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RSXtreme · 02-13-2004, 01:35 PM

Personally been crawling with Clods and a couple of stampede 4x4's in the past but what else do you run?

Is articulation the key to success in crawling? Sometimes!

later
RS

jugg_crawler · 02-13-2004, 04:27 PM

I run a modded Juggy and ocassionally my Stampede. And yes I think articulation is the key but skill in driving and stability is also a big contributor.

jugg_crawler

Highmark · 02-13-2004, 06:37 PM

Jeez Tom are you following me now? Thought that was my Job :P

Jeros
Pedes
Bruisers
A nitro MT then wild willy2 (yowza)
Tl-01

Bout it, I do not think articulation is the key to crawling-it's driving skill. Anybody can build a rig that will go 90 degrees plus but it's the guys that can drive them that win the compitions.

MaxxZilla · 02-13-2004, 06:58 PM

I crawl with my maxx, I don't think I would like a clod or txt more since I have the same amount of articulation.

XFACTOR · 02-13-2004, 07:03 PM

i crawl with my xtm xfactor..
goes great.. lots of articulation..vertical

but too much articualtion can be bad.. and the ke to sucess is really the centre of gravity..mines a litlte too high atm..trying to figur eout a way to lower it..but it can be done with clods..lower the more stable..

RSXtreme · 02-14-2004, 10:03 AM

Jon not following you LOL

Was told to come over by TXTMisery as well Clods and Crawlers are my love and I guess in some cases life J/K

But seriously, Xfactor is good truck I admit when I played with one recently I noticed some ideas that may make it better for crawling

I usually do Clods for Crawling, I find that a truck with an unstable 90 degree Pattern will not crawl as well as a Stable solid 70 degree travel pattern.

Using shorter shocks has helped in most cases with link mounted shocks at a 45 degree angle as well as a decent 4 link or 3 link set up.

later
Tom

jmirsberger · 02-14-2004, 08:01 PM

i run i clod but i really want a txt-1

OUTLAW · 02-23-2004, 11:03 AM

I'm running a totally custom x factor, with a 16.5 inch wheel base, one speed trans, four wheel steering, and all the other good stuff...

jmirsberger · 02-23-2004, 02:23 PM

heres the pics of my fresh crawler just finished it the only things i have crawled so far is the porch and a stack of car seats and boxes in my basement

http://www.rcpics.net/img/24651
http://www.rcpics.net/img/24648
http://www.rcpics.net/img/24639

Dontstall_Rockcrawl · 02-23-2004, 04:12 PM

i crawl with my modded txt. it does awesome. here is a pic of some of the obstacles i crawled before it was locked up and before it has 4ws. The Pic is in Monterey Bay, CA. its an awesome crawling place

TwistedCreations · 02-23-2004, 07:37 PM

im in the process of making my crawler from an Emaxx. yes articulation is somewhat key to it ,but mainly its drivers skill..just like the Toyota i wheel,you can build the baddest truck there is,but if you don't have the knowledge,then your not gonna do to well...but for the articulation as mentioned,it does help,but too much can hurt ya also..

but after i get more knowledge on building a crawler from this emaxx ( just got into RCs') i will head towards a TXT-1 next

Dontstall_Rockcrawl · 02-23-2004, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toyotafourwheeln

im in the process of making my crawler from an Emaxx. yes articulation is somewhat key to it ,but mainly its drivers skill..just like the Toyota i wheel,you can build the baddest truck there is,but if you don't have the knowledge,then your not gonna do to well...but for the articulation as mentioned,it does help,but too much can hurt ya also..

i completly agree to that. i also drive a toyota an 84 single cab longbed. what do u drive? oh and for an example of to what u said, on the rubicon, its funny you see guys in there $40,000 jeeps stuck somewhere and then u drive by in ur $5000 dollar toyota not getting stuck at all. its all drivers skill and ability to build

TwistedCreations · 02-24-2004, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dontstall_Rockcrawl

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toyotafourwheeln

im in the process of making my crawler from an Emaxx. yes articulation is somewhat key to it ,but mainly its drivers skill..just like the Toyota i wheel,you can build the baddest truck there is,but if you don't have the knowledge,then your not gonna do to well...but for the articulation as mentioned,it does help,but too much can hurt ya also..

i completly agree to that. i also drive a toyota an 84 single cab longbed. what do u drive? oh and for an example of to what u said, on the rubicon, its funny you see guys in there $40,000 jeeps stuck somewhere and then u drive by in ur $5000 dollar toyota not getting stuck at all. its all drivers skill and ability to build

its an 84 ext. cab on and 88 SWB frame ( SAS'd),locked F&R,dual cases,etc.etc.

RSXtreme · 02-24-2004, 07:18 AM

I personally crawl with an 80 Chevy Blazer, but that became a mud Racer
when we got it too high in the air and way too much power for crawling.

