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wrcfan29 · 03-13-2008, 12:23 PM

make more sw3's please

pretty please with a rock crawler on top

Nicklepimp · 03-13-2008, 12:26 PM

Hey, how come my ax-10 didn't come with those nice Axial tools?

juststartin · 03-13-2008, 04:42 PM

great looking build. what are you going to run tranny wise? dig? my r2d just bit the dust so im thinking about the axial tranny with a home built dig.

666 · 03-13-2008, 05:16 PM

Blech! I was hoping you would use clod axles or something!

So do I still get dibs?

DirkDigler · 03-13-2008, 06:16 PM

Anxious to see how this one turns out Brad.
Hopefully I can learn a few tips for my Axial based rigs.

DISTURBIN' tha PEACE · 03-13-2008, 06:30 PM

Lookin good Fred! Although you skimped on the front axle. What's the plan with those button heads on the rear?

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Originally Posted by Doc J33P

I have to ask as I am really wanting these wheels. I like them mainly for the looks but I have never bought an aftermarket pair. Sorry to hijack, but you would know!

Those hold a claw fine. I have them, they just take longer to mount with all those screws & wheel nut cover.

Tanis · 03-13-2008, 06:38 PM

Looks like you're on your way Brad

Top notch work and documentation as always

I like the lockers, good to see them from a different perspective than on the home page, look solid.

DirkDigler · 03-13-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DISTURBIN' tha PEACE

Lookin good Fred! Although you skimped on the front axle. What's the plan with those button heads on the rear?

Those hold a claw fine. I have them, they just take longer to mount with all those screws & wheel nut cover.

Fred!!!!!!

Grizzly4x4 · 03-13-2008, 06:59 PM

Awesome Fred!! I picked up a set of axles on Monday myself, I'm getting tired of worrying about the TLT ring and pinions and I just feel like I should get with the times.

Great writeup.

Cain't wait to see what kind of cool-cat goodies show up on this. Pen and notepad ready.

cato · 03-13-2008, 07:33 PM

Brad: Lookin good .........rubernecks nervous-ser:-P

JOYSTICK · 03-13-2008, 08:21 PM

love those h.d. lockers,and also i have the same rims and tires, best thing i ever did.

DirkDigler · 03-13-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cato

Brad: Lookin good .........rubernecks nervous-ser:-P

Who is Brad?

BENDER · 03-14-2008, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by wrecker

It's about time!

This build has been a long time coming.

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Originally Posted by Trimmy

looks good so far

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Rubbaneck

Oh shit...

Word!!

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Originally Posted by rbl

looks good brad.

im digging the msd's

Thanks, I love these wheels.

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Originally Posted by Freq E Tag

Looks great Brad, looks like maybe you got the "full-monty" Axial treatment... wrenches and all.

Great tech here for everyone.

Thanks Freq E.

I did get the full treatment.

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Originally Posted by ecoli

Team drivers get all the goodies :-P It'll be interesting to hear your feedback on the heavy duty lockers. As long as they hold up better than the stock ones, I want a pair!

The new sintered lockers should be way more durable then stock.

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Originally Posted by chivas72

damn damn it now i have to build one

Thaks fro giving me a new excuse to empty my wallet

Great build ! ! ! !

I was wating for this just like when i built my SW2

Time to start wrenching.

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Originally Posted by Doc J33P

I see the MSD's growing greatly in popularity. Is this because of the seat ability of the tires - explicitly Rock Claws? I know how fun bead locks can be to assemble, lol. Are these just easier and more efficient at beading the ring?

I have to ask as I am really wanting these wheels. I like them mainly for the looks but I have never bought an aftermarket pair. Sorry to hijack, but you would know!

The MSD beadlocks are sweet. They look great, they are the perfect weight IMO, the designs are clean and the machine work is flawless.

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Originally Posted by wrcfan29

make more sw3's please

pretty please with a rock crawler on top

I'll try, just still not sure when yet.

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Originally Posted by Nicklepimp

Hey, how come my ax-10 didn't come with those nice Axial tools?

Your's didn't come with the tools? :-P

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Originally Posted by juststartin

great looking build. what are you going to run tranny wise? dig? my r2d just bit the dust so im thinking about the axial tranny with a home built dig.

I'll be running the stock tranny, with the new slipper clutch. I'll probably start out with a home made dig set-up like I'm running now.

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Originally Posted by 666

Blech! I was hoping you would use clod axles or something!

So do I still get dibs?

You know better then that.............no 2.2 Clod for me, thanks.

You've got dibs my TLT comp rig?

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Originally Posted by DirkDigler

Anxious to see how this one turns out Brad.
Hopefully I can learn a few tips for my Axial based rigs.

Thanks Pete.

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Originally Posted by DISTURBIN' tha PEACE

Lookin good Fred! Although you skimped on the front axle. What's the plan with those button heads on the rear?

Those hold a claw fine. I have them, they just take longer to mount with all those screws & wheel nut cover.

Haven't been called Fred for a long while.

Read the words nOOb!! :-P

I'm going to aluminum C's and hubs eventually.

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Originally Posted by Tanis

Looks like you're on your way Brad

Top notch work and documentation as always

I like the lockers, good to see them from a different perspective than on the home page, look solid.

Thanks Nathan.

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Originally Posted by Grizzly4x4

Awesome Fred!! I picked up a set of axles on Monday myself, I'm getting tired of worrying about the TLT ring and pinions and I just feel like I should get with the times.

Great writeup.

Cain't wait to see what kind of cool-cat goodies show up on this. Pen and notepad ready.

