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broke stock front skid. can't find new one any help lol?

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i broke my front skid plate the first day i drove my truck. and i have been trying to find a set of three but i can't find any for the 4908 model. if anyone can give me advice where to get all three skids that'd be greatly appreciated! thnx:D
 
You SHOULD be able use any skid plate made for the T-Maxx. The only things that change, length wise, is the chassis and the chassis braces. R/C Raven makes a kickin' set of hard anodized skid plates, front, rear and center, for 42.95. http://www.rcraveninc.com/product/TMSUPDEALHA/TMaxx_EMaxx_SMaxx_hard_anodized_aluminum_package_super_deal.html
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beason said:
if you broke, upgrade.. RPM all the way!!

www.rpmrcproducts.com/
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The RPM skids are added to the stockers and do not replace them. So, he would still need a set of stockers first.

destrucktomaxx said:
You SHOULD be able use any skid plate made for the T-Maxx. The only things that change, length wise, is the chassis and the chassis braces. R/C Raven makes a kickin' set of hard anodized skid plates, front, rear and center, for 42.95. http://www.rcraveninc.com/product/TMSUPDEALHA/TMaxx_EMaxx_SMaxx_hard_anodized_aluminum_package_super_deal.html
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I would definitely NOT recommend aluminum for skids, aluminum has it's place on a maxx but the skids are not one of them. They will bend, and when you bend them back the will weaken, this will continue until they are broken too.

I use 4mm Titanium skids on mine, and they are strong as hell, and I have never had a problem since adding them. But if I had it to do over I would most likely go with the RC Solutions spring steel skids. These will bend and absorb impact then spring back to the original shape. I had one on my xxx-nt and it is a great piece. Plus they are much cheaper than the titanium skids.

RC Solutions Front Skid

RC Solutions Rear Skid
 
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I was gonna say R/C Solutions, but he asked for a full set..so I neglected to mention it. I have the R/C Raven set on my T-Maxx and I've had no issues with them thus far. You'd think after all the times I've cased it on a jump or came up short or the occasional full throttle run-away into the corner of a build, would really do a number on them, but like I said..I've had no issues thus far..
 
NCNitro said:
The RPM skids are added to the stockers and do not replace them. So, he would still need a set of stockers first.



I would definitely NOT recommend aluminum for skids, aluminum has it's place on a maxx but the skids are not one of them. They will bend, and when you bend them back the will weaken, this will continue until they are broken too.

I use 4mm Titanium skids on mine, and they are strong as hell, and I have never had a problem since adding them. But if I had it to do over I would most likely go with the RC Solutions spring steel skids. These will bend and absorb impact then spring back to the original shape. I had one on my xxx-nt and it is a great piece. Plus they are much cheaper than the titanium skids.

RC Solutions Front Skid

RC Solutions Rear Skid
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I have the Rc Solutions on my son's Maxx, they seem to be good.

NC, are you sure on the titanium being 4mm? Holy Cow! you'd never destroy that!
 
Racer 1966 said:
NC, are you sure on the titanium being 4mm? Holy Cow! you'd never destroy that!
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Yep, 4mm. I first bought there 2mm version, and bent them, I contacted them and they replaced them for me with the 4mm ones. I looked on their site and it doesn't look like they sell them anymore. I have them bolted to my RC Solutions bulkheads, also which are no longer made, and the combo has held up great over the years.
 

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