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Old 12-08-2015
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Default Front wheel fitting issue....

Just finished my 503 build and what a build...top quality as ever from trf.

One issue I have come across is with the front wheels. I have decided to stick with the 10mm hexes as I was needing to buy new rims anyway so I got some Concepts B44 rims with 10mm drive hex.
Fitted one side fine (didn't realise the hexes are almost push fit in the wheels!) but the other side is a problem.
Fitted the hex into the wheel, put pin in drive shaft and offered wheel up. Tightened nut which went tight then sort of clicked round and it was loose again and then tightened again, problem is that is now binding on the steering knuckle.
I also notice that there is about 3mm of thread protruding from the nut on this side whereas the other side the nut is almost flush with end of thread.
It's almost like the pin has been forced deeper into the hex so wheel is forced up against the knuckle.
What have I done wrong, any advice?
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The B44 hex is too deep for the tamiya hex, you can buy tamiya rims or add a 1mm shim between the hex and the wheel so it clears the knuckle

Tamiya sell a wide 10mm hex for B44 style rims which is on eBay

I went to 12mm hex on the front using Hobao h2 Orange alloy hex with a shim behind the pin, it does make the front track a little wider so make sure it still fits in the box
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Ah gotcha, thanks for that. Can't find any suitable shims in pit box so I'll get some b44 10mm hexes then.
Had a quick gander on ebay nut no joy, you couldn't send a link or part no. could you?!
Thanks again for help
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Old 12-08-2015
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would these do (ass part)http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Team-Assoc...item2351cd7564
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http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...998134&alt=web
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nice one, cheers
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Just seen your reply and glad you have the link sorted
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Even with the DB01/DB02 thicker 10mm hex the JConcepts wheels still tend to rub on the inner webbing of the wheels... AKA or Proline wheels are a much better fit and you will not have the issues your having now..
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