F-350 Hi-Lift build tips thread. Since this is a tech thread, please keep this thread for build tips and questions only. There is already a F-350 discussion in Chit-Chat. When you build this truck, don't get in a rush. Each step in the manual is fairly "busy". Pay attention, take your time, and have fun building this one. ;-) Here's a few little things I did along the way while building my Hi-Lift:
Feel free to add tips/tricks you guys find as you go along. |
You will need to update us with what ESC and battery you are running when you get to that point JIA. I will be interested to see how much strain 3rd gear will put on the motor and ESC. Got your diffs open? |
Have a look at the leftover parts. They give you 4-link mounts ;-) |
I believe the leaf that is placed above the main leaf is necessary to control axle wrap. I used mine, and also the short leaf underneath the main leaf. The "Normal" Tamiya set up. However, I left the coil spring out of the shock. The rebound dampening with it in place is pathetic, and practically non extistent. Ready to run the truck has a small amount of sag. |
That's what I did, too. The anti-wrap leaf, and used the shortest extra leaf as the stiffener. No coils, and it's surprising how much that softens the suspension. I got almost 3/4 inch of extra flex just from that. |
You can use a half leaf that runs from the shackles to the front attachment point to lessen axle rap. And that would not add spring rate |
Cool info. I'm defentally gonna buy one. You forgot the tip to take off of work, it helps with having the whole day to play with it and get paid for it EDIT Forgot my question. Will the springs with only the main spring become warped? I read somewhere that someone was haaving a probem wth this on a different rig. Also, is there enough room to use an aftermarket shock like an integy or somthing? I already have a few around and would like to use them. |
The kit is a blast to build, Just Finished mine a few hours ago. It is a little stff so I plan to remove the shock spring thanx for the tip. P.S. Did you guyz use bearings? |
Yeah thanks for the tips JIA made my build go alot faster since you found all the small modifications and setups to be made. I wasn't going to use bearings but at the last second before building I decided I didn't want to build it again later just to put bearings in. Thankfully I live in LA and was able to find a shop with the right quanities/sizes needed. |
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I used a big-rig bearing set from Hong Kong, and some 5x11's from my stash. There are bearing kits available already. |
I added another tip and merged all the tips I'd posted into the first post. |
JIA, do you have a pic of the ladder bar setup you were talking about? |
Added the traction bar images and how-to to the first post. |
http://cgi.ebay.com/RK-Ball-Bearing-...QQcmdZViewItem Here is a complete bearing kit. They get more expensive if you'd like. They only cost $19.74+$7.10 for shipping |
Jason just curious what electronics you're using with the revolver? |
I was going to use a Quark 33 but decided to go with the stock motor and Super Rooster for now. |
Yeah I forgot to pick up a UBEC and the Mamba definitely can't handle powering both servos. The bit I drove the truck with the Revolver I'm pretty happy with it and it didn't operate any hotter than the TLT in 1st and 2nd. (I didn't run it much in 3rd) |
1 Attachment(s) I'm gonna one-up your gear-cover mod, JIA :mrgreen: I don't even have to take the servo out to access the motor 8) |
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