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papaweely · 07-08-2009, 05:10 PM

Getting my first crawler - ARTR.
Does anyone put covers on the aluminum links to avoid scratches?
I was thinking of using straws.

2500hdon37s · 07-08-2009, 05:20 PM

really dude your afraid of scratching the links? i wouldnt bother its a rock crawler they get scratched but sure go ahead and try it it my slide better over the rocks

Rbs1987 · 07-08-2009, 05:22 PM

If they aren't scratched then your NOT CRAWLIN !!! So scratch the F%$K out of them!

BCCrawlerZ · 07-08-2009, 05:30 PM

Man if your worried about scratching a rock crawler.. you shouldnt be rock crawling.. get a nice onroad car and drive it 2mph..

salmonshark · 07-08-2009, 05:30 PM

Some people put the plastic pen cases over their links. Not really to prevent scratches, but more for the plastic/sliding type of effect. I am sure if you search around a little you may run across pics of it.

SS

papaweely · 07-08-2009, 05:54 PM

Thanks. I was also concerned about drag/slide. I like the idea of the plastic links on the RTC.

salmonshark · 07-08-2009, 06:02 PM

Get some delrin ones when you are done sliding on the aluminum ones... plenty of ones out there to choose from and much stronger than the plastic ones.

SS

fernando · 07-08-2009, 06:11 PM

I don't want my links to have scratches ( What the hell is with you man ) You do know that your tires will touch some dirty rocks. Oh my God what about when your rig rolls over.

Gimp · 07-08-2009, 06:33 PM

I have an RTC and I love the Delrin links. I plan on changing to high clearance delrin links pretty soon.

jdacus · 07-08-2009, 07:46 PM

give him a brake guys hes a noob at crawling (for now)

Da Hermit · 07-08-2009, 07:57 PM

Custom make some SS links. They slide really well and and do not scratch up all that bad. use 1/4in. ss rods over 8/32 allthread and your good to go. Or you can go the delrin route.

fernando · 07-08-2009, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdacus

give him a brake guys hes a noob at crawling (for now)

Your right I should take it easy on the Newbie, so I take one percent of what I said back. Welcome to the forum Newbie. Hope you enjoy the Rc Rock Crawling hobby.

Jim1019 · 07-08-2009, 10:58 PM

All I can say is, Staples Pens. 60 pack for $4.00, can't go wrong. Yeah, they are more for sliding then scratching. Welcome to rock crawling, just a warning, it's addicting!

93yoda · 07-09-2009, 12:19 AM

I found that the bic pen bodies desinagrate after about a good 6 hrs of crawlin. I don't know about other pens though. I'd say that delrin is your best bet though.

Boatman · 07-10-2009, 05:23 PM

I use carbon fiber tubes on mine , it slides real good
and last a long time too

CRAZYACE63 · 07-10-2009, 06:37 PM

You can pick up 6 foot sections of delrin rod at this website.

http://secure2.data-comm.com/servlet...fdsh-16/Detail

These are the ones I am gonna pick up when I get all the dimensions on my rig figured out. You can then hit up Jeepindoug and get a link drill bushing that will help put a pilot hole in your links for the set screws.

You ca get it for $.50 a foot and if you are a member you can get it for less I am assuming. I haven't signed up yet but I will in the next couple of weeks.

07-08-2009, 05:10 PM	#1
papaweely Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Shenandoah Valley, VA Posts: 102	Do you cover your links? Getting my first crawler - ARTR. Does anyone put covers on the aluminum links to avoid scratches? I was thinking of using straws.

07-08-2009, 06:11 PM	#8
fernando RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In a very dark cave can't you tell... Posts: 1,708	This Is Funny I don't want my links to have scratches ( What the hell is with you man ) You do know that your tires will touch some dirty rocks. Oh my God what about when your rig rolls over.

07-08-2009, 05:20 PM	#2
2500hdon37s I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sittin in the sky Posts: 4,630	really dude your afraid of scratching the links? i wouldnt bother its a rock crawler they get scratched but sure go ahead and try it it my slide better over the rocks

07-08-2009, 05:22 PM	#3
Rbs1987 Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: waterford Posts: 54	If they aren't scratched then your NOT CRAWLIN !!! So scratch the F%$K out of them!

07-08-2009, 05:30 PM	#4
BCCrawlerZ Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Great White North! Posts: 432	Man if your worried about scratching a rock crawler.. you shouldnt be rock crawling.. get a nice onroad car and drive it 2mph..

07-08-2009, 05:30 PM	#5
salmonshark Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Renton Posts: 171	Some people put the plastic pen cases over their links. Not really to prevent scratches, but more for the plastic/sliding type of effect. I am sure if you search around a little you may run across pics of it. SS

07-08-2009, 05:54 PM	#6
papaweely Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Shenandoah Valley, VA Posts: 102	Thanks. I was also concerned about drag/slide. I like the idea of the plastic links on the RTC.

07-08-2009, 06:02 PM	#7
salmonshark Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Renton Posts: 171	Get some delrin ones when you are done sliding on the aluminum ones... plenty of ones out there to choose from and much stronger than the plastic ones. SS

07-08-2009, 06:33 PM	#9
Gimp RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,594	I have an RTC and I love the Delrin links. I plan on changing to high clearance delrin links pretty soon.

07-08-2009, 07:46 PM	#10
jdacus Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 396	give him a brake guys hes a noob at crawling (for now)

07-08-2009, 07:57 PM	#11
Da Hermit RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wetlands Posts: 1,014	Custom make some SS links. They slide really well and and do not scratch up all that bad. use 1/4in. ss rods over 8/32 allthread and your good to go. Or you can go the delrin route.

07-08-2009, 10:58 PM	#13
Jim1019 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Marysville Posts: 24	All I can say is, Staples Pens. 60 pack for $4.00, can't go wrong. Yeah, they are more for sliding then scratching. Welcome to rock crawling, just a warning, it's addicting!

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07-09-2009, 12:19 AM	#14
93yoda Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cameron Park Posts: 69	I found that the bic pen bodies desinagrate after about a good 6 hrs of crawlin. I don't know about other pens though. I'd say that delrin is your best bet though.

07-10-2009, 05:23 PM	#15
Boatman Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Woods of missouri Posts: 5	I use carbon fiber tubes on mine , it slides real good and last a long time too

07-10-2009, 06:37 PM	#16
CRAZYACE63 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LOMPOC Posts: 701	You can pick up 6 foot sections of delrin rod at this website. http://secure2.data-comm.com/servlet...fdsh-16/Detail These are the ones I am gonna pick up when I get all the dimensions on my rig figured out. You can then hit up Jeepindoug and get a link drill bushing that will help put a pilot hole in your links for the set screws. You ca get it for $.50 a foot and if you are a member you can get it for less I am assuming. I haven't signed up yet but I will in the next couple of weeks.

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