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cbauer210 · 01-24-2008, 09:06 PM

On the AX10...how is everyone mounting there R2 Tranny on the stock skid? Do the mounting holes line up? Are you drilling out new holes? Or are you custom making new skids (out of what and how)?

I saw TCS used to carry a skid for the AX10 with R2 but it has been out of stock for a while. Seems to be the only option to buy.

mtnyote · 01-24-2008, 09:15 PM

im not 100% sure but i really dont think they are a direct bolt up. i should be getting mine in the mail tomorrow. ckrc said that they have a skid in the works that should be out in a few weeks or so. i dont know what kind of time frame you have. im gonna make my own skidplate out of some ikea cuttingboards that were two for a buck. if i remember, i will let you know how i turns out. or maybe i can post the specs.

BigRocks · 01-24-2008, 10:32 PM

It fits like shit on the stock skid, the screw bosses limit placement, and the motor could have a chance to arc out on the frame where it "has to go". Different hole patterns between the two, you have to locate and drill new holes.

At first, I modified the stock one, found out I didn't like it/didn't work, so I made one using the same dims (Stage 2 skid). Only difference is, it's flat on top so you can mount the R2D "anywhere".

winkscrawler · 01-25-2008, 07:20 AM

I am also interested in how to mount the R2D trans. I just got it but havent had time to check it out. I plan to get the skid from TCS when it is available but am also wanting to run double triangulated links and am curious to see if there is enough room to do that with their skid since the mounting holes are close to the edge.

cbauer210 · 01-25-2008, 07:33 AM

Also, what size collar will fit on the shifter rod of the R2 tranny?

BigRocks · 01-25-2008, 08:15 AM

The shift shaft is 1/8 inch

juststartin · 01-25-2008, 08:18 AM

tower hobbies has them. Or pm me your addy and i will send you a couple since I had to buy 12

freestyle · 01-25-2008, 08:47 AM

TCS just came out with a delrin skid plate made just for that!!!

http://www.tcscrawlers.com/TCS-Crawl...s-p-16755.html

NIK · 01-25-2008, 08:59 AM

cheers for the link just bought one for my edge

cbauer210 · 01-25-2008, 10:25 AM

Nice they are back in stock...just ordered mine.

juststartin....thanks for the offer...PM sent!

winkscrawler · 01-25-2008, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freestyle

TCS just came out with a delrin skid plate made just for that!!!

http://www.tcscrawlers.com/TCS-Crawl...s-p-16755.html

Thanks, when I checked the other day they were out of stock. Just ordered one. I will post up pics when I get mine done for reference to others.

Harley · 01-25-2008, 11:44 AM

We just finished these the day before yesterday. We added them to the site but at the last minute decided we wanted to add the hardware to move the links inboard at the axle. Kevin and I thought this would be a better value for the money.

Everything fits in there nice and tight, and you can use the servo mount that is also available on the site for the total package.

NIK · 01-25-2008, 12:34 PM

yeah i bought the servo mount aswell lol

Matt.k · 01-25-2008, 04:53 PM

We mounted it to the side plate directly and then used some of our spacers to mount to the other side plate.

I will see if I can post some photos when I am back in the office next week.

Thanks,
Axial

01-24-2008, 09:06 PM	#1
cbauer210 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Garden State Posts: 18	R2 Tranny Mounting On the AX10...how is everyone mounting there R2 Tranny on the stock skid? Do the mounting holes line up? Are you drilling out new holes? Or are you custom making new skids (out of what and how)? I saw TCS used to carry a skid for the AX10 with R2 but it has been out of stock for a while. Seems to be the only option to buy.

01-24-2008, 10:32 PM	#3
BigRocks Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: marysville Posts: 228	It fits like shit on the stock skid, the screw bosses limit placement, and the motor could have a chance to arc out on the frame where it "has to go". Different hole patterns between the two, you have to locate and drill new holes. At first, I modified the stock one, found out I didn't like it/didn't work, so I made one using the same dims (Stage 2 skid). Only difference is, it's flat on top so you can mount the R2D "anywhere". Last edited by BigRocks; 01-25-2008 at 05:49 AM.

01-25-2008, 11:44 AM	#12
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	We just finished these the day before yesterday. We added them to the site but at the last minute decided we wanted to add the hardware to move the links inboard at the axle. Kevin and I thought this would be a better value for the money. Everything fits in there nice and tight, and you can use the servo mount that is also available on the site for the total package. Last edited by Harley; 01-25-2008 at 04:57 PM.

01-24-2008, 09:15 PM	#2
mtnyote Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: At the Gates Posts: 462	im not 100% sure but i really dont think they are a direct bolt up. i should be getting mine in the mail tomorrow. ckrc said that they have a skid in the works that should be out in a few weeks or so. i dont know what kind of time frame you have. im gonna make my own skidplate out of some ikea cuttingboards that were two for a buck. if i remember, i will let you know how i turns out. or maybe i can post the specs.

01-25-2008, 07:20 AM	#4
winkscrawler Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2007 Location: Prescott Posts: 796	I am also interested in how to mount the R2D trans. I just got it but havent had time to check it out. I plan to get the skid from TCS when it is available but am also wanting to run double triangulated links and am curious to see if there is enough room to do that with their skid since the mounting holes are close to the edge.

01-25-2008, 07:33 AM	#5
cbauer210 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Garden State Posts: 18	Also, what size collar will fit on the shifter rod of the R2 tranny?

01-25-2008, 08:15 AM	#6
BigRocks Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: marysville Posts: 228	The shift shaft is 1/8 inch

01-25-2008, 08:18 AM	#7
juststartin Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Corbin KY Posts: 392	tower hobbies has them. Or pm me your addy and i will send you a couple since I had to buy 12

01-25-2008, 08:47 AM	#8
freestyle Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: denver Posts: 20	TCS just came out with a delrin skid plate made just for that!!! http://www.tcscrawlers.com/TCS-Crawl...s-p-16755.html

01-25-2008, 08:59 AM	#9
NIK Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: uk Posts: 175	cheers for the link just bought one for my edge

01-25-2008, 10:25 AM	#10
cbauer210 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Garden State Posts: 18	Nice they are back in stock...just ordered mine. juststartin....thanks for the offer...PM sent!

01-25-2008, 12:34 PM	#13
NIK Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: uk Posts: 175	yeah i bought the servo mount aswell lol

01-25-2008, 04:53 PM	#14
Matt.k Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 365	We mounted it to the side plate directly and then used some of our spacers to mount to the other side plate. I will see if I can post some photos when I am back in the office next week. Thanks, Axial

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