Tekno 1/8th HRC rear hubs & universal driveshafts

Tekno have announced the addition of five new products to their lineup in the form of high roll centre rear hubs, front/rear universal driveshafts for the NT48.3 and ET48.3 truggies as well as three centre universal driveshafts to improve the consistency of the NB48.3 and NT48.3 driveline. Starting with the rear hubs, by lowering the hinge pin location compared to the stock rear hubs, Tekno have raised the rear roll centre in just the right place. The HRC variants increase on-power traction and stability while decreasing body roll. All of this with improved rotation into a corner and no compromise in on-power steering. To reduce wear and increase part lifespan, they are moulded from durable nylon and include locations for hinge pin set screws. The parts work both left and right, with CV or universal driveshafts and on all of Tekno’s 1/8th scale kits.

Next up are 140mm front or rear driveshafts for the ET48.3 and NT48.3 vehicles. The driveshaft assemblies are CNC-machined from high-quality steel alloy and black oxidized for wear resistance. Universal driveshafts excel in bumpy and rough conditions as the suspension is allowed to work more efficiently without the increased binding of a CVA assembly. Reduced binding allows the vehicle to absorb bumps better with a reduced risk of catching a rut and flipping the car while cornering.

Last but not least are the centre universal driveshafts for the NB48/48.3 and NT48/48.3. Universal driveshafts will smooth out front/rear power transfer and increase brake response by eliminating the fore/aft chatter of a dogbone center shaft system. While not quite as light as Tekno’s optional aluminium center dog bones, the universal shaft will increase durability and consistency. CNC machined from high grade steel, the driveshafts directly replace the center dogbones and diff coupler and they compatible with all versions of the NB48 and NT48 vehicles. The universals are available as 90.5mm buggy and truggy centre front, 111mm buggy centre rear as well as 170.5mm truggy centre rear variant.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]