Building WPL KM Metal Axles! Tips and Tricks for super smooth gears!

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  • @Borchard85
    @Borchard85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a life saver. I couldn't figure out the mesh on mine quick google search brought me here and now I have the perfect mesh. I did end up using 3 gaskets in the rear axle and 4 in the front. Thank you so much for this.

    • @THYC
      @THYC  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome, glad I could help 😁
      Happy trailing 🍻

  • @edwardlove4300
    @edwardlove4300 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely teaching. I'm having a difficult and painful time with the KM front axel. Can you please post a video on this topic?

  • @sbrc8725
    @sbrc8725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve not had good luck with KM axles and you build tips are much welcomed 🤩👍
    Sourcing longer grubs for the drive shafts is brilliant 🤙

    • @THYC
      @THYC  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some people have been having issues lately with the silver gears, I myself struggled, bit the bullet and got a set of brass gears from the store.
      Thanks bro, the standard grubs on the shafts like to get crudded up, the longer ones are a game changer 😁
      Thanks for tuning in, massively appreciated 🍻

  • @brokwillie9059
    @brokwillie9059 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was helpful, thank you!

  • @paulphillips271
    @paulphillips271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and great use of an old beer bottle top.

    • @THYC
      @THYC  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers bro!
      Beer caps are very handy 😁

  • @paulyeoh4266
    @paulyeoh4266 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a really good instructional. I struggled with the metal drivetrains for my C24 and C44 and they are still slop n jerk. Wish I watched this first, time for me to rebuild!

    • @THYC
      @THYC  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can I ask what colour gears you got, brass or steel?

    • @3Y3ECE
      @3Y3ECE 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@THYC I've been wondering the same thing. Steel seems to make more sense, brass is so soft... Am I wrong?

  • @maninshed5485
    @maninshed5485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the tips mate, really helpful 👍

  • @Jestersson
    @Jestersson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much better than the stock plastic crap.

  • @williamrobertson9155
    @williamrobertson9155 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clear and concise --cheers

  • @ravyyyyyyy
    @ravyyyyyyy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Waiting for my metal kit to arrive hopefully at some point next week, those tips are much welcomed I wouldn't have thought to let the gear self allign and I'd probably loctite it by eye! Thanks so much!

  • @offgridrc245
    @offgridrc245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video! Thanks for the tips

    • @THYC
      @THYC  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers bro 👊😁

  • @RC3DPrintAdventure
    @RC3DPrintAdventure 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video & perfect timing for me. I have been building my first KM axles this week & haven't been happy with the mesh so far. These tips will help alot. Thankou. 👍

    • @THYC
      @THYC  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! Hope it helps bro!
      What colour gears have you got silver or brass?

    • @RC3DPrintAdventure
      @RC3DPrintAdventure 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@THYC I've got the silver gears. It's the metal upgrade kit from WPL. Main problem was the pinion floating about. Your tip will help greatly there.

    • @THYC
      @THYC  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RC3DPrintAdventure I had issue with the silver ones.
      I don't usually admit defeat, I bite the bullet and got brass ones.
      Theres more meat on the brass ones, they mesh perfectly.
      What kit have you got?
      All models except the 34/44 km kits come with the standard axles too.
      Pinch the brass pinion from those, the brass pinion meshs nice with the silver ring 😁

    • @RC3DPrintAdventure
      @RC3DPrintAdventure 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@THYC, thanks, it's just the 4x4 metal upgrade kit. Fitting it to a C24. Your tips have given me some ideas about possible ways of calculating shims etc. Otherwise I do have a couple of unstarted kits I may be able to rob the brass gears from as per your suggestion. Thanks again.

