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OurJK · 06-29-2011, 06:52 PM

Thanks for the info, I'm running 2s lipos now so maybe the 7T puller will work.

OEFCrawler · 06-30-2011, 09:13 AM

For the first time I drove the crawler away and TJ carried his. I think the works is coming to a end. Gotta hit the trails again soon with that wraith TJ

OurJK · 06-30-2011, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OEFCrawler

For the first time I drove the crawler away and TJ carried his. I think the works is coming to a end. Gotta hit the trails again soon with that wraith TJ

This is true, post up the pictures I took with your phone!!

mpkelley20 · 06-30-2011, 11:24 AM

TJ....pics here look a lot better than the ones you texted me last night. Seeing it on a large screen makes a big difference! New tires look great on the Wraith. also like the lowered look. Next time you head up to my area you need to help me lower mine with what I have (I really can't spend any more money at this point!). Hoping some minor mods can lower my Ax10 a bit.

OEFCrawler · 06-30-2011, 02:06 PM

From yesterday

EEM-CrawlinMachine · 06-30-2011, 02:09 PM

Man those TSLs look fawking sick on that rig man, those wheels are wicked too! Lovin it so far keep it up man!

OurJK · 07-10-2011, 07:21 PM

Well I have made some changes to my Wraith since my last post.

BWD XR10 Lower Links- Since I broke a link I was looking to upgrade and as my Wraith will be more of a crawler than a racer I looked to BWD as their XR10 links work very well added some needed clearance. The install was easy but I needed to swap link ends as the front links hit the uppers if they were installed with the stock XR10 ends.

CC Sidewinder SV2- Since I have had an issue with smoking 2 motors Axial asked for me to swap out the speed controller for a different one. Fits in the stock location and the added crawler drag brake is a must for this heavy rig.

CC BEC- My SV2 has had a BEC on it so I swapped that over too, I had it set to 6 volts on my other rig and I didn't think about it and I smoked the stock sevo!!

TPro 946MG- I have used them on other rigs and have had great luck with them so when I smoked the stock one I swapped it in. Has more power than the stock one and handles 6 Volts like a charm.

87/16 Gearing- Since I am having motor issues I swapped in a 87t spur and a 16t. Top speed is down but wheel speed is still good and its not getting too hot.

Painted Body- I wanted my Wraith to stand out a bit so I grabbed some Krylon Fusion and went to town.

Hill-Billy Jim- Day one I knew I needed a driver and it took a while but I added one that I feel fits well. Just look at the smile on his face he is enjoying it!!!

Things that need to be addressed: Steering Linkage, C hubs, Knuckles and a Hand wound motor. Still undecided on some stuff but I love this rig!!

Pictures from my front yard today:

hellbentrodder · 07-10-2011, 07:46 PM

Looks great but Jim should never let go of the wheel. Damn hillibillies!

mpkelley20 · 07-13-2011, 10:54 AM

TJ,

Hoping to have some more work done on my rock pile by the weekend so let me know if you are around either Saturday or Sunday. If Jason is around maybe we can make a stop by his house too. He made some changes to his rock trail and it looks to be twice as long as before now!!

OurJK · 07-13-2011, 11:36 AM

Working saturday, I'll see about sunday my wife has a union meeting...

rocknut36 · 07-13-2011, 06:26 PM

Ya Know You should never grab the roll bar you'll cut your fingers off.

Looks good love the yellow.

OurJK · 07-18-2011, 02:46 PM

Well today I made some changes to my Wraith. I added Hot-Racing C-Hubs, Knuckle's and Vanquish TI Drag Link and Tie Rod. To keep with the scale look I painted the steering links flat black. Steering is much better as it's not binding up with the TI steering links. I went with the HR parts as the price point was lower and I now see a need for a much better steering servo so I can use the money I saved for that.

I also scored a new 7T HH Puller off another member and will have it installed before the week end!!!

So right now I think I need a better servo and may need to address the gears and drive shafts once the Puller is installed

mpkelley20 · 07-19-2011, 06:35 AM

A few more mods and two things will happen

1. It will no longer be a Wraith
2. You will have officially spent more on this than you have on your JK

Overall, looks great! Can't wait to see it in action.

OEFCrawler · 07-19-2011, 07:52 AM

btw i can still see the sharpie lol

zonkerd · 07-19-2011, 08:07 AM

to keep the pin from coming out of the cup,pull the axle out and put a small o-ring on it then slide back into housing. this will help on full turn it wont bind(pushes the dogbone deeper into the cup)

OurJK · 07-20-2011, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpkelley20

A few more mods and two things will happen

1. It will no longer be a Wraith
2. You will have officially spent more on this than you have on your JK

Overall, looks great! Can't wait to see it in action.

Thanks Matt, I guess I need to spend some money on the JK then!! Lets try to GTG after vacation

Quote:

Originally Posted by OEFCrawler

btw i can still see the sharpie lol

I Hate you... Dont you have work to do???

Quote:

Originally Posted by zonkerd

to keep the pin from coming out of the cup,pull the axle out and put a small o-ring on it then slide back into housing. this will help on full turn it wont bind(pushes the dogbone deeper into the cup)

I did not even think of it, Ill pull them apart and do it. Thanks for the heads up!!

