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Trikster · 11-23-2006, 07:13 PM

Any chance of larger pictures? I like the idea...

drksyd · 11-23-2006, 07:16 PM

Got the pics worked out. Here's how my rx looks hidden in the fuel tank.

EeePee · 12-13-2006, 06:30 PM

An easy panhard bar.

steyn2 · 12-17-2006, 02:42 PM

hi there,
i'm new here (and new to RC crawling)
i've been looking for a 4x4 truck for a while and i came acros this great F350. after some youtubing i decided this truck was mine so i went out and got one.
I loved the build and stil love the quality of all the parts but running around in the dirt i soon thought raising and softening the suspension more would improve the off road capabilities. so i went no-nonsens and redesigned the suspension with home made parts. i went with 3 link suspention and sprung shocks to get a soft ride with more flex. the tires i'm running now are temprorary, still looking for slightly bigger tires with better compound and thread.
today i got it running and made some pics, i hope you like em and i'd love to read any reations,suggestions and comment

ps. i know it's not so scale anymore bu it sure handles 100% better

BigBaller · 12-21-2006, 09:45 PM

Here is the nicest basic off the shelf parts paired up. 24mm Proline wheels and 2.2 Proline Dirt Hawgs stretched slightly with "V'd" foam trim. Work pretty good for this application.

one legged machinist · 12-31-2006, 08:52 PM

I found after tranny was together there was alot of play in it cause hard shift to third so I add two shims "tra1985" here is pic of where

it seemed that when tranny shifts to third bottom row off gears move back and the shift spool was hitting top gear so by putting shim on different end stop this from happening

cartronicshn · 01-30-2007, 07:51 AM

what is the size/thickness of the shims?, i'am doing everything on this thread on mine before ,so i don't have to take it apart again

found the specs for the washers,

These are Replacement Washers from Traxxas.

FEATURES: Black teflon construction.
Used on the axles and in the transmission.

INCLUDES: (20) Washers

SPECS: Size: 5x8mm
Thickness: 0.5mm

hardcore · 02-06-2007, 09:44 PM

good thinking i like the high lift hope to soon get one for my self

xjwalt666 · 03-27-2007, 06:55 AM

Will pede or maxx shafts work with the stock drivetrain? i lost one of the pins that goes trough the joint in the front shaft and was just gonna swap them out.

cartronicshn · 03-27-2007, 08:01 AM

I had the exact same problem, i lost the pin because the e ring fell of

, luckily i found mine and replaced the e ring, so i guess tip# 1092089

would be always check those small 2mm e rings for any sign of wear as the ea. driveshaft is almost $20.
I will check the pede sliders for fit on the hl later and post here my finding

xjwalt666 · 03-27-2007, 09:25 AM

mine fell apart on the first run. i have the driveshaft and yoke just not the pin

cartronicshn · 03-31-2007, 09:20 AM

Hey xj here are a couple pics of the pede driveshafts and also a revo drveshaft, i don't see why they shouldn't work although the hl yokes look a little beefier, all you would have to do, is cut the traxxas shafts to lenght, i took pics with the front shaft dissasembled as i lost an e-clip again and the pin fell out, this twice it's happened:-( , i wonder if anyone else is having this problem, luckily i have manged to find the pieces both times

, but i will definetly put set of traxxas driveshafts as they are a cheaper and available alternative to the stock ones

Roobforme · 09-05-2007, 01:27 AM

New here and to RC Crawling. Thanx for the GREAT tread . Just finished my F350 a few days ago. Still working on a few of the mods you mentioned though. I hate waiting on parts, especially when in a foreign country. Also, does anybody know how small a pinion can be used on the F350?
I'm using the following gear:

Motor: Novak Sintered Crawler
ESC: XBR
Steering servo: Hitec 5645(for now), 5985(soon)
Shift servo: Hitec 77BB (not enough torque), 5645(soon)
Radio: Spektrum DX6
Axles: RC4WD spools and axles in factory housings
Bearings: Of course!
Tires/Wheels: Factory (for now), RC4WD narrow 2.2 bead locks w/ Geos (soon)

As you can see I've got tweaking and rearranging to do

. I'll enjoy every minute of it, as I'm sure we all do.

I figured out that the smallest pinion one can use with a non-modified trans is 14t. I've got one from Robinson Racing. I do have to put the adjuster screw as low as it would physicaly go, but it works just fine.