    • @RC3DPrintAdventure
      @RC3DPrintAdventure 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@THYC Good news. Using these tips the silver metal gears worked fine. I just hope I can repeat this success with the front axle. As & when I post a video on the truck I'll add a link to this video. Cheers. 👍😀

  • @andreRC88
    @andreRC88 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes I do have the same ones and they are so nice make nice heavy truck

  • @c.k.hobbyshop3351
    @c.k.hobbyshop3351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work well done looks good 👍

    • @THYC
      @THYC  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks bro 😊
      Cheers for tuning in 🍻

  • @Fortes_RC_Adv
    @Fortes_RC_Adv 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video💪
    Congratulations ❤️‍🔥
    I subscribed your great channel 👍 ✅️

  • @RC-CARS-WORLD
    @RC-CARS-WORLD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video my rc friend 💪😀

    • @THYC
      @THYC  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks bro! 👊😁

  • @edwardlove4300
    @edwardlove4300 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello to you, I'm very happy I found your channel. ? For you. I installed it pinion gear as taught. I squeezed the drive shaft and the gear as tight as I could. Lock tighted in place for over an hour. It spins nicely but not butter smooth. Should I do it again?
    Thank you
    Ed in Osaka Japan

  • @leirameirarc
    @leirameirarc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good tutorial mate! You got your first Like from moi. :)

    • @THYC
      @THYC  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers bro!
      Have you changed your channels name?
      Its looking good bro! Keep the content coming and you'll hit 100 subs in no time

  • @Fonzierc
    @Fonzierc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice 👌 I would only say use high tensile screw's instead of the stainless steel ones

  • @Grychon
    @Grychon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I find the front one pretty tricky, grinds all over the place. The rear one was straight forward and is smooth. I'll try your tips on the front and see if it helps. Very nice tutorial 👍

    • @THYC
      @THYC  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      With the front, make sure the CVDs are nice and wide, you can do the same, leave them loose, then turn full lock either way to self level them 😁
      Thanks for tuning in bro, massively appreciated 👊😊

    • @Grychon
      @Grychon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@THYC thanks for the advice, gonna go try it now. Enjoy your Sunday buddy!

    • @THYC
      @THYC  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Grychon anytime bro!
      Thanks, you too! 😁

  • @triple6rcs18
    @triple6rcs18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brroo nice one I'm gunna take mine apart and follow your video haha... the car though just died.. steering and lights on but no forward or reverse 🤷 not sure what's happened it's on battery number 3 haha

    • @THYC
      @THYC  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Could be a low voltage Cutoff, is the battery fully charged.
      If not sounds like the brushes in the motor have gone.

    • @triple6rcs18
      @triple6rcs18 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@THYC I've tried all 3 batteries charged up .. the general power is cutting out intermittently now too soo I don't know what to do .. I've emailed wpl about it

  • @Mstom178
    @Mstom178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    do you know where does the metal washers go?

    • @THYC
      @THYC  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, you can use x1 between your driveshaft and pinion if there is a gap.

  • @RCCARANDMODEL
    @RCCARANDMODEL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👍🏻

    • @THYC
      @THYC  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👊😊🍻

  • @carlossrcadventure9484
    @carlossrcadventure9484 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    For the MN can you link me some gas kets sorry if I pronounced it wrong..

  • @tto132-j1g
    @tto132-j1g ปีที่แล้ว

    👍

  • @brappineau4161
    @brappineau4161 ปีที่แล้ว

    So I just ordered everything. And realized no one makes 5mm hex to 7mm hex to fit I jora wheels. Know any brass adapters? Otherwise I'm gonna have to 3d print

  • @DustyFingersRC
    @DustyFingersRC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just received the KM kit. Axles are all metal apart from the housing is plastic. Mmm

    • @THYC
      @THYC  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There should be a metal axle kit included also, you get both standard and metal axles. 😁

    • @DustyFingersRC
      @DustyFingersRC 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@THYC It came to light that I should have bought direct from WPL. 👍🏼 Had bits missing form AliExpress unfortunately.

  • @PnwPryo
    @PnwPryo ปีที่แล้ว

    Never seen fingers like those😉