3S LiPo Battery Spacer Kit for Traxxas Rustler 2WD Trucks

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**** UPDATE **** I redesigned the battery strap slot so it can be easily flipped over and used as a standard compartment for batteries that fit perfectly inside, eliminating the need to carry a separate flat strap if desired. Additionally, if your battery is of the correct length but has leads protruding out the front instead of being too thick, you might find this alternative solution useful: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3685914. **** ORIGINAL **** These parts enable the use of Gens Ace 3S Hard Case LiPo batteries in your Traxxas 2WD truck. The battery's P/N is GA-B-50C-5000-3S1P-HardCase-15. The wedge keeps the battery elevated, preventing wires from getting damaged by the truck chassis. The spacers move the ESC mounting plate high enough to allow the battery to sit far back, ensuring a proper fit. I used CA glue to secure the spacers on the bottom of the ESC mounting plate. My son discovered some 1in long #6 or #8 fine thread screws in his spare parts kit that worked perfectly for fasteners. Unfortunately, those are all the fasteners available since my son assembled it. If I obtain more information, I will update this. The heavy-duty battery clamp securely holds the battery even during high-speed crashes (as we unfortunately discovered). You'll need to align the spring clip holes with the slots and possibly widen the clips so they slide over the top of the posts instead of clipping around the sides. I'm working on a spacer for regular-sized batteries after installing this kit. I will update this when I have it printed and confirmed to fit properly. If you've read this far, you might be wondering about the colors used - I employed what was available in my printer, and I plan to reprint them with cooler hues soon, according to my son's suggestion.