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Wheel Hex Fix

This is a great fix for a T-maxx that likes to eat wheel bearings. Below are some pictures and an explanation of why Aluminum Wheel Hexe's are so important and how they extend the life of the wheel bearings.
This picture tells a lot about what has been happening to the steering knuckle. Notice the wear behind the stock plastic hex. This happens when the plastic hex flexeswhen cornering at high speeds or when landing a jump bad or directly on one wheel.	Remove the hexes and examine them. If they are anything like the ones shown in these pictures then they are shot. Notice the small cracks and gouges worn into the backside of the hex. When the hexes are worn this badly they will compress into the face of the wheel bearing tearing the dirt shield away. This is the direct cause of premature wheel bearing Failure. Time for an upgrade...
This is where Aluminum cannot be beat on a R/C. You can get Traxxas Aluminum wheel hexes at almost any hobby shop or get online and order from a reputable online merchant. Notice the raised ring in the center of the hex, this is what rides on the center race of the bearing. Since this will not wear away or flex into the face of the bearing it acts like an additional shield.	Install the new units just like the originals. Now go out bash and have fun! Your bearings will last a lot longer and you will have more runtime instead of downtime wrenchin on your truck just to replace another blown wheel bearing.