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03-11-2007, 07:37 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, CA
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Wow I think you convinced me! I just need to sell my X-ray M18 and my Tamiya F201 and I'll buy a WK!
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03-11-2007, 08:45 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: virginia beach
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Yeah These Thing ROCK. I am somewhat new to RC. But my Opinion if you are new and want a CRAWLER the KING is the way to go. You get everything electroncs, etc.. You do not have to buy extra stuff. aside form 4 wheel parts. Personally Tamiya is just a OVERSIZED Model KIT  Opps!(that might make some people mad);) ;)
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03-12-2007, 06:32 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Akron
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Whoever was asking about the stock tires. THEY SUCK FOR CRAWLING! haha They are as hard as a tow motor tire. Seriously. They aren't bad for trail riding but they have no flex at all. An upgrade in tires would probably be one of the best upgrades to make the WK a crawler.
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03-21-2007, 12:10 AM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rathdrum, ID USA
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| Skid Plate Installed...
Well the skid is on and the body is trimmed up...
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03-21-2007, 07:04 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Akron
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Looks good! what is the material and why is there that funny bend towards the axle? Wouldn't it have been better to keep it pretty smooth? Seems like that might hang it up.
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03-21-2007, 07:28 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rathdrum, ID USA
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Nick, it is made out of .060 styrene. There is a method to my madness... if it was left flat the ends would have really got caught up on things. The axle really travels high with the links set up this way. I intended to leave it flat to start with, but there is always more Styrene out there. Be different!
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03-21-2007, 10:05 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: UrAnUs
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thaNks for sharing man helps alot |
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03-25-2007, 11:19 AM
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| no talent hack Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Redwood City
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looks good
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04-01-2007, 03:12 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rathdrum, ID USA
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| Softer & More Droop in the Rear...
The whole thing was feelin a little stiff still so I changed up a few things looking for some rear droop. I would like to soften the front a little more too, but the stock springs are softer than any other springs I have seen. The skid was ditched because of the Styrene cracking were it was bent at a 90'. Kydex wont do that, but with the links moved down it wont need one now. Next up, cutting the Chevron Tires!
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04-01-2007, 08:27 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Akron
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Ever think about using polycarbonate? It's strong and slides on rocks easily. Heat bends easy too.
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04-14-2007, 03:22 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SUNNY-CITY
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| WK to Crawler
Themerc64 I have a question: with your "cheap and simple conversion what was the wheel base measurement? Thanks..
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04-15-2007, 11:19 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rathdrum, ID USA
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slowcrawl, As it is now... 12.25" |
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04-16-2007, 07:56 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nowhere
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i am looking to build one. but i cant do any fabbing. i think i will run into problems with the servo any ideas????
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04-29-2007, 06:36 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston
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The truck looks great. I am working on this project right now and i have just about everything i need. But i was wondering what odds and ends parts i need like the new screws and ball ends. I am was wondering if there are parts that you bought that i will need to complete this project. because i want to get everything i need first before i start this part of the build. Thanks for any help with this. |
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04-30-2007, 12:34 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rathdrum, ID USA
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Most everything is listed in the thread.
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05-07-2007, 10:24 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rathdrum, ID USA
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| Steering Update...
Changed over to weighted beadlocks and M2K's and really needed a servo upgrade. Found a good deal on an Integy C22433MG 6.0v/0.13s/144oz-in for $25 Also got around to installing the Ofna servo arm I bought for the front pivot.
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05-08-2007, 01:15 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado
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very nice... looks professional.
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05-08-2007, 01:23 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: nc
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you shouyld mount the servo on the axle
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05-08-2007, 01:43 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: We-Go, Chi-Town, Ill
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Hey Eric, do you have any kind of bearing or bushing in the servo arm you're using as a bell crank? I may do something like that in the future on my WK.
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05-08-2007, 01:43 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rathdrum, ID USA
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I shoulda woulda coulda done a lot of things, but the idea was to keep it simple. No cutting or fabrication for those that can't. These are just some different ideas to put out there. If the servo was on top of the axle in my set up, there would be no room for the axle to travel. It's fun to be different too.
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