Like Father..Like Son.. Jake & Dad,s MRCs

[ugly_giddy]

Originally Posted by RockAddict75

The Axial links are 55mm, the rod ends are traxxas. These links come out about 5mm longer than the stock 3 link. You will have to drill new mounting holes in the stock chassis. Moving my links lower & closer to center helped eliminate some TT.

im planning to do a 4 link setup on my mrc and i cant decide which route to go. i like what u did on ur 4link set up.

is ur links like this?

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/25231

how about the rod ends? like this?

http://www.ckrccrawlers.com/shop/ind...roducts_id=217

or

http://www.tcscrawlers.com/On-Sale-2...t-p-16495.html

and one more thng how did u connect the links to the rod?

thanks a lot for your help.



my 4 yr old boy doesnt have the patient he just want it fast. but he likes the truck though. im gonna get another one. i think he finds it a bit boring in a way when hes playing on his own.

[RockAddict75]

Originally Posted by ugly_giddy

im planning to do a 4 link setup on my mrc and i cant decide which route to go. i like what u did on ur 4link set up.

is ur links like this?

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/25231

how about the rod ends? like this?

http://www.ckrccrawlers.com/shop/ind...roducts_id=217

or

http://www.tcscrawlers.com/On-Sale-2...t-p-16495.html

and one more thng how did u connect the links to the rod?

thanks a lot for your help.



my 4 yr old boy doesnt have the patient he just want it fast. but he likes the truck though. im gonna get another one. i think he finds it a bit boring in a way when hes playing on his own.

Wow haven't seen this thread for a while!


YES, you have the right links, and either one of the rod ends you've listed will work.
I prefer the traxxas ends only 'cuase the balls are included in the pack

As for "connecting" the rod ends. Any 3mm set screw will work, I use these http://www.tcscrawlers.com/Axial-Rac...6-p-17047.html









While I'm at it, might as well post a few update pics...


My son doin b'ness @ our local mall during a 1:1 crawler show







Here's Jake crawlin' with pop at a local spot...




...and a couple current shots of my MRC





As soon as I get the OK from my accountant(wife), I WILL be rockin' the new T1E 1.9 Rockshow chassis

[ugly_giddy]

Originally Posted by RockAddict75

Wow haven't seen this thread for a while!


YES, you have the right links, and either one of the rod ends you've listed will work.
I prefer the traxxas ends only 'cuase the balls are included in the pack

As for "connecting" the rod ends. Any 3mm set screw will work, I use these http://www.tcscrawlers.com/Axial-Rac...6-p-17047.html









While I'm at it, might as well post a few update pics...


My son doin b'ness @ our local mall during a 1:1 crawler show







Here's Jake crawlin' with pop at a local spot...




...and a couple current shots of my MRC





As soon as I get the OK from my accountant(wife), I WILL be rockin' the new T1E 1.9 Rockshow chassis

thanks a lot! u help me solve my 4 link prob.and i like ur vw body.

i think ur son is a good pilot. once i got the other mrc it add to the father and son bonding

i like the mini curs.

[jeepcreep]

Man you got such a lucky kid. I am 15 and the only one in my family interested in haulin' and crawlin'.:-(
But I would like to know what this "T1E Rockshow" chassis is. I'd like a new chassis for my MRC.

[ugly_giddy]

Originally Posted by RockAddict75

As for "connecting" the rod ends. Any 3mm set screw will work, I use these

http://www.tcscrawlers.com/Axial-Rac...6-p-17047.html

what i mean is connecting the axial links to the rod end. it looks like both ends r of thesame size.

to connect the rod ends to the chasis, use the 3mm set screws. is this right?

thanks a lot!

im also new in this im only finding my way around.

[RockAddict75]

Originally Posted by jeepcreep

Man you got such a lucky kid. I am 15 and the only one in my family interested in haulin' and crawlin'.:-(
But I would like to know what this "T1E Rockshow" chassis is. I'd like a new chassis for my MRC.

Here ya go bro You had better get a napkin to wipe up all the drool:-P T1E Rockshow for Losi MRC

Originally Posted by ugly_giddy

what i mean is connecting the axial links to the rod end. it looks like both ends r of thesame size.

to connect the rod ends to the chasis, use the 3mm set screws. is this right?

thanks a lot!

im also new in this im only finding my way around.

You use the 3mm set screws to attach the rod ends to the links.

To mount your links to the chassis, use 3mm screws & 3mm nylock nuts.

No Worries buddy, we've ALL been new at this at one time.

Some people forget that fact, and to them a big

[soundcolor]

wish either of my sons were old enough to do this...
For now they just help daddy build, and help turn them back over after I have effed up, and flipped over crawlin the cushions, my daughters, and my wife...

[ugly_giddy]

Originally Posted by RockAddict75

You use the 3mm set screws to attach the rod ends to the links.

To mount your links to the chassis, use 3mm screws & 3mm nylock nuts.

No Worries buddy, we've ALL been new at this at one time.

Some people forget that fact, and to them a big

thank u, thank u, thank u, thank u,... + hundreds more!!!

next is the rcbros 4 link plates. the biggest problem now for me is the electronics but thats another story.


once i finish with my first mrc. ill venture to the world of doing ur own mod. i think what im doing now with my crawler will give me the basics i need. ill do it to the 2nd mrc im getting and then 2.2. and ill try to nvolve my son in doing so to make it more FUN.

[mopar1994]

hey rockaddict who makes that vw body that is on ur truck, i like it sooo much. is that the proline one that fits 1.9's and 2.2's?

[redbaron]

Originally Posted by mopar1994

hey rockaddict who makes that vw body that is on ur truck, i like it sooo much. is that the proline one that fits 1.9's and 2.2's?

Looks like the new Pro-line body.

[RockAddict75]

Originally Posted by mopar1994

hey rockaddict who makes that vw body that is on ur truck, i like it sooo much. is that the proline one that fits 1.9's and 2.2's?

Yep, it's a Proline 1.9 Baja Bug. http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...odID=PRO323830

Normally I'd tell ya to use a crawler specific vendor like TCS, or CKRC, but they are sold out.

Proline has 4 bugs out now. They are all the same style, just vary in size. Be sure you are gettin' the right size, I.E. 1.9 ,2.2

[jeepcreep]

Originally Posted by RockAddict75

Here ya go bro You had better get a napkin to wipe up all the drool:-P

HAHAHA!!!! YESSSSSS... i like it alot. now all i need is the 125 greenbacks.
BTW no napkins for me man...
i wound up needing a shopvac.

[rokker32]

those are sweet rigs. it looks like your boy is quite the driver lol.

[rokker32]

ha ha i didnt see the legos thats pretty cool

[bnjeep]

This thread is awesome, my 2 year loves to help when I am working on mine.