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RPM - Revo Axle Carriers & Oversized Bearings

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New stuff for Revo.

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Revo Axle Carriers & Oversized Bearings
(Includes oversized bearings, carriers, & setscrews)
Blue Revo Axle CarriersRPM axle carriers for the Traxxas Revo have been painstakingly redesigned to improve the durability, strength, and reliability of these much-abused parts. Check out this laundry list of features built into each set of RPM Revo carriers:

Axle Carriers:

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Stock replacement – no modifications are needed to bolt them in.
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Larger bearing bores accept RPM oversized bearings.
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Included in each kit are two 15mm bearings and two 21mm bearings.
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The wall thickness around the pillow-balls has been increased by 40% - eliminating split walls!
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More than 20% more material supports the pillow-balls, preventing them from pulling through.
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Redesigned reinforcing rib supporting the tie rod mount.
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Redesigned boot lock tabs making removal of the silicone boots easier.
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Press-fit bearings in the carrier means reduced movement of the axle in the carrier.

Oversized Bearings:

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Outer bearings are 6x15x5mm (stock is 6x12x4mm).
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Inner bearings are 12x21x5mm (stock is 12x18x4mm).
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Wider bearings create an additional 2mm of contact with the axle for smoother, longer running performance.Stock vs. RPM Bearing Comparison
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3mm. larger bearings have balls a full 33% larger than stock!
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The load ratings of RPM oversized bearings are double that of stock bearings and more than triple the fatigue rating of stock bearings as well!

Pillow-Ball Setscrews:

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Two-piece design uses aluminum and Delrin for the ultimate in holding power under extreme situations.
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Our aluminum setscrews reduce movement of the pillow-balls in the carrier.
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Our Delrin bushing caps have more than twice the contact area on the pillow-ball, keeping the pillow-balls locked in place at all times.

RPM Revo axle carriers are sold with 1 left and 1 right axle carrier, 2 outer 15mm bearings, 2 inner 21mm bearings, 4 aluminum setscrews, 4 Delrin bushing capsBlack Revo Axle Carriers, and detailed instructions to help install them on your truck. Replacement bearing sets (#80570) come with 2 inner 21mm bearings & 2 outer 15mm bearings.

Tech Note: Due to increased material to support the pillow balls from pulling through the carrier, RPM Revo Axle Carriers will not work in conjunction with 120-LT Long Travel rockers (Traxxas #5356).
80570 Revo Replacement Oversized Bearing Set
80581 Revo Axle Carriers & Bearings - Dyeable White
80582 Revo Axle Carriers & Bearings - Black
80585 Revo Axle Carriers & Bearings - Blue

Suggested Retail
Axle Carriers, Bearings, & Setscrews - $34.95 / pair
Replacement Bearing Kit - $18.95 / set

Source: http://rpmrcproducts.com
 
dang i just bought a new set on ebay

i may have to check into these anyway
 
Flippin' Sweet! I heard about these a while back and couldn't find out anything more about them. Then heard RPM really had nothing more planned. And now hee they are. I know what I'm getting for xmas!!!! Now I just have to find 'em.
 
Deleted for my lack of meaning and detail. Sorry for the confusion.
 
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I don't think its a matter of copying.
Did RD copy the design from the original RPM T-Maxx setup for the Revo? If you think about it, its only logical to bump up the bearing size and beef the carriers.

Out of the two, I would get the RPM. I'm not a fan of Aluminum for the suspensions of a MT. Ill be getting a set of 4 sooner then later.
 
I wouldn't call making something out of a plastic copying an aluminum product. Several aftermarket mans make larger bearings for carriers.
 
Ok well i guess copying was not exactly what i was looking for, it is just funny to me how RPM came out with theirs right after RD released his. I am not trying to bash either of them, both make great products no doubt! Guess I should have worded myself differently.
 
I knew it would be a matter of time before RPM made the axle carriers for the revo... I guess i can wait a little longer before i get a revo... maybe more good stuff will come out... 8-P
 
I'm not sure if you realize how long it take to do the R&D as well as put together a manufacturing run and packaging on top of that get it all pushed through the distribution chain..

I don't think either of them copied the other. I believe they both decided to make a part and did it.
 
Lessen said:
wow, 21mm bearings on the inside huh?.?. I wonder how many arms and legs the're gonna want to replace those? heh..
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Replacement bearing kit is $18.95 MSRP.

On the other issue, I want to say it was almost a year ago I heard about RPM coming out with axle carriers. RD's are nice, but the aluminum is probably too heavy for my wants. And they are a little salty.
 
FastEddy said:
I'm not sure if you realize how long it take to do the R&D as well as put together a manufacturing run and packaging on top of that get it all pushed through the distribution chain..

I don't think either of them copied the other. I believe they both decided to make a part and did it.
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I do realize and agree!

jetmechG550 said:
On the other issue, I want to say it was almost a year ago I heard about RPM coming out with axle carriers. RD's are nice, but the aluminum is probably too heavy for my wants. And they are a little salty.
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