Project Full Throttle super Comp Crawler with mp3 Stereo

[toy4crawlin]

June 2009 Update Crawler practically finished, Pics on PAGE 8 , Video of Engine sound and more on Page 9

Scale Super at Fordyce Trail CA. VIDEO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3vIgCM6VSc&feature=channel)

In dash MP3 PLayer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0HnISWOV9Q)

PROJECT FULL THROTTLE SCALE SUPER Comp Buggy
Custom Super Rock Buggy 1 seater with MP3 player and 6 Watt Stereo, rock lights, DIG ! :-P

This build uses drivetrain from Axial tranny ,Revo drive shafts to Losi 8 Aftershock diff to Losi Hyper 8 shafts to XTM Mad force steering knuckles, ,


The build Begins ! 6ch Mini scale Super Rock buggy Crawler:
Something for the trails when I'm not Crawling in my Scale Toyota :-P
( in other words when others are broke :roll: :lol:

Big thanks "thumbsup" to :
RCcrawler You guys ! for tech mods and feedback
Yotachump- Chromoly Axial tranny outputs
Robinson racing ax10 internal gears
RCP -Beadlocks
RPP - ESC MambaMax
Holmes Hobbies, CC BEC
FinishLine RC _Delrin Links
TCS Crawler store , Motor BM16 Brushless
BowTie-- for scale stickers
Tower Hobbies, Wild Willy Driver, stickers,
RC /Unlimited (LHS) for helping me find axle shafts that fit together
Ebay for DX6 & non crawler hard to find parts Like the V8 Corvette Die cast motor I will try to Stuff under the Hood :shock:
Think I bought something from Unimoger..?

Hardware Suplliers:
Olander- for Metric Hex head screws 3mm
MMS - Standard Small Hex head bolts, 8-32
MSC for the Rod ends--NOT using. CHANGE to Losi 1/8 buggy rod ends with HPI 6.8 steel Balls
Slinky Sam-- 1/4 D.O.M Tubing for Chassis
McCaster- for 3/16 steel tube,

Chassis- 1/4 DOM Tube rock buggy frame.- similar to SNIPER (http://www.4x4wire.com/feature/sniper00/) Picture below

Suspension-
4 Link
Shocks Max Big bores or other Droop front :roll:

Team Losi Aftershock Diffs.
scratch built steel locker,

Axles - scratch built 5/8 Stainless Angled Solid Axles & knuckles . 12" wide
wheel width 14.2"
axle build in progress April 1st :-P

Axle shafts- 14.5" wide OFNA Universals Hyper 8. 5" shafts 1/8

Knuckles - OFNA Jammin 1/8

Drive shafts- modified Revo .

Tranny- Axial ax10 with 32pitch Kimbrough-66/14= 55.2:1

Motor- 55 Turn->overheats, Now Using BM16 Brushless

ESC - MAMBA MAX.

Battery- Dec 2008-Upgrading to 3S lipo 2250 30c. The Old batt. in pics is Cheap battery packs.com , custom split 4 pack 8 cell 4500. Lasts 1.1 hours "thumbsup"
With 5 servos & lights,

Radio - 6 Channel Spectrum DX6, ebay "thumbsup"

Servos:

Ch#1 ESC Speed control -
Ch#2 Front Steering - 5955 .
Ch#3 Rear steer - 7995 or Mini Actuator
Ch#4 Rear DIG HS 225 servo
Ch#5 Lights
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4 link
7/16 Delrin lower
3/8 Delrin upper links

ROD ENDS
Losi buggy with HPi 6.8 heat treated steel balls


18" wheel base
14" wide.
Weight- loaded 11 lbs

Tires- Proline Moab XL's .
Rims- Narrowed to 2 1/8
Beadlocks - Custom machined Rock Rings with scale Hex bolts

Foam, custom cut with rolling ground weight

Scale Features -
ROCk Lights: Super 100,000 mcd 10mm LED's X7, two headlights, one rear, 4 under chassis Rock lights
1/10 scale Recaro seats
IPOD Stereo IPOD shuffle with mini Speakers

PICTURES BELOW:
1- NEw Axle assembly, Team losi aftershock Diff
2- Steel Locker
3- 8 cell split battery, Elite 4500 from Cheap batterypacks $56. Drive time 1.5 hour ! "thumbsup"
4 Narrowed Axial with beadlocks & Moab XL

Last pic top view of frame

Crawler Buggy STATS

Ratio 6.79:1
Total 58.35:1
motor speed 10955 RPM
max speed 4 MPH
KV 987
motor Torque .48
Axle Torque 27.9 ft-lbs
motor Power 743.7 watts 1 Horse Power
Thunder Power 3s Lipo 2250
Aprox Weight 10 lbs



http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/Speed1Assault/CW040223.jpg

[ROSS]

lookin good so far, those axles are going to be hot.. cant wait to see the final build.

[Toph]

Very unique idea on using the Losi Aftershock diffs!! It looks great so far!! Keep up the great work!!"thumbsup"

[mxracer525]

looks like its gonna be sick, got a ? tho, wats the hydro. suspension? and adjustable height servo?? just some fancy words to say that you'll be able to lift and lowerl the truck at a touch of a button??:lol:

[toy4crawlin]

looks like its gonna be sick, got a ? tho, wats the hydro. suspension? and adjustable height servo?? just some fancy words to say that you'll be able to lift and lowerl the truck at a touch of a button??:lol:

Hey thanks guys !
Can't wait to have a tube buggy

Yep ! you got it. it will help with steep hill climbs and the COG


Finished mocking up and Spot welding the rear axle yesterday :-P
Interesting part of attaching the axles to the Diff in a Clean scale manner, hmmm
rear axle 0* caster

[mxracer525]

thats gonna be sweet, them axles are beeef! and they look killer too. what kind of design you gunna go with on the tube frame.?

[toy4crawlin]

thats gonna be sweet, them axles are beeef! and they look killer too. what kind of design you gunna go with on the tube frame.?

Cool thanks !:-P I like scale looking rock buggies and there's a lot out there. So I'll be searching Pirate4x4 and my picture archives

I like Detail & unique so I'll find something then tweak it a bit

here's a few I like,
Sniper & well I'm really just liking Sniper, but if I were to build a 2.2 then it would be like the new single seat competition crawlers

http://www.avalancheengineering.com/design.html
http://www.avalancheengineering.com/sniperchassis2.htm

[run2jeepn]

Interesting idea on the Wheel weight. I'd like to hear an update after you get to run this thing. It's looken really good so far.

[roktoy]

Like the axle build....those will look great.

Keep the pics coming.

Jay

[SnailMail]

the R2 s speed is shifted by a servo? i thought it was automatic......

[Cslax06]

Wow this is a pretty killer build. I love those axles.

[Wingin' It]

Killer axel set up. I thought of going with SS but was worried of the weight. Looks good !

[toy4crawlin]

Killer axel set up. I thought of going with SS but was worried of the weight. Looks good !

What I have learned from 4 wheeling and my current RC super is that you want low weight. So the Axles are a great place to have heavy weight.
I think aluminum is to soft.
Keeping the weight at axle height and lower will give you great COG results

Thanks for the axle props, I may have rushed the build on these though
I was building them thinking I would just attached them with plates like all the other emaxx tube axles guys do. But I want something "Cleaner" than that. So back to design board,

Question? :
What do you guys think about attaching the Large 1" short tube to the Diff with Brazing or JB weld and then Insert the 2nd tube ring inside and fastening toghether with 3 small short button head screws ?
so that the axle are removable. I cannot remove axle shafts from the outside ends because the dogbone end pin is slightly to large.

I doubt the OFNA Jammin universals will break so I could Braze or JB weld the whole axle together ?

Idea
Drawing is with screws
Left First Tube is 1" with smaller middle tube snug fit inside 1st tube
Diff housing is ALUMINUM
Tubes are steel
Now that I think about it, I cannot Braze Aluminum with Steel. I would need to use a Metal bonder like JB weld for this joint

[sfrankland]

I was looking at the second picture say to myself that looks familiar then it click it was my axle picture. I still have a lot to do to mine. I sracpped the tubber chassis in favor of a stick like chassis.

[toy4crawlin]

I was looking at the second picture say to myself that looks familiar then it click it was my axle picture. I still have a lot to do to mine. I sracpped the tubber chassis in favor of a stick like chassis.

Yep , it was the best picture I could find.
I have yet to see a real stick chassis on a max driveline
Very cool though

[toy4crawlin]

Build update: Wheel Locks

RC4Wd has a disconnect tranny to disconnect rear driveline so you can steer tighter.
but right now it's only single speed, if they come out with a 2 speed version then I'll use it and add a Line lock for the rear brakes.

If Not, then PLan B:

Adding a driveshaft Brake for the Rear Driveshaft.
and use the mechanics like the gas powered rc's use for brakes, like an old RC10Gt

Thanks to the Maxx sticky thread http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5371
I'll be using 5457 yoke for the rotor brake
and the 5453 for the 5mm tranny shaft
and the 5458 for the 8mm Losi Pinion shaft

Humm... I ran out of radio channels LOL:lol:
Servos:
Ch#1 Throttle
Ch#2 Front Steering - 5955 servo .
Ch#3 Rear steer - either a 5955 or a 5995
Ch#4 Suspension- adjustable height servo 5955
Ch#5 Front Dig/ rear shaft lock, servo #?
Ch#6 Tranny shift servo. stock servo

[toy4crawlin]

UPDATE:

Well this build will be much slower than I had hoped.
My spending is out of hand, The last 4 months I have SPENT $3400.oo in RC Hobbies, My Toyota crawler, 2nd 4runner , and Tooling.
But the plans on the axles are almost finalized.

