Breaking at the outer flange is unusual. The normal spot is inside the
carrier, leaving a 2inch stub to beat out. Before we got serious about
upgrades, we could change the pumpkin in the pits in 45 minutes/4 beers.
Axle wrap-up on the old Sprites was so bad that racers routinely swapped
them side-to-side after each race to "untwist". Now they have after-market,
double bearing hubs. I forgot one other trick - the wire wheel axle were
"supposed to be" stronger, plus their track was a bit wider. We've always
used wire wheel axles with the splines cut off. When the street car guys
wear off the outer splines & knockoff threads, we can get them for free or
close. Good luck, Sue
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