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frito · 11-30-2010, 08:09 AM

Ok I know everyone has there own suggestion
just finished kit last night..So I need a little help
going to run stock chassis and learn it first

what I have now

Bwd links like limiteds
(2) fxr
45 handwounds
4pk

What I need to order next

hitec 7955 or?
What front wheels and hubs
rear wheels and hubs?
lockouts?
chubs?
steering knuckles?
Change steering link?
shock springs

ittybitty · 11-30-2010, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frito

Ok I know everyone has there own suggestion
just finished kit last night..So I need a little help
going to run stock chassis and learn it first

what I have now

Bwd links like limiteds
(2) fxr
45 handwounds
4pk

What I need to order next

hitec 7955 or? you'll want the 7950TH...its the newer version with GOBS more torque!
What front wheels and hubs...the most common choice is a set of VP wheels. if you go with one of the SLW styles you'll want some 350 hubs and with the DH wheels you'll want 460 hubs. both of these offsets will help keep the tires out of the suspension but not make it too wide either.
rear wheels and hubs? most are running a version of SLW's and I would recommend 600 hubs if you want the rear as close as possible to the front or adjust down from there...350s are too small in my opinion (i tried them)
lockouts? not absolutely necessary...just a BLING factor really...but I like mine and they do remove some slop from the rear axles
chubs? yeah you'll want these or the HR version. the HR version already has the wider slots for more adjustment of the caster. i run VP.
steering knuckles? VP for sure!
Change steering link? as needed...but pick up the Robitronic R17002 long steering horn
shock springs

pick up the Losi golds or the new Axial 1.04's if you can find them

frito · 11-30-2010, 08:57 AM

Hey thanks I really like your crawler as well...On the servo ok, I run one of them in my truggy, so I will get another.You say losi gold, what are they off of or dimensions? so order dh2 for front with 350? and 600 and slv for rear? I see some running 460 fornt? is that on dh2 or dh? whats the difference, going to order today so need make sure get right stuff,also just order direct or from?

DickyT · 11-30-2010, 09:01 AM

Itty nailed it with one exception. DH II's you will want 460 hub, original DH's you want to use 335 hub as the 460 hub will put your tire mounted wheelbase well over 11"

indiana mudcat · 11-30-2010, 11:46 AM

I pretty much agree with these guys, the 600's are just a little wide in the rear IMO, I'm gonna swap mine for .475's. You might grab a set of weights also, I don't run any yet with DH/SLW but need to add a little to try out as most are adding weight with that combo.

You'll want to do something about the stock tranny bearings also, VP cases and the 9mm mod to the motor plate is what I'd suggest right now. It's the most important mod to the truck IMO and the only must do right off, VP knuckles are the next after that. Nothing else has to be done right away.

crazyorigin · 11-30-2010, 12:10 PM

Best suggestion-don't get attached to your money cause you will be spending a lot of it

I recommend the VP gear cases, even w/ the stock motor plate and bearings in my roller it made a huge diffrence in how smooth the drivetrain rotates. Mine is still a roller tho so I can't be too helpfull other than that. All the VP goodies are a good idea if you can part w/ the loot, the rear lockouts take out most all the rear wheel slop and the chubs and knuckles are nice options too but remember you won't be able to use stock wheels w/ them.

frito · 11-30-2010, 01:34 PM

what width rear wheels do I need

frito · 12-01-2010, 10:18 AM

what width for rear wheels 1??

flapjack · 12-01-2010, 10:32 AM

1" are great for the rear...i run dh 2's with one ring removed (.960) in the front and 1" slw v1 remachined in the rear 460 front and 475's out back...works awesome....and yes vp bushings or 9mm bearings in the plate are a must...

indiana mudcat · 12-01-2010, 10:35 AM

If you get DH's front I'd go with 1" rear, with DH2's you could go either.

nonstopboost · 12-01-2010, 12:11 PM

1 Piece Steering Link...Adds strength and power...

Chaotic Crawlers XR10 Single Steering Tierod!!

frito · 12-01-2010, 06:14 PM

well decided 4pk and (2)fxr, they will be here tommorow, so now trying to figure the wiring out and and setup for the 4pk jeez...ordering wheels ommorow

