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10-15-2020, 10:10 AM

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As far as my bearing being stuck I’m actually using the deep tone set up and the bearing is the bigger one that we used on the previous cars. Both bearings in the hubs are different so that’s why is so much harder to get these out is because it’s not the 8x16 it’s the 1/2-1/4 bearing or whatever. U can’t get a grip on it to pop it out easily. U almost need something the pries out to get leverage on the bearing.

I know what you mean bud. There's a few things that go into using the bigger bearing. I have removed bearings for a few people..... My offer still stands...

10-16-2020, 08:01 PM

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You could use a heat gun to heat it up a little to get the bearing out.( I have never tried it that way just as a disclaimer) I always use one of my bent drive shafts as a tool as mentioned earlier in this thread.

10-26-2020, 07:24 AM

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Anybody seen one of these 8X carbon steering racks? Maybe this was a Kyosho rack that fits? I’ve been looking for one to be released for years.

10-26-2020, 08:39 AM

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https://jtbearingco.com/carbon-fiber...ackerman-plate

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10-26-2020, 12:50 PM

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Prorc.shop carries them

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10-26-2020, 01:05 PM

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Not sure I'd trust carbon as a replacement, despite being able to adjust the steering more.

10-26-2020, 02:57 PM

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Not sure I'd trust carbon as a replacement, despite being able to adjust the steering more.

Been running this Pro.RC carbon ackerman all season and have no issues....

10-26-2020, 03:08 PM

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Been running this Pro.RC carbon ackerman all season and have no issues....

Good to hear! Is the different geometry over the Alu piece worth it? The price is pretty good based on the link above - if durability is as good as you mention I'd be interested to try it.

10-27-2020, 07:21 AM

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Good to hear! Is the different geometry over the Alu piece worth it? The price is pretty good based on the link above - if durability is as good as you mention I'd be interested to try it.

Yes it is different. I think the elite comes with the same geometry

10-27-2020, 12:06 PM

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Yes it is different. I think the elite comes with the same geometry

I don´t think that the elite comes with a new geometry ackerman.

10-27-2020, 01:21 PM

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Good to hear! Is the different geometry over the Alu piece worth it? The price is pretty good based on the link above - if durability is as good as you mention I'd be interested to try it.

It does not come with the Elite. The Pro.RC moves the holes back one creating a 0 hole. Totally worth it IMO.

10-27-2020, 01:27 PM

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Good to hear, thanks Token. Have ordered a couple (anyone at SDMCC who wants one, let me know) - looking forward to trying it.

10-27-2020, 02:29 PM

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Good to hear, thanks Token. Have ordered a couple (anyone at SDMCC who wants one, let me know) - looking forward to trying it.

Check out the setup sheets on TLR webpage. You might want to take a look at the rear shock tower as well. It has the 3rd row of holes for the new set up. Also keep in mind there is dremeling needed to run either the ackerman and/or shock tower.