Build progress change:
Change in Design on front axles

Braze Aluminum sleeve on Diff cover and use bolts to connect stainless axle housing

also this wheel width is looking like 16" + so I'm most likely going to use OFNA Hyper 8 Axle shafts that are only 5" long each
wheel width should be around 14"
Wheel base around 16.5 or 17"



Another Mod:
6 LED Rock Lights , 2 flood offroad front lights & 1 interior light, :idea:


New Parts:
RC4WD 2 Speed tranny & Revo shafts for drive shafts
1/10 scale recaro seats

[Crawler Noob]

damn, those axles look killer.

[toy4crawlin]

Lookig into Rod ends
Thanks to :

Originally Posted by peej410 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?p=242588#post242588)
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT...49458&PMT4NO=0 (http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT?PMPXNO=4549458&PMT4NO=0)

These are looking pretty cool
10/32 thread @ $2.86

[mxracer525]

them rod ends are ridiculous!!

[toy4crawlin]

Update:

NEW PARTS
DX6 Radio
RC4WD 2 speed tranny
but I don't like that the shift rod has no flat spot or hole to help connect a shift link to for the servo. ( emailed RC4WD, But no reply yet :roll: )
But it is spring loaded so it's stays in one gear until it is pushed inward.

REVo shafts ebay, 4 @$25.

Found my 3/4" Speakers so I can have TOONS when Crawling 8)
I'll plug these into my IPOD shuffle under the hood .

It may be awhile for this build, we just bought a house :-P and so have to Pack up , move in July-Aug and set up my new Garage :-P

Here's some pics

[MaXX_CrAWlER7]

Wow thats going to be sick

[toy4crawlin]

So here's the 5" hyper 8 Shafts

This puts the Outside wheel stance at 14.5"
Center of wheels at 12.5

Is this to narrow, What do you think ?:?:

[Crawler Noob]

looking good.

[Tanis]

14.5 would be just about right;-) "thumbsup"

[Trikster]

Not that I am really interested in Maxx crawlers, but this build is pretty sweet so far! I love all the custom touches everywhere.

[toy4crawlin]

Not that I am really interested in Maxx crawlers, but this build is pretty sweet so far! I love all the custom touches everywhere.

Hey thank you

although it's not really a maxx, guess I could have stuck it in a different thread ?
the only traxxas parts used are the revo drive shafts.


Found me some Rock lights and head lights :-P

after searching electronic stores with no success I went to ebay and spent $24. on a pack of 20 Blue LED's and and $20. on a pack of 50 White (non wired).
I have lots of these for sale

[Bronco]

dangit! i wanted to be the first to put a radio in an rc! i got some headphones at the dollor store and used a little speaker out of a computer speaker. build is looking good!

[christoleher]

hows this thing coming along?

[toy4crawlin]

hows this thing coming along?

I'm anxious to work on it,
I hope to run a shaft from tranny input to the front where the Engine is in real life and mount the motor in front,
Start on Frame next !

We just bought our first house and just moved in last week, Remodel still not Finished . Waiting on new garage door Too !
Garage is full of box's and house parts , it's chios !

It will be slow going Because I have a Modified Twin Stick (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=471768)to start mass Producing and get it out to all the guys waiting on it

[danielk]

I <3 It

[toy4crawlin]

I <3 It

:?: huh

[Trikster]

:?: huh
In nerd, internet speak, that means "I love it"

[Rudukai13]

Can you give us some info on the speakers? How are you going to wire them into a headphone jack? And where did you get them?

[toy4crawlin]

Can you give us some info on the speakers? How are you going to wire them into a headphone jack? And where did you get them?

EDIT JUNE 2009, I used Altec Lansing Apple IPOD speaker system

Speakers from an old friend, no idea where they came from. But they have those Rc rappin trucks at Toy r us with the big wheels and radio, so you could part it out. If they Do not sound good then I'll buy Ipod portable speakers :)

[toy4crawlin]

Just bought These Bad boy Rod Ends "thumbsup"

Steel for the lowers and the light thermoplastic for the uppers

MSC http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT?PMPXNO=4549458&PMT4NO=0 and will have some by tomarrow others by monday

I'll post my feedback when I get them

3/16
10/32 thread is 3/4 long
outside diameter 5/8
1" 9/16 total long

steel Rod End zink plated $4.36 static load 1200
the black one is thermoplastic self aligning $2.86 static load capacity 225

These will most likely not break if it takes a tumble 8)

Now I just need to finalize on some strong links, any suggestions??
maybe 3/8 delrin for the uppers

PS I have lots of the SUPER Bright LEDS if you need some

[toy4crawlin]

NEXT DAY Delivery!!
and will get the rest today

These are impressive !! :shock:"thumbsup":-P

I will do the same for my steering links

Sneak picture :lol:

I happend to have a 3/8 Delrin link handy, size is good, but this Delrin seems to flex, so I have some testing to do

2nd Pic is comparison to my current max 1/4 links and stock rod ends

[Toph]

Those are huge!

[toy4crawlin]

Need some help here
the Site MSC where I bought the thermo plastic rod ends (http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT?PMPXNO=4549458&PMT4NO=27022717)does not identify them as LEFT thread, so I need a left thread hex nut.

:?:Any sources where I can find a 10/32 left thread nut :?:

already tried Mc Caster, Olander and MSC

thanks

[toy4crawlin]

Found them ! $.47 each

Awesome site for small Hex head bolts
M4 , 6-32, 4-40 , 6-32 , 8-32 ,10-24

It's like Christmas :-P

[christoleher]

THOSE ARE BEEEEFFFFYYY. nice

[pariah]

Wow those rod ends are awesome but man are they huge! Let us know how they work out for ya. Definetly interested if they hold up well. I had a similar idea as far as links and rod ends go and was thinking of using 1/4in solid steel links then drilling and tapping them out but not sure how easy it would be and then there's the weight issue of them. Looking forward to seeing your progress. Keep up the good work"thumbsup"

[toy4crawlin]

Wow those rod ends are awesome but man are they huge! Let us know how they work out for ya. Definetly interested if they hold up well. I had a similar idea as far as links and rod ends go and was thinking of using 1/4in solid steel links then drilling and tapping them out but not sure how easy it would be and then there's the weight issue of them. Looking forward to seeing your progress. Keep up the good work"thumbsup"

Thanks pariah

the thermo plastic rod ends are like 225 ftlbs rated, and they are so light you can't tell you are holding them if your eyes are closed :shock:

I'm looking for a Good reliable tranny hopefully 2 speed.
Cause people are saying the RC4wd tranny 2speed is "set for destruction if I use it on my super and a Brushless motor .

So far no luck, I may building my own Darn Tranny !
Using a MIP tranns with 44 Spur to a ****er box in a GD600 to a drive shaft to a reduction unit to the Motor

[trickedoutTLT06]

Thanks pariah

the thermo plastic rod ends are like 225 ftlbs rated, and they are so light you can't tell you are holding them if your eyes are closed :shock:

I'm looking for a Good reliable tranny hopefully 2 speed.
Cause people are saying the RC4wd tranny 2speed is "set for destruction if I use it on my super and a Brushless motor .

So far no luck, I may building my own Darn Tranny !
Using a MIP tranns with 44 Spur to a ****er box in a GD600 to a drive shaft to a reduction unit to the Motoremaxx tranny..

[toy4crawlin]

Quote" emaxx tranyy"

Yea but it's so freakin Big !

Got a Great Idea :idea::-P
I may do this setup and build a shifting case to use a Servo to engage the GD600 , basically engage a 2nd Reduction Unit :idea:
This tranny size is very small and the shape is very simaliar to the Real Thing :)
It also has BRASS Gears ! Don't see them breakin :) LOL:lol:
the belly of the tranns (out put shafts) will sit on pan along with all the motor etc.

ALSO this tranny allows the front wheels to turn even if the Rear wheels get stuck and stop, and Visa Versa. Unlike most trannys the slipper Slips and NO power goes to any Wheels :!:

1st Gear reduction unit is a 4:1.
it came from my rc 4x4 truck puller :-P
I don't know what the GD600 is though?:?:

But together that would be insane CrawL


What do you think ?

[toy4crawlin]

More parts arrived Wahhooo:)

Mamba max from Crawler Store, wow this ESC is Sweet !
BM16 Brushless From RCP
rod ends
1/4 .035 wall Stainless Tube for Chassis from Mc caster

Fuel Cell Box to Hold ESC Electronics store
Voltage reg, back order Holmes Hobbies
Voltage Reg for Radio and small bec from Dimension engineering
new DX6 battery 2500 battery from Cheapbatterypacks.com
Parma 1/10 scale model V8 motor

Brings this months total over $300. :shock: ooops :lol:

Found this Awesome little box that looks just like a fuel cell (texture) and still fit a Fan inside
gonna dress it up, make the wires look like High pressure lines "thumbsup"
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=41950&stc=1&d=1188599799
Box is 2 1/4 square by about 1" tall
Where can I get a Fuel cell inlet Sticker :?: anybody?
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=41951&stc=1&d=1188599799

[toy4crawlin]

Can you give us some info on the speakers? How are you going to wire them into a headphone jack? And where did you get them?

