Redcat Blackout XTE wheel HEX

[godfella691981]

Has anyone been able to find a hex that will properly fit this vehicle? Or even axle extentions would work for me. My stock hexes have rounded off and I can't find anything aluminum to replace them with.

The axle size is 5mm I believe. And if you know a blackout you know what I'm talking about the wheel hex is about 12mm thick, the half of it that sits against the hub is splined and the axle goes through the inside. The outside half is the actual wheel hex, Why Redcat done this I have no idea when NO other manufacturer has ever did it and the Blackout line is the only of their cars that have them.

 

[crimsonfancy]

Either of these two groups will probably be able to help you. Mostly Redcat enthusiasts that know their stuff. The the negative is that they're Facebook groups so if you don't do Facebook..... (I don't blame you)
Karl Stephen McCann manages both groups and is a Redcat dealer.
You can also possibly reach Stephen McCann through his website contact page: http://redcatdealer.com/ContactUs.html

https://www.facebook.com/groups/197660317444395/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Redcatdealer05/

I wish I could help but don't have a Blackout.
If you aren't able to find an answer I can try to contact a friend I know that has a few Redcats. He's here on our Arrma Forum but I don't think he's active....yet.

 

[crimsonfancy]

I sent a message to my friend to see if he could help. Figured it was worth a shot. (y) We'll see.

 

[godfella691981]

Either of these two groups will probably be able to help you. Mostly Redcat enthusiasts that know their stuff. The the negative is that they're Facebook groups so if you don't do Facebook..... (I don't blame you)
Karl Stephen McCann manages both groups and is a Redcat dealer.
You can also possibly reach Stephen McCann through his website contact page: http://redcatdealer.com/ContactUs.html

https://www.facebook.com/groups/197660317444395/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Redcatdealer05/

I wish I could help but don't have a Blackout.
If you aren't able to find an answer I can try to contact a friend I know that has a few Redcats. He's here on our Arrma Forum but I don't think he's active....yet.

I appreciate the info. I am a member of the redcat Facebook group already. I just wanted to see if a different forum would offer different ideas.
I own an Arrma Granite 3s BLX also, I just bought new shocks for it and they are about an inch longer than stock I dont think it would hurt to run them but I would like a more experienced opinion.