FLM Hybrids and Flex Tek arms

[ssspconcepts]

Calling all owners of FLM Hybrids and Flex Tek arms....

Please post your pics and lessons learned.

[squeeforever]

JohnnyMaxxima has the Flextek arms and Combos, Serum has the Flextek arms and Hybrids (95% sure), and Gorillamaxx360 has the Hybrids and Flexteks. You might wanna PM them.

I have Flextek arms on my E-Maxx, but with Integy SHD bulks.

The Flextek arms are great, I didnt think they where when I first got them, due to the bushings being a little loose on the pins.:031: But it doesnt hurt anything. Then I started bending front lower pins on almost every run.:035: So I came up with a solution, and bought a pin brace and modified it to fit with the arms and avoiding the steering arms. Havent bent a pin since, just lost a e-clip or 2.:027:

All in all they are great arms once you get the bugs worked out. And FYI you can get them for $220 at rcplanet.com, but Im sure Mike might work with you on the price!

Here are some pics of the brace:

[ssspconcepts]

Originally Posted by chopndroptx

I have Flextek arms on my E-Maxx, but with Integy SHD bulks.

The Flextek arms are great, I didnt think they where when I first got them, due to the bushings being a little loose on the pins.:031: But it doesnt hurt anything. Then I started bending front lower pins on almost every run.:035: So I came up with a solution, and bought a pin brace and modified it to fit with the arms and avoiding the steering arms. Havent bent a pin since, just lost a e-clip or 2.:027:

All in all they are great arms once you get the bugs worked out. And FYI you can get them for $220 at rcplanet.com, but Im sure Mike might work with you on the price!

Here are some pics of the brace:

Thanks, I definitely appreciate the info...

I wonder if others had the same problem (bending pins) as you? Or if it is because of the Integy bulks?

[ssspconcepts]

Originally Posted by squeeforever

JohnnyMaxxima has the Flextek arms and Combos, Serum has the Flextek arms and Hybrids (95% sure), and Gorillamaxx360 has the Hybrids and Flexteks. You might wanna PM them.

Thanks for the info.

[squeeforever]

No problem.

I think between the bulks and the arms, the pin is now the weakest link so it bends easily. I even had to order a bunch of front lower pins from Lunsford just to keep up, but now since I put the brace on I havent even used 1 of the pins.
And just so you know I bash my truck hard, like jumping 1/4 pipes getting air about 7-8 feet high ect....

[GorillaMaxx360]

Originally Posted by chopndroptx

I think between the bulks and the arms, the pin is now the weakest link so it bends easily. I even had to order a bunch of front lower pins from Lunsford just to keep up, but now since I put the brace on I havent even used 1 of the pins.
And just so you know I bash my truck hard, like jumping 1/4 pipes getting air about 7-8 feet high ect....

what brace are you using and exactly what mods did you have to do. Also are the braces used for the back only. Part numbers or links would be good on the brace. thanks

[ssspconcepts]

Originally Posted by GorillaMaxx360

what brace are you using and exactly what mods did you have to do. Also are the braces used for the back only. Part numbers or links would be good on the brace. thanks

My FLM pkg came with two of those suspension braces....hmmm.

[GorillaMaxx360]

Originally Posted by ssspconcepts

My FLM pkg came with two of those suspension braces....hmmm.

i know some came with your bulks but since mine did not come with any do you or chopndroptx know what braces i can use for the arms that will fit that i can buy singly and do you have parts numbers, parts names, and or links

[ssspconcepts]

Originally Posted by GorillaMaxx360

i know some came with your bulks but since mine did not come with any do you or chopndroptx know what braces i can use for the arms that will fit that i can buy singly and do you have parts numbers, parts names, and or links

Try calling or emailing Gina from FastLane Machine. Tell her you want to purchase the suspension arm braces that come with their A-arm kits. Here is her contact info: 636-742-2774 or info@fastlanemachine.com

It usually takes a few days for her to get back to you...but she will call or e-mail back.

Originally Posted by GorillaMaxx360

what brace are you using and exactly what mods did you have to do. Also are the braces used for the back only. Part numbers or links would be good on the brace. thanks

Sorry for the late responce! I didnt get any emails of reply here.

This is the brace I bought:http://cgi.ebay.com/ALUMINUM-REAR-LO...QQcmdZViewItem
It says rear brace but it works on the front!
All I had to do was grind the ends down thin enough to fit the e-clips on and clear the steering bellcrank. You can kind of see in the pictures.

[GorillaMaxx360]

Here are my pics with the right shimming the arms work great. i will have more updated pics this weekend. but one thing is for sure you will have some shock issues with those shock towers because that is what i have and for the shocks to work good no binding you need longer screws for the shock stand offs and you need to put some shims between the tower and the standoffs becuase the arms are sligtly wider and the shock postions can be bent so aslong as you shim the towers and standoffs, arms them selfs and make that brace that chopndroptx, showed you should be fine.

BTW may i ask why you want to replace those lovely arms you have right now with the Ti ones.

[ssspconcepts]

Originally Posted by GorillaMaxx360

Here are my pics with the right shimming the arms work great. i will have more updated pics this weekend. but one thing is for sure you will have some shock issues with those shock towers because that is what i have and for the shocks to work good no binding you need longer screws for the shock stand offs and you need to put some shims between the tower and the standoffs becuase the arms are sligtly wider and the shock postions can be bent so aslong as you shim the towers and standoffs, arms them selfs and make that brace that chopndroptx, showed you should be fine.

BTW may i ask why you want to replace those lovely arms you have right now with the Ti ones.

I am building another truck....I guess this may be a dumb question...I can't tell by looking at the photo...

Is it possible to mount the lower shock brackets on the inside of the arm? Would that mitigate the need to shim the upper standoffs? My guess is that you tried that and the binding was worse...

[GorillaMaxx360]

no it is not i have tried and then it makes the gap to small and the shocks would be bending outward. it would also interfear with any cvds or sliders.