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Old 11-10-2005, 06:58 PM
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floodo1
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here i'll drop some knowledge on hpi driveshafts

pro4 US came with cvd's. everywhere else came with universals.
cyclone comes exclusively with universals (us/etc).

pro 4 bones are longer than cyclone bones. they are NOT interchangeable.
cyclone bones and tamiya bones are the same length (cant remember if cyclone is 44 or 42)
hpi uses a different size pin on the bone that goes into the outdrive, than hpi.

therefore none of the universal stuff is interchangeable between cars.

hpi steering knuckles and hub carriers use a 5x10 bearing. tamiya uses a 5x9 bearing.

therefore you should only have to replace axle bearings (and perhaps shimming)_ when switching brands of knuckles / spacers.

if you're looking for bearings you may try www.kgbracing.com/redstarbearings.php, they will sell you just wheel bearings if you want.



im no expert, this is just the amassed info i have from this thread and from cyclone / pro4 threads. your mileage may vary
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