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CSAXIAL · 01-24-2009, 12:38 AM

Looks good, post up some more picks.

phillyb · 01-24-2009, 07:58 AM

MMM i am jealous of those gears, very very nice!!!

Gst95dsm · 01-24-2009, 09:17 AM

No fair! I want a set of those gears too. I think those gears will end up being a "must" for any axial build. Send me a set Bender!

atekt · 01-25-2009, 12:41 PM

I have been watching this build very carefully. I hope to be doing something similar in the near future. Hopefully me asking you a lot of questions wont be to big of a bother

Sparky J · 01-25-2009, 01:16 PM

I cant wait to hear how you like that gear set up

phillyb · 01-25-2009, 01:54 PM

I don't want to wait anymore, which hobby place is getting them first? what about ordering direct lol i need the gearssss

Brandon · 01-25-2009, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSAXIAL

Looks good, post up some more picks.

Will do! Had a hectic weekend so I am going to test them tomorrow if its not too wet out

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gst95dsm

No fair! I want a set of those gears too. I think those gears will end up being a "must" for any axial build. Send me a set Bender!

I agree, they will be a must for the Axial comp rig

Quote:

Originally Posted by atekt

I have been watching this build very carefully. I hope to be doing something similar in the near future. Hopefully me asking you a lot of questions wont be to big of a bother

No problem, ask away!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparky J

I cant wait to hear how you like that gear set up

If Bender says they are good they must be great, cant wait to run it with them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillyb

I don't want to wait anymore, which hobby place is getting them first? what about ordering direct lol i need the gearssss

I will post up as soon as I hear something

atekt · 02-22-2009, 10:46 AM

Any current pictures?

Brandon · 02-22-2009, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atekt

Any current pictures?

Yeah I am working on that now. Few changes over the last month so I will update this thread today

atekt · 02-22-2009, 11:48 AM

Nice!! Excited to see whats new

Brandon · 02-22-2009, 07:01 PM

As promised. Updates

Installed the new Futaba S9157. This thing is a MONSTER of a servo. Nice and quiet too.

Weight

Made a new plate for the top of the axle finally.

Old plate:

New

Battery location:

Servo and battery are below the top plate

Brandon · 02-22-2009, 07:16 PM

Added the winch down suspension front and rear.

Main goal was to keep the weight from the system as low as possible and follow the USRCCA rules.

Rear servo mounted. I didn't want to sacrifice one of those precious Futaba servos to turn it into a winch servo. The old hitec 5998 worked perfectly.

In the following pictures you can also see the winching point on the front and rear axles that the line goes around, these points act as pullies. The front is 2:1 and the rear is a 1:1 ratio. This allows the front to suck down before the rear. Hopefully the pics explain this as well.

Here you can see the front pulley running off the 3 link bolt.

I used 3/16" brakeline to route the winch cable.

gunnar · 02-22-2009, 07:48 PM

Incredible work on the winch, any concerns for the backs of both servos? My high steer link and tierod are in roughly the same location on the front, and show uh, a bit of abuse and speed control is on the back, which is protected. But the fact that it is laying on the axle is also extremely good work. Also wondering was size Lipo is that? The whole package is nothing short of awesome. Good luck in all your future comps.

Harley · 02-22-2009, 08:34 PM

Looks great B. The brake line show any deflection under load?

clarkrw3 · 02-22-2009, 09:47 PM

That's some inivative stuff you got going on there!! I would love to see some pics of how you mounted the servo on the knuckle??

dpdsurf · 02-22-2009, 09:59 PM

That looks great Brandon! I want to do that on my rig but I'll have to wait until I can pony up for a 4PK.

Do you have the dig setup yet?

Brandon · 02-22-2009, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunnar

Incredible work on the winch, any concerns for the backs of both servos? My high steer link and tierod are in roughly the same location on the front, and show uh, a bit of abuse and speed control is on the back, which is protected. But the fact that it is laying on the axle is also extremely good work. Also wondering was size Lipo is that? The whole package is nothing short of awesome. Good luck in all your future comps.

Thank you.

Yeah the servos might get hit. Driving time will tell. The Chisels are a big tire and do a lot as far as protection goes ;)

Maxamps 860mah split pack. Not real happy with them on the Axial, I need something larger. The single motor draws a lot more amps than the dual motors on the berg. Go figure!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley0706

Looks great B. The brake line show any deflection under load?

Nope, I used stainless tubing originally but it was just too heavy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarkrw3

That's some inivative stuff you got going on there!! I would love to see some pics of how you mounted the servo on the knuckle??

I will get some for you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpdsurf

That looks great Brandon! I want to do that on my rig but I'll have to wait until I can pony up for a 4PK.

