If you are looking to do that HPI 5B to 5T conversion, you are going to need these. ThePro-Line Racing Desperado Bead-Loc wheels. These wheels have a +.100 added offset to your 5B and 5T conversion to help with stability. Just add these to your Excavator tires and Desert Rat body and you are ready to roll!
If you are looking to convert your HPI Baja 5B to a 5T, you are going to need the Excavator tires from Pro-Line Racing. These tires are 7.25″ tall and 3.38″ wide and come with a new high density molded foam insert. These tires are meant to be used with the Desperado 5T conversion wheels. If you are looking to convert that 5B, you better pick up a couple sets.
I know a lot of people have been waiting for this! Well, it’s finally here, and it’s from Pro-Line Racing! The HPI Baja 5B to 5T Truck Conversion! The first part in the truck conversion is the Desert Rat body! The body is made from .080 lexan, with an added piece of lexan to beef up the rear mounting location for a full .160! That’s over 1/8th” thick!
To mount the body, a front and rear body mounting system is included. Worried about sore fingers from cutting something like this? Well this body comes pre-cut! Man.. my shopping list is growing!
RPM RC has just announced their new rear a-arms for the HPI Baja 5B and 5T! You get upper and lower a-arms and they come in dyeable white or black. They have made a few good modifications to help keep the strength of the a-arms and eliminate any issues the originals may of had. They make some interesting changes to the arms which could really help. I think I will be investing in a pair for sure!
The full press release will be posted in the NEW Product Forum. Make sure to check it out, it has a lot of info.


