Dig build thread.

[the other 2.2 guy]

wow thats true the distance does change. if you think of a way to do that i am in. i am still going to copy your idea. so you should name it, you built it you get the rights in my book.

[lowslowTJ]

did you glue the cross pin into the slider, or just press it in? thanks I am working on a version of this, and I have to say thanks for some of the ideas I am steeling.

[Rockcrawler]

Thanks guys. I just drilled a hole smaller than the pin being used and pressed it in.

[mysharona]

Originally Posted by the other 2.2 guy

Love this thread i am going to try this for sure! my question is can you go half way also? meaning can i disconnect the tranny to make it front wheel drive and leave the rear free to roll? I want to lock it for tight turns like yours and make it front wheel drive only to go up steep climbs. maybe this is a stupid question.
like a 3 position switch 1st position locked 4wd, 2nd position front wheel drive, 3rd front wheel drive and locked rear axel?

Thanks for figuring out this idea and letting us use it.

YES. that is how mine is set up, I have my male shafts with about 1/4" space between and I am able to get relyable rear free wheel out of it. will post vid as soon as I can figure out how...for now, here are pics.

first three show the three positions, awd, fwd, rear lock.
second three show distance between male shafts at normal and full flex both ways.

[the other 2.2 guy]

cool! that is what i was going to try, i am glad you got it to work. I have an M8 radio so i can make slight adjustments to the servo infinite position so i was thinking i could just make slight adjustments but if yours works good like that then i am set. great pics by the way that really helps.

[mysharona]

finnaly figured youtube out...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh4P6EtpN-U

[prusik333]

I love this thread, i'm trying to build this at work today. a have a newguy question what is between the two male shafts, is it just a bar in there loose right? i guess it would have to be just lying in there freely? I hate trying to think this early in the morning
thanks

[HIGHCENTERED]

Noob? Can This Be Achived Using Just A 2 Channel Radio

[ussprinceton2004]

what radio systems are you guys using?

[Rockcrawler]

Originally Posted by prusik333

I love this thread, i'm trying to build this at work today. a have a newguy question what is between the two male shafts, is it just a bar in there loose right? i guess it would have to be just lying in there freely? I hate trying to think this early in the morning
thanks

I used a piece of all thread to screw into one half, then ground the threads off the other half so it will spin free.

Originally Posted by HIGHCENTERED

Noob? Can This Be Achived Using Just A 2 Channel Radio

No. You have 1 channel for throttle, and one for steering. You need 3 channels.

Originally Posted by ussprinceton2004

what radio systems are you guys using?

I use the DX3.0 but it only has a 2 position 3rd channel. I need a DX3. :-(

[jukio]

I´ve already made mine.
it works really good!!!

Thank you very much

[Tim_B]

I'm just waiting on the shafts to come in before I get mine on the truck. Could someone show me the servo plate and how it's on there (without a servo mounted), Will the stock one work? I know the servo will be at an angle, that's why I'm asking.

Thanks
-Tim

[Speed Demon]

Hmmmm.. still cracking my head about this DIG.

ALthough I can buy one from TCS or RC4WD, I would like to know what is the purpose? and how does it works? Any advantage?

From what I can see, when locked, the rear wheel is disengaged from the tranny. Only the front wheel can turn. But, at locked, the rear wheel cant rotate since it is locked. But hiiting the throttle, from wheel spin and dig the ground???

[mysharona]

umm, what?

digs allow the vehicle to lockout the rear wheels witch will cut your turning radius substantially.

[mysharona]

Originally Posted by Tim_B

I'm just waiting on the shafts to come in before I get mine on the truck. Could someone show me the servo plate and how it's on there (without a servo mounted), Will the stock one work? I know the servo will be at an angle, that's why I'm asking.

Thanks
-Tim

Here ya go.

I had to drill my own hole to get the servo at the proper angle, but there is no reason why the stocker wont work. you'll only be using two holes, instead of three. also, attach your servo mounts BEFORE you put the plate on the axle.

[Tim_B]

Originally Posted by mysharona

Here ya go.

I had to drill my own hole to get the servo at the proper angle, but there is no reason why the stocker wont work. you'll only be using two holes, instead of three. also, attach your servo mounts BEFORE you put the plate on the axle.

Perfect, Thanks!

Originally Posted by mysharona

also, attach your servo mounts BEFORE you put the plate on the axle.

Yup, I learned that the hard way..lol.

Thanks again
-Tim

[crawlbe4youwalk]

Originally Posted by Speed Demon

Hmmmm.. still cracking my head about this DIG.

ALthough I can buy one from TCS or RC4WD, I would like to know what is the purpose? and how does it works? Any advantage?

From what I can see, when locked, the rear wheel is disengaged from the tranny. Only the front wheel can turn. But, at locked, the rear wheel cant rotate since it is locked. But hiiting the throttle, from wheel spin and dig the ground???

Your kidding me right?

[Speed Demon]

Originally Posted by crawlbe4youwalk

Your kidding me right?

nope.. I am not kidding... LOL... I am just askin a dumb question cos I am a bit blurred out with the DIG purpose...

[crawlbe4youwalk]

Oh ok

[doug435]

someone still like to explain this to me i am kinda confused as to how it keeps both turnin and the just the frount and then locks the back ? i am lost maybe some drawins or something thanks yall sorry i am new in to this