need some help

[eh bumbai]

eh guys i got a gecko and i dont know wat the hell im doing so i need some help figuring out to assemble it

what type of gear box do you run in a gecko?
i'm just gettin into this type of r/c and i don't know what the hell i'm doing
so help me out here i just got the links suspension and the chassis and thats about it i don't know what to put in it
i dont know wat axle should be suitable for it

its my first time so help me out

[DISTURBIN' tha PEACE]

I think it uses clod axles. try searching the clod forum for the gecko.

[hawnmt]

Howzit eh bumbai!

Not sure which version of the gecko you have, I know there is a gecko pro and a gecko II, maybe more. They are for Tamiya Clodbuster axles.

Here's a link to general info on building a clod crawler(the pic for the gecko II doesn't show).

How to build a Clodbuster Rock Crawler

And like DTP said try doing an advanced search for the word "gecko" with the clod section as a parameter. That'll get you more specific info.

[mongoose]

I got a Gecko Pro 60/40. You can hit me up for info......hope I can help......

[eh bumbai]

i got a 60/40 too and i got it for free from my cousin becuase he bought a axial but thanks guys for helping me out since this is my first time and all.
but how do i hook up all the electricals im just used to single motors and rc drift stuff thats about it

[mongoose]

I have a Novak Crawler ESC with two Integy 55t motors wired in parallel. Do you have any electronics in mind yet? Is the chassis complete with the links and the steering kits?

[kirshbom]

I'm building one too. Where do you attach the lower links at the axle. I have mine on the inner c where the cross brace attached. It's pretty far outboard and interferes with the tires when they turn. Turning radius is inhibited big time. I'm running the Moab xls on Proline beadlocks.
Thinking about mounting the links further inboard or adding wheel spacers.

As for performance I tried the 85T integy's w/9t pinions. I'm thinking WAY too slow. Would you go 55t with the 9s or goes for some 12-14s with the 85Ts?

[MTHead]

Originally Posted by kirshbom

I'm building one too. Where do you attach the lower links at the axle. I have mine on the inner c where the cross brace attached. It's pretty far outboard and interferes with the tires when they turn. Turning radius is inhibited big time. I'm running the Moab xls on Proline beadlocks.
Thinking about mounting the links further inboard or adding wheel spacers.

As for performance I tried the 85T integy's w/9t pinions. I'm thinking WAY too slow. Would you go 55t with the 9s or goes for some 12-14s with the 85Ts?

You got them mounted in the right place (above the axle right?), wideners are probably your best bet. Other options are narrowing the rims or a different set that doesn't have that much offset. Bringing the links inward will change the triangulation and reult in axle sway.

Here's a how to on narrowing the prolines, If you feel up to it.
Narrowing Proline Beadlock 40 Series with fiberglass

As far as motors, it depends on what your running for power/volts.. I'm running 60t w/8t on 8 cells, decent combo but would like some more wheel speed too. It's more of a personal preference but it's better to increase wheel speed by volting up first.

[kirshbom]

Thanks for the info. I think volting up is my next move. I'm running a 6 cell. The rear stalls out when ever it is carrying the majority of the weight, ie trying to climbing steps, the rear motor dies.

[kirshbom]

went to a 7 cell and 8th pinion on the rear. helped a bit, but still stalls trying to climb stairs or any vertical more than 60 degrees.
Any suggestions?