Bobtail74 · 09-18-2007, 11:27 AM

I was wondering if anyone thought of the Associated MGT radio? I am actually considering it for my Semi but figured if it would work for the High-Lift it would work for the Semi.
For the High-Lift, my friend and I are using the TQ3 with a toggle switch in place of the rocker switch and it works really well.

storm4710 · 09-19-2007, 10:27 AM

hey my name is Martin
i offroad and liv in denmark
i have been in to rc cars for many years
now i have a tamiya f 350 highlift i am working on 4 wheel steer with 2 channels(one front and one rear)
i am also removing the leaf springs
im getting custom made links from the local machineshop for a 3 link set up

and i was wondering if anybody knows of any shocksystems with springs that i can use for my project it needs to be around 4´(10cm) at normal highlift weight

hobe somebody can help me

garinx2000 · 01-01-2008, 08:52 PM

Hi JasoninAgusta,

Would you kindly share the pics of the tips to prevent axle wrap? I couldn't seem to see the pics or it has been taken out from the thread.

Thanks for the info.

Garink

bbyrd22 · 01-03-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garinx2000

Hi JasoninAgusta,

Would you kindly share the pics of the tips to prevent axle wrap? I couldn't seem to see the pics or it has been taken out from the thread.

Thanks for the info.

Garink

X2, your pic's are not uploading.

slobin3d · 02-09-2008, 04:22 PM

I run my steering ahead of my axle, which I feel looks more scale and performs WAY better than the bell cranks provided. I've run this system on all of my high lifts but since I don't see it here I thought I would post it with my new Hilux

You can see in the pictures how I have the steering and shifter servos setup. I Space the steering down from the mount to decrease the steering angle and improve bumps steer. I prefer to use the black plastic spacers that come with the TLT kit (the ones used to build the cross braces) but in this shot I just doubled up a couple of nuts to get the height I liked. I still have to put a couple of washers under the shift servo to get it to clear the steering servo and put on a slightly longer arm, for just a bit more travel, Shifts OK now but I want a little room to play.

sierradmax · 02-16-2008, 10:56 AM

Pinion shafts are pulling out of the axle. Might want to drill and tap a set screw with a washer (on the end of the shaft) to hold the gear on.

701 Technique · 02-19-2008, 06:33 PM

I just finished my build and I want to throw on some axial beadlocks with some geolanders. The only problem is when I bolt the wheel on the nut just doesn't go on far enough. What are you guys doing to get around this? those axial wheels have the special hubs with the round ends and they are just to long.

11-23-2006, 07:16 PM	#82
drksyd Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Honolulu Posts: 58	Got the pics worked out. Here's how my rx looks hidden in the fuel tank. Last edited by drksyd; 12-16-2006 at 02:03 AM.

12-13-2006, 06:30 PM	#83
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	An easy panhard bar. Attached Images

12-17-2006, 02:42 PM	#84
steyn2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Hague (the Netherlands) Posts: 46	xtra high lift hi there, i'm new here (and new to RC crawling) i've been looking for a 4x4 truck for a while and i came acros this great F350. after some youtubing i decided this truck was mine so i went out and got one. I loved the build and stil love the quality of all the parts but running around in the dirt i soon thought raising and softening the suspension more would improve the off road capabilities. so i went no-nonsens and redesigned the suspension with home made parts. i went with 3 link suspention and sprung shocks to get a soft ride with more flex. the tires i'm running now are temprorary, still looking for slightly bigger tires with better compound and thread. today i got it running and made some pics, i hope you like em and i'd love to read any reations,suggestions and comment ps. i know it's not so scale anymore bu it sure handles 100% better

12-31-2006, 08:52 PM	#86
one legged machinist Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: under the bridge Posts: 99	Tranny shimming I found after tranny was together there was alot of play in it cause hard shift to third so I add two shims "tra1985" here is pic of where it seemed that when tranny shifts to third bottom row off gears move back and the shift spool was hitting top gear so by putting shim on different end stop this from happening

01-30-2007, 07:51 AM	#87
cartronicshn I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: HONDURAS...ROCK HEAVEN Posts: 5,076	what is the size/thickness of the shims?, i'am doing everything on this thread on mine before ,so i don't have to take it apart again found the specs for the washers, These are Replacement Washers from Traxxas. FEATURES: Black teflon construction. Used on the axles and in the transmission. INCLUDES: (20) Washers SPECS: Size: 5x8mm Thickness: 0.5mm Last edited by cartronicshn; 02-21-2007 at 12:46 PM.

11-23-2006, 07:13 PM	#81
Trikster RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,469	Any chance of larger pictures? I like the idea...

12-21-2006, 09:45 PM	#85
BigBaller Donkey Punch Champion! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 4,660	Here is the nicest basic off the shelf parts paired up. 24mm Proline wheels and 2.2 Proline Dirt Hawgs stretched slightly with "V'd" foam trim. Work pretty good for this application.

02-06-2007, 09:44 PM	#88
hardcore Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: carlton Posts: 17	good thinking i like the high lift hope to soon get one for my self

03-27-2007, 06:55 AM	#89
xjwalt666 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: colchester Posts: 496	Will pede or maxx shafts work with the stock drivetrain? i lost one of the pins that goes trough the joint in the front shaft and was just gonna swap them out.

