1/24 Scale Axial SCX24 | Brass Weights - How to Install Brass Steering Knuckles & Brass Diff Cover

I continue the Upgrade Series on my Axial SCX24 by adding much needed brass weights to the front end in search of 60/40 weight distribution. I will be installing HR Brass Front Steering Knuckles (part # SXTF21H) which adds 8g each and HR Brass Diff cover (part # SXTF12CH) which adds 9g for a total of 25g to the front end.
Axial SCX24 Playlist:
• SCX24
Camera Gear:
Osmo Pocket - ebay.us/hOMvsj
Zhiyun Smooth 4 3-Axis Gimbal - ebay.us/RykvZI
RTR/Kit:
Axial Jeep Gladiator available here (Beige): alnk.to/6IA2Jzv (amain)
Axial Jeep Gladiator available here (Blue): alnk.to/4BAWXNY (amain)
Axial SCX24 1967 Chevrolet C10 (Green) - alnk.to/9T3LWAM (amain) Axial SCX24 1967 Chevrolet C10 (Silver) - alnk.to/bP86JAr (amain)
Axial SCX24 Deadbolt (Red) - alnk.to/bP86JBN (amain) | Axial SCX24 Deadbolt (Green) - alnk.to/5Q0lnSY (amain)
Axial SCX24 Jeep JLU (Yellow) - alnk.to/a3YwVu1 (amain)
Axial SCX24 Jeep JLU (White) - alnk.to/4MvNv1K (amain)
Corner Weight Scale:
SkyRC Corner Weight System - alnk.to/aeThUkL (amain) | ebay.to/3lT8Xud
Upgrade Parts:
3d printed LCG battery tray bundle - ebay.us/rXSXwv
EMAX 13g Digital Metal Servo - alnk.to/7B9Vc6S (amain) | ebay.us/YE9F1W (eBay)
EMAX 12g Analog Metal Servo - alnk.to/28MqMPF (amain) | ebay.us/BehM8H (eBay)
Full Send RC Brass Wheel Weights - fullsendrc.com/
Green Slime Shock Lube - alnk.to/desaAgk (amain) | ebay.us/U5ByLD (eBay)
HR Brass diff cover SXTF12CH - alnk.to/bP86JKk (amain) | ebay.to/2G4znIS (eBay)
HR Brass Front Steering Knuckle SXTF21H - alnk.to/5jg4rzx (amain) | ebay.to/3gIYAp9 (eBay) Hot Racing Axial SCX24 Steel Drive Stub Axles +4mm SXTF39W04 - alnk.to/44QEmmK (amain) | ebay.us/MUzJZs (eBay)
HR Axial SCX24 M1.4 Round Head Screw Set (35) - alnk.to/d3xpBue (amain) | ebay.us/TJSt6P (eBay)
Proline 1.0 Hyrax Tires - alnk.to/4MvNvuJ (amain)
RC4WD Stamped Steel 1.0" Stock Beadlock Wheels (Chrome) - alnk.to/fHgMjKa (amain) | ebay.to/31GV8qu (eBay)
RC4WD Rock Creeper Tires - alnk.to/3TW0B64 (amain)
TGH-24X Performance Chassis - bit.ly/3ibS7U5
Tools That I Use:
AKA Products Nut Driver AKA44004 - alnk.to/4Xqyu0p (amain) | ebay.us/p00dur (eBay)
MIP Metric Hex Wrench Set MIP9502 - alnk.to/2QrsIe8 (amain) | ebay.us/N1sR2p (eBay)
MIP Metric Speed Tip Set MIP9512 - alnk.to/fawvnls (amain) | ebay.us/NhytKj (eBay)
Bob Smith Industries Blue Thread Locker - alnk.to/44QLzXH (amain) | ebay.us/FPv0U2 (eBay)
Bob Smith Industries BSI-130 Tire Glue - alnk.to/7M4Gb6A (amain) | ebay.us/BkcXbO (eBay)
Colcase Fireproof Lipo Safe Bag - ebay.us/V6P4L5
DerBlue 2pcs Fireproof Lipo Battery Safe Bag - ebay.us/JTBTJs
Duratrax Shock Stand - alnk.to/cHHTDYK (amain) | ebay.us/ZKZNz7 (eBay)
Excel Curved Lexan Scissors, 5-1/2in - alnk.to/desaArb (amain) | ebay.us/gFose8 (eBay)
Flush Cutter - alnk.to/dW7cvIj (amain) | ebay.us/NN8aLk (eBay)
Loctite Blue Threadlocker Stick - alnk.to/2jHbLTe (amain) | ebay.us/shbdWD (eBay)
MG Silicone Conformal Coating - alnk.to/9I90Yar (amain) | ebay.us/2neTFV (eBay)
Needle Nose Pliers with Side Cutter, 5in - alnk.to/gVG5bDc (amain) | ebay.us/tbjo7N (eBay)
ProTek RC Shock Pliers - alnk.to/b7t4OIK (amain) | ebay.us/ZVnfRK (eBay)
Team Associated 5422 30W Shock Oil - alnk.to/goVOfcW (amain) | ebay.us/MlmrRZ (eBay)
Team Losi Racing Turnbuckle Wrench - alnk.to/8Pze48G (amain) | ebay.us/NGv3qh (eBay)
US Art Supply 18"x24" Rubber R/C Work mat - amzn.to/38m7xAf
Versachem Brake Caliper Grease - ebay.us/wyleYA
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[@EBthere]

