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| Author: | Joe G [ Wed Apr 12, 2006 20:14:12 ] |
| Post subject: | XB8 universals |
How are these expensive universals holding up compared to other buggies universals and cvds? How many gallons are you guys averging on them? I ask becuase I'm waiting to buy a new XB8 TQ but have a hard time with $45 for a single spare universal. What other spares besides arms do you recommend for the TQ? |
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| Author: | ajoiner490 [ Wed Apr 12, 2006 20:27:55 ] |
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They last a LONG time. I practice once a week and race just about every weekend. Can't even count the gallons I've got on the buggy and I still have the original uni's through-out. My drivepins need to be replaced, but the joint has hardly any slop. You'll be pleased  .
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| Author: | JohnB [ Wed Apr 12, 2006 20:35:04 ] |
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Yes considering how much strain these universals go through they hold up very well. I have about 5 gallons on my XB8 in the last 3 months and they are still in great shape. You can find universals in pairs on eBay. I just picked up a set of 4 for 100 bucks. Xray has also recently dropped their prices on pretty much everything for 2006 so some pricing may still be off. |
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| Author: | Extreme R/C [ Wed Apr 12, 2006 20:53:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Universals |
The street price for the universals are $29.50 now. On my last buggy I had 30 gallons on them with only changing the drive pins once. The had some slope, but considering the amount of abuse they take I dont think this is too bad. As far as spare parts, if your going to a race were parts arent availible than I would say maybe take arms, turnbuckles, c-hubs, rear hub carriers, steering blocks. That would be the most common thing to break if you take a hit from someone or land wrong. I have only seen 2 arms break in the last 2 years, turnbuckles would be the most common thing. |
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| Author: | Joe G [ Wed Apr 12, 2006 21:13:38 ] |
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So basically they don't really break or bend under race conditions and there is no need for a bunch of spares? |
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| Author: | Rocco Margiotta [ Wed Apr 12, 2006 22:09:12 ] |
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To back up Extreme R/C I had about 15 gallons on my first XB8 and never wore the pins enough to warrant replacement or bent/broke the driveshafts. As far as replacements, I would agree with the parts Extreme listed; arms (I've only broken 3 front arms ever, this buggy is VERY resilient) turnbuckles, C-hubs, steering blocks, rear hubs, and most of all the 352315 (pins holders). |
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| Author: | imaxx21 [ Thu Apr 13, 2006 02:30:09 ] |
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definately... ive got 16 gallons or so on my first set of Uni's and outdrives.... still goin strong 
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| Author: | Joe G [ Thu Apr 13, 2006 04:55:25 ] |
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Excellent! I will be picking up a new XB8TQ as soon as I can find stock again. Thanks everyone for the feedback and spare parts lists. This forum alone is almost enough reason to go xray 
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| Author: | imaxx21 [ Thu Apr 13, 2006 06:16:43 ] |
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actually my entire driveline is original...diffs, uni's, outdrives.... |
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| Author: | LudaChris [ Thu Apr 13, 2006 14:06:18 ] |
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The only other things i would add to the list are a full set of pivot pins, and a set of shock shafts. I've bent/broke a few pins, i've never broken a shock shaft ( on my XB8 ), but it only takes one good placed hit from another buggy to snap one. Original uni's in mine too, still lookin good. I agree about the arms, they are super strong, i have only broken one front arm after over 15 gallons (maybe more, i've lost count too). Maybe a set of knuckles, i split one in a hard crash, may wanna get a set just in case. Havn't broke one since, and it was a really nasty crash, whern i first got the buggy. They are super strong as well though.
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| Author: | ajoiner490 [ Thu Apr 13, 2006 16:49:58 ] |
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Definitely carry a few extra upper a-arms as well. I've split 2 since I've had my XB8 (about 9 months). -Adam |
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