forbid89's rig in progress I've been here for a month or so researching and trying to help where I can and I've also been working on my AX10 behind the scenes. I didn't have a lot of cash for this build so I built anything that I could rather than buy it. Once I finally got all my materials together I tried to build as fast as possible so there aren't many in progress shots but it's more of a before and after look and as I change things around I will update the thread. So here it goes: Changes from stock: *DIY front and rear 4-link plates *3/8" delrin lower links, high clearance rears *8/32" all thread sleeved with 1/4" brake line for the upper links *Aluminum knuckles *Battery relocated to front axle *Mirrored Transmission *Weight front tires (3oz in each for now) Now for pictures Here it is straight from the LHS, but that didn't last long. http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...0/IMG_9042.jpg With the body removed bone stock, I think I ran it for 20 minutes or so before tearing it apart. http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...0/IMG_9043.jpg Now we have to skid ahead in time about two weeks, I wish I had taken more pics but I forgot. Here is how it sat after the mock of of the links and after I was satisfied that I had the geometry correct (I hope). http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...0/IMG_9050.jpg DIY front battery/servo/4-link plate It's made from an old sign I had laying around. http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...0/IMG_9055.jpg And the rear plate http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...0/IMG_9054.jpg DIY 1/4" delrin skidplate. I think it turned out horrible so I will be making a better one out of 3/8" delrin in the near future. It sucks not having a vice or a drillpress. http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...0/IMG_9052.jpg Back together again, just need to add electronics. http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...0/IMG_9056.jpg And all the way back together, please ignore my tiny 360mah lipo. I'm waiting for 1300's to get back in stock. http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...0/IMG_9060.jpg http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...0/IMG_9059.jpg http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...0/IMG_9061.jpg That's it for now, I am more than welcome to suggestions this is my first crawler and my first build so I know I have done some things wrong. If you see something please let me know. My list of future improvements already include: *New Tires *Aluminum C hubs *Stronger servo and BEC *Tweeking my steering linkage to get more travel *Possibly a 45T or 35T motor, I would like some more wheel speed. Thanks. |
I would say you are doing quite well. Your ground clearance is good. One thing I would do is put some small spacers down there at the lower links...get them more triangulated on the skid. That will help with the torque twist a bunch. Other than that...your angles look good, links are nice, you mirrored your tranny, and I would think it would do quite well the way it sits. Nice. Casey |
Your link plates look really good. Nice fab work. Keep it up, and i know how hard it is to work and take pictures |
Nice work man, it took me a few months to get my crawler to that point (of course back then I didn't know anything about crawlin). I'm diggin the lower links "thumbsup" I'd go 35T - great wheelspeed and still plenty of torque. |
Nice work on the 4 link plates and links! Much better than my diy hack jobs I end up with everytime i try to fab up something. |
Looks really good, like others have said already your 4 link plates are really nicely done better than some I've seen on shelves. I would only maybe suggest either adding spacers and longer screws at the skid for your lower links or atleast outboard the links at the axle. On the rear I would also suggest mounting your shock lower outside the the mounting tab and using a spacer to take up the space left by moving the shock. |
Thanks for the feedback, I'm kinda surprised those link plates turned out the way they did. I owe it all to the dremel. I will move move things around as you guys have suggested and I think I will get the chance to make a better skid plat tomorrow. I plan to narrow it as much as I can as well, just as long as the motor and transmission still fit. Now if the rain would just quit I could actually get out there on some rocks, crawling in the living room isn't very exciting. |
good job on the link plates. I need to make mine as nice as that |
Surprised your body isn't all hacked up yet:mrgreen:, I removed the fenders on mine the first week I got it. |
Wow, those link plates look CNC"d. good job! I was able to narrow my AX10 up by .7" [with my after market chassis] with no issues BUT! any bit helps. The stock AX10 is a mile wide and even taking off .375-.5" can make a big difference in the tight stuff "thumbsup" |
Well it's been quite a while and my AX-10 has gone through some changes so I thought I would update this thread in case anyone cares or wants some ideas. Here's a list of upgrades since my initial post: *White dot Rovers *CC BEC Pro *T-Pro MG-996R Servo *Gatekeeper GC3A Chassis *Tekin 35T motor *Custom 4-link plates I lowered the body and made of my own gunnar style mounts (had to in a pinch, I will still get the originals when I can) http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...0/P1000628.jpg Here is a shot with the body off, it's kind of a mess and I need to rework my wiring a bit. The CC BEC pro is a little bit of a problem since it's the same size as my ESC http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...0/P1000631.jpg My DIY rear "U-mount", it's not a ripoff at all.... http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...0/P1000632.jpg Front Axle plate, again DIY http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...0/P1000633.jpg And the bottom, I reused my delrin links from before and in case anyone doesn't know Traxxas #5347 rod ends don't fit the GC3A skid without some sanding. http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...0/P1000634.jpg That's it for now, please feel free to make suggestions. I do have a short list of upgrades that I plan to complete in the future, but seeing as I just got laid off that might not happen for awhile: *Stronger drive shafts *Beef Tubes *Aluminum C's *High Steer Knuckles Steering seems to be my biggest issues right now, the stock plastic C's with button head screws along with regular knuckles don't allow for much steering. |
Looking good"thumbsup" Nik |
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