K.O.M.'s Newbie Comp Build

[version_three]

I must have read this build a dozen times over now... I love seeing it getting brought back up to the first page because it is full of so much great info. (plus it shows that some people really do search!)

[cagedcbr]

This build up should be stickied as a low budget (relatively) list of mods for newbie crawlers. I'm am pretty new to crawling and had to find most of the info in this thread through searching on here, this would make it easier by having everything in once place. Great work

[2manyprojects]

Awsome thread!

[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by version_three

I love seeing it getting brought back up to the first page because it is full of so much great info. (plus it shows that some people really do search!)

This is always the thread I recommend to people, when they ask what they should do next after getting a truck

Originally Posted by cagedcbr

This build up should be stickied as a low budget (relatively) list of mods for newbie crawlers.

I agree...this should be stickied.

[505tj]

WOW! I just picked up and did about three tips to my crawler tonight thanks to this thread.

[SI10 LAN]

Great build and information for a newbie!!! THANKS To the TOP

[CRAIGB]

Great thread, alot of great info. Im new and will use your tips

[dracbec]

wow just read that hole thread thanks for doing the dirty work and help me out with all the mods

[Jus]

Great thread.

I'm not a newbie anymore but I still just read through the entire thread and it was entertaining and informative still.

I started in much the same way except with a RTR AX-10 so this brings back memories.

Too bad the Axial ARTR was discontinued IIRC. A great rig for people to start out with.. Don't have to build it so it won't intimidate anyone and yet you don't have to pay for crappy electronics you'll replace later anyhow. My wife has one that she's still learning about with my help. I should have her read this thread sometime.

[West Cork Basher]

Very good ...
stole afew of your DIY tips...

Posted them here...

D.I.Y Mods... what have you done... - RCCrawler.com Bulletin Board

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[tcrawler]

good info!thanks

[Semi Pro]

thanks i learned afew new tricks

[redcard]

Originally Posted by K.O.M.

I have quite a few PM's in the last few days asking about how to upgrade their AX10. Well, pretty much answered how I ended up upgrading/modifying my AX10, but if I could do it all again knowing what I know now, heres how I would go about upgrading:

1. Tires w/ weight and get the battery/electronics off of the stock battery plate
2. Driveshafts
3. Knuckles and C-Hubs (good time to get that BTA kit)
4. Front Universal Joints
5. Get more steering (see #3 above)
6. OD/UD gears or dig (still would run either the OD or UD gears with the gears--both if you are not planning on installing a dig)
7. Suspension/link geometry

Thanks

[AgentXTC]

I have an AX10 RTC on it's way, and am reading and re-reading this build to hopefully help figure out what direction I want to go with mine. Thanks!!

[Josh_Br]

Originally Posted by Traikun

I have an AX10 RTC on it's way, and am reading and re-reading this build to hopefully help figure out what direction I want to go with mine. Thanks!!

Ditto, and thanks for all of the detail and photos.

[MaD222]

nice thread man!!

[West Cork Basher]

Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

This is always the thread I recommend to people, when they ask what they should do next after getting a truck



I agree...this should be stickied.

Same here... Sticky this thread ...

[steven a rockcrawler]

This is great
Any more updates ???
Thanks