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4x4Mudder · 03-13-2011, 12:51 PM

Hello, i am wondering how to 'sand proof' my rc scaler, or does it not need anything?

Drail · 03-13-2011, 01:18 PM

Balloon's

Drail

Charlie-III · 03-13-2011, 02:44 PM

No real need, keep in mind the motor will need more service if it's a brushed motor.

4x4Mudder · 03-13-2011, 06:07 PM

Oh, cool, thanks.
Me and my family always go to the beach every other year and this is probably the first year im bringing my trucks and i wasnt so sure.

TSK · 03-13-2011, 07:39 PM

I would suggest putting some shock booties on. The sand will stick to the shaft and the fine stuff will chew up your shock seals causing leaks.

A simple methos is to get a long skinny ballon, and cut the tip off. Then take of your springs, and stretch the balloon over it end to end. Tuck the excess inside the spring, then re mount the spring, making sure that the balloonn stays in place by the spring cup and spring pre-load ring

As far as keping the brushed motor safe, I'm not sure who made them, but there used to be a foam filter hat could be slipped on the end to help prevent debris from getting into the endbell and brush hoods.

Charlie-III · 03-13-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSCorpionKing

As far as keping the brushed motor safe, I'm not sure who made them, but there used to be a foam filter hat could be slipped on the end to help prevent debris from getting into the endbell and brush hoods.

I used to buy a cheap set of pantyhose. Cut ~4" sections, slide over the motor, tape the mounting end & rubberband the brush end.

k goodrich · 03-13-2011, 07:49 PM

this is great info i was giong to get a new wrath put some paddles on it and go play on the oregon coast.

rngrchad · 03-13-2011, 08:39 PM

I've destroyed brushes on two motors in the last 2 weeks alone because of sand. Sand alone never seemed to do such quick damage, but mix sand and water together and you've got a recipe for disaster. Mind you I'm not trying to scare you, as I was simply pushing my rig to its limits and I knew better and was not suprised when the brushes "had enuff".....Fit some wheel wells into your body and that will help with alot of the "roost" getting into the motor.

WIDELOAD · 03-14-2011, 01:40 AM

Dont forget hardware as well. Make sure you're axles are all sealed up (including the holes in the top). Be prepared to possibly needing to replace some bearings after you're done as well.

03-13-2011, 12:51 PM	#1
4x4Mudder Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Posts: 12	Sand Proofing Electronics? Hello, i am wondering how to 'sand proof' my rc scaler, or does it not need anything?

03-13-2011, 01:18 PM	#2
Drail N.E.R.C.C Uncle Blinky Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: RUKDNME... Posts: 976	Balloon's Drail

03-13-2011, 02:44 PM	#3
Charlie-III I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 07456 N. NJ USofA Posts: 8,314	No real need, keep in mind the motor will need more service if it's a brushed motor.

03-13-2011, 06:07 PM	#4
4x4Mudder Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Posts: 12	Oh, cool, thanks. Me and my family always go to the beach every other year and this is probably the first year im bringing my trucks and i wasnt so sure.

03-13-2011, 07:39 PM	#5
TSK Shelf queen Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Internet Posts: 5,857	I would suggest putting some shock booties on. The sand will stick to the shaft and the fine stuff will chew up your shock seals causing leaks. A simple methos is to get a long skinny ballon, and cut the tip off. Then take of your springs, and stretch the balloon over it end to end. Tuck the excess inside the spring, then re mount the spring, making sure that the balloonn stays in place by the spring cup and spring pre-load ring As far as keping the brushed motor safe, I'm not sure who made them, but there used to be a foam filter hat could be slipped on the end to help prevent debris from getting into the endbell and brush hoods.

03-13-2011, 07:49 PM	#7
k goodrich Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: bend Posts: 897	this is great info i was giong to get a new wrath put some paddles on it and go play on the oregon coast.

03-13-2011, 08:39 PM	#8
rngrchad Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central/SE Ohio Posts: 522	I've destroyed brushes on two motors in the last 2 weeks alone because of sand. Sand alone never seemed to do such quick damage, but mix sand and water together and you've got a recipe for disaster. Mind you I'm not trying to scare you, as I was simply pushing my rig to its limits and I knew better and was not suprised when the brushes "had enuff".....Fit some wheel wells into your body and that will help with alot of the "roost" getting into the motor.

03-14-2011, 01:40 AM	#9
WIDELOAD Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2009 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 610	Dont forget hardware as well. Make sure you're axles are all sealed up (including the holes in the top). Be prepared to possibly needing to replace some bearings after you're done as well.

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