Here is a fab for roto start shaft

[Rebel Savage X]

I found a problem with my roto start when I put the HPI wheely bar on my truck. The shaft was too short and I couldn't put the shaft in straight so I got to thinking and found out that I could extend the shaft so I could use the roto start straight in. I went to my local hardware store and bought two set screws and a three inch brass pipe nipple. I cut the threaded ends off of the nipple and cut the shaft in the hex area. Then drilled two holes in the nipple and threaded them for the set screws. Then I put them together and now I can start my truck using the roto start straight in. Hope this helps out some other people and I know I need to go back and get some smaller set screws.

 

[X]

interesting idea. You can also cut a little out of the bumber so the roto-start comes in a little lower.

 

[Dreadnaught]

i had the same problem with my extended tvp's. i just go in from the side hole on the shock towers, where the body mount post goes throug. all i had to do was wack a bit off the back of the body.

 

[Rebel Savage X]

I was coming in from the side then I put the roll cage on and the mount was in the way so that is why I extented the shaft.

 

[Modified Friction]

The extented shaft is a great idea!!! I have to come in sides due to the HPI Low CG Kit.

 

[gavmac]

HPI sells an extended shaft for the Roto Start.

http://www.hotbodiesonline.com/products/en/hb11322.html

Gavin

 

[Pineapple]

And the one that comes with the new XXL is also longer.
But still good idea to extend it yourself.

 

[chrisw]

nice mod i just uswe pull starts on both of my trucks