I need to build an Amp to drive the speakers, should be pretty simple, only a few Capacitors, resistors, etc.

You could gut out those Spinny spinners RC trucks at Toy r us and use the sounds system out of those :roll:

[StIcK kInG]

that is just sinister. good job man!"thumbsup"

[Roketcooper]

This build makes me feel hot and steamy.

[dieselfuel]

wow this is my 2nd or 3rd time in the maxx forum since i joined, but this thing is worth watching! holy **** man!

[4-linkedWK]

that is going to be one nice rig!!!

[toy4crawlin]

Some work last night

Mocked up a Top Tube frame for the New Super


I did a quick upgrade to my rear servo

High pressure line STYLE :-P

I used Tamiya color, Anodize from my LHS
3/16 Aluminum tube then tamiya anodize , used that on the servo end
Braiding is from HSC halted.com for the 1/8 Braided tubing .50 cents a foot :)
Servo plug end is just shrink tubing
I might cover the braiding in Clear shrink tube to simulate the new 1:1 brake line.


I still have my first maxx , So that's what the pictures are

[toy4crawlin]

Narrowing wheels and adding hex bolt beadlocks
ball bearings inside for weight

[Roobforme]

Found this Awesome little box that looks just like a fuel cell (texture) and still fit a Fan inside
gonna dress it up, make the wires look like High pressure lines "thumbsup"
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=41950&stc=1&d=1188599799
Box is 2 1/4 square by about 1" tall
Where can I get a Fuel cell inlet Sticker :?: anybody?
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=41951&stc=1&d=1188599799

Look into the T/E Maxx Jaws sticker sheet. It's fuel door sticker looks kind of like a fuel cell filler and it gives you a couple choices too.:?: It's worth a look I think.

[Trikster]

Very cool rig man, I really like it. I cannot wait to see the finished product.

[toy4crawlin]

thanks Trikster

little progress here,
have all my 4-40, 6-32, 8-32, 10-32 and so on HEX Head screws to keep the bolts Scale looking

Still Undecided on Tranny, the RC4wd tranny in the way of the seat and Not feeling good on strength

quicky mock up

[Mojorisin]

I don't know if you ever came up with a way of attaching the axle tube to the diff but I wash thinking of doing the same thing but never got around to building it. This was my idea, use 2 large washers and weld the axle tubes to them. Then sandwich the diff between the washers with bolts or large machine screws. this would allow you to get the diffs apart if needed and you could rotate the diff to get that perfect pinion angle"thumbsup"

[toy4crawlin]

I don't know if you ever came up with a way of attaching the axle tube to the diff but I wash thinking of doing the same thing but never got around to building it. This was my idea, use 2 large washers and weld the axle tubes to them. Then sandwich the diff between the washers with bolts or large machine screws. this would allow you to get the diffs apart if needed and you could rotate the diff to get that perfect pinion angle"thumbsup"

Yea that's the common way, I'm actually doing that to my maxx Right now (http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showpost.php?p=859000&postcount=13) LOL:lol: , I don't care much about it, it's just something to play with while I'm building my Real crawler :)
For my New Super I like different/ innovative and (Clean)

so I have not finalized on it yet. still using my custom maxx as a practice template as I continue to research, find parts and work on the Design.

thanks

FinishLine Rc Hooked me UP! "thumbsup"

Real Delrin Links
I was thinkin of using Stainless but I'm worried about weight, besides the Chassis will 1/4 stainless and there will be so much detail that the Delrin should look good

[iwantoffroad]

i love the braided wiring

get working on this build i wanna see it as a roller buy this weekend

[sssundog31]

i love this bild good job

[toy4crawlin]

Thanks Guys

My Fiancee and I just bought Our first home and I'm working to Empty/Organize my New Garage and also we have been busy re landscaping.

But I hope to find time this week and surely next weekend

[gtxracer]

ESC box looks great, almost factory. Keep up the good work.

[_Jason_]

nice

[Crawler Noob]

love the build man.

[Kranberry]

i need to know exactly where you got those speakers! i wanting to do a smiler thing but with the fm tuner on my mp3.

[toy4crawlin]

i need to know exactly where you got those speakers! i wanting to do a smiler thing but with the fm tuner on my mp3.

a buddy gave them to me Yeaaars ago. I plugged them into my ipod but no sound :-( so either they are bad or I need a larger amp to run them
the Altec lansing portable speakers are pretty amazing, speakers are about 1"1/4 1100mah. I might them instead so I have the latest technology best sound "thumbsup"

[Crawler374]

This crawler looks sick!!! How many hours are you into building it yet?

[toy4crawlin]

Thanks "thumbsup"
not sure on hours
I have two builds going on and this Super buggy I'm aquiring parts , but the axle maybe has 3 hrs on it.

My other maxx/revo axle (pic below) is about 5 hrs


Saturday I cut up and Flipped my RC4WD Tranny,
This puts the motor behind seat but drive shafts on right side where I will hide it with a shift console and custom B&M like shifter

Can you see the 3 three things I changed ?

First Picture is before Shot (stock)


I have decided to Build A Pre Chassis before I build my Nice Chassis
here's it it so far

First pic is Stock RC4wd tranny
[second is after

[toy4crawlin]

cage build
4 link trianglelated /\ \/
upper links are parallel ----

wheel base about 18.5
width outside 14.5

[LST022752]

note: 4 Narrowed Axial with beadlocks & Moab XL

Last pic top view of frame

I know this is old but, what are those things in the foam.

[toy4crawlin]

I know this is old but, what are those things in the foam.

3/8 vinyl hose glued in a loop with sling shot bb's , for low roll weight

[Reflection]

You got a PM.


RING & PINION - Helical Cut "thumbsup", Team Losi Aftershock Diffs.

Those gears aren't helical;-)


Nice looking build so far. Theres allot of cool ideas going into this. I like it.

I tried running 1/4" steel heim joints for links on my super sometime back in 2004. Theres a thread that SR5Dave started with TONS of options in that area. IMHO,they are just to heavy. Running the delrin links though,will help overcome the weight of the big heims. I used thinwall C1018 tubing for mine.



This puts the motor behind seat but drive shafts on right side where I will hide it with a shift console and custom B&M like shifter

Can you see the 3 three things I changed ?



The rear most tranny plate was flipped.

The tranny plate that the motor mounts to was trimmed to fit.

The tranny case was swapped for an R2 case

[toy4crawlin]

You got a PM. Reply



Those gears aren't helical;-) why is that?, they look curved


Nice looking build so far. Theres allot of cool ideas going into this. I like it.Thank you"thumbsup"

I tried running 1/4" steel heim joints for links on my super sometime back in 2004. Theres a thread that SR5Dave started with TONS of options in that area. IMHO,they are just to heavy. Running the delrin links though,will help overcome the weight of the big heims. I used thinwall C1018 tubing for mine.

Steel Joints for lowers, plastic for uppers


The rear most tranny plate was flipped. the outside is now inside

The tranny plate that the motor mounts to was trimmed to fit. yes

The tranny case was swapped for an R2 case NOPE

No other parts were used, but that coul dbe done, I just have a opening in the bottom that I will seal up with aluminum plate and silicon sealant.

[Reflection]

Those gears aren't helical




why is that?, they look curved






The first picture is of a straight cut gear set. You'll see the difference in the second picture. Yours(the thrird picture)are straight cut.8) Nothing wrong with that,they are still a steel ring and pinion and when shimmed up right,they'll be really strong. I just didn't want false info floating around"thumbsup"

[toy4crawlin]

Those are really nice,
Where do you get them?


Got it Rolling Thanks giving morning for the kids to play with, including me:-P
Drove it from dining room to sliding door, drove up window and slowly back down, then drove it to back porch about 15 feet total, then it BROKE ! Not even 3 MINUTES !
Damm tranny :twisted:
pulled the sucker apart the gear shaft that has 2 different small gears on it one of them is ? pressed splined on so it Stripped.

Nothing Like Building like crazy so you can share with your nephew only to have a Bran new part break without even crawling, then NO way to Fix it on this beautifull 4 day weekend, Sucks :-(

Looks like these 2 speeds trannies are much weaker than a regular R2

[simchristie]

Keep it going!

[BrockGrimes]

Check out Radioshack for some speakers:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2618509&cp=2032054&f=Taxonomy%2FRSK%2F2032054&categoryId=2032054&kwCatId=2032054&kw=speakers&parentPage=search
http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pRS1C-3516944w345.jpg

iSymphony T-Speaker for iPod® (Black)
$19.99

Saw them in radio shack they are smaller than the spec's say.

[toy4crawlin]

Brockgrimes

those speakers sound just like they look, puney :-(

I bought Altec Lansing 4 speakers $25. 4 WATTS !

Wish I could Have 18 Volts to Run JBL's !!


ANYBODY No how to step up 10 volts to 18 without a big transformer ???

[toy4crawlin]

RC4WD says they will send me another tranny, I was hoping to drive to them since they are 5 miles away but they said NO

but it's just going to break again so I'm slappin in a MIP tranny

[crawl rookie]

RC4WD says they will send me another tranny, I was hoping to drive to them since they are 5 miles away but they said NO

but it's just going to break again so I'm slappin in a MIP tranny

Why not use your E-maxx tranny?
if you will lay it down and mod the motor plate for 1 motor it will fit just fine i'd guess;-)

What material is the tube chassis?
Looks great!

