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roksloski · 03-04-2009, 08:44 PM

Jake,
i see you built it up with the Stage3 racing front out put shaft.

i new you would'nt leave the stock one in.........

RPP Hobby · 03-04-2009, 09:01 PM

Jake an FYI I found out today, If someone has the ST Racing concepts skid plate to move the links inbound, the rod ends set above the tranny mount about .120 and keep the dig unit from sitting flush. So anyone using ST Racing concepts skids, will have to make a spacer to raise dig to clear the rod ends, Or use thicker skid plates like the one Stage 3 or East End Machine sells. I used the East End Mahine one and works perfect.

TIMZKRAWLER · 03-04-2009, 10:22 PM

would you happen to know if anyone has mounted the dig unit with the servo mount in the SWX chassis??....i really like the unit just want to make sure it will fit ...LOL...Thanks

RPP Hobby · 03-04-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TIMZKRAWLER

would you happen to know if anyone has mounted the dig unit with the servo mount in the SWX chassis??....i really like the unit just want to make sure it will fit ...LOL...Thanks

I tried putting mine in a SWX and the servo mounted the way it is was too wide. I know Dave is working on a mount to ensure it will fit in a SWX width. Jake may have more info on this than me.

TIMZKRAWLER · 03-04-2009, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rpp Hobby

I tried putting mine in a SWX and the servo mounted the way it is was too wide. I know Dave is working on a mount to ensure it will fit in a SWX width. Jake may have more info on this than me.

thanks for the info...that is what i thought.....I will definetly be looking forward to this dig if a mount will fit for my SWX...

JPH Racing · 03-05-2009, 05:35 AM

Sub: You've found what you're looking for! The dig unit is selling for $84.99, shipping is $7.50 for UPS ground. The front aluminum motor mount/trani half should be ready in about a week. Not sure on pricing yet.

Rok: Yes, I did add the front steel outdrive to the build. I'm sorry I didn't have time for a full build thread, but I wanted to get the pics up asap.

Rpp: Yes, as with any dig that incorporates the trani housing, some shimming will be needed to clear aftermarket skid plates. But, the S3R offers two sets of mounting holes (shown in one of the pics) so you can move the hole trani and dig forward. this will help clear links. but, it will not help with low CG skid plates.

Timz: The new servo mount might take care of the clearance problem. But, if not, there's an easy fix of mounting the dig servo to the left side chassis plate. If Roksloski would be nice enough to bring down his rig, I'll get a picture posted. He's got an R2 in right now, but the concept is the same for either trani ....

roksloski · 03-05-2009, 08:13 AM

Yes,
there is an easy way to mount a dig servo in an SWX with the stage 3 racing dig unit...

Jake i will bring my rig in for pic's

JPH Racing · 03-05-2009, 12:01 PM

Here's some pics of the final assembly. I threw in a 3003 servo for demo purposes, but I'll tell ya the dig is smooth enough that this servo would work it just fine .... Post up questions, please!

TIMZKRAWLER · 03-05-2009, 12:45 PM

Thanks for the great pics...look forward to seeing how i can get it to fit the SWX....

speed goat · 03-05-2009, 02:17 PM

Payment sent thanks

sub-zero · 03-05-2009, 02:19 PM

Any word on when the tranny case half will be available and how much that part will cost

O I forgot did you use the stock axial tranny gears or did you upgrade them and if so to what

gunnar · 03-05-2009, 03:03 PM

Hmm, takin a risk posting this pic:

JPH Racing · 03-05-2009, 03:49 PM

Speed: Thanks. Got an e-mail back to you ...

Sub: Should have them in a little over a week. Not sure on pricing yet, 30 to 35 is a guess.

gunnar: Very clean install! Fills up the chassis nicely!

sub-zero · 03-05-2009, 05:08 PM

gunnar, life is all about taking risks LOL

Seriously though if someone has a superior product, than isn't that the one your going to go with, c'mon

gunnar · 03-05-2009, 09:52 PM

you got that right!

JPH Racing · 03-06-2009, 07:22 PM

Here's a couple pics of Roksloski's servo mounting. Not the best pics, but basically the servo mounts to the left side chassis with some RPM servo mounts. It's simple, and works great!

roksloski · 03-06-2009, 10:29 PM

the dig servo mounts in the same spot, weather you run a Stage3 Racing dig
or an R2D
just one side of the servo will mount one hole higher with the S3R dig
the outher side will get a longer spacer

good luck......

JPH Racing · 03-07-2009, 12:06 PM

Some pics of the dig mounted in my chassis. Got it done this morning. For my dig servo, I made a delrin plate and mounted it there. The link is short and has a straight shot to the dig, works well.

As usual, please post up questions if ya got'em!

robbio4422 · 03-07-2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sub-zero

I have been all around this forum looking for my a reliable dig unit for my tuber, and I can say without a dought that this is the one for me, from what I've heard they run FLAWLESSLY and with the addition of the aluminum tranny case, that sealed the deal, now all I want to know is how much for the dig unit with the aluminum tranny case, shipped and out the door?

im also very curious about the fit when installed in my tuber. im running the bastard jr, the servo mount looks like it might be too much. im gunna look closer at the pics to see what can be done but if anyone has tried this yet let me know plz

gunnar · 03-07-2009, 12:54 PM

That's the good thing about these digs(DNA too) is that the two holes on top of the dig make it easy to fab up a plate to put the servo wherever it has to go, no matter what chassis you have, if you don't have the room for a chassis mounted servo.

