cloud9
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Post by cloud9 on Nov 18, 2007 11:36:52 GMT 1
I got some Dubro Super Light wheels, 2.5". I also ordered brass tubing and nuts as I expected to have to make new axles as someone else did with other wheels. However, these are a straight swap. I just unscrewed the nut on the SC, put the new wheels on, put a crop of CA on in the nut and screwed them back on til the wheel started binding then backed off a bit. The wheels roll free with no play or wobble.
The difference is huge. Long straight takeoffs and smooth over rough ground and short grass now.
Jim
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Post by 05prostock on Nov 18, 2007 22:16:31 GMT 1
Sounds like a good mod.
Are they strong?
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cloud9
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Post by cloud9 on Nov 20, 2007 6:31:49 GMT 1
The wheels themselves are strong, about like any wheel. The landing gear is the stock SC wire. I am going to replace it with aluminum. I have an idea for a way to mount them with shock absorbing. If it works I'll post about it.
Jim
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tball
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Post by tball on Nov 20, 2007 15:45:22 GMT 1
I got some Dubro Super Light wheels, 2.5". I also ordered brass tubing and nuts as I expected to have to make new axles as someone else did with other wheels. However, these are a straight swap. I just unscrewed the nut on the SC, put the new wheels on, put a crop of CA on in the nut and screwed them back on til the wheel started binding then backed off a bit. The wheels roll free with no play or wobble. The difference is huge. Long straight takeoffs and smooth over rough ground and short grass now. Jim Jim, I am unable to find 2.5" Dubro Super Light wheels, I'm not finding them that big. Do yu have a link? Thanks, Kevin |
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Post by 05prostock on Nov 20, 2007 18:43:10 GMT 1
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tball
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Post by tball on Nov 20, 2007 18:46:44 GMT 1
Thanks  Kevin |
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