Typhon Best ARRMA Screw Kit

[matflat]

Hello again,

I've been doing some Amazon wishlisting and I would like to get a screw kit as buying a set of 2 or 4 screws at a time is getting annoying and expensive. I know that the screw kits don't necessarily have all of the screws you would use on the Typhon or the Big Rock, but am having difficulty narrowing the general rc screw kits down to one that covers most of what you need.

This is mainly because some of the screws are getting to the point where I may have to hacksaw the limb they are attached to (this is down to being a noob and not having a decent set of hex wrenches when I first started out. If you have any good Amazon links to share it would be really appreciated.

Many thanks for the help.
Mat.

 

[Bustedaw11]

I never buy screw kits... stupid expensive that way man (as you mentioned).. if you know the size ya need i recommend
https://www.fastener-express.com/

They are who I get all mine from. Especially if I'm doing something showy or racey and want anodized aluminum.
I just ordered right at 100 aluminum screws in 4-40 sizes and it was $37 shipped.... add those up on any rc site and see what they cost. They got like everything you could want/need.

 

[matflat]

I never buy screw kits... stupid expensive that way man (as you mentioned).. if you know the size ya need i recommend
https://www.fastener-express.com/

They are who I get all mine from. Especially if I'm doing something showy or racey and want anodized aluminum.
I just ordered right at 100 aluminum screws in 4-40 sizes and it was $37 shipped.... add those up on any rc site and see what they cost. They got like everything you could want/need.

Thanks @Bustedaw11 - I'll go check that one out.

 

[Ghast]

I never buy screw kits... stupid expensive that way man (as you mentioned).. if you know the size ya need i recommend
https://www.fastener-express.com/

They are who I get all mine from. Especially if I'm doing something showy or racey and want anodized aluminum.
I just ordered right at 100 aluminum screws in 4-40 sizes and it was $37 shipped.... add those up on any rc site and see what they cost. They got like everything you could want/need.

Whooaaa they've got colors! I just bought a Team Associated RC8.2e and I'm going to give it a bit of a restoration and I think these blue screws would really pick it up. Thanks.

 

[matflat]

For anyone interested I just did a quick table fo the part numbers, their alternative part number, type of fitting, size, and a rough estimate of the quantity needed to replace all screws on a Typhon. Pretty sure there's a decent crossover with other models.

Part Number	Alternative Part Number	Type	Size	Quantity
AR723316	ARAC9876	Cap Head	3x16	4​
AR702001	ARAC4024/AR310878	Cap Head	2.5x8	1​
AR723310	ARAC9711	Cap Head	3x10	10​
AR721320		Button Head	3x20	10​
AR722310	ARAC9811	Flat Head	3x10	10​
AR713029	ARAC5031	Pin	2.5x15.2	4​
AR721312	ARAC9801	Button Head	3x12	10​
AR721308	ARAC9807	Button Head	3x8	10​
AR709003	ARAC9830	Washer	3x8x0.5	10​
AR721325	ARAC9803	Button Head	3x25	10​
AR722316	ARAC9840	Button Head	3x16	10​
AR721414	ARAC9858	Button Head	4x14	8​
AR340138		Flanged Tube		10​
AR330468	ARAC5028	Pin	3x31	4​
AR721303	ARAC9841	Button Head	3x3	10​
AR702002	ARAC9701	Cap Head	2.5x12	10​
AR721316	ARAC9840	Button Head	3x16	10​
AR721335	ARAC9805	Button Head	3x35	10​
AR715001	ARAC9818	Nut	3​	4​
AR723308	ARAC9882	Cap Head	3x8	10​
AR330457	ARAC5027	Pin	4x63	6​
AR722440	ARAC9896	Flat Head	4x40	8​
AR715005	ARAC9762	Nut	4​	4​
AR722415	ARAC9895	Flat Head	4x15	8​
AR713014	ARAC8011	Pin	3x17	4​
AR340137		Post		2​

 

[Bustedaw11]

Whooaaa they've got colors! I just bought a Team Associated RC8.2e and I'm going to give it a bit of a restoration and I think these blue screws would really pick it up. Thanks.

