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A DOG · 11-19-2009, 05:44 PM

So I got a Losi mini this summer and I was great stock for a while.

Then I built a sweet rock course in the back alley. Then I moved the links farther down on the chassis for a lower stance and moving the battery to the front axle. It did do a lot better.

Until I broke the front differential. Stupid plastic crap! So I ordered up a new set of metal diff lock gears for the front axle, back axle and trans. I also went to the local hobby store and found some sweet 2.2 wheels and tires that will fit with no modifications. I had to get the nice metal axle shafts too ya know.

So once I get it all put together the drivetrain will be bullet proof.

But when I was at the hobby store he also had a special order long arm kit

. It has super strong and longer arms with a new chassis and a few other doo dads. I am gonna pick it up tomorrow. Pics to come tomorrow!!!

foodstick · 11-19-2009, 06:04 PM

nice find on the wheels, remember the brand/type?
I have never heard anyone say outright, but is bigger tires and better traction what dooms the lockers?

A DOG · 11-19-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by foodstick

nice find on the wheels, remember the brand/type?
I have never heard anyone say outright, but is bigger tires and better traction what dooms the lockers?

Tires are 2.2 Pro Line Dirt Works. And I snapped a locker by having stock tires but I got it wedged in a little hole and just a little too much gas will snap them when they're under stress. You can go bigger tires and more power but get the metal lockers for the axles and the trans.

rebel GMC · 11-19-2009, 06:45 PM

So do you still have the stock servo? If so I wonder how well that will do with the larger tires?

A DOG · 11-19-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rebel GMC

So do you still have the stock servo? If so I wonder how well that will do with the larger tires?

Yeah i have the stock servo still. For snow wheeling i wont need a new servo, but come spring I will get a sweet servo for the rocks.

rebel GMC · 11-19-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by A DOG

Yeah i have the stock servo still. For snow wheeling i wont need a new servo, but come spring I will get a sweet servo for the rocks.

Yeah we got 4" of snow from a few weeks ago that I can't wait to wheel in. Should be getting my MRC next week...I hope.

A DOG · 11-19-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rebel GMC

Yeah we got 4" of snow from a few weeks ago that I can't wait to wheel in. Should be getting my MRC next week...I hope.

Yeah a stock one does great in 6in and under of snow. We got 2 FEET of snow here a few days ago. So yeah im beefing mine up a bit.

rebel GMC · 11-19-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by A DOG

Yeah a stock one does great in 6in and under of snow. We got 2 FEET of snow here a few days ago. So yeah im beefing mine up a bit.

2 Feet in Montana huh. Well to be fair it's been too cold to snow here. All week it has been high's in the single digits and lows to about -10. Ah I love living in the Arctic.

A DOG · 11-19-2009, 07:43 PM

Heres pics of the new tires on the rear.
Side view

They are like twice the contact patch of the stock tires. Should do really good in the snow.

A DOG · 11-20-2009, 06:46 PM

I went to the local hobby store and got the long arm kit!!
It's this one: http://esphobby.com/losi_mini_crawlerparts.htm

Pic of the install

New chassis in front

Side view of new chassis

New longer links

I am waiting for the new metal diffs and lockers to come in then i will take more pics. I have also decided to order up the Mini Slider motor for a lot more wheel spin. I cant wait to have it back together and wheeling some snow!!

A DOG · 11-22-2009, 12:57 PM

I got the metal lockers yesterday. I also ordered the Mini Slider Motor and10t pinion gear. Now I just have to find a heat sink that will fit the mini slider motor. Pics of install coming

http://www.ckrccrawlers.com/shop/ind...oducts_id=1750

http://www.ckrccrawlers.com/shop/ind...oducts_id=1749

A DOG · 11-24-2009, 05:16 PM

Got it all assembled. Wheelbase is soo perfect now. Right in between a 1.9 and 2.2 crawler. Flex is WAYYYY better than stock. Tires fit soo perfectly. They had like a cm clearance to the front link on both sides.

Underside of the chassis. You can see the thicker longer arms, longer chassis and drive shaft extensions.

Wheelbase is now right at 10in!!!!!!

Someone tell me what the wheelbase for a stock losi mini is please. I want to compare. Kitty blurring by.

I stacked all the stock tires up and it can flex on it without lifting a tire. Almost 90 degrees!

Longer chassis and arms makes the biggest difference. So much more flex and its way more stable.

It does really good in the snow. I just cant wait to install the slider motor so I can have real wheel spin. Cause with the stock motor it just doesnt spin them up enough to get momentum. It does crawl through snow really good though.

lots of flex.

Lookin good!!

A DOG · 11-24-2009, 05:27 PM

Money spent on rig.

Stock losi mini: $240
Pro line 2.2 dirt works tires: $42.00
HPI black super star MT wheels: $17.00
Losi C/V Axle Shafts: $19.00
Losi Metal Diff Locker: $18.00
Losi Center metal Diff:$10.00
ESP hobby Long Arm Kit: $49.00
CKRC Pinion Gear 10T:$8.00
Losi Mini Slider RX-280 Motor: $18.00

TOTAL: $420!!!!!!

Black Demon · 11-25-2009, 05:03 PM

pretty sweet, what plans ya got for the body? not planning on comp w/ it?

A DOG · 11-25-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Demon

pretty sweet, what plans ya got for the body? not planning on comp w/ it?

I just got a Nikko midnight crawler toyota body off ebay. Check the pics:
It needs a little paint job and some love but it will look great!!!

