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dieselmudder · 01-12-2013, 09:45 AM

had a thought about using a dig unit and turning the motor trans combo around on the skid to make a selectable 4x4. quick search and the idea has been voiced. but doesnt seem anyone has went through with it. probably would not work with the original interior, but figured i would throw it out an see if anyone has tried it yet. wouldnt really be beneficial other than scale realism, but if combined with an open front diff could probably improve high speed mannerisms. about a year ago i thought about doing something similar with an LCC trans but someone pointed out the gearing differences and that it would be ridiculously high.

jeepguy5 · 01-12-2013, 10:35 AM

I have a wraith trans set up that way in my scx and It's definitely cool. Not sure if you could do it on your rig because of interior.

dieselmudder · 01-12-2013, 04:50 PM

should i go that route i will just ditch the interior. im also currently modding it for FPV so will have to hack up some of the interior anyway.

Arctic Fire · 01-12-2013, 06:19 PM

I ran a flipped cheapo 3racing dig in my AX-10 back in the day, allowing 2wd (freewheel) or 4wd. It was when I had a Titan 12T in it, more of a rock racer. It was pretty awesome in the Dusty dry soil, then flipped it to 4wd for the mud. It worked great and I have often thought about getting a two speed tranny with a flipped dig for my scx. Seems like a complicated finicky project though. i was thinking it'd be fun to bomb around in high gear with 2wd.

xgerstandtx · 01-12-2013, 08:00 PM

One of the main problems you will have is the spool(locked). When you try to turn in 2wd it will push you around. Really it will be of no benefit other than cool. Spend the money on a two speed or rear steer.

jeepguy5 · 01-12-2013, 10:45 PM

Yes it does push a lot in 2wd. And having more weight on the front sometimes you have to put it in 4x to get over some stupid little rocks and stuff due to no traction in rear. It's more cool factor then functional. But 2wd donuts are always fun.

TheScaleAddict · 01-12-2013, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepguy5

Yes it does push a lot in 2wd. And having more weight on the front sometimes you have to put it in 4x to get over some stupid little rocks and stuff due to no traction in rear. It's more cool factor then functional. But 2wd donuts are always fun.

With appropriate wheel speed, 4x4 do its are even more fun!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KIyT6LmrgE&sns=em

01-12-2013, 09:45 AM	#1
dieselmudder Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shirley Posts: 498	4x2/4x4 selectable had a thought about using a dig unit and turning the motor trans combo around on the skid to make a selectable 4x4. quick search and the idea has been voiced. but doesnt seem anyone has went through with it. probably would not work with the original interior, but figured i would throw it out an see if anyone has tried it yet. wouldnt really be beneficial other than scale realism, but if combined with an open front diff could probably improve high speed mannerisms. about a year ago i thought about doing something similar with an LCC trans but someone pointed out the gearing differences and that it would be ridiculously high.

01-12-2013, 04:50 PM	#3
dieselmudder Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shirley Posts: 498	Re: 4x2/4x4 selectable should i go that route i will just ditch the interior. im also currently modding it for FPV so will have to hack up some of the interior anyway.

01-12-2013, 06:19 PM	#4
Arctic Fire Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 593	Re: 4x2/4x4 selectable I ran a flipped cheapo 3racing dig in my AX-10 back in the day, allowing 2wd (freewheel) or 4wd. It was when I had a Titan 12T in it, more of a rock racer. It was pretty awesome in the Dusty dry soil, then flipped it to 4wd for the mud. It worked great and I have often thought about getting a two speed tranny with a flipped dig for my scx. Seems like a complicated finicky project though. i was thinking it'd be fun to bomb around in high gear with 2wd.

01-12-2013, 08:00 PM	#5
xgerstandtx RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Marshalltown Posts: 1,003	Re: 4x2/4x4 selectable One of the main problems you will have is the spool(locked). When you try to turn in 2wd it will push you around. Really it will be of no benefit other than cool. Spend the money on a two speed or rear steer. Last edited by xgerstandtx; 01-12-2013 at 08:10 PM.

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01-12-2013, 10:35 AM	#2
jeepguy5 Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: mchenry Posts: 58	I have a wraith trans set up that way in my scx and It's definitely cool. Not sure if you could do it on your rig because of interior.

01-12-2013, 10:45 PM	#6
jeepguy5 Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: mchenry Posts: 58	Yes it does push a lot in 2wd. And having more weight on the front sometimes you have to put it in 4x to get over some stupid little rocks and stuff due to no traction in rear. It's more cool factor then functional. But 2wd donuts are always fun.

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