ROWDY RACING · 12-01-2010, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frito

well decided 4pk and (2)fxr, they will be here tommorow, so now trying to figure the wiring out and and setup for the 4pk jeez...ordering wheels ommorow

Check out Harley's 4pk thread in the electronics section. It has everything you need to get setup, it even has a step by step programming video.

frito · 12-02-2010, 10:50 AM

Thanks guys, Now just waiting on the brown truck to drop off a package

11-30-2010, 08:09 AM	#1
frito Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ky Posts: 54	New build Suggestions Ok I know everyone has there own suggestion just finished kit last night..So I need a little help going to run stock chassis and learn it first what I have now Bwd links like limiteds (2) fxr 45 handwounds 4pk What I need to order next hitec 7955 or? What front wheels and hubs rear wheels and hubs? lockouts? chubs? steering knuckles? Change steering link? shock springs

12-01-2010, 10:32 AM	#9
flapjack Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: crawlorado Posts: 555	1" are great for the rear...i run dh 2's with one ring removed (.960) in the front and 1" slw v1 remachined in the rear 460 front and 475's out back...works awesome....and yes vp bushings or 9mm bearings in the plate are a must... Last edited by flapjack; 12-01-2010 at 10:35 AM.

11-30-2010, 08:57 AM	#3
frito Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ky Posts: 54	Hey thanks I really like your crawler as well...On the servo ok, I run one of them in my truggy, so I will get another.You say losi gold, what are they off of or dimensions? so order dh2 for front with 350? and 600 and slv for rear? I see some running 460 fornt? is that on dh2 or dh? whats the difference, going to order today so need make sure get right stuff,also just order direct or from?

11-30-2010, 09:01 AM	#4
DickyT I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scumrise, Flooriduh Posts: 5,181	Itty nailed it with one exception. DH II's you will want 460 hub, original DH's you want to use 335 hub as the 460 hub will put your tire mounted wheelbase well over 11"

11-30-2010, 11:46 AM	#5
indiana mudcat RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: reelsville Posts: 1,871	I pretty much agree with these guys, the 600's are just a little wide in the rear IMO, I'm gonna swap mine for .475's. You might grab a set of weights also, I don't run any yet with DH/SLW but need to add a little to try out as most are adding weight with that combo. You'll want to do something about the stock tranny bearings also, VP cases and the 9mm mod to the motor plate is what I'd suggest right now. It's the most important mod to the truck IMO and the only must do right off, VP knuckles are the next after that. Nothing else has to be done right away.

11-30-2010, 12:10 PM	#6
crazyorigin Sometimes, I make things. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mt. Upton Posts: 1,043	Best suggestion-don't get attached to your money cause you will be spending a lot of it I recommend the VP gear cases, even w/ the stock motor plate and bearings in my roller it made a huge diffrence in how smooth the drivetrain rotates. Mine is still a roller tho so I can't be too helpfull other than that. All the VP goodies are a good idea if you can part w/ the loot, the rear lockouts take out most all the rear wheel slop and the chubs and knuckles are nice options too but remember you won't be able to use stock wheels w/ them.

11-30-2010, 01:34 PM	#7
frito Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ky Posts: 54	what width rear wheels do I need

12-01-2010, 10:18 AM	#8
frito Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ky Posts: 54	what width for rear wheels 1??

12-01-2010, 10:35 AM	#10
indiana mudcat RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: reelsville Posts: 1,871	If you get DH's front I'd go with 1" rear, with DH2's you could go either.

12-01-2010, 12:11 PM	#11
nonstopboost Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2007 Location: home Posts: 369	1 Piece Steering Link...Adds strength and power... Chaotic Crawlers XR10 Single Steering Tierod!!

12-01-2010, 06:14 PM	#12
frito Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ky Posts: 54	well decided 4pk and (2)fxr, they will be here tommorow, so now trying to figure the wiring out and and setup for the 4pk jeez...ordering wheels ommorow

12-02-2010, 10:50 AM	#14
frito Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ky Posts: 54	Thanks guys, Now just waiting on the brown truck to drop off a package

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