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kreepykrawler · 06-04-2007, 12:20 AM

check out the video on this link...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83xobuFBrA0

Tanis · 06-04-2007, 12:27 AM

What, no brake?

That's cool, freewheel helps in some situations, but being able to lock up the rear axle will give you the most benefit, and a tighter turning radius. I like how smooth yours works.

Red Rockcrawler · 06-04-2007, 12:31 AM

Nice kreepy crawler I can't wait to see this in yakima.

kreepykrawler · 06-04-2007, 02:30 AM

thanks guys. my wife thinks i spend WAY too much time in my workshop messin' w/ this. hmmff, what does she know?

minifaron · 06-04-2007, 08:53 AM

That is really cool!!! It should help out a bunch, for those sticky situations!!!

RockRacer1 · 06-04-2007, 08:57 AM

no worky.

kreepykrawler · 06-04-2007, 11:02 AM

rokracer, wtf does that mean

it works, definately.

kurt · 06-04-2007, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockRacer1

no worky.

copy and paste the link

eric113 · 06-04-2007, 11:29 AM

here the link for the *I'm to lazy to copy and paste the link people....*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83xobuFBrA0

tjarr001 · 06-04-2007, 02:10 PM

that is a sweet setup. i though about doing that to a scaler but puttin the dig on the front so you could lock the 4wd in and out. have you herd of anyone doing that?

Unimoger · 06-04-2007, 04:49 PM

where is the " dig tranny " ? all I see is a servo moving the driveline from 4wd to 2wd, no brake, no tranny mod at all. How does that set-up work under full articulation? looks like it may fail.

hotwheels000 · 06-05-2007, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanis

What, no brake?

That's cool, freewheel helps in some situations, but being able to lock up the rear axle will give you the most benefit, and a tighter turning radius. I like how smooth yours works.

Been running mine all last season with no brake:-( ...I guess it didnt work:-P

kreepykrawler · 06-05-2007, 11:54 AM

tjarr, i like the idea of the front locker, how 'bout front and rear? THAT would be cool!!!!

SpyderMonkee · 06-05-2007, 12:29 PM

Unimoger,

Thanks for the Ericksons, they are unbeliveably fantastic! Could you elaborate a bit more on what a "dig tranny" is from your point of view. The "dig" concept is new to my world (just the past month or so) and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. I've seen kreepy's in person, and it does tighten up the turning radius and allow all sorts of cool maneuvers on the rocks that I cannot do with my "undug" rear end. But I don't know anything about brakes or tranny mods? Any info would be most helpful before I set off and start building. Also, having seen this truck in action, it does work at full articulation. Thanks - Da Chimp

kreepykrawler · 06-05-2007, 04:24 PM

yeah unimoger, could you elaborate or provide a pic or two to clarify for us unknowing? i could see how a brake would add a definate advantage. i have to say though, that even set up like it is there is a huge difference in the turn radius as well as the ability to pivot the truck around by hooking a rock w/ either rear wheel or to slide the front end around or over on a pretty steep climb. i'm LIKIN' it, but i wanna LOVE it!

it does not come out/in at full stuff, the collar seems to be right in the middle and its acting sort of as a pivot or hinge for the "dig" to have full free movement and articulation is very good. i've had to limit it in fact quite a bit w/ some fuel tubing.

Cloak · 06-05-2007, 04:35 PM

I think part of what Unimoger is point out is there is no adjustment at the tranny (like a 2 speed would do). Yes, it is a dig (with no brake) but it isn't exactly accurate to call it a tranny dig.

I do like how it pops in and out fairly smooth. The one time I tried that, it wasn't nearly as smooth. Are the splines ground down at a 45 degree angle?

Etype R · 06-05-2007, 04:37 PM

A dig tranny would be like the R2 with rear disconnect, the dig system is part of the tranny.

Your setup is just a dig setup, it has nothing to do with the tranny as all it does is disconnect the rear drive shaft, and its completely separate from the tranny. Also its not a true dig if you are not locking the rear axle as well.

kreepykrawler · 06-05-2007, 04:53 PM

o.k. that makes a lttle more sense. yes the shafts are at a 45. i ground them and then used a jewelers file to clean up each of the splines so that it goes in and out smooth-style.
i'll check out the r-2 closer and see what thats about.

Etype R · 06-05-2007, 05:02 PM

Its still in the prototype stages, I am waiting for the latest version which I might see late this week, or next week.

Tanis · 06-07-2007, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotwheels000

Been running mine all last season with no brake:-( ...I guess it didnt work:-P

Ya, ya, but that was soooo last season

Donovan just put dig on his, he has freewheel and lockup. Very

, might have to put dig on Britt's, but I don't want her to beat everybody that bad.

Looking forward to crawling with you again Kreepy, keep up the fabbing

06-04-2007, 12:20 AM	#1
kreepykrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: marysville, washington Posts: 210	kreepys' dig tranny in action!! check out the video on this link...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83xobuFBrA0 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook Last edited by TwistedCreations; 06-05-2007 at 07:54 AM.