03-05-2009, 12:01 PM	#28
JPH Racing RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rohnert Park Posts: 1,093	Here's some pics of the final assembly. I threw in a 3003 servo for demo purposes, but I'll tell ya the dig is smooth enough that this servo would work it just fine .... Post up questions, please! Attached Images

03-05-2009, 02:19 PM	#31
sub-zero Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Leesburg Posts: 244	Any word on when the tranny case half will be available and how much that part will cost O I forgot did you use the stock axial tranny gears or did you upgrade them and if so to what Last edited by Tanis; 03-05-2009 at 02:52 PM. Reason: merged

03-06-2009, 07:22 PM	#36
JPH Racing RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rohnert Park Posts: 1,093	Here's a couple pics of Roksloski's servo mounting. Not the best pics, but basically the servo mounts to the left side chassis with some RPM servo mounts. It's simple, and works great! Attached Images

03-07-2009, 12:06 PM	#38
JPH Racing RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rohnert Park Posts: 1,093	Some pics of the dig mounted in my chassis. Got it done this morning. For my dig servo, I made a delrin plate and mounted it there. The link is short and has a straight shot to the dig, works well. As usual, please post up questions if ya got'em! Attached Images

03-04-2009, 08:44 PM	#21
roksloski I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Deep in Swing Town Posts: 3,011	Jake, i see you built it up with the Stage3 racing front out put shaft. i new you would'nt leave the stock one in.........

03-04-2009, 09:01 PM	#22
RPP Hobby I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ukiah Posts: 5,357	Jake an FYI I found out today, If someone has the ST Racing concepts skid plate to move the links inbound, the rod ends set above the tranny mount about .120 and keep the dig unit from sitting flush. So anyone using ST Racing concepts skids, will have to make a spacer to raise dig to clear the rod ends, Or use thicker skid plates like the one Stage 3 or East End Machine sells. I used the East End Mahine one and works perfect.

03-04-2009, 10:22 PM	#23
TIMZKRAWLER Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: APPLE VALLEY,CALIFORNIA Posts: 985	would you happen to know if anyone has mounted the dig unit with the servo mount in the SWX chassis??....i really like the unit just want to make sure it will fit ...LOL...Thanks

03-05-2009, 05:35 AM	#26
JPH Racing RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rohnert Park Posts: 1,093	Sub: You've found what you're looking for! The dig unit is selling for $84.99, shipping is $7.50 for UPS ground. The front aluminum motor mount/trani half should be ready in about a week. Not sure on pricing yet. Rok: Yes, I did add the front steel outdrive to the build. I'm sorry I didn't have time for a full build thread, but I wanted to get the pics up asap. Rpp: Yes, as with any dig that incorporates the trani housing, some shimming will be needed to clear aftermarket skid plates. But, the S3R offers two sets of mounting holes (shown in one of the pics) so you can move the hole trani and dig forward. this will help clear links. but, it will not help with low CG skid plates. Timz: The new servo mount might take care of the clearance problem. But, if not, there's an easy fix of mounting the dig servo to the left side chassis plate. If Roksloski would be nice enough to bring down his rig, I'll get a picture posted. He's got an R2 in right now, but the concept is the same for either trani ....

03-05-2009, 08:13 AM	#27
roksloski I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Deep in Swing Town Posts: 3,011	Yes, there is an easy way to mount a dig servo in an SWX with the stage 3 racing dig unit... Jake i will bring my rig in for pic's

03-05-2009, 12:45 PM	#29
TIMZKRAWLER Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: APPLE VALLEY,CALIFORNIA Posts: 985	Thanks for the great pics...look forward to seeing how i can get it to fit the SWX....

03-05-2009, 02:17 PM	#30
speed goat Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Evanston Posts: 187	Payment sent thanks

03-05-2009, 03:03 PM	#32
gunnar Ex Nor-CalRCRC slave Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Mateo, CA. Posts: 2,242	Hmm, takin a risk posting this pic:

03-05-2009, 03:49 PM	#33
JPH Racing RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rohnert Park Posts: 1,093	Speed: Thanks. Got an e-mail back to you ... Sub: Should have them in a little over a week. Not sure on pricing yet, 30 to 35 is a guess. gunnar: Very clean install! Fills up the chassis nicely!

03-05-2009, 05:08 PM	#34
sub-zero Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Leesburg Posts: 244	gunnar, life is all about taking risks LOL Seriously though if someone has a superior product, than isn't that the one your going to go with, c'mon

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03-05-2009, 09:52 PM	#35
gunnar Ex Nor-CalRCRC slave Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Mateo, CA. Posts: 2,242	you got that right!

03-06-2009, 10:29 PM	#37
roksloski I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Deep in Swing Town Posts: 3,011	the dig servo mounts in the same spot, weather you run a Stage3 Racing dig or an R2D just one side of the servo will mount one hole higher with the S3R dig the outher side will get a longer spacer good luck......

03-07-2009, 12:54 PM	#40
gunnar Ex Nor-CalRCRC slave Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Mateo, CA. Posts: 2,242	That's the good thing about these digs(DNA too) is that the two holes on top of the dig make it easy to fab up a plate to put the servo wherever it has to go, no matter what chassis you have, if you don't have the room for a chassis mounted servo.

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