[toy4crawlin]

the tube chassis I threw together is 1/4 square aluminum,

I have no luck Brazing :-( yet, but soldering, and my Mig welder has been easy with steel

not liking the emaxx tranny, way to big, and I think 1st gear is toast

[crawl rookie]

the tube chassis I threw together is 1/4 square aluminum,

I have no luck Brazing :-( yet, but soldering has been easy

not liking the emaxx tranny, way to big, and I think 1st gear is toast

Why not leave all that aluminuim alone and lest start brazing steel, its way easier and works very well.

[toy4crawlin]

Why not leave all that aluminuim alone and lest start brazing steel, its way easier and works very well.


Yea once I figure out how to get the Braze to work, the braze rod just melts into a ball and runs off.

I heat the area a bit then put on the Flux then heat up but the flux leaves a white to burn surface on the metal so I clean it off with a stainless brush then I heat up again and add braze rod but it just runs off

What am I doing wrong ?


Wish I had a TIG

[4link4eva]

I didn't think you could Braze Aluminium...

[crawl rookie]

You dont have to apply the flux when you already heated it, dont do that!.
Firts on put some flux on the joint, then apply heat until the flux is melted and the material is red hot.
If you did it right you'll see the joint become an other color than the rest of the steel, thats good. keep the meterial =(steel or brass, or even copper) RED HOT, (sort of cherry color).
Now when its red hot apply some silver Solder and hold is between the flam and joint.
Now it will cover up the joint and leaves a nice smooth surface.

Hope this helped, this is the way i always do it;-) and my joints are very strong indeed. ( i think:lol:)

Succes !"thumbsup"

[crawl rookie]

Yea once I figure out how to get the Braze to work, the braze rod just melts into a ball and runs off.

I heat the area a bit then put on the Flux then heat up but the flux leaves a white to burn surface on the metal so I clean it off with a stainless brush then I heat up again and add braze rod but it just runs off

What am I doing wrong ?


Wish I had a TIG
BTW

Keep heating it until the 'white burned flux' is melted, dont clean it cause you will undo the flux and you need the flux.

[toy4crawlin]

Hey thank you for helping out but you mean Braze rod not solder, right ?

Also I thought you heat the steel or Aluminum until it's hot enought to melt the braze rod .

[crawl rookie]

you cant!! braze alu with normal silver solder.
and the material needs to be red hot"thumbsup";-)
Now start practicing:lol:

[toy4crawlin]

I have brazing rod for Aluminum, just have not been able to make work


siler solder on steel is a peice of cake

[revin9k]

i wanna see some pics of the rig!! sweet build lots of orig. ideas"thumbsup"

[toy4crawlin]

I'm back in the game !

Started a new 1/4 DOM tube chassis and Almost Finished front DIG !

Researching to use a mini actuator instead of Bulky Servo

MP3 Player loaded with tunes and recorded Engine sound for the Corvette motor !
I cut up the amplifier and speakers from Altec Lansing, ordered a Dual 100K ohm switch POT
The MP3 player will mount on dash and the Custom steering wheel will Turn it on and Adjust Volume !

[toy4crawlin]

Just a mock up, this is not the final chassis or steering wheel


I cut up a new Altec Lansing In motion speaker set (http://www.alteclansing.com/index.php?file=north_product_detail&iproduct_id=inmotion_immini). Very impressive little unit it sounds pretty good with Stereo sound .
TOTAL CONTINUOUS POWER:
4 Watts RMS
• Front Speakers: 2 Watts/channel @ 8 ohms @ 10%
THD @ 20 - 20000 Hz 2 Channels Loaded
SYSTEM RESPONSE:
100 Hz – 20 kHz
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO @ 1 KHZ
INPUT: > 75 DB
DRIVERS:
Two 25 mm full-range neodymium micro
drivers and two 18 mm neodymium
tweeters.

The Player is a Sony Mp3 player with FM radio and recorder, so I recorded the engine and Exhaust sound on my 1:1 crawler to play on the super

The stock volume was a dual Slide pot Volume only with a separate switch to power it on.
So I am replacing it with a regular 100k 2ch Potentiometer with a switch
it will be mounted to the steering wheel
so to turn on stereo you turn the Steering wheel and adjust the Volume !

The Shifter switches will power on the Crawler radio/ESC , Lights

[nano cup]

I'm so impressed with your build. You must be a machinist. Makes me want to get off my butt and build something. I am somewhat local. Would love to see your craftsmanship someday in person. Thanks for replying to my thread.
Rich

[toy4crawlin]

Hey thanks Nano

I'm not a machinists, but it would be nice to have a mill & lathe
I actually have been doing well using my drill press as a lathe



Just found some 2.5 mm A/N Fittings and braiding and Blue air locker line

Also Going to make a NOS tank from scratch, build pics to come

Ordered a 5.7 Corevette fuel injected 1/12 scale engine

[O.C.D.]

Been using Detail Masters fittings for static models for years - great stuff.

Kisckass build by the way! I wish I had the talent to wire something like that up. How did you learn? Are you a tinkerer or an engineer or something? Subscribed..............

[toy4crawlin]

Hey Thank you "thumbsup"

Been a tinker /modifier since I was 8 when I had 2 tonka trucks

It's in the blood :lol: .. speaking of building..

Built my own street luge and Won 2004 World Championship in two classes Against 9 nations after only 5 years of Competition word Racing .
not one bone broken ,no stitches.
TOP Speed 68 MPH
6061 T6 aluminum and lexan, 8 wheels, 32 skate bearings, 38 lbs
Have been all over the World, Sweden-denmark-Copenhagen (Hot girls), Switzerland, Germany, France, Austria, South Africa, Brazil, Montreal Canada !
Best experience of my LIFE !
3rd pic is about 60 mph
Forgive me of the Scratches and rough condition-- it's been through A lot !

[deuce_crawler]

Those axles are insane!

[toy4crawlin]

DOm Chassis Build begins !

thanks for the Tubing SlinkySam "thumbsup"

1/4 DOM tube, Fully Mig welded (could not get braze to work)

Custom AXLE with 120 Degree Steering !

Max Big bore shocks nitride.

Drew a Sketch

Driver Wild willy arrived in mail

[toy4crawlin]

Engine just arrived :shock:

[jeepcreep]

:shock::shock::shock: when is the vid?

[Ax-10Canadian]

Were did you get the engine from?

[toy4crawlin]

Were did you get the engine from?

Ebay :mrgreen: my favorite store

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[toy4crawlin]

:shock::shock::shock: when is the vid?

oh I know I need to record the Engine sound , and show some Mig welding

need to shoot video and download

This All has to finish by Sept 12 th for the Rubicon Run with Marlin Crawler

lots to do

[jeepcreep]

:)sweet! Can't wait to see/hear it."thumbsup"

[jeepcreep]

oh I know I need to record the Engine sound , and show some Mig welding

need to shoot video and download

This All has to finish by Sept 12 th for the Rubicon Run with Marlin Crawler

lots to do Is the Rubicon Run at the rubicon trail? cuz i'm just a 30 minuate drive away"thumbsup"

[O.C.D.]

Nice Vette block there!

Nice street runner there as well. I have some crazy tendencies but laying on a board with wheels and flying down a hill at 60 mph is a bit much for me. Good job on how well you did with it back then.

Keep this build going, and the pics coming.

[toy4crawlin]

Is the Rubicon Run at the rubicon trail? cuz i'm just a 30 minuate drive away"thumbsup"

Yes the Marlin crawler round up is at Rubicon , you must register to join the group, it's over 200 Toyotas mostly.

[toy4crawlin]

EDIT : Auguts 31, I thought my welder sucked. Weld Joints were a bit crappy until I got new .023 Wire with .025 tip. all this Tube welding is with .025 Licoln wire Yuke



Did some MIG welding this weekend, Go easy , This is MY First Chassis attempt ! :)


pics
1- test fit
2- dont forget to miter
3-I think that weld pic I forgot to hook direct Ground
4+ almost done

NEXT UP are the Custom Losi , aftershock, ofna jammin 1/8 buggy AXLES , with
batteries -Size C 4500 , 2 cells each side of axles

Wish I had Lipo, but can't afford right now

Any tips on battery placement welcome Because this takes away from the Scale LOOK

Thanks
Rian

[O.C.D.]

Those WW drivers sure do find homes in a lot of rigs, lol. Looking good there. Tig huh. This is gonna be a super strong chassis!

[toy4crawlin]

Those WW drivers sure do find homes in a lot of rigs, lol. Looking good there. Tig huh. This is gonna be a super strong chassis!

Thanks Doc,
it's MIG , there is no rod there, big sparks, gun tips are very different.


the tube is thick .035

[jeepcreep]

Yes the Marlin crawler round up is at Rubicon , you must register to join the group, it's over 200 Toyotas mostly. yeah brobably couldnt make it anyhow (I'm 14, don't have a car, and just had foot surgery"thumbsup")

[needtocrawl]

looking good!

[toy4crawlin]

one Axles truss waiting to weld on as soon as my Hot bodies spiral cut gears come in

[eron]

Looks wicked sweet!!!!

[O.C.D.]

Thanks Doc,
it's MIG , there is no rod there, big sparks, gun tips are very different.


the tube is thick .035

Sorry, I stoopid with welding. I thought I read TIG.

