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sikeston34m
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03.28.2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by _paralyzed_ View Post
The hub of a wheel is centered over the knuckle for a reason. It keeps all of the force on the bearings rotational. Offset wheels are a better idea.

The extenders act just like levers putting unwanted stress on the bearings.

Additionally, the length from the knuckle exaggerates any wheel imbalance.

It's just not the ideal way to widen a truck.
Well, I just had to try it.

Now that I did, I tend to aggree with you.

Another thing I don't like about the extenders, it seems to affect the turning radius. It turns alot wider.

It also seems to be a strain on the steering servos.

I did install a pair of high torque servos, but with the extenders, at a standing stop, the servos overpower the servo saver and the wheels barely turn to the left or the right.

A real downside for me. I don't like that at all.

The only good thing it does, is help keep the truck planted on all fours.

The extenders are coming off the truck.
   
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