Got my WK

[joemomma95]

Well, pulled up the driveway today and there's a big cardboard box sitting at the door! YAAAA! :-P

Here's a few shots of it, charging the battery now so I can play around with it for a little before I tear into it.

Posing on the Pede..




And posing on the rocks(well, the footing of the neighbors wall)...




Haven't seen a blue one yet, I like the color alot, but it's only a matter of time before a new body makes it way on top of this thing.

One question for you WK guys. Have you converted all your electronics to deans yet? I was wondering if anyone has used the included charger with deans on it and if it worked out ok....I have a few crappy batteries and a crappy charger and they all have deans on them, just wondering if I can use them...

[1RCbasher2NV]

I wish I had waited alittle longer for the 4WD to come out.I like that blue body alot better and I would have saved like $60 or more.Lucky You!!

[cotharyus]

Yea, not to mention the fact that you can't get the parts to convert the 2wd to 4wd atm. You guys that held off a little are actually getting a much better deal.

As far as deans plugs, I haven't switched up yet on the electronics on the WK, but it should work fine....however - the stock ESC will likely overheat very quickly. I'm trying to sort out what I want to do for power in this thing long term, and the ESC is a serious consideration, but I haven't decided if I want to go brushless or not. Well, to make a long answer short, you can convert it, but it's not worth the work. Get a a good ESC and just replace it.

[4x4dodge]

Nice tuck, Just ordered a 4x4 wheely king for $210 a few minutes ago.(your post helped convince me ) thanks

Also, what are your plans for making the truck into a crawler? I may want to do the same.

[lowblueranger]

If you remove the rear "X" brace, it will add articulation. I tood it off mine before I even charged up the battery.

[joemomma95]

Hey guys thanks alot for the replies, wasn't sure if I should even post this in the section since it's technically not a crawler yet...I have "crawled" with it though, in my mind. Got the battery charged up and took it out front, we have a little rip rap in front of the fire hydrant in the yard(fire hydrant is higher than the sidewalk) and I tore it up trying to get up those little rocks, kicked 'em all out on the sidewalk knowing I'd have to pick them up.

Not too sure what I'm gonna do with it as of now, I realize I need to stretch the hell out of it, already rolled it a few times doing some high speed turns on the pavement, can't imagine what it might do on some off camber situations. I've been looking at all the builds in here and the ideas are flowing...I do know one thing it's gonna be a crawler ..

[4x4dodge]

Keep us posted on what you decide to do to it

[joemomma95]

Well, I tore into the diffs today, I was scared I admit it:-( . But everything went well. I finally talked myself into just doing it and I wouldn't screw anything up. And guess what, I didn't.

I hot glued the diffs and it seems to work out pretty good. Don't know how long it'll last, I've read of some that hot glued and it came loose after some use. We'll see I guess. If the glue doesn't work then I'll just take them back apart and throw some JB in there.

What a world of difference in having lockers !! I recommend doing this if anyone hasn't already. Even if you just do the rear you'll be alot better off. I did the rear first, test drove it then talked myself into doing the front. After I did the front I did lose a little steering radius but it wasn't so much that I'd change it back.

Next on the list I think is to make a servo mount for the front axle. Probably use that template in the "servo mount" thread if I can get a hold of it. I also need to desperately find somewhere else to put the battery, it's flipping me over on things I know I could get up and over if it wasn't so top heavy.

[cammok5]

i just forworded you the templete for the servo mount

[joemomma95]

Thanks cammo, will print it out and go find some aluminum!

[4x4dodge]

Mine should be here on Saturday I think Ill do exactly what you did right away. Locking the diffs on my E-Maxx crawler made a huge difference so im glad to see it helps on the WK.

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by 1RCbasher2NV

I wish I had waited alittle longer for the 4WD to come out...would have saved like $60 or more...

X2, but I have all the parts for conversion! I like the orange body better. Converting all the stock electronics to Dean's plugs on mine...do yours and use stock charger for now...takes along time to charge though.

EDIT: HOt glue locked diffs will eventually come loose, then re-do them with JB Weld.

[cammok5]

is it complacated to get to the spiders. mine will be hear tomorow and i want to lock it and leave it stock till sumer when il have money to mod it.
btw i think the blue looks beter.

[4x4dodge]

+1 on the blue
I may end up with a different body anyways...

[joemomma95]

Originally Posted by 4x4dodge

I may end up with a different body anyways...

I think this is not even a question. We all end up with other bodies don't we?? Trying to differenciate(sp?) yourself and your truck from others is what it's all about right?

cammo, it isn't hard to get to the gears, it does take a little while to get everything unscrewed and taked apart but it's fairly straight foward. I would like to find the guy who invented the e-clips though....I hate that guy.

[joemomma95]

Some questions. Are these a good source for links?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXHGB7&P=7

Also, if I get these, what size all thread and what size tubing can I use with them? And what are you guys using for attaching the lower links to the stock brackets?

Is there a specific thread on how to measure/determine the link lengths and what angles to put them at to make the 4 link work good? And has anyone built just the lower links and kept the stock upper link lengthened?

As far as the driveshaft. I have no idea what I need to get to add some length to it. Anyone have a link?

And one more. What thickness aluminum is everyone using to make the axle servo mount? Would 1/8" work out ok?

[Natedog]

Those links are fine for #8 thread size or the Revo metric links. Still deciding how I'm going to attach my lower links to the axles...probably just rotate and shim the stock mounts.

There are a couple threads on link setup if you search. ANd yes several people have done the links how you said.

T-Maxx driveshafts fit the WK shaft.

1/8" would work fine, but maybe a little thicker than needed. 1/16" is minimum.

[joemomma95]

Thanks alot for the info Nate, I've been searching and looking through the forum almost all day today and all night last night. Can't believe how much I'm picking up on. This is getting interesting.

Is this the correct part to order for the t-maxx shafts? Just want to make sure before I buy anything...

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXSP55&P=7

[swhenrik]

Originally Posted by joemomma95

Is this the correct part to order for the t-maxx shafts? Just want to make sure before I buy anything...

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXSP55&P=7

Yep, that's the ones you need.

[joemomma95]

WooooHooooooo!!!!

Went to the LHS(kinda local, an hour away) and got some parts. Wife hid the camera so no pics right now but I plan on doing some work tomorrow and should have pics tomorrow night.

I got some 2.2 moabs, will go on the stock rims, might try to take those off tonight. I got the driveshaft above and the rods ends, some all thread, need to hit Ace tomorrow see if I can find some tubing to cover the allthread with...should be a productive day tomorrow, can't wait to get started!!!!