Peter_B 997 Posted March 13, 2018 Can anybody recommend a set of alloy wheel hexes for a Top Force? I bought a set of clamping ones (non Tamiya) but even when tightened as much as they will go they just slip on and off of the Top Force axles and don't clamp on to anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man1c M0nk3y 564 Posted March 13, 2018 Can’t recommend clamping ones but why not use the alloy pin type Tamiya ones (53056) or is there a specific reason you want clamping ones? If they are sliding off I guess they are for bigger (than 5mm) axles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter_B 997 Posted March 13, 2018 53056 is definitely an option. Just wanted to see if anybody has any better ones first Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokei Kagaku 2706 Posted March 13, 2018 53056 are robust and work well, but they are very heavy and in my humble opinion, an outdated design now that good clamping hexes are available. 53056 will be perfectly OK for a basher, but if your TF is otherwise fitted with high-spec parts, I'd suggest getting some Tamiya clamping hexes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter_B 997 Posted March 13, 2018 8 minutes ago, Mokei Kagaku said: 53056 are robust and work well, but they are very heavy and in my humble opinion, an outdated design now that good clamping hexes are available. 53056 will be perfectly OK for a basher, but if your TF is otherwise fitted with high-spec parts, I'd suggest getting some Tamiya clamping hexes. Do you have a part number for suitable Tamiya ones? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man1c M0nk3y 564 Posted March 13, 2018 49 minutes ago, Peter_B said: Do you have a part number for suitable Tamiya ones? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F263487760416 Assume right. Came across them originally when looking at the M-07. Sat in my watch list since. Might be worth checking. Be curious to know how they are should you try them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokei Kagaku 2706 Posted March 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Man1c M0nk3y said: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F263487760416 Assume right. Came across them originally when looking at the M-07. Sat in my watch list since. Might be worth checking. Be curious to know how they are should you try them. Those are OK! Tamiya have many clampiing hexes that fit the TF. They differ in colour and thickness. Also, aluminum washers are available for adjusting the overall thickness. 5-6mm would be the most lögical choice for the TF. Depending of which country you live in/buy from, availability may differ, but the most commonly available ones are probably these: 53569 Clamp Type Aluminum Wheel Hub (6mm Thick) 53570 Clamp Type Aluminum Wheel Hub (4mm Thick) 53823 Clamp Type Aluminum Wheel Hub (5mm Thick) To ensure that they clamp properly on the wheel axles, a good 1.5mm hex driver really is essential. Using the relatively soft L-shaped hex driver included with the hubs often isn't sufficient for tightening the hubs properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil5556 136 Posted March 27, 2018 I've got the same issue, bought some cheap ones off eBay and struggled to get them to clamp. Squeezed them with some long nose pliers as I did them up and they hold ok now. Was a bit fiddly though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
