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[Pablo]

I like the design of these JK X25R kits, so I built one.

 

Nothing special, built exactly like the ones they sell assembled

 

 

 

 

Assembly coming soon.

[Pablo]

There are many ways to do retro front axle/wheel assemblies, but here is the way I did it on the JKX25R.

If you dislike getting acid on your shiny new chassis like I do, it's worth the extra effort.

 

First I cut the axle ends to end up with exactly 3 1/8" wheel widths with 3/32 keepers.

I custom made a pair of aluminum wheel set screw keepers by cutting the ends off used JK wheel hubs.

All 8 rotating surfaces were then faced

 

Set screw keeper and wheel go on as far inboard as possible and are tightened just enough to hold them there

 

Wrap the chassis up like a Gordita with only the axle end exposed and tin the very end

 

Place the keeper exactly where you planned it to make 3 1/8, using a small clip to prevent it from moving inboard any further.

A dot of ATF to the inside before positioning the keeper will prevent solder from wicking in.

Personally, I find by cutting the axle ends so they end up about 5 thou inside the outer edges of the keepers makes the solder pool up nice

 

Now you only have to clean the axle ends/keepers - everything else stayed clean.

Wheel screw removed, set screw keepers re-positioned, and you are in business.

 

[Pablo]

Twin Slick 7 spacers on both sides give enough room for a needle oiler to get in close.

PCH ball bearings were soaked in acetone, flushed with lighter fluid, soldered in, then oiled.

ARP angled 9T pinion, Parma 27T crown is balanced with a Koford Gold Billet short hollow set screw.

Axle is a Koford. JK Hawk Retro motor is broken in, tested, and ready to rock.

Clearances are IRRA® legal front and rear.

[SlotStox#53]

Very nice "how to" on the front axle/wheels Pablo

[Pablo]

Thanks, Paul, there are a million ways to do that but that was today's method

Parma standard thickness flag was blueprinted using all the right tools.

Koford nut and Koford flag spacers - one above, one below

[Pablo]

It's done, and it's for sale. If interested, send me a PM.

Currently has no body, no clips or pins, no rear wheels.

Willing to suit it to buyer's desires.

 

 

[Pablo]

Sold.