Airbornejordan · 11-25-2009, 08:28 PM

I don't think anyone got to your question about the wheel base yet. The Stock wheel base is 8.5" and that is the Max limit for comps. you will not be able to run in the 1.9 class if you plan on running any comps. Just thought you would like to know.

wheelhead4x4 · 11-25-2009, 09:07 PM

Stock wheel base is not 8.5'' it more closer to 8'' if I remeber right. I have stretch it to 8.5 by using revo link ends on both skid and axles.

ElRanoLoco · 11-26-2009, 11:08 AM

Do you have any issues with your turning radius with those widers tires?

A DOG · 11-26-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ElRanoLoco

Do you have any issues with your turning radius with those widers tires?

it might make the turning radius slightly smaller but I still have max turning both ways. The tires just barely rub. A perfect fit!!

Black Demon · 11-27-2009, 11:22 AM

cool ur using a toyota body, ive been wheeling my 85 toyota for 10 yrs now!

11-19-2009, 05:44 PM	#1
A DOG Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 68	A DOGs Build Thread of DOOM!! So I got a Losi mini this summer and I was great stock for a while. Then I built a sweet rock course in the back alley. Then I moved the links farther down on the chassis for a lower stance and moving the battery to the front axle. It did do a lot better. Until I broke the front differential. Stupid plastic crap! So I ordered up a new set of metal diff lock gears for the front axle, back axle and trans. I also went to the local hobby store and found some sweet 2.2 wheels and tires that will fit with no modifications. I had to get the nice metal axle shafts too ya know. So once I get it all put together the drivetrain will be bullet proof. But when I was at the hobby store he also had a special order long arm kit . It has super strong and longer arms with a new chassis and a few other doo dads. I am gonna pick it up tomorrow. Pics to come tomorrow!!!

11-19-2009, 06:04 PM	#2
foodstick Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: DesMoines Posts: 68	nice find on the wheels, remember the brand/type? I have never heard anyone say outright, but is bigger tires and better traction what dooms the lockers?

11-19-2009, 06:45 PM	#4
rebel GMC Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Arctic Posts: 43	So do you still have the stock servo? If so I wonder how well that will do with the larger tires?

11-19-2009, 07:43 PM	#9
A DOG Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 68	Heres pics of the new tires on the rear. Side view They are like twice the contact patch of the stock tires. Should do really good in the snow.

11-20-2009, 06:46 PM	#10
A DOG Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 68	I went to the local hobby store and got the long arm kit!! It's this one: http://esphobby.com/losi_mini_crawlerparts.htm Pic of the install New chassis in front Side view of new chassis New longer links I am waiting for the new metal diffs and lockers to come in then i will take more pics. I have also decided to order up the Mini Slider motor for a lot more wheel spin. I cant wait to have it back together and wheeling some snow!!

11-22-2009, 12:57 PM	#11
A DOG Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 68	I got the metal lockers yesterday. I also ordered the Mini Slider Motor and10t pinion gear. Now I just have to find a heat sink that will fit the mini slider motor. Pics of install coming http://www.ckrccrawlers.com/shop/ind...oducts_id=1750 http://www.ckrccrawlers.com/shop/ind...oducts_id=1749

11-24-2009, 05:16 PM	#12
A DOG Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 68	Got it all assembled. Wheelbase is soo perfect now. Right in between a 1.9 and 2.2 crawler. Flex is WAYYYY better than stock. Tires fit soo perfectly. They had like a cm clearance to the front link on both sides. Underside of the chassis. You can see the thicker longer arms, longer chassis and drive shaft extensions. Wheelbase is now right at 10in!!!!!! Someone tell me what the wheelbase for a stock losi mini is please. I want to compare. Kitty blurring by. I stacked all the stock tires up and it can flex on it without lifting a tire. Almost 90 degrees! Longer chassis and arms makes the biggest difference. So much more flex and its way more stable. It does really good in the snow. I just cant wait to install the slider motor so I can have real wheel spin. Cause with the stock motor it just doesnt spin them up enough to get momentum. It does crawl through snow really good though. lots of flex. Lookin good!!

11-24-2009, 05:27 PM	#13
A DOG Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 68	Money spent on rig. Stock losi mini: $240 Pro line 2.2 dirt works tires: $42.00 HPI black super star MT wheels: $17.00 Losi C/V Axle Shafts: $19.00 Losi Metal Diff Locker: $18.00 Losi Center metal Diff:$10.00 ESP hobby Long Arm Kit: $49.00 CKRC Pinion Gear 10T:$8.00 Losi Mini Slider RX-280 Motor: $18.00 TOTAL: $420!!!!!!

11-25-2009, 05:03 PM	#14
Black Demon Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 18	pretty sweet, what plans ya got for the body? not planning on comp w/ it?

11-25-2009, 08:28 PM	#16
Airbornejordan Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rittman Posts: 102	I don't think anyone got to your question about the wheel base yet. The Stock wheel base is 8.5" and that is the Max limit for comps. you will not be able to run in the 1.9 class if you plan on running any comps. Just thought you would like to know.

11-25-2009, 09:07 PM	#17
wheelhead4x4 Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nashua,NH Posts: 472	Stock wheel base is not 8.5'' it more closer to 8'' if I remeber right. I have stretch it to 8.5 by using revo link ends on both skid and axles.

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11-26-2009, 11:08 AM	#18
ElRanoLoco Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 19	Do you have any issues with your turning radius with those widers tires?

11-27-2009, 11:22 AM	#20
Black Demon Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 18	cool ur using a toyota body, ive been wheeling my 85 toyota for 10 yrs now!

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