Revo-Newb

Driving today, did some cartwheels at a decent speed in the grass and the ends of the A-arms on the front right side popped out of their place. The ball that is attached that you adjust for different casting settings was still intact with the A-arms. I thought "oh **** what now". I popped both balls back into their places. They actually snapped in. I'm wondering if they will hold now. Where they popped in there was very small cracks, barely noticeable. Do I need to buy new carriers or should I just try this and see if it will hold up?

tirider

Newb,

It might hold up until you get a new carrier but I would plan on lacating and purchasing a set right away (they come in pairs). Other parts are going to take a beating due to the extra slop in the carrier. The carrier takes a lot of stress between the wheels on one side and the A-arms & linkages on the other side. The new one is cheap and then you will have a spare for the next time.

Ti

Revo-Newb

Will probably order a pair then in the next week or so. For reference, I was looking at that, and was wondering how the heck to get the carrier off? Do I have to take the nut off that is on where the wheel nut threads on? Thanks for info "T"!

SoCal_R3VO

My Feedback: (1)

to replace the carrier, remove your wheel nut and wheel, take off the Hex drive nut ( the one that slots into your wheels ) remove the little pin, in the 2 criclular blue rubber deals is a seal that allows your allen wrench to go in and loosen the pivot balls from the a arms.


and viola.


anyhoo a new set of carriers costs about 8 bucks from most LHS's and about 15 mins of your time total.

Revo-Newb

When you say hex drive nut, you mean the one that if you try to turn your shaft moves with it? Do I have to hold that still with something and spin that nut left and it will spin off that stud? I understand I go in throught the blue dust caps and loosen those balls from the A-arms, and removing the turnbuckle and pushrod, but can't figure it out past that. (how to remove the carrier from the Shaft). I know, i know, I'm an idiot.

neuro242

i had some problem and got tired of it so i ordered aloy carriers. i know it will put the stress on another part like the A-arms, but when that happens im getting RPM arms when they are out for the Revo.

tirider

[quote][When you say hex drive nut, you mean the one that if you try to turn your shaft moves with it? Do I have to hold that still with something and spin that nut left and it will spin off that stud? I understand I go in throught the blue dust caps and loosen those balls from the A-arms, and removing the turnbuckle and pushrod, but can't figure it out past that. (how to remove the carrier from the Shaft). I know, i know, I'm an idiot. /quote]

Newb,

The "Hex Drive Nut" is the plastic nut that is exposed behind the wheel. Sometimes the nut sticks to the back of the wheel, sometimes it sticks on the axle shaft. You might have to coax it off the axle shaft with a flat blade screw driver (be gentle). Once it is off you will see a metal pin through the axle. Push the pin out of the shaft and the carrier will slide off pretty easily. Remove the inner and outer bearings from the old carrier and install them in your new carrier. Reassemble and go out and break something else (At least that's my M.O.).

PS you ain't no idiot.

Ti

piccorevo

they wont hold very long i did the exact same so i purchased a whole set of thEbay for 15pound

and when i say not long i mean your first jump they will just pop back out as the little crack will just keep on growing and growing

Revo-Newb

Okay I figured it all out. Its pretty easy. Sometimes I get stumped on the dumbest things. LOL. Thanks for the help guys.