Now I may be working on a Sub Mutant Jeep Cherokee 2 door with possibly either a small block chevy or a 4.3 liter vortec motor.

Don't yet if we will do it or not, I may stick to mud draging and racing as here we have more mud than rocks...LOL

Articulation I agree is a good thing in moderation, but if the suspension does not flow smoothly but gets mass travel aren't you defeating the purpose of Geometry?

A question to ponder
Tom

02-13-2004, 01:35 PM	#1
RSXtreme Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9	What Types of Crawlers is Everyone Running? Personally been crawling with Clods and a couple of stampede 4x4's in the past but what else do you run? Is articulation the key to success in crawling? Sometimes! later RS

02-13-2004, 04:27 PM	#2
jugg_crawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 271	Re: What Types of Crawlers is Everyone Running? I run a modded Juggy and ocassionally my Stampede. And yes I think articulation is the key but skill in driving and stability is also a big contributor. jugg_crawler

02-13-2004, 06:37 PM	#3
Highmark I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 3,866	Re: What Types of Crawlers is Everyone Running? Jeez Tom are you following me now? Thought that was my Job :P Jeros Pedes Bruisers A nitro MT then wild willy2 (yowza) Tl-01 Bout it, I do not think articulation is the key to crawling-it's driving skill. Anybody can build a rig that will go 90 degrees plus but it's the guys that can drive them that win the compitions.

02-13-2004, 06:58 PM	#4
MaxxZilla Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Astoria, Oregon Posts: 559	Re: What Types of Crawlers is Everyone Running? I crawl with my maxx, I don't think I would like a clod or txt more since I have the same amount of articulation.

02-13-2004, 07:03 PM	#5
XFACTOR Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austalia Posts: 329	Re: What Types of Crawlers is Everyone Running? i crawl with my xtm xfactor.. goes great.. lots of articulation..vertical but too much articualtion can be bad.. and the ke to sucess is really the centre of gravity..mines a litlte too high atm..trying to figur eout a way to lower it..but it can be done with clods..lower the more stable..

02-14-2004, 10:03 AM	#6
RSXtreme Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9	Re: What Types of Crawlers is Everyone Running? Jon not following you LOL Was told to come over by TXTMisery as well Clods and Crawlers are my love and I guess in some cases life J/K But seriously, Xfactor is good truck I admit when I played with one recently I noticed some ideas that may make it better for crawling I usually do Clods for Crawling, I find that a truck with an unstable 90 degree Pattern will not crawl as well as a Stable solid 70 degree travel pattern. Using shorter shocks has helped in most cases with link mounted shocks at a 45 degree angle as well as a decent 4 link or 3 link set up. later Tom

02-14-2004, 08:01 PM	#7
jmirsberger Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 59	Re: What Types of Crawlers is Everyone Running? i run i clod but i really want a txt-1

02-23-2004, 11:03 AM	#8
OUTLAW Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: cocoa florida Posts: 7	Re: What Types of Crawlers is Everyone Running? I'm running a totally custom x factor, with a 16.5 inch wheel base, one speed trans, four wheel steering, and all the other good stuff...

02-23-2004, 02:23 PM	#9
jmirsberger Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 59	Re: What Types of Crawlers is Everyone Running? heres the pics of my fresh crawler just finished it the only things i have crawled so far is the porch and a stack of car seats and boxes in my basement http://www.rcpics.net/img/24651 http://www.rcpics.net/img/24648 http://www.rcpics.net/img/24639

02-23-2004, 04:12 PM	#10
Dontstall_Rockcrawl Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Placerville A.K.A. HANGTOWN Posts: 76	Re: What Types of Crawlers is Everyone Running? i crawl with my modded txt. it does awesome. here is a pic of some of the obstacles i crawled before it was locked up and before it has 4ws. The Pic is in Monterey Bay, CA. its an awesome crawling place

02-23-2004, 07:37 PM	#11
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	Re: What Types of Crawlers is Everyone Running? im in the process of making my crawler from an Emaxx. yes articulation is somewhat key to it ,but mainly its drivers skill..just like the Toyota i wheel,you can build the baddest truck there is,but if you don't have the knowledge,then your not gonna do to well...but for the articulation as mentioned,it does help,but too much can hurt ya also.. but after i get more knowledge on building a crawler from this emaxx ( just got into RCs') i will head towards a TXT-1 next

02-24-2004, 07:18 AM	#14
RSXtreme Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9	Re: What Types of Crawlers is Everyone Running? I personally crawl with an 80 Chevy Blazer, but that became a mud Racer when we got it too high in the air and way too much power for crawling. Now I may be working on a Sub Mutant Jeep Cherokee 2 door with possibly either a small block chevy or a 4.3 liter vortec motor. Don't yet if we will do it or not, I may stick to mud draging and racing as here we have more mud than rocks...LOL Articulation I agree is a good thing in moderation, but if the suspension does not flow smoothly but gets mass travel aren't you defeating the purpose of Geometry? A question to ponder Tom

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