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I've been running Hot Racing 10mm extensions on my Granite since March. The extra width definitely definitely provided a big performance improvement over stock. However, the loc-tite needed to keep the wheels on was breaking loose regularly. Also, I was snapping axles too often, which I think is exacerbated by the loc-tite.
I just switched to Typhon arms/axles/hexes. Mainly for durability. The Typhon axles are much thicker. The pin is kept in by the wheel AND a screw. They don't rely on loc-tite to keep the wheels on. The arms still provide extra width and the hexes still provide 17mm wheel compatibility. I just installed them, but judging by the way they are setup, I expect them to be much more durable and reliable than the stock Granite axles with Hot Racing extensions.
*update - I'm SO happy with the Typhon axles, nuts, and hexes, they have been rock solid. Multiple bashes and hard hits but zero problems. However, the longer arms do change the handling/suspension a bit. There's more A-arm flex (I'm using RPM arms). Better for preventing rollover, but steering response is a bit looser. After adjusting suspension, camber, and toe out accordingly, I'd say I prefer the overall performance of the Typhon arms over the Hot Racing extensions. As far as durability goes, there's no contest, the Typhon axles, nuts, and hexes are MUCH better.
I just switched to Typhon arms/axles/hexes. Mainly for durability. The Typhon axles are much thicker. The pin is kept in by the wheel AND a screw. They don't rely on loc-tite to keep the wheels on. The arms still provide extra width and the hexes still provide 17mm wheel compatibility. I just installed them, but judging by the way they are setup, I expect them to be much more durable and reliable than the stock Granite axles with Hot Racing extensions.
*update - I'm SO happy with the Typhon axles, nuts, and hexes, they have been rock solid. Multiple bashes and hard hits but zero problems. However, the longer arms do change the handling/suspension a bit. There's more A-arm flex (I'm using RPM arms). Better for preventing rollover, but steering response is a bit looser. After adjusting suspension, camber, and toe out accordingly, I'd say I prefer the overall performance of the Typhon arms over the Hot Racing extensions. As far as durability goes, there's no contest, the Typhon axles, nuts, and hexes are MUCH better.
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