[jeepcreep]

That thing looks so awsome!!!"thumbsup" I really like the axles,:shock: but the whole truck is really cool. Can't wait to see it finished.

[trev3813]

wow, just read all 6 pages, awesome build

[prusik333]

Nice build toy4crawlin, I've been reading your build on your
First maxx cRaWleR custom build up and I was blown away on that one, then came over to this one, wow! very nice"thumbsup" I like the tube, lookin sweet:lol:

[toy4crawlin]

Update and Pics :-P
Titanium Nitride gears came in
These have a little curve to them but not as much as the Helical cut gears that are out there. I just could not any of those to fit my carrier.
13/43 gear set
2nd axle made and Axle truss. 22 gauge steel

Axle tubes are Stainless
.062 and .055 wall Three piece tubes

Only 17 Days LEFT to Finish :shock::!:

[toy4crawlin]

Garage been up to 90* But I got more work on the axles

Steering angle around 40*

Kyosho rod ends
HPI 6.8 balls
Olander supply for Hex head screws
7/16 and 3/8 REAL Delrin Link Rods

[toy4crawlin]

Fabricated: Axle Upper & Lower link mounts
Lower shock tabs
Servo mounts
Hooked up steering rods

I fried my Ipod Imini speaker system (4watt)
So I dissembled my wifes Ipod travel speaker system (6 Watt) :-P


On with pics

[toy4crawlin]

Shh , don't sneeze , nothing is bolted up just a mock up of how things are fitting
4 link suspension


Chassis pan at 4" clearance


Went to the post Office to Weight in :ror:
Here's the Weight thus far

Axles 1lb 2.1 oz each
Batteries 1lb 6 oz
Tube Chassis, tranny, motor and HDPE belly pan 1lb 12.5 oz

Axles will have 4 cells of batteries each , Total Axle weight @ 1.82 lbs or 29.1 oz

Combined weight, MINUS --> ESC, Reciever, CC BEC, Hi Tec servos 5955tg and 5995tg, DiG servo, Stereo, shocks, tires, links. did I miss anything..?
3 lbs 15.7 oz Just shy of 4 Lbs

[Stormin2u]

Don't know how I missed this build but it's defiantly interesting. First of all its huge I can't believe how small the steering servo looks on the front axle. I'll be watching for more of your posts. I hope the wife doesn't miss the ipod speaker system. Your braver than I am but then again your a World Champion in street luge so that makes sense. :lol:

[toy4crawlin]

Hey Thanks Stomin2u

A little side tracking but here's my plan for the ROCK RINGS

1/4 thick Aluminum with 1/8 Grooved channels

[ThinkTank]

toy4crawlin, Are you a mad scientist? :shock: :lol:
You have some really trick , out of the box ideas."thumbsup"

You mind if I quiz ya?

How difficult was it to make those axles?
On the rear axle , won't the servo get in the way of the shocks?
Or do you planning on a using a cantilever system?

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc91/ThinkTank_02/CustomCrawler-33.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc91/ThinkTank_02/CAD-1.jpg

[toy4crawlin]

Thank you for the Compliment LOL:lol: Thinktank

I do like to be different and original.
I really like that Cad picture you posted above ( I found that during my build) I wanted to build something like it (2 seats) but did not feel it was my Place to since the kid (willyswanter) made it and then passed away. I believe his dad and friends are trying to finish his crawler. My prayers go to his family.

The Axle,
It was for sure the biggest and most time consuming . I actually got a bit overwhelmed :-?
So many Welds , Battery holder, Servo mount, axle gusset, lower link tabs, shock tabs all the short tubes I ran out of Space to Do Behind the Axle steering :-( unless I put batteries in front and that would look really weird.

The axle shafts are Angled forward to clear Tie rod to gear housing.
The axles are also angled Down to gain Diff clearance and because I have always wanted to build one.

This whole crawler has been a challenge with clearance but with the rear shock clearing the servo i will just need to make a Shock hoop that sticks out a bit farther than the front as the rear chassis is narrower.

The motor is directly behind the seat and only has 1/4 of space Just in case I decide to try a longer motor such as a Brushed motor.
There is no space from chassis to seat and seat to Shifters/ switches to DIG shaft. Even the Driver Foot is close to upper link

The drive shafts just barely clear the links, and if Corvette engine fits it's going to be tight with upper links.

I hope today I can finish all the Links and Shock Hoops . I having BIG Questions on the Length of my Links there are under 5" seems like they should longer, but I tend to analyze and think to much so who knows :roll:. I'll try it and see.

[super mud]

Making your own rock rings is a good idea, the bolts that came with my maximizer beadlocks cut and drill into the plastic faceplate, so I was thinking of making some rings.

[toy4crawlin]

Tacked on some front shock hoops, looks like it will have to change or try with droop shocks, forgot about my narrower axles and less slant shocks there is not much travel

also looks like my links are short only 5 3/4 eye to eye, especially my uppers. Troubleshooting how to make room on skid plate to mount them further inward

One thing for sure I'll go for Performance over scale look.
I may lower it from 4" to 3 to be even with axles

[Mr. crawl]

dude,that thing is sooooooo bad ass!!! i give props to you man,youre doin your damn thing with this project. i think i need to get building on my super now this thread has givin me some ideas i think no one has seen before...... oh and hows the weight with the 1/4 SS??? i started to tig a tuber for my axial out of 1/4 304L SS and i only got a top part done and its a heavy shit and im kinda skeptical on finishing it....

[toy4crawlin]

dude,that thing is sooooooo bad ass!!! i give props to you man,youre doin your damn thing with this project. i think i need to get building on my super now this thread has givin me some ideas i think no one has seen before...... oh and hows the weight with the 1/4 SS??? i started to tig a tuber for my axial out of 1/4 304L SS and i only got a top part done and its a heavy shit and im kinda skeptical on finishing it....

how thick is the tube?
remember aluminum wil be feather light compared to steel

I listed my weight above .
Chassis, Motor, tranny, skid plate just over 1 lbs.

[toy4crawlin]

IT DRIVES !!!
Did a test drive about midnight, wheel speed is good
Steering needs some more tuning but it turns faster than my old max . the rear 5995 turns a hair farther than my front 5955 so I might swap, probably could steer on a Donut :lol:

Made my own 12 point socket lock for the front DIG shaft
Ran out of room so mounted servo in back

PICs are Front wheels Locked
Front wheels Neutral
loaded 4 wheel Drive

Hooked up the 6 watt stereo using a BEC , Sounds Dam Awesome !
I will be using a CC BEC from Holmes H
My wife going to paint the Driver today and cut body panels, ok I might do that part:lol:

[KnutKase]

Far be it from me to criticize the work of a master tinkerer, but I would recommend bracing that front hoop that the shock mounts are on. My first choice would be to install braces from about where the zip-tied on shocks are attached to bend in the down-bars just above the dash... Looks really good otherwise.
"thumbsup"

[toy4crawlin]

Far be it from me to criticize the work of a master tinkerer, but I would recommend bracing that front hoop that the shock mounts are on. My first choice would be to install braces from about where the zip-tied on shocks are attached to bend in the down-bars just above the dash... Looks really good otherwise.
"thumbsup"

thanks , I agree they need bracing,. not catching ya on " bend in the down bars above dash " ?

I was thinking a short tube inside the triangle to chassis hood hoop

Looks like I need to push shock hoops backward and lower a tad

[KnutKase]

Terribly sorry, I meant "to THE bend in the down bar just above the dash"...
(seen from the side) the cage has a bend in the A-pillars (or down bars or simply where the windshield would go if it had one) just a hair above where the dash board would go. Still looking at the cage/chassis from the side imagine a line drawn from the top of the shock hoops back to the A-pillars, (intersecting with them) right at that bend. It just looks like a natural strong point to me...

[TDC57]

Well it took me over 60 minutes to get through the thread and I must say I'm extremely impressed..

Thank you for sharing it with us.. I'm looking forward to the final product.

Great job.. "thumbsup"

[toy4crawlin]

I meant "to THE bend in the down bar just above the dash"...
(seen from the side) imagine a line drawn from the top of the shock hoops back to the A-pillars,

oh I get it. But I think that is the wrong force angle for support.

i'm going to move them back, I tried to break it off but it's really Welded good


Well it took me over 60 minutes to get through the thread and I must say I'm extremely impressed..

Thank you for sharing it with us.. I'm looking forward to the final product.

Great job.. "thumbsup"

Sorry and Thank you for compliments guys 8).
It's going to Rubicon this weekend :-P but no rear DIG yet,

there wre a few changes in the build, tranny , axle width,

maybe I should cleanup/delete some of that stuff :roll:

[KnutKase]

Dremel and cut-off wheel is probably the easiest way to remove them...

[mikesativa]

I just read all 7 pages. Are there any updates?

Great work and can't wait to see it when it's done. Makes me want to do some mods to my tuber.

Mike

[toy4crawlin]

my wife just finished the WW driver, undecided on color of clothes. i added a touch of detail on steering wheel

swapped in a 225 servo for DIG, needed more room for the stereo amp board.

Now working on wiring

[toy4crawlin]

Finish soldering the wires and shifter switch to turn on ESC and BEC
but still need lights, they will Turn on by Remote ch5 :-P
I could not wait to drive

HOLY COW The DIG is Awesome !

