RPM Traxxas 1/16 E-Revo Axle Carriers (Black)
About this part
That is where RPM steps in. Their 1/16th scale mini E-Revo and mini Slash Axle Carriers have a unique pivot ball retention system that locks the pivot ball in place, yet still allows for adjustment to compensate for wear. This system is based on a cap design, held in place with a pair of small screws. Simply slip the caps in place, tighten the flat head screws until the free play of the pivot ball is eliminated and you’re ready to go!
RPM Axle Carriers have been completely redesigned for added durability and crash-survivability. RPM engineers found that the stock pivot ball opening could be reduced in size to help support the pivot ball better, meaning a significantly lower chance of pulling the ball through the hole. The redesigned overall shape and superior materials that go into the RPM design make them the best alternative at the lowest price available! To top it off, RPM axle carriers are marginally lighter than the stock versions! Designed, manufactured and molded in sunny Southern California, RPM brings pride to the expression “Made in the USA”!
Reviews3.0 · 4 reviews
It's a very good stuff. Easy to install. Very usefull thing.
Adjusting the pivot ball is an upgrade from stock. Other than that they are just as bad. Do a few kartwheels and the pivot balls pop out. The wheel bearing holes get hammered out after 20 runs. These were on the back too. GH in front with no problems on 40+ 3s bash runs. Unless you computer balance your wheels and never crash:)
These axle carriers became so loose that the pivot balls would pop-out at the slightest impact. And the bearings never fit snugly and easily spun in the bores. I returned them to RPM and received snide comments by email. No thank you RPM. Poor product and no customer service.
It's RPM! Of course it's good! I love RPM so fricken much, so much better than cheap traxxas plastic hoorah
Four reviews of the RPM Traxxas 1/16 E-Revo Axle Carriers (Black) are split. Two reviewers rate them 5/5, one calling them easy to install and another praising the brand. Two rate them 1/5, reporting that pivot balls pop out after minor impacts or a few rolls, and that wheel bearing bores wear out or fit loosely after roughly 20 runs. One of these reviewers also reports a poor response from customer service after a return. One 1/5 reviewer says adjustable pivot balls are an upgrade over stock, and another reports no problems with front carriers over 40+ bash runs. Reviews do not clearly distinguish front from rear use beyond these mentions. Sample is small and opinions conflict.
- + Easy to install
- + Adjustable pivot ball is an upgrade over stock
- + Front carriers held up over 40+ bash runs
- − Pivot balls pop out on impact or rolls
- − Wheel bearing holes wear out or fit loosely
- − Customer service complaint after return