12-22-2011, 10:45 AM | #1 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northwestern PA
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| DCC w/ AX10 shocks
I used to have a Duratrax Cliff Climber. I made some simple aluminum brackets that extended the shock mounting area. Then I put AX10 shocks on it, with really light springs. The former owner also extended the lower control arms. When I first bought the rig, I noticed that the articulation of the axles was limited by the small amount of shock travel. Thus the reason for the longer shocks. After the mod, it flexed like crazy! I just joined this forum, and saw there is a Cliff Climber section, so I thought I would share this for anyone looking for ideas to modify their DCC. I did not have too much money into it, either. A strip of 3' x 3/4" x 1/8" aluminum, a couple small nuts and bolts, Axial AX-10 shocks, and some brand of aftermarket light springs. Well, maybe it was around $40 or $50. Anyhow, here are a couple pictures of it: Thanks, JB Last edited by Josh_Br; 09-23-2012 at 11:39 AM. |
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12-22-2011, 02:42 PM | #2 |
Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dallas
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| Re: DCC w/ AX10 shocks
Thanks for the idea, I still have my C.C. and have been diddling with the articulation and shock location. It is a easy platform to work with.
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12-23-2011, 08:01 AM | #3 | |
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| Re: DCC w/ AX10 shocks Quote:
Do you know what the story is with DCC's? I tried looking for one on eBay, thinking of my son, but there was not one to be had. Can they still be found to purchase? | |
12-23-2011, 10:56 AM | #4 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Duncan, BC, Canada
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| Re: DCC w/ AX10 shocks
I haven't seen any for a while now ... I was looking for one (for parts or another tinker project) about a montha ago.
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12-23-2011, 11:08 AM | #5 |
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12-23-2011, 01:40 PM | #6 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Duncan, BC, Canada
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| Re: DCC w/ AX10 shocks
Thanks ... been out of Rc for a while (18mos or so) just getting back into things ... lots of rebuilds in order. this is my Cliff Climber My Cliff Climber Update |
12-23-2011, 01:58 PM | #7 | |
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12-23-2011, 08:31 PM | #8 |
Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: leavenworth
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| Re: DCC w/ AX10 shocks
kinda thinking about selling mine or trading it off for a diffrent crawler i like the single motor setups better
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12-24-2011, 05:35 AM | #9 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northwestern PA
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| Re: DCC w/ AX10 shocks I can relate. However, I was thinking about trying to find an inexpensive Cliff Climber for my son to drive. If you decide to sell it, please let me know how much you are asking.
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12-24-2011, 01:59 PM | #10 | |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Duncan, BC, Canada
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| Re: DCC w/ AX10 shocks Quote:
I may have to unload a few down the road, but I got too many projects in my head to do that. I was actually surprised at how many parts for these are actually still available from Tower and on ebay. I've always liked the looks of the stock body. Too bad mine won't fit anymore. It's currently down with a twisted front shaft, but I have the CVD's to replace them with (and 4 sets of spare dogbones just in case). for a cheap crawler I was surprised at how well it actually worked. | |
12-25-2011, 10:42 PM | #11 | |
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