newbie scx-10 Rubicon rtr build

[justice4x4]

So I bought me a Axial SCX-10 Rubicon rtr last year I love it. I did upgrade to JunFac steel drive shafts, Axial aluminum links, Gcm cms and moved the battery up front. Last fall I was taking it though the trails at a friends farm and I happened to break my c-hub. Now I wanna redo the whole thing.

Plans-
Aluminum c-hubs and knuckles
Front axle shafts
Axial HD gears (don't know what ratio)
Aluminum straight shafts
New high turque waterproof servo(wanting something to turn 2.2s with ease)
Axial ax-5 esc
Axial 55t motor maybe something different
Pro line 80s Chevy body(orange and titanium silver)
1.9 wheels(not sure what)
1.9 iroks or bloggers
2.2 wheels
2.2 tires
New cms and panhard
Custom bumpers
Winch


Any input on parts that are the best will help. Thanks in advance

[VTHokie]

I just installed the new SSD CMS kit it comes with all the hardware, works and looks great. I have the Axial HD overdrive/underdrive gears, they really help in steep climbs and turns. I also went with STRC hubs, knuckles and lockouts. All were good but the lockouts there was a ton of play. Wound up getting some plastic washers at Lowes to take up the gap between the lockout and bearing. Probably gonna swap out for Vanquish stage 1 when available again to gain some extra steering. Enjoy the rebuild

[justice4x4]

I'm really wantin the extra steering cause my steering radius sucks.

[StomperCrawler]

Originally Posted by justice4x4

So I bought me a Axial SCX-10 Rubicon rtr last year I love it. I did upgrade to JunFac steel drive shafts, Axial aluminum links, Gcm cms and moved the battery up front. Last fall I was taking it though the trails at a friends farm and I happened to break my c-hub. Now I wanna redo the whole thing.

Plans-
Aluminum c-hubs and knuckles
Front axle shafts
Axial HD gears (don't know what ratio)
Aluminum straight shafts
New high turque waterproof servo(wanting something to turn 2.2s with ease)
Axial ax-5 esc
Axial 55t motor maybe something different
Pro line 80s Chevy body(orange and titanium silver)
1.9 wheels(not sure what)
1.9 iroks or bloggers
2.2 wheels
2.2 tires
New cms and panhard
Custom bumpers
Winch


Any input on parts that are the best will help. Thanks in advance

What's your budget? I wouldn't go with the AX-5 ESC (more of a downgrade, actually) or the 55t motor (too slow for trailing); maybe a Castle MMP or HH BRXL ESC and a HH 45t Crawlmaster motor. Check my sig-link below for other ideas on what to upgrade, including a cheap 3-8ch radio for using that new winch.

[justice4x4]

Thanks I'll check it out. I like my ax-2 ESC but wanted something waterproof that's way I wanna the ax-5.

[justice4x4]

Im gonna try out the H-King HK15298B, HH BRXL esc. I didn't find the crawlmaster in 45t. My budget is kinda cheap right now. But on the servo motor and esc I would like to buy them once. Ive already replace the motor twice and servo 5 times. I'm really wantin to upgrade to aluminum hubs, c-hubs and lockouts. Which ones can I get that help with the turning radius?

[cotyhamlett]

I know it's not up to par for some of there people but for $23 can't beat it, with over 400oz of torque. Not WP but it hasn't had any problems for me.

http://www.hobbypartz.com/33p-solarservo-d772.html

[StomperCrawler]

Originally Posted by justice4x4

Thanks I'll check it out. I like my ax-2 ESC but wanted something waterproof that's way I wanna the ax-5.

Just check the electronics sub-forum for a how-to on waterproofing the ae2; that's what I did.

[StomperCrawler]

Originally Posted by justice4x4

Im gonna try out the H-King HK15298B, HH BRXL esc. I didn't find the crawlmaster in 45t. My budget is kinda cheap right now. But on the servo motor and esc I would like to buy them once. Ive already replace the motor twice and servo 5 times. I'm really wantin to upgrade to aluminum hubs, c-hubs and lockouts. Which ones can I get that help with the turning radius?

Sorry, I meant the 13t Crawlmaster Sport which is like a 27t. Btw, did your motors die from heat, dirt or mud? If heat then check for binding and over-gearing. I water-clean my motors 15 seconds on lowest speed, followed by a blower/vacuum and re-lube, after an outing. For mud you'll need to add a mesh cover.

[justice4x4]

Thanks. I'll look again on hh. They never got hot while running them. I always cleaned them out with keyboard air cleaner and spray them with wd40. I did waterproof the stock ESC and I love it. I'm just looking to try new products

[StomperCrawler]

Originally Posted by justice4x4

Thanks. I'll look again on hh. They never got hot while running them. I always cleaned them out with keyboard air cleaner and spray them with wd40. I did waterproof the stock ESC and I love it. I'm just looking to try new products

I don't recommend wd40 for motors as it tends to soak into the brushes & cause issues. It's actually not technically a lubricant. What I do post-bath & after blow-drying (no or low-heat) or vacuuming is run the motor for a few seconds to get any remaining water off the rotor & then use air on it again. Lastly I use a tiny bit of medium-weight oil on the bushings; anything too thin risks seeping onto the comm & getting into the brushes.

[pickledeyeball2]

Can motors be damaged from clean water? Like if I run through creeks (clean) constantly, or drive in clean snow?

[cotyhamlett]

No. Shouldn't be a problem.

[Captainkickass]

Clean water should be fine considering some people break in their motors brushes/commutator in water


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[pickledeyeball2]

Oh thanks guys!