06-04-2007, 12:27 AM	#2
Tanis Keep it real Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yakima,WA Posts: 6,535	What, no brake? That's cool, freewheel helps in some situations, but being able to lock up the rear axle will give you the most benefit, and a tighter turning radius. I like how smooth yours works. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

06-04-2007, 12:31 AM	#3
Red Rockcrawler Just having Fun Again Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In your fridge stealing a beer Posts: 2,604	Nice kreepy crawler I can't wait to see this in yakima. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

06-04-2007, 02:30 AM	#4
kreepykrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: marysville, washington Posts: 210	thanks guys. my wife thinks i spend WAY too much time in my workshop messin' w/ this. hmmff, what does she know? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

06-04-2007, 08:53 AM	#5
minifaron Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 82	That is really cool!!! It should help out a bunch, for those sticky situations!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

06-04-2007, 08:57 AM	#6
RockRacer1 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Formula Off-Roading some hill Posts: 279	no worky. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

06-04-2007, 11:02 AM	#7
kreepykrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: marysville, washington Posts: 210	rokracer, wtf does that mean it works, definately. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

06-04-2007, 11:29 AM	#9
eric113 Power of the Portals Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: where ever the wind fawkin blows me, tx Posts: 4,572	here the link for the I'm to lazy to copy and paste the link people.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83xobuFBrA0 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

06-04-2007, 02:10 PM	#10
tjarr001 Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: jacksonville Posts: 90	that is a sweet setup. i though about doing that to a scaler but puttin the dig on the front so you could lock the 4wd in and out. have you herd of anyone doing that? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

06-04-2007, 04:49 PM	#11
Unimoger 1 man, 2 sons Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Recovering@ the hobby garage MT. Posts: 7,414	where is the " dig tranny " ? all I see is a servo moving the driveline from 4wd to 2wd, no brake, no tranny mod at all. How does that set-up work under full articulation? looks like it may fail. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

06-05-2007, 11:54 AM	#13
kreepykrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: marysville, washington Posts: 210	tjarr, i like the idea of the front locker, how 'bout front and rear? THAT would be cool!!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

06-05-2007, 12:29 PM	#14
SpyderMonkee Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tunin' Tires Posts: 242	Unimoger, Thanks for the Ericksons, they are unbeliveably fantastic! Could you elaborate a bit more on what a "dig tranny" is from your point of view. The "dig" concept is new to my world (just the past month or so) and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. I've seen kreepy's in person, and it does tighten up the turning radius and allow all sorts of cool maneuvers on the rocks that I cannot do with my "undug" rear end. But I don't know anything about brakes or tranny mods? Any info would be most helpful before I set off and start building. Also, having seen this truck in action, it does work at full articulation. Thanks - Da Chimp Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

06-05-2007, 04:24 PM	#15
kreepykrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: marysville, washington Posts: 210	yeah unimoger, could you elaborate or provide a pic or two to clarify for us unknowing? i could see how a brake would add a definate advantage. i have to say though, that even set up like it is there is a huge difference in the turn radius as well as the ability to pivot the truck around by hooking a rock w/ either rear wheel or to slide the front end around or over on a pretty steep climb. i'm LIKIN' it, but i wanna LOVE it! it does not come out/in at full stuff, the collar seems to be right in the middle and its acting sort of as a pivot or hinge for the "dig" to have full free movement and articulation is very good. i've had to limit it in fact quite a bit w/ some fuel tubing. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook Last edited by kreepykrawler; 06-05-2007 at 04:29 PM.

06-05-2007, 04:35 PM	#16
Cloak I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,218	I think part of what Unimoger is point out is there is no adjustment at the tranny (like a 2 speed would do). Yes, it is a dig (with no brake) but it isn't exactly accurate to call it a tranny dig. I do like how it pops in and out fairly smooth. The one time I tried that, it wasn't nearly as smooth. Are the splines ground down at a 45 degree angle? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

06-05-2007, 04:37 PM	#17
Etype R Web Wheeling Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 2,837	A dig tranny would be like the R2 with rear disconnect, the dig system is part of the tranny. Your setup is just a dig setup, it has nothing to do with the tranny as all it does is disconnect the rear drive shaft, and its completely separate from the tranny. Also its not a true dig if you are not locking the rear axle as well. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

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06-05-2007, 04:53 PM	#18
kreepykrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: marysville, washington Posts: 210	o.k. that makes a lttle more sense. yes the shafts are at a 45. i ground them and then used a jewelers file to clean up each of the splines so that it goes in and out smooth-style. i'll check out the r-2 closer and see what thats about. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

06-05-2007, 05:02 PM	#19
Etype R Web Wheeling Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 2,837	Its still in the prototype stages, I am waiting for the latest version which I might see late this week, or next week. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Facebook

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