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03-17-2019, 05:34 PM | #1 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cape crud... will you be my friend
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| Crunky's Rey based comeback thread
Hello gang, it's been a while since I was playing with toy cars and taking pictures of my characters doing work. Lots of things have changed over the years, it's amazing how many manufacturers and items are available today. Maybe you remember my entertaining build threads ? My New Bronco The Rock Cop Crunk Rock volume 2 Crunky's Fronty-Jero Crunks Red Wrangler rebuild I've been looking to get back into the hobby but this time a little quicker than the scalers I used to run. I've been a big fan of U4 and the Hammers series for years so finding something similar was the goal. I am lucky enough to have scored a Rock Rey, so bam !!! I'm baaaack. ( this time no dolls folks, sorry. ) It's a kit, so building this should be a treat. I've been acquiring parts for it, and have scored a few bonus items. Traxxas screw mod for the diffs Valterra front locker for center diff Exotek front gearbox set Hot racing third member Hot racing alloy steering Hot racing upper link mount Mamba X Castle slate 2850 Savox SW1210-SG Spektrum DX5 with SRS6000 Crawler innovations 6 hole wheels Proline BFG KO2 tires Rocklube formula 2 circa 2011 I'm stoked how smooth this kit goes together, the fit and finish is top quality stuff. I guess 3D printing has taken over the life of the old plastic trees. No more fixing yourself up with stiches because of a rogue X-acto knife. Thankfully this site is loaded with historical knowledge, and because of that I have a few tricks up my sleeve to throw at my Rock Rey to give it that Crunky touch. Thank you to everyone that's shared tips, tricks, info and pics here at RCC. It's nice to see this place still alive and very active after all these years, high five !!! Ok, now I've got my intro out of the way... I promise it will be mostly pics I got the front diff built and i threw the 1 million weight diff lube in the front. I had read that many guys run this setup with good results so I figured I'd try my luck. I did the screw mod to the diff with the dremel stone and some light machine oil, worked awesome for me it just takes a little time. It's all so nicely packaged in the Exotek housing. Last edited by crunky; 03-17-2019 at 06:09 PM. |
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03-17-2019, 05:56 PM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lake Stevens
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| Re: Crunky's Rey based comeback thread
Beautiful, keep us updated! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
03-17-2019, 08:14 PM | #3 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Minneapolis
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| Re: Crunky's Rey based comeback thread
Very nice. Just put mine together last weekend and added all the exotek stuff. Their stuff seems quite nice.
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03-17-2019, 09:50 PM | #4 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Oakley
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| Re: Crunky's Rey based comeback thread
It sounded like some folks had issues with the exotek housing fitting in the aluminum “backbone” plate. It might require some grinding to fit.
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03-18-2019, 06:38 AM | #5 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Minneapolis
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03-18-2019, 11:31 AM | #6 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cape crud... will you be my friend
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| Re: Crunky's Rey based comeback thread
I did have some tolerance issues with that plate on mine as well. I just followed along with the post made here...Exotek diff housing. Worked perfectly after that. Tearing right along... Last edited by crunky; 03-18-2019 at 11:48 AM. |
03-19-2019, 08:57 AM | #7 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cape crud... will you be my friend
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Getting things done. I did have to file the inside of that backbone plate to sit flush on the Exotek housing... Last edited by crunky; 03-19-2019 at 09:00 AM. |
03-19-2019, 02:56 PM | #8 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cape crud... will you be my friend
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Do work. Fun stuff. |
03-19-2019, 04:27 PM | #9 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plymouth
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| Re: Crunky's Rey based comeback thread
Looking good. Subbed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
03-20-2019, 03:07 PM | #10 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cape crud... will you be my friend
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03-21-2019, 04:32 AM | #11 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Winchester
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| Re: Crunky's Rey based comeback thread
Nice build so far. Good choice on the locked center and 1mil front fluid. Which 1mil diff fluid did you use? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
03-21-2019, 05:55 AM | #12 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cape crud... will you be my friend
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03-21-2019, 06:11 AM | #13 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Winchester
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| Re: Crunky's Rey based comeback thread
And it’s actually able to squeeze out of that bottle? Lol I was just asking bc the stuff I use is like glue. Takes 5-10 minutes just to settle in the container if it was laying sideways or something. I use the 1mil but thinking of trying the 2.5 or even 20mil haha. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
03-21-2019, 07:33 AM | #14 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cape crud... will you be my friend
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03-21-2019, 04:19 PM | #15 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cape crud... will you be my friend
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More send it ! Last edited by crunky; 03-21-2019 at 04:22 PM. |
03-22-2019, 09:44 PM | #16 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cape crud... will you be my friend
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Cage and mock up. |
03-23-2019, 08:39 AM | #17 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cape crud... will you be my friend
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I didn't get too many shots of the final stages, it was just going too smooth and fun to stop. I'll share these... I had it out for a few runs now, super fun and very stable thanks to that Spektrum radio and receiver with AVC. The gyro is amazing. Things sure have come a long long way from the old days of having a Blackfoot and throwing in an old Monster power 360... I've got leaky shocks, go figure. They were leaking from the fill screws the night I built them. I even went back and double checked to make sure I didn't miss the little O-ring... But no, they still weep. I'm sure there's a set of powerstroke shocks out there for me. Big thanks to the guys at Wreckless hobbies in Wareham Ma. Great shop with a huge variety, and knowledge of what items I'd be looking to pick up for my build. Thanks for reading, sharing, and your time !!! |
03-23-2019, 03:29 PM | #18 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cape crud... will you be my friend
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Having fun with it... Does anyone else have clearance issues on those front shafts ? |
03-23-2019, 03:39 PM | #19 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Winchester
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| Re: Crunky's Rey based comeback thread
Good stuff. It’s a fun truck for sure. My other rig is a crawler, and anytime I’m out on the trail with it I find myself thinking “I wish I had my RR with me instead” haha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
03-23-2019, 03:50 PM | #20 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cape crud... will you be my friend
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Why didn't I do this in 2008 ? I'll definitely be building another trail truck in the not too distant future, I can feel it. | |
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