Gator RC Deluxe 4mm (0.157") Wheel Pant Axle System – 7075-T6 Aluminum (2 Pack)

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SKU: GRC-WHL-913
Regular price $17.95

Gator RC Deluxe 4mm Wheel Pant Axle System

The Gator RC Deluxe 4mm Wheel Axle System was designed specifically to solve one of the most common problems with RC aircraft equipped with wheel pants—broken fiberglass or composite wheel pants caused by axle flex.

Unlike traditional axle installations that support only one side of the wheel pant, this premium system secures both the inside and outside surfaces of the wheel pant, dramatically reducing flex during taxi, rough landings, and grass field operations.

Manufactured from premium 7075-T6 hardened aluminum, these axles offer exceptional strength while remaining lightweight, making them an excellent choice for sport, IMAC, giant scale, and precision aerobatic aircraft.


Features

  • Designed specifically for aircraft using wheel pants
  • Supports both sides of the wheel pant to reduce flex
  • Helps prevent cracked and broken wheel pants
  • Machined from premium 7075-T6 hardened aluminum
  • Very lightweight yet extremely strong
  • Extra-long axle allows custom trimming for your aircraft
  • Simple installation
  • Professional appearance

Benefits

  • Reduces expensive wheel pant damage
  • Improves landing gear durability
  • Ideal for grass or rough field operations
  • Customizable axle length for nearly any installation
  • Cleaner, more secure wheel installation

Specifications

Material 7075-T6 Hardened Aluminum
Axle Diameter 4mm (0.157") / 5/32"
Weight 14g per pair
Quantity 2 Complete Axles

Package Includes

  • 2 × 4mm Aluminum Axles
  • 2 × Retaining Nuts
  • 2 × Retaining Washers
  • 2 × Locking Collars

Note: Plywood reinforcement donuts shown in some installation photos are not included.


Why Choose the Deluxe Axle System?

Traditional wheel axles place all of the landing load on one side of the wheel pant, allowing the fiberglass or composite material to flex until it eventually cracks. The Gator RC Deluxe Axle System supports both sides of the wheel pant, distributing landing loads more evenly and significantly reducing stress where failures commonly occur.

Whether you're flying precision aerobatics, giant scale, IMAC, or sport aircraft, this axle system provides a stronger, cleaner, and more dependable installation that helps protect your investment.