Typhon Front Hinge Pin- Why a Cover?

[NigelPrentice]

My son's Typhon Mega, awaiting upgrade to 3s. Why do some people recommend some sort of front hinge pin cover? I've seen this recommendation on other trucks, too. As you can see, I have the T-Bone Racing front bumper installed.

I got this little piece of angled aluminum I think in the package with the TBR bumper.:

Here is the part listed on the TBR website all by itself.

https://tboneracing.net/collections...er-front-bumper-arrma-typhon-3s-4x4#questions


1) With the TBR bumper installed, why do I need this hinge pin cover?
2) And if I install it, the bumper will no longer sit flush against the bottom of the chassis. Is this a problem?

Thanks in advanced.

 

[skids929]

Pretty sure that stiffens up your diff assembly.

 

[Notorious J]

My son's Typhon Mega, awaiting upgrade to 3s. Why do some people recommend some sort of front hinge pin cover? I've seen this recommendation on other trucks, too. As you can see, I have the T-Bone Racing front bumper installed.

I got this little piece of angled aluminum I think in the package with the TBR bumper.:

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Here is the part listed on the TBR website all by itself.

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https://tboneracing.net/collections...er-front-bumper-arrma-typhon-3s-4x4#questions


1) With the TBR bumper installed, why do I need this hinge pin cover?
2) And if I install it, the bumper will no longer sit flush against the bottom of the chassis. Is this a problem?

Thanks in advanced.

The hinge pins will work their way out. The stock bumper holds them in but the T Bone leaves the holes exposed. They came up with that bracket as the fix. You can grind down the part that goes under the chassis to help the bumper sit more flush, but with out it, those pins will slide forward and your arms will pop off the chassis.

 

[jondilly1974]

The red plate didn’t have screws to hold it in place in the V1/V2 versions. It would just fall off the car.

 

[NigelPrentice]

The hinge pins will work their way out. The stock bumper holds them in but the T Bone leaves the holes exposed. They came up with that bracket as the fix. You can grind down the part that goes under the chassis to help the bumper sit more flush, but with out it, those pins will slide forward and your arms will pop off the chassis.

Ahhhhh. I see. Makes sense now.

I just wish there was a better aftermarket solution. This little piece from TBR is just not great looking. Any companies out there make something more purpose-built, @jondilly1974 @Notorious J ?

 

[Notorious J]

Ahhhhh. I see. Makes sense now.

I just wish there was a better aftermarket solution. This little piece from TBR is just not great looking. Any companies out there make something more purpose-built, @jondilly1974 @Notorious J ?

Not for the 3s/4s line up. None that I know of anyways.

 

[PoorInRichfield]

I got this little piece of angled aluminum I think in the package with the TBR bumper.:

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I'm wondering if you could flip that aluminum angle bracket over, drill some holes in it, and have a really ugly but cheap shock tower protect that lasts forever?!?!

 

[NigelPrentice]

I'm wondering if you could flip that aluminum angle bracket over, drill some holes in it, and have a really ugly but cheap shock tower protect that lasts forever?!?!

You know, this is what I was thinking, too. Maybe now an entire tower protector, but maybe use me Dremel and some long screws to make my own hinge cover. Thanks for the inspiration!

Not for the 3s/4s line up. None that I know of anyways.

Ok cool, Thanks.

 

[Rainger40]

There’s a 3D printable fix for this on thingiverse created by a member here.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3942994

 

[NigelPrentice]

There’s a 3D printable fix for this on thingiverse created by a member here.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3942994

Oh wow this is awesome. Maybe a great reason to add a 3D printer to my "RC Tools" collection before my wife sees it coming!!