Black Widow Crew discussions

[chvy4wd]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the info. Maybe i will just run it on my stock chassis for a while and get some use out of it before i buy somethin else.

[ENZLOW]

sadly i sold my rig i will build another one soon, but on the other hand its for my new crf450

[Harvo]

Originally Posted by chvy4wd

I have been researching these black widow chassis and was wondering if you can run a stock ax10 tranny plate with these chassis? I am asking cause i just purchased a R2D tranny and a delrin skid plate and dont exactly want to buy a Black Widow and not be able to use the skid plate. I also read that you cant use stock axial links because they make the wheelbase too long. What length lower links to you have to use to maintain a 12.5 wheelbase? Thanks

If you didn't use the lower links that MFM sends you with the chassis, they would need to be about 4.25" eye to eye.

[rockspider101]

I'm new to the rc crawler thing.Is the BWC a one to go with?

[Bananaclip]

Originally Posted by rockspider101

I'm new to the rc crawler thing.Is the BWC a one to go with?

I am a veteran to crawling and I can say that the BW is one of the most capable platforms that I have ever used. MFM could ask $100.00 for this chassis and get it easy.

[MtnBkr]

Is anyone using Rustler shocks with their black widow? If so, what springs are you running?

[rollinlow]

Originally Posted by chvy4wd

I have been researching these black widow chassis and was wondering if you can run a stock ax10 tranny plate with these chassis? I am asking cause i just purchased a R2D tranny and a delrin skid plate and dont exactly want to buy a Black Widow and not be able to use the skid plate. I also read that you cant use stock axial links because they make the wheelbase too long. What length lower links to you have to use to maintain a 12.5 wheelbase? Thanks

im doin this same thing right now i got the blank skid and will drill holes but im waiting on my motor should be in anyday now

r2d and a puller will not fit

[Interceptor]

Originally Posted by MtnBkr

Is anyone using Rustler shocks with their black widow? If so, what springs are you running?

I am. In the front I am using the springs that came with the CKRC Level 2 kit, I cut them down to fit, very soft. In the rear, I hace some silver springs that I friend gave me. Not sure the type. They are medium soft. Personally, I hate the rustler shocks, too short for my taste, I need my clearance.

[MtnBkr]

Originally Posted by Interceptor

I am. In the front I am using the springs that came with the CKRC Level 2 kit, I cut them down to fit, very soft. In the rear, I hace some silver springs that I friend gave me. Not sure the type. They are medium soft. Personally, I hate the rustler shocks, too short for my taste, I need my clearance.

Good to know... I might use my Maxx shocks first to see how they work. Thanks

[Harvo]

Maxx shocks = good for me.

[gosox1120]

wat spring and weight oil are yall running with losi crawler shocks?

[kdubb88]

Here are some pictures of mine. I bought mine before they offered the links.

Specs:
Hot-racing dig
LOSI shocks
Axial, etc., etc.

I started by mounting the shocks in the typical position but found that under hard flex while turning the tires would rub the shocks. So I mounted the shocks to the far inside of the front axle and to the inside of the chassis. This allowed for excellent articulation (easy movement) up front and I could stiff'en the rear more to keep the torque twist down, since the shocks are at thier widest point. The truck runs good. This chassis is awesome in my opinion. I would recommend it to others.

[gosox1120]

hmm i might have to try that

[Interceptor]

Kdubb- Can you get us a pic of how you have the front shocks mounts up top on the chassis? Thanks!

[megacabcummins]

I ended up going to back to internal springs with mine, couldn't get the skid low enough after bolting up the rock grabbers. Right now I am at 2 3/4", hopefully that will keep the COG low enough, otherwise I'll have to go to a full droop. So far I really like the chassis though, can't even compare it to the stock chassis.

[cartronicshn]

Hadn't seen this thread before, some good info in here
Couple pics of mine, but wait where did the tranny and shafts go??
I love this chassis , think it works great on the moa ax-10 HR axles also

[megacabcummins]

Because of the motor and tranny you can't run the links on the inside?

[cartronicshn]

I can, actually the rear links are in, this was just a test, i now run them inboard.

[chvy4wd]

Originally Posted by rollinlow

im doin this same thing right now i got the blank skid and will drill holes but im waiting on my motor should be in anyday now

r2d and a puller will not fit

I actually ran my r2d on my stock chassis and did not like it at all. Its geared way too low, noisy, and not smooth at all. So i went back to the stock axial tranny and i will put a dig on that.

[chvy4wd]

Originally Posted by Harvo

If you didn't use the lower links that MFM sends you with the chassis, they would need to be about 4.25" eye to eye.

Thanks for the info. At first i didn't know that it came with links.