Thread: I need some live axil design tips!
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Re: I need some live axil design tips!
a little advice to you, DONT USE LIVE AXLE DIRECTLY OFF BANE BOTS P80's the e rings inside the gearbox break all the time, then they have to be taken apart and fixed.

we typically use collars, but we taper the edge on a mill or with a grinder so that the edge of the collar does not rub against the bearing seal. key-stock or hex broached axles are necessary to drive the wheel. with live axles i also would recomed a larger diameter of axle, while 1/4 or 3/8 axle is fine for dead axle, 1/2 or 5/8 is better for live axle, good luck.
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