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08-29-2007, 07:33 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Okinawa, JP
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|  ax-10 upper suspention link washer fix  Sorry for the blurred photo but I think you can make out the washer. I'd like to see a alum. replacement (connecting bracket).. or maybe rcp's 4 link piece might be the answer.. time will tell. I can't wait for the after market parts to start rolling out!!!  Last edited by stanbro; 08-29-2007 at 07:36 AM. |
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08-29-2007, 08:51 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anaheim/Gardena, CA
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Try taking another picture.. I cant make out anything. (Then again, I did just wake up).. (For the picture, if you stand back, take the shot, put the picture on the PC, and Crop it, making that specific spot "bigger," It would help alot) |
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08-29-2007, 09:12 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon City
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I'll take a macro shot when I get home if anyone hasn't done it before then. I'll post up the specific Du-Bro washer I used as well - cheap and easy fix if it works. It's seems hardly worth mentioning, but I suppose it'd be great information for new Scorpion owners to be armed with during the build process. Hey Axial - LOVE THE TRUCK - but I can't imagine this problem didn't come up during testing. It's happened to most of the guys I've chatted with on their first battery pack. And please, anyone thinking about posting up a "Axial Scorpion is a POS OMGLOL!!!" thread, please refrain. The truck is as good or better than most custom built rigs I've seen so far, and we're still on the first production run. I feel silly mentioning that it's that good costing only a fraction of what a custom built crawler would run. |
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08-29-2007, 05:10 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Harrisville, UT
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Haha sucker.... mine lasted untill the third pack  |
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08-29-2007, 07:15 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tucson
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need better photo please
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08-29-2007, 07:15 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Roseburg
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HA HA suckers not pulled yet, dozen packs at least, lost count |
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08-29-2007, 08:03 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anaheim/Gardena, CA
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I've ran quite a few packs through mine... still haven't had that problem. (Except for the knuckle snapping... But that makes for awesome 180s off of rocks, and pretty sharp right turns  Last edited by DieselPhotos; 08-29-2007 at 08:10 PM. |
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08-29-2007, 08:24 PM
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| MODERATOR™   Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio
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Oh yeah? Check me out.  However, two more packs through the truck, and everything is holding fine. Somehow. |
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08-29-2007, 09:53 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anaheim/Gardena, CA
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I'll be adding the washer before this weekend. psh. Get JB Weld and Tape 'll fix that right up. Last edited by DieselPhotos; 08-29-2007 at 10:43 PM. |
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08-29-2007, 10:30 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Da Springs
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Yes, will be adding this on the list of things to do!
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08-29-2007, 10:50 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nanakuli
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please post a better photo i have mine comming and really don't want any issues so i need an idea of where to put and which washer to use btw does any know if the hardware is 3mm or standard? thanx |
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08-29-2007, 11:23 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon City
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So, this is probably the easiest "mod" you'll ever make. I could probably just post a single pic that would get the point across, but I though I should demonstrate the angle at which the wrench should be held while applying rotational force on the screw:  And a pic of the fruits of my labor:  Heck, to make it REALLY easy, I'll even share the EXACT washer I used ( I know, I'm feeling generous!). It's A Du-Bro part # 2109 3mm washer - the same type most of us use in conjunction with a 3mm screw to bolt the motors in our cars. Anyway, in all seriousness, this completely fixed the problem I was having. The truck kicks *** in nearly every way now! Keep in mind I'm new to scale crawling and have no prior experience to base the previous statement on. |
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08-29-2007, 11:24 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon City
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Forgot to mention, this ENTIRE operation can be performed without removing the steering servo.
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08-30-2007, 12:35 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: St. Albert - Canada
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Can you put a piece of rubber hose, or fuel line between the axle and washer? (Some people have mentioned that the washer only stops it from popping out "completely") The rubber might keep it held in and still allow for articulation. Still waiting for mine... I hope within two days. Just thinking out loud.  |
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08-30-2007, 01:19 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NOR*CAL
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not a bad idea | |
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08-30-2007, 08:55 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon City
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It seems to work fine as is. I think I was the one that mentioned the washer not preventing the ball from popping out "completely". I bound everything up pretty good last night, everything looks good. I think I'll be needing to buy new upper link brackets (the plastic piece that the ball fits in to) since the repeated popping in and out stretched the opening - there is now a bit of play. Not bad, but I'm sure they're going to be cheap to replace.
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08-30-2007, 07:23 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dogpatch
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Checked mine out today.It has'nt cracked or even pulled out on me yet.I put the washers on before it does though! |
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09-03-2007, 09:47 PM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hopewell
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