Front wheels on a slick garage and they stay put while the rear Rotates around the Front :shock: So cool !

My gearing is to high, 23/75 so off to LHS for a bigger Spur.
try out a 18/80

Painting it today

[toy4crawlin]

Anybody build speaker box's ? on a 1/8 scale level oh and multiple angles :lol:

trying to build out of just one piece ,

MIG welded on some tie Rod and servo arm protection
Painted the axles

mostly finished the hood

one day to Finish :shock::shock::shock:

[Crawler Noob]

looking sick so far man.

[toy4crawlin]

95% FINISHED
It's 2am :shock:

But Everything works !:-P

Stay tuned for Custom machined Rock Rings and LED Rock Lights !

Front Shifter with the ball on it Turns on the ESC and BEC
the twin stick Powers up stereo amp
2nd twin stick shifter will turn on Lights, but I may use servo to turn on lights

a few rushes on detail, so there are few blemishes
2 soldered body nuts broke off
The side panels are temp, going to make new ones with Air brush flames to match Hood

Roof panel is half tinted

Stereo works, 6 WATTS !
V8 Engine sound
Bob Marley
Led ZEp
ACDC
Deep Purple
Audio Slave
and many more

Off to the RUBICON !! :-P

Excuse my poser pics
I will post some real stuff from the Con

thanks

[RXcrawler]

AWESOME!!! I wish I had the patience to build something like that.

[super mud]

Freakin Sick!

[jeepcreep]

thats so awsome:-P great job!!"thumbsup"

[toy4crawlin]

Thank you guys "thumbsup"

For being my first build I'm pretty happy

Both Hitec Servos Died on me, the front 5955 stop working and then while waiting for Comp with Sam at Rubicon Springs the rear 5995 Froze up
but it was a blast to drive


Going to add Those super Bright LED's for Rock lights Next and then my own design machined aluminum Rock Rings, they be sick looking


If mini actuators dont come soon I will have my Hitec servos sent in Or buy JR servos

Here's a few pics from Marlin Cralwer Rubicon Roundup 2008 RC crawler Competition

I took a Heli ride over Rubicon, Video here
Rubicon springs camp area http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kCbPx-nHgE
another
Buck Island http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3NJMwTWCfU

spider lake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5HfBU5Ls8E

[toy4crawlin]

Wiring diagram again
with the rush and my many connectors I ended up connecting the bec backwards and thus frying the servos with 9 volts, oops expensive mistake.
guess I dont work to good after midnight trying to finish it.

So always check your wiring

[super mud]

Nice crawler. I was wondering where you got the rings your gonna fabricate for your rock rings. I wanted to make some for 3.2" maximizer beadlocks since the screws dig into the plastic faceplate, and just the cool look. Those things are pretty thick too.

[toy4crawlin]

Nice crawler. I was wondering where you got the rings your gonna fabricate for your rock rings. I wanted to make some for 3.2" maximizer beadlocks since the screws dig into the plastic faceplate, and just the cool look. Those things are pretty thick too.

thanks
I found a guy on ebay selling beadlock rings. I asked him to cut me the rings
i think it was $30. for 5 40 series and 5 2.2 size

He used water jet to cut, so they are nicely done

it was awhile ago other wise I'd give the name

[super mud]

Oh that's cool. My Uncle owns a machine shop and I just now remembered that. I'll have to talk to him sometime and see what I can get made. :)

[toy4crawlin]

"thumbsup" Huge Thanks to HiTec for upgrading me to 2 Bran new 7955 Servos for free :shock:

Now I can drive and post up some video and tunes

[toy4crawlin]

Weight in Today,
my reaction , Holy crap :shock: what a Beast !

the whole Crawler using 8 Sub C cells 11 pounds :shock:


Breakdown
-Axles 1lb 2.1 oz each
-Batteries 1lb 6 oz
-Tube Chassis, tranny, motor and HDPE belly pan 1lb 12.5 oz
- Axle weight plus batteries 1.82 lbs or 29.1 oz
-Front weighted tires x2 1 lb 13.9oz
-Rear no extra weight x2 tires 1 lb 12.9oz
- Crawler NO tires 7 lbs 8.5 oz

Total 11 lbs even


Combined weight, ESC, Reciever, CC BEC, Hi Tec servos and DiG servo, Stereo, shocks, tires, links. did I miss anything..?
[SIZE=4][COLOR=Red]3 lbs 15.7 oz Just shy of 4 Lbs


Cant wait to make my 2.2 Crawler, going to use Carbon fiber and Delrin and aluminum.

[tanner]

this thing is awsome"thumbsup", lets see some video.

[mjh]

this thing is awsome"thumbsup", lets see some video.
X2
I started on page 1 and read all the way through and I'm A.D.D.:lol:
Good job"thumbsup"

[toy4crawlin]

Swapped brushless out for 55t did a bit better, but looking for suggestions for a more powerful motor ?
Needs to be 2" or shorter


some pics
Lexington Reservoir

[KnutKase]

I think they make 85t & 95t lathe motors, but I thought brushless was supposed to be the best? Maybe try cordless drill motor...might be too long though...

[NeXt559]

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=74965&stc=1&d=1220055385


those off set rod ends, do you have a part number for them?

btw this is an amazing build. really like the over all look of the rig and the mp3 player as a dash and using the steeringwheel to turn it on and control is just freakin genius

[run2jeepn]

You need a Handwound Brushed 45T on 3 cell Lipo. That will give the power you want.

[toy4crawlin]

those off set rod ends, do you have a part number for them?

btw this is an amazing build. really like the over all look of the rig and the mp3 player as a dash and using the steeringwheel to turn it on and control is just freakin genius

Hey Thank you Next5
Yea here ya go Kyosho IS053 6.8mm ball end (offset type/8pcs)


You need a Handwound Brushed 45T on 3 cell Lipo. That will give the power you want.

Yea, lipo would be Awesome ! no money for that now. not sure on just a 45 though
It's climbing awesome with the 55 and 90 Spur with 14 with Axial trans , not fast though :-(

[R/C Crawler]

:shock::shock::shock::shock: SICK build

[KnutKase]

Any vids?

[fortysixandtwo]

Just got done reading the build. Very nice work. I am sorry I missed your rig at MCR. I would love to have checked it out in person. My buddy was planning on doing the RC comp but we got held up before the springs and missed the comp.

Really like what you created, must be great to have all that hard work finally pay off "thumbsup"

Definitely an inspiration thread.

[toy4crawlin]

Hey Thank you guys

I brought camera to do vids but the memory card got left in my pc , doh:-(

I need to clean or replace the brushes I wore the motor out quick


My plan is to getting it going again for Crawlin, do some video
and then
Change to Brushless, change gearing and take it racing at the BMX park and Jump this Sucker :-P Get VIDEO of that

I'll do this before end of Month since it's getting more wet out

Allready started building a berg

Then build me a 4wd 1/4 scale Rally car from my Emaxx parts, already grabbed a body from the garbage can at the 1/4 scale races- score LOL:lol:

[super mud]

Stick a nice big 2 stroke gasser in that bad boy.

[toy4crawlin]

Stick a nice big 2 stroke gasser in that bad boy.

What tranny :?: gas would be cool. I'd like 4wd though. Maybe use the drivetrain from 1/8 Losi.
maybe someday when i have $$. I have all the parts/material so I can try it out with out spending $.
as it is I have a big list of things to sell in order to cover my berg build, need a job, this economy is seriously bad .
240,000 jobs lost in Oct. 1.2 million unemployeed since 2008. Many more to come.
I had never had to look for a job in my life . I'm a Network admin with 10 yrs expeirence and no luck yet. there are lots of I.T people out of work here in Silicon valley.

[jeepcreep]

Awsome! Can't wait for the video!"thumbsup"

[REDDEATH]

Looks like my machine shop just less machines, really sick build, used to do street luge too got too banged up went into gravity racers.

[toy4crawlin]

Things have been slow, looking for work, working on My Toyota Triple Shift to sell for People with Dual Toyota T cases.
also a little tinkering on the 1/5 rally car

Upgraded to 3s Lipo :-P

Just need to build a tray under the hood
Going to do some axle reinforcement for jumps
Dropped the 8 Cell Nimh 1 lb batteries wheww.

It should crawl x2 as good and faster. but These Moabs xls have gotta go :-(:!:

[caspers_crawler]

.......WOW....."thumbsup"

[47willysbuggy]

Updates?

[Avery4jc]

Just read through the whole build... great looking crawler man!

[toy4crawlin]

.......WOW....."thumbsup"

Thank you.
It will get some upgrades and fixes soon, lipo, lights, egt steering wheel mounted and a more durable cab cover.

Updates?
sorry my time has been going into my new creation Rally AWD 1/5 scale
but I'll do some upgrades soon and get the video up with the sound system
thanks for asking

Just read through the whole build... great looking crawler man!
Thank you very much .
It came out really well for my first big custom build.
I really want to have a tranny that would be 2 speed so it can crawl but also rock race and get speeds in 20's
all I can do now is a brushless with high gearing for the speed fun and the brushed low gearing for the crawl. getting inside there to change motor is no simple task though, especially changing the spur :?

[Chadworkz]

One of the sickest builds I have ever seen!

[toy4crawlin]

I know this is old guys but I wanted to make sure I let you all know I really appreciate the Great compliments "thumbsup"
:shock::shock::shock::shock: SICK build

Any vids?

