SC10 Thread
01-18-2012 | 10:36 AM
#9077
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So, I have been running my FT SC10 for the last week or so with the stock rims on it, and they seem to be working great. However, I would like to get another set of tires (JConcept Barcodes), and have them on another set of rims so that I can switch out between them and my Sucultures. However, I am stuck on whether I should just buy another set of AE stock rims, or convert all 4 hubs over to 12mm hexes.
It looks like it would cost about $40 or so just to convert the hubs, and don't really wanna do it if I don't need to. I know that some of you guys with FT's convert to hexes, and some don't. So, I'm wondering what you guys think about switching them over... do the stock rears strip out easily if your careful to keep them tightened? I know that the options are more vast by going hexes, but I'm not worried about that so much, the AE stocks look fine to me. Thanks for all of the help!
It looks like it would cost about $40 or so just to convert the hubs, and don't really wanna do it if I don't need to. I know that some of you guys with FT's convert to hexes, and some don't. So, I'm wondering what you guys think about switching them over... do the stock rears strip out easily if your careful to keep them tightened? I know that the options are more vast by going hexes, but I'm not worried about that so much, the AE stocks look fine to me. Thanks for all of the help!
Anyway personally I would switch to hex's I converted and never looked back, it was definatly worth the money. A advantage is once you switch to hex's you can switch your tires around, instead of just running the bearings in the front and the pins in the rear. But if you dont want to spend the money converting right now I would just buy the hex's for the rear and leave the bearings in the front. Just because it elluminates the chances of stripping your wheels out.
01-18-2012 | 11:07 AM
#9078
I would at least put hex's on the rear. It gives you the opertunity to run a wider rear track width/ offset (using rims that fit a slash/ blitz) to help tighten up the truck on the less than locked down tracks. Plus, you can get the stock AE SC104x4 wheels that already come with the hex ( and are the same offset as the stock) so all your rims will match!
01-18-2012 | 11:24 AM
#9079
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$40 to convert the hubs? Its about $15 if you buy the AE parts instead if the proline kit that's $30.. but what I don't know is if you need new bearings? Or if its the same as the wheels? Im about to order the parts right now. That's also why I was asking about pinion and spur setups.
01-18-2012 | 11:32 AM
#9081
Can't do that -I the AE axle isn't long enough. A couple months back I posted up a detailed article as to why. I can't look it up on my smartphone but if taking my word for it isn't good enough do a search and look at the pictures for yourself....
01-18-2012 | 11:40 AM
#9082
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Just to clarify, I made a post last week saying the JConcept hexes would not work with the AE axle and then came back and said it would work. I am now saying it won't work again. I tried it again and not only does the JConcept hex leave very little room for a wheel nut but there is no way to hold the axle pin in. I will upload a picture later to show this better but the JC clamping hex will not slide far enough onto the axle to hold the pin in place. Not being able to hold the pin in is not an option.
I am sure JConcepts will come out with a new model number that will work but until then we are stuck with the standard plastic hex provided by AE. I believe not having a clamping hex is the only downfall of the AE kit.
I am sure JConcepts will come out with a new model number that will work but until then we are stuck with the standard plastic hex provided by AE. I believe not having a clamping hex is the only downfall of the AE kit.
01-18-2012 | 12:03 PM
#9087
Alum. Hex up front normally have a locking screw in them to help hold the hex on the axle. I use the AE plastic ones and I have a small hole drilled in them and a set screw to hold them on the axle. Not had a problem at all with them. I run the alum Jconcepts rear. I found the stock AE plastics ones will wear out fast and cause slop between the axle nut and the rim.
01-18-2012 | 12:07 PM
#9089
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Alum. Hex up front normally have a locking screw in them to help hold the hex on the axle. I use the AE plastic ones and I have a small hole drilled in them and a set screw to hold them on the axle. Not had a problem at all with them. I run the alum Jconcepts rear. I found the stock AE plastics ones will wear out fast and cause slop between the axle nut and the rim.
01-18-2012 | 12:21 PM
#9090
