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Mudinyeri · 10-04-2005, 07:29 AM

If you're looking to buy a 1:6 Nylint Crawler, you're going to want the upgraded version. One way to make sure you get the upgrades is to buy the red Scorpion when/if your Wally World gets them in. If you can't wait for the Big Red One to show up or don't want a Scorpion, below are some pictures to help you spot the upgraded Jeeps.

Note: If you don't have one already and you haven't read all the posts about breakage, suffice to say that the 30 lb weight of these things combined with the ... um ... lack of robustness in some of the original parts lead to some fairly immediate and consistent breakage.

On to the pics ...

In the first picture you see the old front axle on the left and the new front axle on the right. The most visible difference between the two (circled in yellow) is the metal plate on top of the front axle yokes.

In the second picture you can see two additional differences between the upgraded front axle and the original front axle (third picture).

sesehuh · 10-04-2005, 08:51 AM

Thanks for the pics. How much of an improvment do these upgrades make.

datz510 · 10-04-2005, 08:53 AM

From your photos, it almost looks like the knuckles are still the same plastic material, but the gussets appear to be a bit thicker. Can you confirm this?

The problem with my original chassis stemmed from the plastic deforming around the pins. How do the knuckles compare in the pin area?

Any idea if the material used for the new knuckles is any harder?

It also looks like they've screwed in the lower shock mounts rather than using rivets!

I'd also be interested in seeing what's been done to the running gear to beef it up. If you pull it apart, make sure to snap some photos of anything new you find in there.

Got Rocks? · 10-04-2005, 03:16 PM

can you notice any difference in performance?

Mudinyeri · 10-04-2005, 05:35 PM

The knuckles do appear to be of the same material. Mine didn't run long enough to deform the knuckles, I guess, so I don't know if these will perform the same or different.

I just ran it for a few minutes today. I didn't notice any appreciable difference in performance, but I was running on a different (new) course in my own yard! (Pics and/or video will follow in the next day or two.) I had also reversed the two front tires whereas before they were in the original direction.

I'm still thinking there may be a market for some aluminum parts for these things. What do you guys think?

sesehuh · 10-04-2005, 09:15 PM

I'd buy the parts

STS · 10-05-2005, 07:09 AM

did they do anything about the belt issues?

raytard · 10-05-2005, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sesehuh

I'd buy the parts

Me Too!!!
I Love my Jeep! It is broken & I would love to be able to fix it with premade alum. parts. I'm not saying I'm dumb

but I don't have the tools or inginuity to create some of these parts... But I do have the ability to tear down & rebuild things. I can't wait to get a Red Scorpion!

RoCk SkuLLz · 10-05-2005, 09:15 PM

any plans to have aluminum gears inside on these new ones???

10-04-2005, 07:29 AM	#1
Mudinyeri Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Omaha Posts: 202	Spotting an Upgraded Unit If you're looking to buy a 1:6 Nylint Crawler, you're going to want the upgraded version. One way to make sure you get the upgrades is to buy the red Scorpion when/if your Wally World gets them in. If you can't wait for the Big Red One to show up or don't want a Scorpion, below are some pictures to help you spot the upgraded Jeeps. Note: If you don't have one already and you haven't read all the posts about breakage, suffice to say that the 30 lb weight of these things combined with the ... um ... lack of robustness in some of the original parts lead to some fairly immediate and consistent breakage. On to the pics ... In the first picture you see the old front axle on the left and the new front axle on the right. The most visible difference between the two (circled in yellow) is the metal plate on top of the front axle yokes. In the second picture you can see two additional differences between the upgraded front axle and the original front axle (third picture). Attached Images

10-04-2005, 08:53 AM	#3
datz510 Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa Posts: 72	From your photos, it almost looks like the knuckles are still the same plastic material, but the gussets appear to be a bit thicker. Can you confirm this? The problem with my original chassis stemmed from the plastic deforming around the pins. How do the knuckles compare in the pin area? Any idea if the material used for the new knuckles is any harder? It also looks like they've screwed in the lower shock mounts rather than using rivets! I'd also be interested in seeing what's been done to the running gear to beef it up. If you pull it apart, make sure to snap some photos of anything new you find in there. Last edited by datz510; 10-04-2005 at 09:01 AM.

10-04-2005, 08:51 AM	#2
sesehuh Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: mesa Posts: 12	Thanks for the pics. How much of an improvment do these upgrades make.

10-04-2005, 03:16 PM	#4
Got Rocks? RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Provo Posts: 1,868	can you notice any difference in performance?

10-04-2005, 05:35 PM	#5
Mudinyeri Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Omaha Posts: 202	The knuckles do appear to be of the same material. Mine didn't run long enough to deform the knuckles, I guess, so I don't know if these will perform the same or different. I just ran it for a few minutes today. I didn't notice any appreciable difference in performance, but I was running on a different (new) course in my own yard! (Pics and/or video will follow in the next day or two.) I had also reversed the two front tires whereas before they were in the original direction. I'm still thinking there may be a market for some aluminum parts for these things. What do you guys think?

10-04-2005, 09:15 PM	#6
sesehuh Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: mesa Posts: 12	I'd buy the parts

10-05-2005, 07:09 AM	#7
STS Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Memphis Posts: 79	did they do anything about the belt issues?

10-05-2005, 09:15 PM	#9
RoCk SkuLLz Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 121	any plans to have aluminum gears inside on these new ones???

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