Appreciate the close-up camera work. Great video!

[@BigSungHobbies]

Thanks and glad to be of help.

[@niceguyniko]

Really needed help with the bearings and we just shoot right past it. Nice.

[@BigSungHobbies]

Sorry. There is a balance between duration of the video. Hopefully you can slow down the YT video to see it better.

[@chiliandsiomai]

Will be replacing the knuckles and diff covers on my Betty hopefully in 2 weeks time when parts arrive. I'll definitely watch this again. Thanks for this!

[@BigSungHobbies]

I started to work on Betty again and I will be adding some weight up front to try to get to 60/40 weight distribution. My math tells me that with only the brass knuckles it will get me to 59/41 so I will add that first and see if it will require front brass diff cover or not.

[@bpb210]

Very detailed; I probably would have forgotten the bearings!

[@BigSungHobbies]

Thanks!

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Great install,nice upgrades

[@BigSungHobbies]

Thanks 👍

[@BradypatRC]

Nice work, thanks for the education, good video like that really helps 👍

[@BigSungHobbies]

Thanks! It takes a bit more effort and time, but I figure it will help someone who has never done it.

[@BradypatRC]

@@BigSungHobbies not of us can do what you do, keep it up, we all need videos like that from time to time 👍👊

[@BigSungHobbies]

Bradypat RC Thanks 🙏

[@CaptainCanada92]

Just ordered a set of brass steering knuckles and I also when with the brass wheel hexes

[@BigSungHobbies]

Normally I recommend brass knuckles and front only brass diff covers as they are unsprung weights and are located at axles. Wheel hexes will work quite well as well.

[@cecilgregory5460]

Thanks for the video. I can’t seem to get the bearings out of the old knuckles. Ant ideas?

[@BigSungHobbies]

Few things that I do: 1) check to see if you can push it out from the other side, 2) use bent pick to see if you can slowly pull it out, and 3) use a bit bigger screwdriver and carefully pull them out. Hope you find a way to get it out.

[@cecilgregory5460]

@@BigSungHobbies. Thanks. I’ll give it a try.

[@fernsolo]

Great work 👍

[@BigSungHobbies]

Thank you so much 😀

[@xcelarate1313]

Thanks Great job !!!

[@BigSungHobbies]

Thank you and welcome to the channel!

[@mrc545]

Would it be necessary to use some thread lock on the diff cover screws as well? Or since they will be seated in to plastic, the thread lock is not needed? Also, what grease would you be using for your diffs in this video? Would green grease from the auto store work just fine? I use that product for the diffs in my larger fast RC's. Plus, the applicator tool which you were using looks amazing and I'd like to know what brand/where to get that. Thanks for your videos and technical approach. 👍🌮

[@BigSungHobbies]

Hey James, thanks for checking out my videos. In response to your questions, anything that goes into plastic, you do not want to use thread lock. From what I heard, thread lock might actually react with plastic and harm it, so I have never used it on plastics. As for the grease, I am using marine grease, and that seems to work well. Usually high temp grease should also work. As for the grease gun, I bought it from Amazon many years ago, Dualco Grease Gun with Short Nozzle .

[@abcd123553]

Did you lose any turning radius with the addition of the brass knuckles. I already have the max servo upgrade and I think I read somewhere that some people mentioned losing turning radius.