Yep! I understand the associated thing. I'm an old Associated nut. Just did all blue aluminum hardware on 1 of my tc4 builds im doing. Got red coming for my xxx-t...... I may have a problem, but atleast it cost a lot less through them

Your welcome and good luck

 

[hobo]

the stock screws are the best if where talking about the 6s line 12.9 grade as far as I no anyway

 

[Warby]

For anyone interested I just did a quick table fo the part numbers, their alternative part number, type of fitting, size, and a rough estimate of the quantity needed to replace all screws on a Typhon. Pretty sure there's a decent crossover with other models.

Part Number	Alternative Part Number	Type	Size	Quantity
AR723316	ARAC9876	Cap Head	3x16	4​
AR702001	ARAC4024/AR310878	Cap Head	2.5x8	1​
AR723310	ARAC9711	Cap Head	3x10	10​
AR721320		Button Head	3x20	10​
AR722310	ARAC9811	Flat Head	3x10	10​
AR713029	ARAC5031	Pin	2.5x15.2	4​
AR721312	ARAC9801	Button Head	3x12	10​
AR721308	ARAC9807	Button Head	3x8	10​
AR709003	ARAC9830	Washer	3x8x0.5	10​
AR721325	ARAC9803	Button Head	3x25	10​
AR722316	ARAC9840	Button Head	3x16	10​
AR721414	ARAC9858	Button Head	4x14	8​
AR340138		Flanged Tube		10​
AR330468	ARAC5028	Pin	3x31	4​
AR721303	ARAC9841	Button Head	3x3	10​
AR702002	ARAC9701	Cap Head	2.5x12	10​
AR721316	ARAC9840	Button Head	3x16	10​
AR721335	ARAC9805	Button Head	3x35	10​
AR715001	ARAC9818	Nut	3​	4​
AR723308	ARAC9882	Cap Head	3x8	10​
AR330457	ARAC5027	Pin	4x63	6​
AR722440	ARAC9896	Flat Head	4x40	8​
AR715005	ARAC9762	Nut	4​	4​
AR722415	ARAC9895	Flat Head	4x15	8​
AR713014	ARAC8011	Pin	3x17	4​
AR340137		Post		2​

That's handy. Thanks for sharing

 

[davidg]

Unless you want to change it up with different colors, just go to Jenny's rc. I think it was $8 for a take off screw kit for a 3S Typhon and $6 for the Big Rock.

 

[matflat]

Thanks for all of the ideas people. If anyone has good Amazon links I would appreciate it as I live in South Africa and it's the only reasonable way for me to get stuff over. Locally it is a pain as you have to ring all the shops and they say "sure we have them", you drive a 100kms and they go "oh I thought you meant this one". Then part of your soul gets taken.

 

[LibertyMKiii]

https://jennysrc.com/collections/ar...tools-nuts-hardware-granite-big-rock-ar102668

I like the originals.

 

[islandlife]

Thanks for all of the ideas people. If anyone has good Amazon links I would appreciate it as I live in South Africa and it's the only reasonable way for me to get stuff over. Locally it is a pain as you have to ring all the shops and they say "sure we have them", you drive a 100kms and they go "oh I thought you meant this one". Then part of your soul gets taken.

haven't found any decent amazon links. But i’ve bought tons of hardware from this seller on ebay.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/113806759635?hash=item1a7f6956d3:g:yfgAAOSw6QJdHeDa

Most small stuff is packs of 50-100, over the last year ive bought basically every size/style found on my 1/10 rc trucks/crawlers, and m1.3/m2 for 1/24 crawlers. Have them all in little screw organizers.
Probably ~100$ into it, but i have instant replacements for everything, and use alot of the stuff for various 3d printing projects as well.

 

[slick2500]

I always just buy in bulk from Monster Bolts.

 

[djrahbee]

There is also this cross reference pdf.