Do you have the dig setup yet?

No dig yet Dave. I plan on dominating the next comp without it!

kdizzle122 · 02-22-2009, 11:02 PM

very nice lookin crawler hows it work over all ? how u like those tires ??

Brandon · 02-23-2009, 12:00 AM

Harley asked me what the weight of my rig was. Might as well post the results. She's a fatty

Brandon · 02-23-2009, 12:05 AM

My original inspiration for adding the winch down suspension was due to the crazy side-hills and steep climbs that Nor-Calrcrc always runs at their comps. With the Taller Chisels and my new found appreciation for the axle clearance they give I needed a way to lower the COG.

Results:

Full ride height:

Winched down all the way:

Rear (You can see that I left some travel in the shocks)

Front:

02-22-2009, 07:48 PM	#113
gunnar Ex Nor-CalRCRC slave Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Mateo, CA. Posts: 2,242	Incredible work on the winch, any concerns for the backs of both servos? My high steer link and tierod are in roughly the same location on the front, and show uh, a bit of abuse and speed control is on the back, which is protected. But the fact that it is laying on the axle is also extremely good work. Also wondering was size Lipo is that? The whole package is nothing short of awesome. Good luck in all your future comps. Last edited by gunnar; 02-22-2009 at 08:54 PM.

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01-24-2009, 12:38 AM	#101
CSAXIAL Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Debary Posts: 12	Looks good, post up some more picks.

01-24-2009, 07:58 AM	#102
phillyb Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: roanoke Posts: 550	MMM i am jealous of those gears, very very nice!!!

01-24-2009, 09:17 AM	#103
Gst95dsm Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fresno Posts: 139	No fair! I want a set of those gears too. I think those gears will end up being a "must" for any axial build. Send me a set Bender!

01-25-2009, 12:41 PM	#104
atekt Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 691	I have been watching this build very carefully. I hope to be doing something similar in the near future. Hopefully me asking you a lot of questions wont be to big of a bother

01-25-2009, 01:16 PM	#105
Sparky J RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DODGING ROCK CHUCKERS Posts: 1,137	I cant wait to hear how you like that gear set up

01-25-2009, 01:54 PM	#106
phillyb Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: roanoke Posts: 550	I don't want to wait anymore, which hobby place is getting them first? what about ordering direct lol i need the gearssss

02-22-2009, 10:46 AM	#108
atekt Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 691	Any current pictures?

02-22-2009, 11:48 AM	#110
atekt Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 691	Nice!! Excited to see whats new

02-22-2009, 07:01 PM	#111
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	As promised. Updates Installed the new Futaba S9157. This thing is a MONSTER of a servo. Nice and quiet too. Weight Made a new plate for the top of the axle finally. Old plate: New Battery location: Servo and battery are below the top plate

02-22-2009, 07:16 PM	#112
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Added the winch down suspension front and rear. Main goal was to keep the weight from the system as low as possible and follow the USRCCA rules. Rear servo mounted. I didn't want to sacrifice one of those precious Futaba servos to turn it into a winch servo. The old hitec 5998 worked perfectly. In the following pictures you can also see the winching point on the front and rear axles that the line goes around, these points act as pullies. The front is 2:1 and the rear is a 1:1 ratio. This allows the front to suck down before the rear. Hopefully the pics explain this as well. Here you can see the front pulley running off the 3 link bolt. I used 3/16" brakeline to route the winch cable.

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02-22-2009, 08:34 PM	#114
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	Looks great B. The brake line show any deflection under load?

02-22-2009, 09:47 PM	#115
clarkrw3 RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 1,262	That's some inivative stuff you got going on there!! I would love to see some pics of how you mounted the servo on the knuckle??

02-22-2009, 09:59 PM	#116
dpdsurf I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pacific Ocean Posts: 2,342	That looks great Brandon! I want to do that on my rig but I'll have to wait until I can pony up for a 4PK. Do you have the dig setup yet?

02-22-2009, 11:02 PM	#118
kdizzle122 Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: oroville Posts: 50	very nice lookin crawler hows it work over all ? how u like those tires ??

02-23-2009, 12:00 AM	#119
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Harley asked me what the weight of my rig was. Might as well post the results. She's a fatty

02-23-2009, 12:05 AM	#120
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	My original inspiration for adding the winch down suspension was due to the crazy side-hills and steep climbs that Nor-Calrcrc always runs at their comps. With the Taller Chisels and my new found appreciation for the axle clearance they give I needed a way to lower the COG. Results: Full ride height: Winched down all the way: Rear (You can see that I left some travel in the shocks) Front:

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