**NEW** DLUX gearboxes and tubes

[JeremyH]

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

Its a really hard sale for me to think that different axles can change a car so much.

No. If I buy these and it doesnt make me win with my super, I'm gonna be pissed at you!

























J/K. Nice work dude! I told you that you should just make your own axle set!

[glondark]

Sweet video for sure. I can't wait to see the full specs/details of this setup.

[Erik D_lux]

I am going to make a set for my super when I make the others to send out to the testers...


The learning curve on making these was pretty tough for me. Everything and I mean everything has to be perfect. If one thing is messed up, it messed up everything else down the line. It has really pushed my machining skills. I think I have learned more from this project than I ever have!

Here is another climb I took vid of. I was able to do this before but I wanted video. This is the steepest climb I have ever done. The only reason its possible is because there are little hooks that you can use all the way up.

Since video always takes away from the angles, I tried to use my angle finder on my phone to show how steep it is. Approx 73*



100_4186_zps1c54821d.mp4 Video by erikd_lux | Photobucket

[53 willys]

not gonna lie....I like seeing the truck chassis back in action.....

great work on the boxes erik!!

[Nimyad]

This is awesome Erik! How do these gearboxes compare to the mt boxes weight wise?

Also, I think the rtr idea is great! You should offer a kit as well, everything but electronics.

Once again, very cool man!

[Tgreer]

Eric, I think something that you said in a pm or on a thread somewhere applies here! If you can take as much weight out of the center as possible (chassis, gearbox, motors), then apply what's needed to the farthest and lowest points (the wheels, knuckle weight, etc) then it creates a much more stable rig! So, with these gear boxes your doing just that

Will this setup still allow me to use my SDS CVD axles, and I'm sure they will work with your aluminum rear axles!

[Harvo]

Hmmm... I spy some Axial team drivers lurking up in here

[Tgreer]

Originally Posted by Harvo

Hmmm... I spy some Axial team drivers lurking up in here

They are sooooooo jealous!!!

[Del Monte]

Nice work Erik!

I've got some monster climbs for you to try out here next weekend

[stubs179]

Originally Posted by Del Monte

Nice work Erik!

I've got some monster climbs for you to try out here next weekend

We need video of Eric, you and Joel on the said climbs. I am interested to see three very well setup trucks with three different axles.

[Erik D_lux]

Originally Posted by Nimyad

This is awesome Erik! How do these gearboxes compare to the mt boxes weight wise?

Also, I think the rtr idea is great! You should offer a kit as well, everything but electronics.

Once again, very cool man!

Thanks!

These cases and MT cases are very close in weight, about 37g. I need to double verify that though. Lots have changed since I first weighed them at that weight and where they are now.

Even if there is just a little bit of a demand I think we should be able to help with a set of built axles, axles attached to a chassis with no electronics and a complete RTR car.

Originally Posted by Tgreer

Eric, I think something that you said in a pm or on a thread somewhere applies here! If you can take as much weight out of the center as possible (chassis, gearbox, motors), then apply what's needed to the farthest and lowest points (the wheels, knuckle weight, etc) then it creates a much more stable rig! So, with these gear boxes your doing just that

Exactly! I am still moving towards this point. The only problem I am having now is that I feel like I want more weight but I just dont like adding any above my front knuckles and still have a hard time adding more to the rear.

Originally Posted by Tgreer

Will this setup still allow me to use my SDS CVD axles, and I'm sure they will work with your aluminum rear axles!

Yep, any axle that works in a Berg now, will work in these axles, in the front. I am only making these to work with my axles in the rear. I am pretty sure I will also be selling these with my axles in the rear, along with the Delrin hubs. The fronts can come with everything you want to just add chubs outwards or I can supply my Bully stuff like I already do.

Another note, the axle is .200" narrower from kingpin to kingpin. This will allow you to narrow up just a touch and keep the scrub.

Originally Posted by Del Monte

Nice work Erik!

I've got some monster climbs for you to try out here next weekend

Cant wait!

[CrAwLeR13]

I'm sure the set up is better than sliced bread. Great job Erik with keeping the superb ideas coming.

[HARDKNOCKZ]

Right on bruh. Glad to see you pushing the envelope & workin hard to keep our little sport alive & exciting. I'll be anxious to see how these do this weekend.

J.D.

[Crawllife]

I don't believe you where gonna let me send ya these v1 boxes I have to be worked on. Can't wait to see them and oh, I probably changed my order homie.

[SkaldidDog]

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

I went out to Wendover this past weekend and I ran all the hard lines I knew. Some I had never made before and I made them on the first try and could continually make them. Here is a video of an obstacle that "Gate" (Skaldiddog) found. I was the only one at BOTW to make it and thats just because I tried it close to 200x.

Look forward to seeing them E! I'm sure they were a bunchload of work. Glad they are worth the effort. What are they made of? 7075?

I do recall that climb. Props for making it. I wish I could have changed to lighter shock oil (to loosen up twist) and hit it some more.

Travel safe and I'll see you this weekend. And yes, Jake has some cool arse climbs to play with. Hope the rocks are dry.

J

[Erik D_lux]

Originally Posted by Crawllife

I don't believe you where gonna let me send ya these v1 boxes I have to be worked on. Can't wait to see them and oh, I probably changed my order homie.

They are going to be worth the wait. Another benefit of these cases is that they will be putting a bunch of Berg boxes back on the market too.

Originally Posted by SkaldidDog

Look forward to seeing them E! I'm sure they were a bunchload of work. Glad they are worth the effort. What are they made of? 7075?

I do recall that climb. Props for making it. I wish I could have changed to lighter shock oil (to loosen up twist) and hit it some more.

Travel safe and I'll see you this weekend. And yes, Jake has some cool arse climbs to play with. Hope the rocks are dry.

J

You know me and my 7075 I did consider it for a second, its still a possibility actually...

I didnt mean to call you "Gate", I know its plural...

See you in a couple of days!

[Stick Crawles]

I hope I can hold on to my pay pal $$ until they come out, I'm already wanting them and haven't been following this much.

[RivBlueNoma]

You have my attention. Subscribed.

[lead lobber]

Sub'd. Liking where this is going...

[McEide]

Subscibed Have to get some of these over to Norway:thumbup: