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JRX front bulkhead brace?

Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 7:45 am
by aconsola
I just hit BIN on this set on ebay, I have andy's arms already but have never seen the steering arm or bulkhead brace. Also I note an x on the front of the arm where hinge pin passes through which is not on my otherwise similar appearing andys arms.

Does anyone have info about these parts? Part numbers or pics on builds?

A hinge pin brace seems like a good idea to protect the now expensive front bulkhead for runners, who can replicate this part? Better in aluminum or graphite?

Re: JRX front bulkhead brace?

Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 8:46 am
by scr8p
I think the "X" was to differentiate between the Jrx and Ultima arms. Other than the hinge pin size, pretty sure they're identiclal.

Re: JRX front bulkhead brace?

Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 11:52 am
by aip47-2008
aconsola wrote: Wed May 10, 2017 7:45 am I just hit BIN on this set on ebay, I have andy's arms already but have never seen the steering arm or bulkhead brace. Also I note an x on the front of the arm where hinge pin passes through which is not on my otherwise similar appearing andys arms.

Does anyone have info about these parts? Part numbers or pics on builds?

A hinge pin brace seems like a good idea to protect the now expensive front bulkhead for runners, who can replicate this part? Better in aluminum or graphite?

Both Trinity parts were originally designed for the GTX gas truck! But as you know that covers many older vehicles as well! :)

Re: JRX front bulkhead brace?

Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 6:43 pm
by RCveteran
Yes Trinity had the blue aluminum metal bulkhead and shock tower too for GXT. If you can find they work on entire X2 series. I had a set once.

Re: JRX front bulkhead brace?

Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 10:12 pm
by klavy69
I've found better luck making these braces out of aluminum for replicating purposes. I've done graphite and maybe just not thick enuf but I've also broke a few...

Todd

Re: JRX front bulkhead brace?

Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 9:48 am
by mytimac
Never seen the steering arm, but most likely also for the GTX or NXT.
But if only there was a place that had documented a lot of the old Losi parts. :)
http://vintagelosi.com/3rdPreXX.html

Or someone who had them for sale, with the required longer hinge pins even would be nice. :lol:
http://sabulatech.com/storefront/index.php?id_product=3416&controller=product&search_query=tk3008&results=1

Re: JRX front bulkhead brace?

Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 10:37 am
by aconsola
I don't know how I missed that.
No more early morning Ebay before coffee for me.
Have to add one to my next order!

Re: JRX front bulkhead brace?

Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 3:54 pm
by aip47-2008
RCveteran wrote: Wed May 10, 2017 6:43 pm Yes Trinity had the blue aluminum metal bulkhead and shock tower too for GXT. If you can find they work on entire X2 series. I had a set once.

Hard to find for sure, as are these shock mounts. Seen a fair amount of the brace and steering link. :)

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Re: JRX front bulkhead brace?

Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 4:21 pm
by RCveteran
Lovely, I never saw NIP ones, cool. One came with a car that passed through my life and left all too soon.