.

jeff_ellis_9

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thats most of the fun in this hobby is tearing it down and re-building! You cant just go buy a new roller every time things wear out. Then you will be buying a new buggy every few races. Like said above, check/replace all bearings, look at your clutch shoes, change shock oil, change diff oil, check drive cups (which they should be good)

enjoy!

segui305

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i just recently change all my diff oil and shock oil as well. i also did replace all the bearing in the diffs.my problem is not knowing what to look for when i dissemble my buggy. i kinda need a check list i guess to figure what to check and what am i looking for that has a lot of wear.

Frank L

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What all is worn out? R/P front and rear will run you $70 and prob $15-20 in bearings. I am sure there could be up to another $50 here and there depending on how new you want it. So ya a $150 rebuild is cheaper than buying new.

jwm2

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Not to mention the satifaction you get from finishing up or doing it the right way.

captain america

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Things to pay attention to:

-stripped threads/worn screws/rusted screws
-stripped threads in plastic parts
-cracked, sloppy-fitting or severely worn plastic parts
-gear mesh/condition of gears
-hinges should be free-moving, little slop and not bent
-shock shafts/replace shock O rings & oil
-bearings should be free and not notchy or scratchy when turned
-replace main chassis if bent/severely worn/cracked
-rebuild CVDs; replace worn pins and if necessary, worn drive cups
-check/replace worn shock springs (they lose tension over time)
-inspect clutch, de-burr shoes, keep inside of bell free of aluminum buildup
-inspect pipe for obstructions/oil buildup; hammer out dents as needed
-make sure pipe/header springs have sufficient tension; replace as needed

mudboger07

Good list....

SmilinE

I rebuilt my Losi and it has helped me out so much knowing what could go wrong down the line. Not sure if you have done it before. You also have better parts and options.

offroad racer

Why would you buy a whole new race roller?

RC_Jeff

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+1 Raced for max 3 hours on Thursday night, rebuilt EVERYTHING in the last two days for a big race tomorrow. Probably took me 10 hours total. Found a bunch of worn out stuff. Best thing you can do.

hambone

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Things should be checked out and replaced as needed on a weekly basis. Never should need a complete rebuild.

mudboger07

+1 after a race weekend i spend about 2 days tearing down, cleaning and replacing whats worn. it's never more than jjust a bearing or something small, if you wait to long the rebuild will be alot more.

99problems

Keep an eye on your axles!! You can always tell if they are bad, if your car pushes like no other.

inferno13

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question.....................you say hammer out dents? how do you do that without makeing more dents? just wondering, i have a 086 witha small dent and want to know how to fix it, thanks