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09-25-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jk racing

If I remember correctly...this is the XFactory part

#OP 031 Screw Set, Caster Block, X - 5, xx-4, xxx-4

Is that just the screws or with caster blocks ?

09-25-2010, 08:39 AM

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Its been quite a few years, not sure if that is the part I am speaking of. The kit included 4 custom make screws and a drill bit to prep the arms for the modification.

After I did the mod, my front arms lasted quite a while before breaking. I was not very gentle with my car either, I used to be a pack of arms a week...

09-27-2010, 02:33 PM

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Kinda doubt they were custom made. I got mine as a stock item from McMaster-Carr: http://www.mcmaster.com/#91829a515/=917mfj - $1.30 each or a little over $5 for a set of four.

09-27-2010, 04:06 PM

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Its been quite a few years, not sure if that is the part I am speaking of. The kit included 4 custom made screws and a drill bit to prep the arms for the modification.

After I did the mod, my front arms lasted quite a while before breaking. I was not very gentle with my car either, I used to be a pack of arms a week...

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Kinda doubt they were custom made. I got mine as a stock item from McMaster-Carr: http://www.mcmaster.com/#91829a515/=917mfj - $1.30 each or a little over $5 for a set of four.

Going off memory of what I read. I wish I could find the link to their original article about them.

09-27-2010, 10:02 PM

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09-28-2010, 03:45 AM

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Flake ? No , your price is to high for used parts and a few parts are street weapon parts , not xx4 .

09-28-2010, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Funkymojo

Will the JConcepts BJ4WE aluminum caster blocks fit the Losi XX4? Thanks

J Concepts told me yes with some massaging, but will change the geometry in the front. With the rear you need to run the complete BJ4 arms as well, drive shafts etc.

Needles to say, I decided against it....

09-28-2010, 09:43 AM

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Mixing AE type parts on a LOSI is just as bad as mixing Kyosho parts
on a tamiya. A big no,no...

09-28-2010, 10:01 AM

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Mixing AE type parts on a LOSI is just as bad as mixing Kyosho parts
on a tamiya. A big no,no...

100% agree

09-28-2010, 02:54 PM

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Mixing AE type parts on a LOSI is just as bad as mixing Kyosho parts
on a tamiya. A big no,no...

Not entirely true. I very nice change is to use TC3 stub axles in place of the Losi Stub axles on the front CVDs (with a GT topshaft spacer inside). Gives you more threads for the wheel nut so the nuts are less likely to come off.

09-28-2010, 03:16 PM

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So what's a good XX4 going for these days? Graphite, hinge pin mod,etc.

09-28-2010, 05:30 PM

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So what's a good XX4 going for these days? Graphite, hinge pin mod,etc.

I think it entirely depends on the condition of car really.

09-29-2010, 03:13 AM

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Hi guys, do u use alu rear upright on your xx4 and may i know where to get them? I'm currently using the XXX CR rear arms and do not want the alu upright with multiple holes on it. Thanks

09-29-2010, 05:14 AM

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So what's a good XX4 going for these days? Graphite, hinge pin mod,etc.

I got mine right off this website. It had the super rare parts on it.
Blue Aluminum *front Bulkhead, Blue Aluminum *Adjustable Motor mount etc..
I think I gave the guy 70-80 dollars for it. And it had the Corr Truck
stuff included, and the HEAVY METAL body too.
I really dont know what my car is worth. But since it's no longer
in production I plan on keeping it in good condition.
I occasionally drive it, just have not raced it yet, although I
have been on the track with it.