Just got done reading the build. Very nice work. I am sorry I missed your rig at MCR. I would love to have checked it out in person. My buddy was planning on doing the RC comp but we got held up before the springs and missed the comp.

Really like what you created, must be great to have all that hard work finally pay off "thumbsup"


YEa sorry you stuck behind, Maybe they will have this year. I dont know if I will make it though, lost my job and the job hunt is not promising, I'm a Network Admin of 10 years.
Yes it does ! even though there are a few things that need to be finished like the front shock zip ties, now that I know what height works best and I'm LIPO I can weld in some shock tabs

Definitely an inspiration thread. That says a lot, feels really good to see al your great compliments :-P

One of the sickest builds I have ever seen!

Thank you very much , it's really nice to hear such great compliments and it's even better to hear it's been an inspiration .

Need your Help:
Any ideas what motor to switch to ? this integy 55t just gets fried and thats with the Nimh 8 cell.
I'm going to 3s Lipo 2250 30C. I dont have any more room bigger than a regular brushed motor

[Chadworkz]

I have been running the Tekin 55T motors for a while now, both machine wound and hand wound, and they have taken 3S with no problems (pair of 3S Zippy Flightmax 800mAh packs, and sometimes 3S Zippy Flightmax 500mAh packs in parallel). The hand wound motor is smoother and more efficient, but the machine wound motor is also very smooth and efficient. I would give the Tekin 55T machine wound motor a try first, and see how you like it, and if you do (you will), step up to the hand wound version (they make the Integy motors seem like useless paper weights). Tekin products are the best in the industry, and their customer service is second to none, literally! The owner and other tech support & customer service people post on here a lot, and they are just one of us, very nice and super friendly, and great to talk to...they are more than happy to help you out with anything and everything, and will go out of their way to help you and make you happy. I also run the Tekin FX-R ESC, and it is a work of art...unbelievably small, unbelievably efficient, and unbelievably packed with more features than any other ESC on the market...it is clearly, without a doubt, the best brushed ESC made...PERIOD!

Anyway, I have my crawler torn completely down for a total redesign of the chassis, suspension, and drivetrain, but the Tekin FX-R and Tekin 55T motor will still be used!

[toy4crawlin]

Cool Chad I will look into that. I definetly like Tekin and the FXR is awesome, I bought it for my berg build but heard iit was not meant for Duals so I returned it :-(
Do you think my integy was burning up because of the heavy crawler weight or just that it is poorly made in such a way it cant handle the Drag brake and the commutator is poor ?

I have the biggest Spur there is.
Does this look right ? I dont know what ratio's other single motor Super's are running
My gear reduction is Axial ( 2.6:1 ) with 90/14 (6.43:1) axles 43/13
Total reduction 143.74:1
RPM 10955.7
max speed 1.66 mph

[Chadworkz]

A lot of people have had some luck with the Integy motors, but they have been the 35 and 45 turn versions, and I have heard that the 55 and 65 turn versions were kind of like the "junK" of the line, and were burning up pretty easily. So, I would venture to guess that your 55t burned up because it just isn't that good of a motor, and the weight may have just sped up the process.

Now, as far as the FX-R and dual motors goes, I have seen and heard of quite a few people running dual motors on it, and it holding up just fine. The thing is, you just can't run a pair of modified motors or anything, but it will handle a pair of 35 or higher turn motors just fine...I have even heard of someone running a pair of Trinity Monster Stock 27 turn motors with no trouble.

[toy4crawlin]

Working on final touches last night, and shot some video of the Engine sound ! had problem with video files so I will post the Music sound and the DIG movement soon :)
VIDEO of ENGINE SOUND and Stereo (http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/Speed1Assault/?action=view&current=CrawlOctober025.flv) The volume was about 65%. The music will be loud so stay tuned ! ;)

1- Re locate the Volume UP/Down buttons to the cockpit panel. Done
2-Mount steering wheel so the driver can be dropped in and pulled out, Steering wheel still rotates. Done
3- Reinforce the DIG locking
4- re inforce the Axles so I can jump it ! :twisted:
5- Make proper Front shock tabs
6- make new roof/top panel
7- Make new Lipo tray holder under the hood
8- Make grill or something for front lights

http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/Speed1Assault/CR210005.jpg

http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/Speed1Assault/CR210006.jpg

(http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/Speed1Assault/?action=view&current=CrawlOctober025.flv)

[Chadworkz]

That sounds like a Jeep 4.0 with either a 40 or 50-series Flowmaster!

[Code454]

its looking great, cant wait to see final vid8)"thumbsup"

[toy4crawlin]

That sounds like a Jeep 4.0 with either a 40 or 50-series Flowmaster!

HAHA LOL :lol: Thats No jeep, cant stand those things

V8 Dixie on Youtube . I can record on this MP3 :mrgreen:

[jeepcreep]

sweet cant wait for the full vid."thumbsup" you should check out how swiss steph got the audio on his tuber reletive to the throttle applied.:)

[Code454]

did u figure out a motor for it yet?

[toy4crawlin]

I wont know for sure until I get length measurements from possible motors

the Tekin 55t is on sale for just $30. but I want to be sure before I spend the money.

I can only fit a 2 1/8 long motor, maybe a 2 1/4 , would have to cut into seat a lot.
Accept for the tires it climbs crawls awesome.

Like to have a Crawl motor and rock race motor

[Chadworkz]

The Tekin 55T is exactly 2-1/8" from endbell to where the shaft comes out of the motor.

[Code454]

cool im sure you will find something realiable8)

[clod driver]

that thing sounds SWEET"thumbsup" looks great cant wait to see that thing go

[customcrawlerV1]

n00b here, how wide is just the chassi? im wanting to make a tuber and dont know wot a good size is for the chassi.

[JUGGARNAUT]

This is inspiring to me as I am a Welder/Fabricator. New to RC though,now I can fuse the 2 after reading this .Phenominal build!!!!"thumbsup"

[vzereeys]

great looking crawler 8)

[toy4crawlin]

appreciate the applause, wow "Phenominal" thank you very much

Glad I can be of inspiration :mrgreen:


Things I would do different and wish it had
strong 2 speed tranny
Front DIG
lighter axles
more room for bigger motor
Better grip tires

[slackerman]

Very nice work"thumbsup"

[badnuz]

HOLY FRICKN CRAP DUDE that thing is wild good work."thumbsup"

[toy4crawlin]

HEY THANK YOU "thumbsup" Nice to hear compliments :mrgreen:



Sme updates

Take back what I said about Brushless, Castle has done some great firmware updates and with 3s lipo my Brushless BM16 it's crawling great !
the 55t would overheat and die

Went crawling at Fordyce trail
was doing some amazing log climbing, made it up the second try, took out the camera but I guess I suck trying to use camera at the same time.


Went climbing on some awesome rocks and soon stripped the 48p spur gear

DOh cant believe I did'nt do this sooner, upgraded to 32 pitch 66/14

Some lame VIDEOS , crawled great until I tried using camera at same time


Crawl attempt with camera (http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/Speed1Assault/?action=view&current=CIMG1563.flv) Need to add weight in the front wheels



Log Crawl attempt with camera (http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/Speed1Assault/?action=view&current=CIMG1544.flv)

Climbed rock wall 14" tall, it was tough but it was tough for my berg as well

[sotwstd]

Saw you in your Yota heading down I80 in Roseville, my son and I were next to you checking out the crawler and I was telling him that I had been following the build for a while and now there it is proped up on the top of the stack heading down the road.

[toy4crawlin]

hey That's really cool, Double cab gray, did he like it ?

had a few lookers not sure if I waved or not, so tired from driving I may have not noticed

[cruiserkb]

Nice vid's! Are you thinking of switching out your tires to the plowboys that you mentioned I should use? I think with your chassis setup I think that it would look cool.

Keep it UP!

[TANK08]

thats cool man

[Chadworkz]

This makes me want to try my hand at building a tuber!

[toy4crawlin]

Nice vid's! Are you thinking of switching out your tires to the plowboys that you mentioned I should use? I think with your chassis setup I think that it would look cool.

Keep it UP!

thank u. I think I will or at least some better gripping tire, it's on the todo list when I get a job back !

thats cool man
:mrgreen:

This makes me want to try my hand at building a tuber!
Go for it man, dont rush it though, if your head is not there just wait. do some practice if it helps ya. have fun with it.

Just finished my new Berg and still love my this Buggy

[toy4crawlin]

testing
http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/Speed1Assault/?action=view&current=CIMG1563.flv
(http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/Speed1Assault/?action=view&current=CIMG1563.flv)

trying to get video image to show and click to watch .. how is that done ?



(http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/Speed1Assault/?action=view&current=CIMG1563.flv)

http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/Speed1Assault/?action=view&current=CIMG1563.flv

[rcjunky3]

nice build very cool cant wait to see the video

[rock addict]

What I have learned from 4 wheeling and my current RC super is that you want low weight. So the Axles are a great place to have heavy weight.
I think aluminum is to soft.
Keeping the weight at axle height and lower will give you great COG results

Thanks for the axle props, I may have rushed the build on these though
I was building them thinking I would just attached them with plates like all the other emaxx tube axles guys do. But I want something "Cleaner" than that. So back to design board,

Question? :
What do you guys think about attaching the Large 1" short tube to the Diff with Brazing or JB weld and then Insert the 2nd tube ring inside and fastening toghether with 3 small short button head screws ?
so that the axle are removable. I cannot remove axle shafts from the outside ends because the dogbone end pin is slightly to large.