OurJK · 07-20-2011, 12:00 PM

My HH Puller showed up today, hope to get it installed today.

Anyone have any idea as to what type of gearing I should run with this thing? Right now I'm running 87s/16p and would like to keep some speed or maybe a bit more!!

mpkelley20 · 07-21-2011, 10:46 AM

Is it broken yet?

OurJK · 07-21-2011, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpkelley20

Is it broken yet?

06-29-2011, 06:52 PM	#21
OurJK Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 277	Thanks for the info, I'm running 2s lipos now so maybe the 7T puller will work.

06-30-2011, 09:13 AM	#22
OEFCrawler Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: On a Mountain Posts: 22	For the first time I drove the crawler away and TJ carried his. I think the works is coming to a end. Gotta hit the trails again soon with that wraith TJ

06-30-2011, 11:24 AM	#24
mpkelley20 Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 81	TJ....pics here look a lot better than the ones you texted me last night. Seeing it on a large screen makes a big difference! New tires look great on the Wraith. also like the lowered look. Next time you head up to my area you need to help me lower mine with what I have (I really can't spend any more money at this point!). Hoping some minor mods can lower my Ax10 a bit.

06-30-2011, 02:06 PM	#25
OEFCrawler Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: On a Mountain Posts: 22	From yesterday

06-30-2011, 02:09 PM	#26
EEM-CrawlinMachine Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 801 Posts: 334	Man those TSLs look fawking sick on that rig man, those wheels are wicked too! Lovin it so far keep it up man!

07-10-2011, 07:21 PM	#27
OurJK Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 277	Well I have made some changes to my Wraith since my last post. BWD XR10 Lower Links- Since I broke a link I was looking to upgrade and as my Wraith will be more of a crawler than a racer I looked to BWD as their XR10 links work very well added some needed clearance. The install was easy but I needed to swap link ends as the front links hit the uppers if they were installed with the stock XR10 ends. CC Sidewinder SV2- Since I have had an issue with smoking 2 motors Axial asked for me to swap out the speed controller for a different one. Fits in the stock location and the added crawler drag brake is a must for this heavy rig. CC BEC- My SV2 has had a BEC on it so I swapped that over too, I had it set to 6 volts on my other rig and I didn't think about it and I smoked the stock sevo!! TPro 946MG- I have used them on other rigs and have had great luck with them so when I smoked the stock one I swapped it in. Has more power than the stock one and handles 6 Volts like a charm. 87/16 Gearing- Since I am having motor issues I swapped in a 87t spur and a 16t. Top speed is down but wheel speed is still good and its not getting too hot. Painted Body- I wanted my Wraith to stand out a bit so I grabbed some Krylon Fusion and went to town. Hill-Billy Jim- Day one I knew I needed a driver and it took a while but I added one that I feel fits well. Just look at the smile on his face he is enjoying it!!! Things that need to be addressed: Steering Linkage, C hubs, Knuckles and a Hand wound motor. Still undecided on some stuff but I love this rig!! Pictures from my front yard today:

07-10-2011, 07:46 PM	#28
hellbentrodder Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cotati Posts: 704	Looks great but Jim should never let go of the wheel. Damn hillibillies!

07-13-2011, 10:54 AM	#29
mpkelley20 Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 81	TJ, Hoping to have some more work done on my rock pile by the weekend so let me know if you are around either Saturday or Sunday. If Jason is around maybe we can make a stop by his house too. He made some changes to his rock trail and it looks to be twice as long as before now!!

07-13-2011, 11:36 AM	#30
OurJK Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 277	Working saturday, I'll see about sunday my wife has a union meeting...

07-13-2011, 06:26 PM	#31
rocknut36 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Aztec NM Posts: 215	Ya Know You should never grab the roll bar you'll cut your fingers off. Looks good love the yellow.

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07-18-2011, 02:46 PM	#32
OurJK Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 277	Well today I made some changes to my Wraith. I added Hot-Racing C-Hubs, Knuckle's and Vanquish TI Drag Link and Tie Rod. To keep with the scale look I painted the steering links flat black. Steering is much better as it's not binding up with the TI steering links. I went with the HR parts as the price point was lower and I now see a need for a much better steering servo so I can use the money I saved for that. I also scored a new 7T HH Puller off another member and will have it installed before the week end!!! So right now I think I need a better servo and may need to address the gears and drive shafts once the Puller is installed

07-19-2011, 06:35 AM	#33
mpkelley20 Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 81	A few more mods and two things will happen 1. It will no longer be a Wraith 2. You will have officially spent more on this than you have on your JK Overall, looks great! Can't wait to see it in action.

07-19-2011, 07:52 AM	#34
OEFCrawler Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: On a Mountain Posts: 22	btw i can still see the sharpie lol

07-19-2011, 08:07 AM	#35
zonkerd I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: roseville Posts: 2,024	to keep the pin from coming out of the cup,pull the axle out and put a small o-ring on it then slide back into housing. this will help on full turn it wont bind(pushes the dogbone deeper into the cup)

07-20-2011, 12:00 PM	#37
OurJK Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 277	My HH Puller showed up today, hope to get it installed today. Anyone have any idea as to what type of gearing I should run with this thing? Right now I'm running 87s/16p and would like to keep some speed or maybe a bit more!!

07-21-2011, 10:46 AM	#38
mpkelley20 Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 81	Is it broken yet?

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