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boogieman1200 · 07-22-2006, 08:09 PM

I was wondering which transmission and axles to use for my first crawler. I can gather I will be told the TLT axles/ diff but I was wondering if I should use the same trucks transmission??? I'm in Australia where the TLT is not found, are there any shops that will send stuff to me?
Thanks guys

Mad Scientist · 07-22-2006, 08:21 PM

The traxxas Magnun 272 transmission (found in the Stampede, Rustler, and Bandit)is often used, as is the AE Stealth, or even a Losi. The belt drive is the downfall to the stock TLT transmission. Check out the For Sale and Vendors sections here, someone may be willing to help you out. Or you can always check out online sites and eBay, just be sure they ship to Australia before you purchase.

rockwerks · 07-22-2006, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by boogieman1200

I was wondering which transmission and axles to use for my first crawler. I can gather I will be told the TLT axles/ diff but I was wondering if I should use the same trucks transmission??? I'm in Australia where the TLT is not found, are there any shops that will send stuff to me?
Thanks guys

anyone from here will send you parts........what stadium trucks and electric buggies are available to you there?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Tamiya-TXT-1-...QQcmdZViewItem

boogieman1200 · 07-22-2006, 10:25 PM

as you can see, the TXT is available. Are they OK for axles and Trans?
Kyosho, HPI and Tamiya are the common ones but I liked the look of the TLT diffs.

rockwerks · 07-22-2006, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by boogieman1200

as you can see, the TXT is available. Are they OK for axles and Trans?
Kyosho, HPI and Tamiya are the common ones but I liked the look of the TLT diffs.

I will be running the TXT/Juggernaut axles in my crawler. 2.2 class. wider and stonger axles,

boogieman1200 · 07-23-2006, 02:08 AM

Nice, I might have a look at them then, I didn't see much on them so I figured the TLT's were the go. What does 2.2 mean

aussie_N_B · 07-23-2006, 05:01 AM

Hi, I am also from OZ and am still modding my TXT. Getting it cheap off EBay could be a good option ( only if it is cheap). To make mine into a fairly capable crawler I have purchased New rims and tyres, wheel adaptors, ESC, 2 driveshafts, 2 servos, 2 servo savers and I havn't finished. Which comes to about $600 on top of the truck which was $650. If I had my time again I would seriosly look at doing it a different way and not have lots of useless spare bits left over.

Regards
Nigel.

rockwerks · 07-23-2006, 08:16 AM

id be willling to buy a couple of TLT-1's and send to ya in Au, shipping might be tough though.

2.2 is the wheel size, and a requirement for class competition

And a cheaper option would be to send just the axle parts and you can assemble there. Doubledub here on the site has axle sets ready to ship......the size would be smaaller and half the weight......and you wont need to use much of what comes in the kit

boogieman1200 · 07-24-2006, 03:45 AM

Buying just the axle parts would be better as I'm interested in making my own chassis and 4 link but I just bought an old Mugen Bulldog to play with so I'll have to wait a bit to get the axles. I might track down Doubledup and see how much he wants!
Thanks for the info

boogieman1200 · 07-24-2006, 03:51 AM

The TLT-1's are the 1/18 aren't they? Do they use the same axle assemblies as the 1/10?

boogieman1200 · 07-24-2006, 04:20 AM

How about 2 speed transmissions like the one in the Traxxas Emaxx, twin motor 14.4 V, has anyone done a setup with any multi speed trannies?

bulzeye · 07-24-2006, 05:03 AM

most of the emax guys run 7.2V and one motor. we also lock the transmission into first gear.

07-22-2006, 08:09 PM	#1
boogieman1200 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 11	Need info for first crawler I was wondering which transmission and axles to use for my first crawler. I can gather I will be told the TLT axles/ diff but I was wondering if I should use the same trucks transmission??? I'm in Australia where the TLT is not found, are there any shops that will send stuff to me? Thanks guys

07-23-2006, 08:16 AM	#8
rockwerks I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: FLAGSTAFF Posts: 3,728	id be willling to buy a couple of TLT-1's and send to ya in Au, shipping might be tough though. 2.2 is the wheel size, and a requirement for class competition And a cheaper option would be to send just the axle parts and you can assemble there. Doubledub here on the site has axle sets ready to ship......the size would be smaaller and half the weight......and you wont need to use much of what comes in the kit Last edited by rockwerks; 07-23-2006 at 08:19 AM.

07-22-2006, 08:21 PM	#2
Mad Scientist RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Saginaw Posts: 1,721	The traxxas Magnun 272 transmission (found in the Stampede, Rustler, and Bandit)is often used, as is the AE Stealth, or even a Losi. The belt drive is the downfall to the stock TLT transmission. Check out the For Sale and Vendors sections here, someone may be willing to help you out. Or you can always check out online sites and eBay, just be sure they ship to Australia before you purchase.

07-22-2006, 10:25 PM	#4
boogieman1200 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 11	as you can see, the TXT is available. Are they OK for axles and Trans? Kyosho, HPI and Tamiya are the common ones but I liked the look of the TLT diffs.

07-23-2006, 02:08 AM	#6
boogieman1200 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 11	Nice, I might have a look at them then, I didn't see much on them so I figured the TLT's were the go. What does 2.2 mean

07-23-2006, 05:01 AM	#7
aussie_N_B Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 46	Hi, I am also from OZ and am still modding my TXT. Getting it cheap off EBay could be a good option ( only if it is cheap). To make mine into a fairly capable crawler I have purchased New rims and tyres, wheel adaptors, ESC, 2 driveshafts, 2 servos, 2 servo savers and I havn't finished. Which comes to about $600 on top of the truck which was $650. If I had my time again I would seriosly look at doing it a different way and not have lots of useless spare bits left over. Regards Nigel.

07-24-2006, 03:45 AM	#9
boogieman1200 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 11	Buying just the axle parts would be better as I'm interested in making my own chassis and 4 link but I just bought an old Mugen Bulldog to play with so I'll have to wait a bit to get the axles. I might track down Doubledup and see how much he wants! Thanks for the info

07-24-2006, 03:51 AM	#10
boogieman1200 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 11	The TLT-1's are the 1/18 aren't they? Do they use the same axle assemblies as the 1/10?

07-24-2006, 04:20 AM	#11
boogieman1200 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 11	How about 2 speed transmissions like the one in the Traxxas Emaxx, twin motor 14.4 V, has anyone done a setup with any multi speed trannies?

07-24-2006, 05:03 AM	#12
bulzeye Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Scappoose, OR Posts: 215	most of the emax guys run 7.2V and one motor. we also lock the transmission into first gear.

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