03-27-2007, 08:01 AM	#90
cartronicshn I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: HONDURAS...ROCK HEAVEN Posts: 5,076	I had the exact same problem, i lost the pin because the e ring fell of , luckily i found mine and replaced the e ring, so i guess tip# 1092089 would be always check those small 2mm e rings for any sign of wear as the ea. driveshaft is almost $20. I will check the pede sliders for fit on the hl later and post here my finding

03-27-2007, 09:25 AM	#91
xjwalt666 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: colchester Posts: 496	mine fell apart on the first run. i have the driveshaft and yoke just not the pin

03-31-2007, 09:20 AM	#92
cartronicshn I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: HONDURAS...ROCK HEAVEN Posts: 5,076	Hey xj here are a couple pics of the pede driveshafts and also a revo drveshaft, i don't see why they shouldn't work although the hl yokes look a little beefier, all you would have to do, is cut the traxxas shafts to lenght, i took pics with the front shaft dissasembled as i lost an e-clip again and the pin fell out, this twice it's happened:-( , i wonder if anyone else is having this problem, luckily i have manged to find the pieces both times , but i will definetly put set of traxxas driveshafts as they are a cheaper and available alternative to the stock ones Attached Images

09-05-2007, 01:27 AM	#93
Roobforme Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wherever Uncle Sam tells me Posts: 58	New here and to RC Crawling. Thanx for the GREAT tread . Just finished my F350 a few days ago. Still working on a few of the mods you mentioned though. I hate waiting on parts, especially when in a foreign country. Also, does anybody know how small a pinion can be used on the F350? I'm using the following gear: Motor: Novak Sintered Crawler ESC: XBR Steering servo: Hitec 5645(for now), 5985(soon) Shift servo: Hitec 77BB (not enough torque), 5645(soon) Radio: Spektrum DX6 Axles: RC4WD spools and axles in factory housings Bearings: Of course! Tires/Wheels: Factory (for now), RC4WD narrow 2.2 bead locks w/ Geos (soon) As you can see I've got tweaking and rearranging to do. I'll enjoy every minute of it, as I'm sure we all do. I figured out that the smallest pinion one can use with a non-modified trans is 14t. I've got one from Robinson Racing. I do have to put the adjuster screw as low as it would physicaly go, but it works just fine. Last edited by Roobforme; 10-31-2007 at 06:12 AM.

09-18-2007, 11:27 AM	#94
Bobtail74 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milan, IL QCA (rural) Posts: 126	another radio possibility? I was wondering if anyone thought of the Associated MGT radio? I am actually considering it for my Semi but figured if it would work for the High-Lift it would work for the Semi. For the High-Lift, my friend and I are using the TQ3 with a toggle switch in place of the rocker switch and it works really well.

09-19-2007, 10:27 AM	#95
storm4710 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: denmark Posts: 115	help 4´(10cm) shocksystem for f350 highlift hey my name is Martin i offroad and liv in denmark i have been in to rc cars for many years now i have a tamiya f 350 highlift i am working on 4 wheel steer with 2 channels(one front and one rear) i am also removing the leaf springs im getting custom made links from the local machineshop for a 3 link set up and i was wondering if anybody knows of any shocksystems with springs that i can use for my project it needs to be around 4´(10cm) at normal highlift weight hobe somebody can help me

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01-01-2008, 08:52 PM	#96
garinx2000 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indonesia Posts: 12	Hi JasoninAgusta, Would you kindly share the pics of the tips to prevent axle wrap? I couldn't seem to see the pics or it has been taken out from the thread. Thanks for the info. Garink

02-09-2008, 04:22 PM	#98
slobin3d I'm a stupid C U N T! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the Garage! Posts: 4,307	Improved apperance and performance I run my steering ahead of my axle, which I feel looks more scale and performs WAY better than the bell cranks provided. I've run this system on all of my high lifts but since I don't see it here I thought I would post it with my new Hilux You can see in the pictures how I have the steering and shifter servos setup. I Space the steering down from the mount to decrease the steering angle and improve bumps steer. I prefer to use the black plastic spacers that come with the TLT kit (the ones used to build the cross braces) but in this shot I just doubled up a couple of nuts to get the height I liked. I still have to put a couple of washers under the shift servo to get it to clear the steering servo and put on a slightly longer arm, for just a bit more travel, Shifts OK now but I want a little room to play.

02-16-2008, 10:56 AM	#99
sierradmax Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northern Posts: 311	Pinion shafts are pulling out of the axle. Might want to drill and tap a set screw with a washer (on the end of the shaft) to hold the gear on.

02-19-2008, 06:33 PM	#100
701 Technique RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western ND, Bakken central Posts: 1,653	I just finished my build and I want to throw on some axial beadlocks with some geolanders. The only problem is when I bolt the wheel on the nut just doesn't go on far enough. What are you guys doing to get around this? those axial wheels have the special hubs with the round ends and they are just to long.

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