 

[Diem Turner]

Thanks for all of the ideas people. If anyone has good Amazon links I would appreciate it as I live in South Africa and it's the only reasonable way for me to get stuff over. Locally it is a pain as you have to ring all the shops and they say "sure we have them", you drive a 100kms and they go "oh I thought you meant this one". Then part of your soul gets taken.

Sorry to report but I searched Amazon and couldn't find any specific screw kits that weren't stainless (whatever you do, don't get stainless screws, the metal is softer and the hexes round out way too easily). The only steel screw kits I found were just generic universal kits. Given the choice between those two, I would opt for one of the universal kits with steel screws. 12.9 screws would be preferrable but 10.9 would do in a pinch if that's all they have.

 

[slick2500]

Sorry to report but I searched Amazon and couldn't find any specific screw kits that weren't stainless (whatever you do, don't get stainless screws, the metal is softer and the hexes round out way too easily). The only steel screw kits I found were just generic universal kits. Given the choice between those two, I would opt for one of the universal kits with steel screws. 12.9 screws would be preferrable but 10.9 would do in a pinch if that's all they have.

The other day I found out they make 14.9 grade screws. Those might be a bit overkill for a 3s but for us 6s guys that is a plus. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NR8X2LV/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3KEIBWKST18IS&psc=1

If you absolutely insist on going stainless, Team KNK is hands down the best screw kit, but their website is rather odd to navigate. Unlike the RC Screwz, Amazon and eBay stainless kits these guys actually use a high grade stainless steel. However stainless steel is still going to be softer than the stock 10.9 grade hardware on the Arrma 4x4/Boost platform. https://teamknkhardware.com/arrma/1....html?search_query=arrma+typhon+3s]&results=2

I still don't think I would trust any type of stainless steel screw on the 6s line anywhere the screw supports a load, basically everything except for your receiver box, esc tray, esc screws, screws for the esc fan, side guards and I think that is about it.

 

[Diem Turner]

The other day I found out they make 14.9 grade screws. Those might be a bit overkill for a 3s but for us 6s guys that is a plus. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NR8X2LV/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3KEIBWKST18IS&psc=1

If you absolutely insist on going stainless, Team KNK is hands down the best screw kit, but their website is rather odd to navigate. Unlike the RC Screwz, Amazon and eBay stainless kits these guys actually use a high grade stainless steel. However stainless steel is still going to be softer than the stock 10.9 grade hardware on the Arrma 4x4/Boost platform. https://teamknkhardware.com/arrma/1688-arrma-3s-combo-stainless-hardware-kit.html?search_query=arrma+typhon+3s]&results=2

I still don't think I would trust any type of stainless steel screw on the 6s line anywhere the screw supports a load, basically everything except for your receiver box, esc tray, esc screws, screws for the esc fan, side guards and I think that is about it.

Nice

 

[Av642]

These are some great options. I'm going to probably go through a manufacturer and get the most common sizes. I want better quality screws that I don't have to worry about stripping.

 

[Diem Turner]

These are some great options. I'm going to probably go through a manufacturer and get the most common sizes. I want better quality screws that I don't have to worry about stripping.

I don't know how you're outfitted on the tool side but, If you haven't yet taken the step, do yourself a favor and invest in quality hex drivers. If nothing else, at least get a good 2mm hex. 2.5mm are more robust and anything 3mm and above the need for a high quality tool diminishes rapidly. Personally, I'm a Wera tool guy, I know a lot of people on here run with MIP. Either would be a solid choice.

 

[Av642]

I don't know how you're outfitted on the tool side but, If you haven't yet taken the step, do yourself a favor and invest in quality hex drivers. If nothing else, at least get a good 2mm hex. 2.5mm are more robust and anything 3mm and above the need for a high quality tool diminishes rapidly. Personally, I'm a Wera tool guy, I know a lot of people on here run with MIP. Either would be a solid choice.

Yup, I'm on the MIP driver bandwagon. It's all I use now.