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dustpuppy
12-12-2010, 01:21 PM
I noticed this crack yesterday, it must have happened during a "cartwheel", when the truck spins along its vertical axis and the wheels take a beating in a way they're not supposed to.

Since i'm completely new to RC trucks, I just wanted to confirm which parts I have to buy, from the parts list it seems I need:

part 7132R for the A-arms
http://i.imgur.com/i8klT.jpg

7034 for the axle carriers. Do I need any special tools to install those ? do i need to put some lubricant around those ball joints ? Thanks for your help.
http://i.imgur.com/v39Zj.jpg


I also noticed some dirt accumulating around the shocks, does that mean my shocks are leaking oil, and should I do something about it ?
http://i.imgur.com/QDOBe.jpg

dustpuppy
12-12-2010, 01:32 PM
I think I also need 7033 Pivot balls (4)/ pivot ball caps (4).

rustler09
12-12-2010, 03:07 PM
i think the rpm arms will fit, and im not sure but the rpm bearing carriers might as well, if it was dry dirt you where running in then i would think the shocks are leaking.

RC-Fan
12-12-2010, 04:24 PM
7132R - Rear a-arm are 10mm longer than the regular a-arm made by rpm. For the knuckes you can get the rpm knuckles. No especial tools needed just your regular hex wrench mostly 2.0mm

Mulder
12-13-2010, 07:03 AM
I am using RPM all arround, broke two traxxas arms in one day. changed to RPM all arround. the rear ones fit just fine... i don't care about the 10mm less wheelbase. no broken arms since.

I also broke this little clip-holder for the pivot-ball and lost the cap. seems to be a common problem, why would that break anyway??? Anyway, I have the RPM axle carriers on order, hope that will fix the problem.

Dadx2mj
12-13-2010, 08:21 AM
I have the RPM axle carriers on order, hope that will fix the problem

RPM carriers have been great on my MERV, no more dealing with the snap in cap and they took a LOT of slop out of the steering and suspension systems.