Thanks Griz.

I've had the same feeling lately too. I'm still surprised I didn't strip my rear diff at the Mid-West comp.

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Originally Posted by cato

Brad: Lookin good .........rubernecks nervous-ser:-P

Thanks cato.

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Originally Posted by rc addict

love those h.d. lockers,and also i have the same rims and tires, best thing i ever did.

Yup, the wheels and tires are a tough combo to beat.

CSR · 03-14-2008, 07:26 AM

You're off to a good start brother. I can't wait to see how this one comes together. ;)

cato · 03-14-2008, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DirkDigler

Who is Brad?

ERRRRRRR ahhhhh "fred?"...........

LIKES2CRAWL · 03-14-2008, 10:35 AM

Looking good Fred......I mean Brad....Ahhh shoot we'll just stick with Bender.

mickrcarver · 03-14-2008, 11:16 AM

ok since were on the subject what is the offset of the top guns will they work ok on the axial axles?

BENDER · 03-14-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CSR

You're off to a good start brother. I can't wait to see how this one comes together. ;)

Thanks Chris.

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Originally Posted by LIKES2CRAWL

Looking good Fred......I mean Brad....Ahhh shoot we'll just stick with Bender.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by mickrcarver

ok since were on the subject what is the offset of the top guns will the work ok on the wider axial axles?

The Top Gun wheels are the perfect offset for Axial axles. Overall width with the wheels and tires should be about 10 1/4" wide.

BENDER · 03-14-2008, 12:20 PM

Time to get the tranny built.

Start by installing the bearings into the tranny case. Assemble the main tranny gear and outdrives, use a dab of thread lock on the screws too. Since I'm going with the new Axial slipper clutch, I had to replace the stock top shaft in the tranny with the new longer version that is included with the slipper clutch kit (Part # AX30414). Install the drive pin into the shaft, slid your metal top gear onto crosspin and install the bearings. Then press the last two bearings into the plastic idler gear.

BENDER · 03-14-2008, 12:30 PM

Now drop the gears into place, lube with the grease supplied in the AX10 kit, and close the transmission up. Then, slide the long M3 screws through the tranny case, and slip the aluminum spacers for the motor plate onto them. Now install the motor plate, use threadlock on these screws too.

03-14-2008, 11:16 AM	#37
mickrcarver Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: marietta Posts: 77	ok since were on the subject what is the offset of the top guns will they work ok on the axial axles? Last edited by mickrcarver; 03-14-2008 at 11:19 AM.

03-14-2008, 12:20 PM	#39
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Transmission Time to get the tranny built. Start by installing the bearings into the tranny case. Assemble the main tranny gear and outdrives, use a dab of thread lock on the screws too. Since I'm going with the new Axial slipper clutch, I had to replace the stock top shaft in the tranny with the new longer version that is included with the slipper clutch kit (Part # AX30414). Install the drive pin into the shaft, slid your metal top gear onto crosspin and install the bearings. Then press the last two bearings into the plastic idler gear. Attached Images

03-14-2008, 12:30 PM	#40
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Now drop the gears into place, lube with the grease supplied in the AX10 kit, and close the transmission up. Then, slide the long M3 screws through the tranny case, and slip the aluminum spacers for the motor plate onto them. Now install the motor plate, use threadlock on these screws too. Attached Images

03-13-2008, 12:23 PM	#21
wrcfan29 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Valpo Posts: 204	make more sw3's please pretty please with a rock crawler on top

03-13-2008, 12:26 PM	#22
Nicklepimp RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minnehopeless Posts: 1,129	Hey, how come my ax-10 didn't come with those nice Axial tools?

03-13-2008, 04:42 PM	#23
juststartin Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Corbin KY Posts: 392	great looking build. what are you going to run tranny wise? dig? my r2d just bit the dust so im thinking about the axial tranny with a home built dig.

03-13-2008, 05:16 PM	#24
666 MODERHATER™ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 10,939	Blech! I was hoping you would use clod axles or something! So do I still get dibs?

03-13-2008, 06:16 PM	#25
DirkDigler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,027	Anxious to see how this one turns out Brad. Hopefully I can learn a few tips for my Axial based rigs.

03-13-2008, 06:38 PM	#27
Tanis Keep it real Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yakima,WA Posts: 6,532	Looks like you're on your way Brad Top notch work and documentation as always I like the lockers, good to see them from a different perspective than on the home page, look solid.

03-13-2008, 06:59 PM	#29
Grizzly4x4 PapaGriz Yo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler Posts: 13,137	Awesome Fred!! I picked up a set of axles on Monday myself, I'm getting tired of worrying about the TLT ring and pinions and I just feel like I should get with the times. Great writeup. Cain't wait to see what kind of cool-cat goodies show up on this. Pen and notepad ready.

03-13-2008, 07:33 PM	#30
cato RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WHEAT RIDGE, CO Posts: 1,102	Brad: Lookin good .........rubernecks nervous-ser:-P

03-13-2008, 08:21 PM	#31
JOYSTICK Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: out crawlin thrown rocks at my rig. Posts: 193	love those h.d. lockers,and also i have the same rims and tires, best thing i ever did.

03-14-2008, 07:26 AM	#34
CSR RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SERCRC Posts: 1,680	You're off to a good start brother. I can't wait to see how this one comes together. ;)

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03-14-2008, 10:35 AM	#36
LIKES2CRAWL I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: KENNEWICK, WA Posts: 2,513	Looking good Fred......I mean Brad....Ahhh shoot we'll just stick with Bender.

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