Redcat Gen8 Scout II Wheel Extensions

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These parts are designed to expand the wheelbase of the Redcat Gen8 chassis. This reduces the likelihood of rolling and also increases the space between the steering link and the tires. By default, the links rub on the front tires unless you screw the link to the bottom position. You can select from 1, 2 or 3mm spacers for the 12mm wheel hex hub nuts. The stock aluminum hex hub nut is 5mm thick, so you can achieve a total thickness of 6, 7 or 8mm. I recommend also printing the wheel hub extensions, so that the wheels will hold onto the full surface area instead of just the edge of the stock 12mm aluminum hex hub nut. They must be glued onto the wheels. You can also glue the spacers to the original wheel hex hub nuts for added strength. You can choose between 5, 4 or 3mm extensions corresponding to the 3, 2 and 1mm spacers. Using the 1 and 2mm spacers with 5mm extensions will result in the wheel hub extensions rubbing on the portal axle housings and the wheels won't go fully onto the axles. 3mm spacers work best with 3, 4 or 5mm extensions. 2mm spacers work best with 3 or 4mm extensions. 1mm spacers work best with 3mm extensions. When using the spacers, the stock wheel nut covers won't fit on the axles anymore unless you replace them with longer ones.