torro idlers dont fit

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:haha: HIEVERBODY THANKS 2 FORGEBEAR..received mattoro tracks idlers ,drive wheels .seem good quality too me any way,waiting of 4:1gearboxes,my query is can any body help with the metal idlers .the bolts screws dont fit.would it best too drill them out or bolt right through hull any suggestions or fixes greatly appreciated
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I drilled mine out to 4mm and used a M4 bolt to secure it to the hull

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Hey guy's if possible could either of you post pictures of this modification? Seems to be a reoccurring problem.Thanks Blake
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IVE DONE THE SAME TODAY BUT IHAD TO ORDER LONGER BOLTS 30MM DOME HEAD .I COULDNT WAIT ANY LONGER JUST LOOKING AT THE HULL SITTING THERE.THANKS .DID U PUT A PLATE OR ANYTHING BEHIND THE HULL OR ARE THEY OK THE WAY THEY ARE .THANKS FOR INFO STEEEN.
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SORRY BUT I HAVENT figured out how to posto pics yet.drill 3.2- 3.5 mm hole through wher e
the original idlers were screwed on .tap out to4mm bolt up making sure u have a washer between idle wheel and hull.i made an aluminium plate to go on the inside of the hull also tapped too 4mm .when longer bolts arrive i will also put a nut on the inside .
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Thanks for the info,if you need help posting picture try the search function.Download pictures directly does require a specific size photo,or use Photo bucket or simular site.If you have problems PM me and I will help you resolve any problems.Cheers Blake
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brat67,here is a link to a post I made about posting photos using some software Xrad suggested. http://www.rctankwarfare.co.uk/forums/v ... =33&t=4561" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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THANKS FOR LINK saxondog
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