[@BigSungHobbies]

I never really measured,but I haven’t noticed any significant differences either.

[@abcd123553]

@@BigSungHobbies Thank you for your quick reply. I already have a lot of metal in my bronco (wheels, diff covers, aluminum links, so I was wondering if I should still get them but I think I will. I got the HR high torque motor and emax servo so I think the car should be able to handle it.

[@BigSungHobbies]

Typically brass knuckles are the first upgrade for me. I find that brass knuckles and brass diff cover plus heavier wheels works really well.

[@EBthere]

@BigSung Do you know if the brass knuckles will allow me to still run my front stock wheels without interference? I have a Deadbolt.

[@BigSungHobbies]

Yes, it should be fine.

[@EBthere]

@@BigSungHobbies Thanks BigSung your replies and videos have been a big help to me.

[@BigSungHobbies]

Glad to hear!

[@BurgerurgerFPV]

My car came with a set of different length suspension links but i can’t find anywhere on how to change them or what length is best? Any help? Thanks

[@BigSungHobbies]

I believe different version of SCX24 has different link lengths, or at least Deadbolt version is different than C10. As for correct length, typically you can gauge by looking at the wheel wells. If you center your tires/wheels to the wheel wells than you should be fairly correct length. As for changing the links, it's pretty straight forward. Each end of the link is held by one screw. Also typically the longest length link is used for rear lower, next longest is for rear upper, and shorter ones would be front lower. But I would measure the current ones and verify that is the case. Hope that helps.

[@brianonthego]

Subscribed. Thanks so much. That blue stick locktite is handy. Are all the screws the .05 Allen size?

[@BigSungHobbies]

Thanks for the sub! And yes, you just ned 0.05 allen size.

[@brianonthego]

@@BigSungHobbies thank you.

[@adamsofa]

Hi may I ask which size screwdriver or screwdriver set should I get for my scx24. Are there any must have sizes I should get?

[@BigSungHobbies]

@Adam Sofa The size that you need is 0.05". Someone told me 1.3mm works as well, but I found it to be a bit too big...I think 1.3mm works out to be something like 0.052". As for brand, I highly recommend MIP even though it's very pricey, in the long run, I think it's well worth it. I have never stripped screws. If you do go with MIP, this is the one that you want, MIP 9000 Thorp Hex Driver 0.05".

[@adamsofa]

@@BigSungHobbies thank you so much

[@BigSungHobbies]

No problem.

[@Lowkey_Kenny_jwz]

Hi, many thanks for the video! I install the steering knuckles and it fits well. the only issue i got is that when i pull the throttle trigger, me truck leans to the right side a little just before he start moving. Any idea what this could be? gz

[@BigSungHobbies]

Not quite sure without really seeing it. It sounds like there is a bit of binding on right side. Few things to check. Make sure the wheel hex nut is not too tight, the 2 screws holding the knuckle has free movement, and lastly there is small oring - did you make sure to put it back? Other than that, I am not sure.

[@Lowkey_Kenny_jwz]

Thanks alot for the tips! really helpfull! It turns out the wheelnuts where to tight. Now I just screwing until the point I feel resistance. The only thing now is hope to not lose any wheelnut.

[@BigSungHobbies]

Glad to hear that you got it sorted out!

[@johndavid5627]

what size o ring was that you used on the steering linkage?

[@BigSungHobbies]

I used A005 sized o-rings.

[@johndavid5627]

@@BigSungHobbies i just install a power hd tr-4 servo in the 24 .Its awesome fits like a glove.i'm happy he he

[@BigSungHobbies]

Awesome. Thanks for letting me know

[@jimpaiva1948]

What tools did you use for the diff. cover?

[@BigSungHobbies]

I use 0.050 hex driver.

[@nickcremallera8493]

What type of fat did you use? Thanks!

[@BigSungHobbies]

@Nick Cremallera Not sure what you mean by "fat"? Let me know and I will respond back accordingly.

[@nickcremallera8493]

@@BigSungHobbies sorry, i wanted to write "grease". Thank for your answer!

[@BigSungHobbies]

@Nick Cremallera No problem. For grease, I use marine grease, but you can also use hi-temp grease as well.

[@brianonthego]

What brand and model screw driver do you use?

[@BigSungHobbies]

MIP 9000 Thorp Hex Driver 0.05". It's not cheap, but definitely worth the price.