I doubt the OFNA Jammin universals will break so I could Braze or JB weld the whole axle together ?

Idea
Drawing is with screws
Left First Tube is 1" with smaller middle tube snug fit inside 1st tube
Diff housing is ALUMINUM
Tubes are steel
Now that I think about it, I cannot Braze Aluminum with Steel. I would need to use a Metal bonder like JB weld for this joint

I am a truggy racer and the jammin universals will break, and the cast knuckles are very weak as well. just for for thought, thou the cnc jammin knuckles are 42 bucks and will take alot of abuse.the universals are good quality but the will become loose when put under stress.

[toy4crawlin]

I am a truggy racer and the jammin universals will break, and the cast knuckles are very weak as well. just for for thought, thou the cnc jammin knuckles are 42 bucks and will take alot of abuse.the universals are good quality but the will become loose when put under stress.

thanks but I used Losi hyper8 shafts and did a slight grind on edge of dogbone pin to get them to slide into shafts

I have CNC knuckles but they are castor, the screws go in at an angle
dont work.
so I bought XTM knuckles


IF you need jammin cnc knuckles I still have a few, let me know

[kristo4x4]

hello im new in rc and i want to build a mudder truck 2 stroke with weed eater or chain saw motor home made transfert case a maybe un reverse gear but i dont no if rc transmision are stong enough and a want solid axle like your but i dont know wath a need to make a complete differentiel i need diff case, diff gear, axles sahft, axle tube steering knuckle (just for the front for me ist ok) e.t.c. im newbie in rc
can you make me a list of wath i need the diff brand name, axles brand name e.t.c for a complete differential reday to run. thank alot

[Tmods]

Wrong place to ask that kristo4x4 this is not a gas build nor a mudder, would be badass in the mud but I would personally never bring it near the stuff with all the electronics (servos reciever ecs badass stereo etc). On another note...

WOW dude I've looked at all the pics soo many times and finally managed to find a video on YouTube of the truck running and the tunes going, very nice on the stereo and on the whole build in general, I was speachless at first from you creativity and thinkin outside the box on this, so many times I was like wow that's an incredibly smart idea, the dig is awesome and I really like the look of the 1:1 brakeline on the wiring, very clean and well built, do you have any more pics of the stereo partnof the build? I'm juuust about to start mine and I bet I could find some useful tips from your pics. Thanks alot for sharing dude I read every page and every post in the last while and i love it dude(I work security so I got alotta time lol) you should get some more vids of it that things such a beast I love it, also you should post up your YouTube username and names of the vids cus if your on an iPhone like me the only videos toucan watch are off YouTube so I had to hunt you down but it was well worth the hassle lol, again incredible build and thanks for sharing I've learned cool tips from you and am inspired to take my project a step further than I intended
-Tom

[toy4crawlin]

hello im new in rc and i want to build a mudder truck 2 stroke with weed eater or chain saw motor home made transfert case a maybe un reverse gear but i dont no if rc transmision are stong enough and a want solid axle like your but i dont know wath a need to make a complete differentiel i need diff case, diff gear, axles sahft, axle tube steering knuckle (just for the front for me ist ok) e.t.c. im newbie in rc
can you make me a list of wath i need the diff brand name, axles brand name e.t.c for a complete differential reday to run. thank alot

Kristo

Your project sounds fun.
However your questions should go in a category that is related or general.
I do not have a home made transfer case, using a axial tranny.
I listed all the parts on the first post
My diffs are LOSI 8 Diffs then attached steel tubes for the axles.read the build and you will see.
Losi hyper 8 axle shafts. if you want wider axles then use Ofna 1/8 buggy shafts.
the diff case and gears are Losi 1/8 buggy, either Losi 8 or the biggest Losi LST.

P.S, a polite thing to do if your going to ask a bunch of questions on someones build thread is to at least commend them on their build.

good luck

[toy4crawlin]

Wrong place to ask that kristo4x4 this is not a gas build nor a mudder, would be badass in the mud but I would personally never bring it near the stuff with all the electronics (servos reciever ecs badass stereo etc). On another note...

WOW dude I've looked at all the pics soo many times and finally managed to find a video on YouTube of the truck running and the tunes going, very nice on the stereo and on the whole build in general, I was speachless at first from you creativity and thinkin outside the box on this, so many times I was like wow that's an incredibly smart idea, the dig is awesome and I really like the look of the 1:1 brakeline on the wiring, very clean and well built, do you have any more pics of the stereo partnof the build? I'm juuust about to start mine and I bet I could find some useful tips from your pics. Thanks alot for sharing dude I read every page and every post in the last while and i love it dude(I work security so I got alotta time lol) you should get some more vids of it that things such a beast I love it, also you should post up your YouTube username and names of the vids cus if your on an iPhone like me the only videos toucan watch are off YouTube so I had to hunt you down but it was well worth the hassle lol, again incredible build and thanks for sharing I've learned cool tips from you and am inspired to take my project a step further than I intended
-Tom

Thank you very much Tom "thumbsup"
I really appreciate your feedback.
Let me see what I can dig up for stereo pics, that was the very end of the build where I was running out of time to finish. But I will help you where I can.
Found a few
First pic is the Altec Lansing 4 watt system 2 full range 2 tweeters
I decided to go with 6 watts which is the 4 equal size speakers, requires 6-9 volts.
Last pic you can see it on the left all taken apart and the PCB board in clear shrink wrap.
Let me know if you have other questions

cool lowrider.
what are the plans for it ? any other engine work ?

My Youtube name is 4Rracing, there you can see my list of videos including my street luge racing.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=4Rracing&search_type=&aq=f

[toy4crawlin]

I am a truggy racer and the jammin universals will break, and the cast knuckles are very weak as well. just for for thought, thou the cnc jammin knuckles are 42 bucks and will take alot of abuse.the universals are good quality but the will become loose when put under stress.

Losi seemed like a better product so I ditched the Jammin stuff. and the ofna CNC knuckles are angled so havent been able to adapt those.
Im using LOSI shafts and holding up great.
Parts broken thus far is:
Axial tranny Idler gear
48 pitch spur gear

Tranny is now all Robinson metal gears with Yotachump 4130 output shaft and a 32 Pitch Spur.

[toy4crawlin]

I'll get some real crawling videos soon
here's a few for now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zStE7E5Akk8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTLy6IQkNzo&feature=related

Stereo http://s588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/Speed1Assault/?action=view&current=CrawlOctober025.flv

[dhyde79]

slick rig....if you can make clearance for it, go after either a 10T or 7T holmes hobbies cobalt puller....your big boy here is a few ounces shy of my stretched ax10, and the 10T makes that thing scoot, and it's got way more torque than I could possibly need...

(at worst, see how hard it would be to flip direction on your axial tranny and point the motor towards the rear to clear the motor)

[jeepcreep]

this has turned out FABULOUS!!!
i love supers."thumbsup" good job toy4crawlin.

[toy4crawlin]

slick rig....if you can make clearance for it, go after either a 10T or 7T holmes hobbies cobalt puller....your big boy here is a few ounces shy of my stretched ax10, and the 10T makes that thing scoot, and it's got way more torque than I could possibly need...

(at worst, see how hard it would be to flip direction on your axial tranny and point the motor towards the rear to clear the motor)

cool thanks, I am really considering it, no way to flip tranny and keep the seat so I'll just cut into the seat some more and hopefully not have to move seat frwd so the Driver will still fit

this has turned out FABULOUS!!!
i love supers."thumbsup" good job toy4crawlin.
Right Awn ! Thank you
Long live Supers 8)

[yusk8ing]

just wow..... this larger scale thread really makes me wanna get something really big! and ur stereo system isnt helping with the ideas!

[toy4crawlin]

just wow..... this larger scale thread really makes me wanna get something really big! and ur stereo system isnt helping with the ideas!

Thanks
I'm a bit surprised I have not seen any RC's yet with music in them, other than I think the guy that built his own winch on his custom crawler.


I built a berg, well actually built it twice and Now I am back and sis some re working and touch ups, Like the Front shock mounts and painted the speaker box

Just need to paint up some new body panels and a new roof.

What I have done so far
http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/Speed1Assault/Full%20Throttle%20Crawler/DX120396.jpg
http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/Speed1Assault/Full%20Throttle%20Crawler/DX120395.jpg
http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/Speed1Assault/Full%20Throttle%20Crawler/DX190390.jpg
http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/Speed1Assault/Full%20Throttle%20Crawler/DX190392.jpg
http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/Speed1Assault/Full%20Throttle%20Crawler/DX190394.jpg

http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/Speed1Assault/Full%20Throttle%20Crawler/DX190405.jpg
http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss325/Speed1Assault/Full%20Throttle%20Crawler/DX190402.jpg

[savagefromthesprings]

sweet build man! im working on mine with a 1/6 scale Silverado body (gonna be a truggy when its all said and done), and im using RC4wd 1/5 scale axles. A bit pricey, but i think it will be worth it in the long run. Also, if your looking for a tough 2 speed tranny, go with the traxxas summit transmission. its a bit large, but will handle what your trying to do just fine. Im actually going to use 2 summit trannies and 2 brushless motors on EACH tranny. So its gonna be pretty tough in the end. Once again, sweet build man!