Changing track width on wpl truck

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Changing track width on wpl truck

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I have been looking at the components for the new GAZ truck and after examining the axle assembly (as close as I could from the pics) I think it should be possible to print new axle components and modify the drive shaft to enable modification of the track width.

The reason for doing this is that I want to build a Scammell Pioneer, but the existing truck track width is too short by approx 20mm, and I'm not prepared to pay Tamiya truck prices for axles. Accordingly I have ordered 4 back axles and 2 front axles,
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WPL-RC-Truck ... 0226.m3208
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WPL-RC-Truck ... 0226.m3208

plus a component GAZ truck
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/362179332185

and once they all arrive I will be starting a thread on my attempts to customise the axles :crazy: :/ :haha:

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Re: Changing track width on wpl truck

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Just had confirmation from both suppliers that my orders despatched today, so just have to wait for the slow boat from China..... :crazy: :haha:

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