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Old 09-27-2007, 04:03 AM   #21
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Thanks for the tips. Is there one on how to scratch build a hard body shell?
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Old 10-16-2007, 06:08 PM   #22
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I don't know if this has been mentioned before, but here is a good source for screws of all sizes. They are fairly cheap and are available in a variety of materials.

http://www.microfasteners.com/catalog/index.cfm
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Old 10-31-2007, 12:32 PM   #23
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WOW, I have lots of reading to do
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Old 11-01-2007, 11:11 PM   #24
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Too much info head starting to swelll!!!!!!!
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Old 12-23-2007, 03:08 PM   #25
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good place to order screws, Alum. and steel tubing, lexan plastic sheeting and all kinds of good stuff.

http://www.mcmaster.com/
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Old 02-03-2008, 12:07 AM   #26
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SRManufacturiing is offering AFEW goood parts CHEAP
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Old 02-23-2008, 08:53 PM   #27
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On some crawlers i see the shock springs off, what the reason for that.

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Old 02-28-2008, 08:52 AM   #28
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can some one post how to lock the diffs on a wheely king since they have a tlt one
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Old 02-29-2008, 03:09 PM   #29
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Here's a link to an article on the front page on building tubers.
http://www.rccrawler.com/tuber.htm

I was wondering if you can just solder the tubing together and achieve a similar product. Would this work? and only not be as strong?

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Old 03-01-2008, 05:36 PM   #30
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Hey again. To introduce myself I am well new to the RC world and I want to get into crawling and making a scale of a truck. I want to say first off that this site has sealed the deal after watching alot of crawler vids but it was only until I found this site with all the great information on it and the wonderful walk through of all your awesome RCs. So i want to say THANKS!

I am still going through all this great information but was wondering if anyone can help me out with some more (basic) information. It would help me get started and everything. So I was wondering...

1. A general FYI on the lingo you guys have. like ECT? umm what are the brands? things of this.

2. How do you start? I was thinking a good place to start would be (after I know what i wanna make) a parts list? but what is all involved what kinda parts would i need. I have a general idea on the basics axles, body, chassis, shocks, ect. but what are some of the things that maybe you all might leave out of building your rigs that well comes natural to you?

3. how do you water-proof?

4. What is involved in setting up the remote control to the car? This is probably what scares me the most about starting a project like this.

Well I will continue to read all this great information you have. I hope I'm not reasking these questions I just didnt see any clear information.


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Old 03-08-2008, 07:27 PM   #31
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Default Using stock TLT yokes.

I'm new to driveline stuff and so I ordered yokes that don't fit on TLT & HL outputs

I should have bought these ?



But I did bought these:



Traxxas part # 4928X.

I've ordered the white ones allready but in the meantime I'dd try to make it work with what I have now ...

Cutted the stock TLT yoke, drilled a 10mm hole in the Traxxas yoke (TLT yoke = 10mm outer diameter) lined up a 3mm scrup screw that has to be cutted to the right lenght yet. The screw first goes trough the plastic yoke and then slides nice into the TLT's (the M3 tapped hole that's there)

The 10mm drillbit I used is worn out so the drilled hole didn't came out that perfect. Cured that with JB-weld ... pics:














Don't know if this is done before, couldn'd find it, hope it adds some tech ?
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Old 04-12-2008, 08:29 AM   #32
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On some crawlers i see the shock springs off, what the reason for that.
Thats called droop suspension. It gives little to no up travel and lowers the ride height. People normally use around 100wt shock oil for this, but for mine I am running 30wt rear and front with internal springs up front. Hope this helps.
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Old 04-13-2008, 06:25 PM   #33
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Thats called droop suspension. It gives little to no up travel and lowers the ride height. People normally use around 100wt shock oil for this, but for mine I am running 30wt rear and front with internal springs up front. Hope this helps.
do you run oil with the internal springs too???.....................bob

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Old 06-07-2008, 07:02 PM   #34
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here is a trick that i discovered today, Well i poped my rear drive shaft twice today on my ax10, so what i ended up doing is using some 1/2 inch cpvc pipe and cut it into a ring to go around the ears on your drive shaft. I run mine hard fro about 30min and no more brakes yet!Sorry for the crappy pics, but i think you can get the idea.

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Old 08-02-2008, 11:10 PM   #35
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thats a good idea but if it does break and if you glued it have fun getting it off the joint!
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Old 08-18-2008, 06:11 PM   #36
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Hey nice fix and thanks for the tips. I am looking forward to reading up on all of the treads.
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Old 09-01-2008, 01:50 PM   #37
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Default installing a pead tranny in a tracer

I have widened the center with bake line. and mounted the tranny to the side . picks to come
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Old 02-25-2009, 11:01 PM   #38
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i am new to crawling scene but all of this info should really be helpfull thanks so much
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Old 04-01-2009, 06:47 PM   #39
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Old 05-18-2009, 10:54 PM   #40
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Thanks for the list.
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