Danzzz88 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 So I got the hub pin through on the other side with no issue, tried to tap out the hub pin on the faulty side with another one and noticed they are not perfectly at 180 degrees with each other, dunno what to do there, I bought those hubs a long time ago on Ebay. Note the top hole where the rear upper plate screws into the rear plastic bracket how it doesn't line up, this is the story throughout this car. Also I noticed that the dogbone pins set flush with the new drive axles I bought but seem short for the ones on the SS diff, I'm assuming they may be the larger 5sc hubs on that diff so do I need to purchase longer pins and where can I get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xulf Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I guess the dogbone ball is too small in diameter diffside, too. It seems you have the 25mm diff cups and 20mm drive axle ? This is from the HPI website: Also available are the Super Heavy Duty parts that made their first appearance on the Baja 5SC truck! These include extra-strong 9mm thick dogbone driveshafts and the axles & outdrives to fit the dogbones. You can also get a pre-built Complete HD Alloy Diff Gear Set fitted with the Super Heavy Duty Diff Shafts! #104963 COMPLETE HD ALLOY DIFF GEAR SET (BAJA 5SC) #104965 SUPER HEAVY DUTY DIFF SHAFT 25x48mm (2pcs) #104966 SUPER HEAVY DUTY DRIVE SHAFT 18x116mm (2pcs) #104967 SUPER HEAVY DUTY DRIVE AXLE 25x70mm (2pcs) The Super Heavy Duty parts must be used together because of the diameter of the dogbone. The rear arm may need to be trimmed for clearance of the dogbone as well, please check this carefully to avoid drag or binding in the drivetrain while driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) the 25mm cups/shafts were introduced in 2014....as my 5bss came with them..and there chrome in color the 25mm shafts...so if u upgrade u need to make sure u get the correct size bits.... Edited January 30, 2018 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark35 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 If you have the 5sc cups, the flm sd extended shafts will fit bud. http://www.davesmotors.com/fastlane-flm90013-super-duty-extended-driveshafts-for-fastlane-extended-arm-kits.html I run these on my bigbore rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 i have sum 25mm flm's here but normal length Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzzz88 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 So I'm guess the extended dogbones taht come with the FLM extended arm kit are not super duty? The thing is they measure 9mm in thickness along the shaft too so I guess is it just the ball ends that are too small? It seems easier and cheaper to just get the standard outdrives for the diff, although after the amount of faff putting that together with lithium grease inside, threadlocking the screws and the whole ball achche of building the rear end getting everything to line up I'm not looking forward to that either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzzz88 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 I got the driveshafts for 4.99 a piece form rc modelz thats another reason I dont fancy spending 45 quid on some more for basically the same thing and 35 quid on dogbones, the more I learn the more I'm thinking for the amount of money I've wasted I could have but a nice 30 dnt roller and put a top of the line cracking engine in there for the same price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xulf Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 These might be an expensive but possible solution for a "25mm cup/ 5mm Pin " setup: http://www.teamphatdadrc.com/product.sc?productId=56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzzz88 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 1 minute ago, Xulf said: These might be an expensive but possible solution for a "25mm cup/ 5mm Pin " setup: http://www.teamphatdadrc.com/product.sc?productId=56 Ye they look pretty sweet, the FLM ones are cheaper though, I've seen that Godzilla kit by ALX racing which looks pretty good, but its 150 euros and not sure if it comes extended as doesn't say on the website. I might try and bodge it initially and see how long it lasts just putting longer pins in one side of the dog bone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzzz88 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 I noticed in your sig, it says you have a 5B flux? How are you finding it, have you compared it to any of the gas models, how many S are you running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 16 minutes ago, Danzzz88 said: Ye they look pretty sweet, the FLM ones are cheaper though, I've seen that Godzilla kit by ALX racing which looks pretty good, but its 150 euros and not sure if it comes extended as doesn't say on the website. I might try and bodge it initially and see how long it lasts just putting longer pins in one side of the dog bone. I have the alx cups/shafts on my 5bss..they r monsters............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xulf Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) i've only ran mine several times on 6s in 2017.... will try 8s 6750mAh this year. I have no comparison to gassers as me and my buddies are all on batteries. Next time will be on 6s but with sand paddles in the gravel pit ! Edited January 30, 2018 by Xulf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzzz88 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 25 minutes ago, evssv said: I have the alx cups/shafts on my 5bss..they r monsters............. Oh sweet, is the pin only on one side of the dogbone? Do you know if he sells them in extended versions cos he doesn't list them on his website but almost evry pic and video he has, the baja is fiied with FLM arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzzz88 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 14 minutes ago, Xulf said: i've only ran mine several times on 6s in 2017.... will try 8s 6750mAh this year. I have no comparison to gassers as me and my buddies are all on batteries. Next time will be on 6s but with sand paddles in the gravel pit ! How are you finding it man, do you like it, is it still fairly quick on 6S? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 ahh not sure tbh as got these off scotty napalm on here.....the pin jus sits in there..no grub screws....there sort of slot into the cups and stay there..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) there rated for the 70cc alx engines ...so my sf g32 wont even touch them.... Edited January 30, 2018 by evssv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzzz88 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 They do look super burly don't they, at least that's one bit you'll never have o worry about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzzz88 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 Any of you know if they make a rounded roof scoop similar in style to the carbon creations one? I really love that bit and thinks it really helps sleeken the baja and make it look really awesome and less boxy but apart from that one which is no longer made and super hard to find, I haven't seen any that are similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 don't thk there made any more did see a carbon a while ago for silly money...80 odd quid I thk......imo there silly like the one with leds in as when u roll over its gonna dig right in and try to rip the roll cage off......https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rovan-LED-Alloy-Upgrade-Roof-Plate-Orange-for-KM-Buggy-HPI-Baja-Rovan-Buggy/322582182083?hash=item4b1b6578c3:g:lzwAAOSw1JhZX1C I guess a rounded one would b slightly better...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 u mean this do look sweet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xulf Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 26 minutes ago, Danzzz88 said: How are you finding it man, do you like it, is it still fairly quick on 6S? I think on 6s it is still possible to handle but on 8s i guess it will be hard to tame that kraken beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xulf Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) btw I'm rather tempted by the kraken maxxxis tires...but i guess then i would have to gear down.... Edited January 30, 2018 by Xulf mistyped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzzz88 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 21 minutes ago, evssv said: u mean this do look sweet.... Yea thats the one , I always thought anyone who had it on there baja it instantly made it look twice as cool, it was one bit like a few others that I knew I wanted no matter the cost, but its more the shape than the fact its carbon why I want one, In fact I rather it wasn't carbon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzzz88 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 15 minutes ago, Xulf said: btw I'm rather tempted by the kraken maxxxis tires...but i guess then i would have to gear down.... They do look pretty sweet, have you got a kraken cage on it at the moment then, how does it handle with all the weight high up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzzz88 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 Like this guys Baja, I remember when I saw it a couple years ago, I was like I want that car, just if I can get hold of one of them roofscoops at some point I will keep my Baja for eternity lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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