You can get just the pins and bushings for about $35. I think they work with the stock aluminum holders. You don't need that whole set. ...but I'm going to wait and see if I actually ever destroy a stock hinge pin first. They've proven indestructible so far for me.

I have not heard of the stock pins failing anywhere

All you really need is the front hinge pin brace from Tekno. Only sets you back $25 and beefs up the front end in case you do hit something stationary

You have the link for that brace? Thanks

Hmm well it looks like Tekno actually already includes it in their MT410 kit lol So you're covered. I wish they'd include it in the EB48SL kit ;-;

This is the part for reference though

TKR5161 ? V2 Adjustable Hinge Pin Brace ?A? block, 7075 CNC, EB/NB/ET/NT/SCT) ? Tekno RC, LLC.

What do you think about my build list for my new Tekno??

It looks like you're adding a lot of aluminum right off the bat! lol But it's all good upgrades as far as I see. Some are more aesthetic but not bad to get. The only one I might skip are the rear aluminum hubs. Just because of the cost and the fact that the stock plastic hubs are pretty beefy already. And the closed wheel nuts I am not a big fan of. I just like the simplicity of the stock hex nuts.

I will say I would have preferred either Hobbywing's XERUN setup or Tekin's RX8 for the electronics but the EZRUN gear will still be a great bashing setup for anyone My electronic taste tends to be expensive though lol

Tekno has stopped the production of the rear aluminum hubs. I bought the last pair Tower had 2 weeks ago. Reason from Tekno, there were never any issues with the plastic hubs. I had the XERUN in my last one, but I never got a chance to use it. I guy saw my pics and wanted to buy it. He gave me a price that I could not refuse, thus the reason for another build

As for the EZRUN choice, the XERUN is not as durable I believe for bashing

lol well at least you got an extra bit of bling on your truck! And now you also have a rare part

Well if you plan on sending the truck through knee deep puddles then I suppose the EZRUN is the smarter choice lol. I doubt the Tekin or the XERUN would appreciate the water damage. I think only the Mamba Monster X is waterproof while still being sensored.

People put more time into their RC's than they do their relationships

Which is why they come home most nights and rub one out to their R/C collection.

Hey, my workbench is a sexy SOB okay? Don't judge...

I'm not, I would do unspeakable things to my cars if my wife wouldn't get so jealous.

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Yep , ditto to Beef up the merchandise ;

Why not Take Time making it tougher than CONCRETE before the next face plant to study for Research/Development ; every part in some way effects the other parts ...

Hey , I COULD bend a pin ... don't radical MT'ers Know, that what part "breaks" depends on specific Flying Technique and the STYLE of the crash ...

HeHe , I take the modern Thomas Edison approach