12-18-2012, 08:53 PM | #1 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az
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| bully axles pros-cons ?
i am looking into purchasing a set of the v2 axles (rc4wd). i am wondering what the good/bad of them are?? how do they compare to xr10 MOA's?? it seems that a neg(?) is the weight of them. any guidance is very appreciated!!! thanks!!! |
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12-19-2012, 06:44 AM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Portugal
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| Re: bully axles pros-cons ?
The way I see it, they are pretty much idiot proof... And because this was my first real crawler that was a plus. On the other hand they require a "bit" more work so if you have the tools and the will that is OK. For me that was also kind of a plus since I like the type of work that is required. I see a lot of people on the XR10 adding aluminum parts to their axles. Here you have plenty of aluminum and you can add some plastic Someone said that it was easier to start with a heavy, but bullet proof, set of axles and make them lighter than star with something light and have to change a lot of things to make them last. For me that really makes sense!! |
12-19-2012, 07:42 AM | #3 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az
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| Re: bully axles pros-cons ?
xkill, thanks!! i like the info. i enjoy the "modding" part of this hobby (the little i do know about it) i think i like the bully axles from what i have read, but i am a little unsure as to the "parts availability" related to wearing & replacing of any axle parts thanks!!! |
12-19-2012, 08:07 AM | #4 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix
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| Re: bully axles pros-cons ?
I have been running my bullies for a couple of seacons now with PARC and the only things I have broken in them are 2 pinion gears and one pin in the front axle when the pinion let go from being in a nasty bind. the gears are beefy so no worries there, and parts are available from rc4wd if you do manage to break something
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12-19-2012, 08:47 AM | #5 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Plano,TX
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"Replacement Parts" - you don't need no stinking replacement parts !! | |
12-19-2012, 10:04 AM | #6 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az
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| Re: bully axles pros-cons ?
ghost, thank you for the info... maybe see ya out on trail sometime! bbking9, LOL!!! .... I have read that they are very strong though.... thanks!! |
12-19-2012, 10:12 AM | #7 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix
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| Re: bully axles pros-cons ?
no problem on the info, I am the only one running bullies in the club, I love a challange but it keeps getting better with time, it does still need to loose a bit more weight but it is way better than it was, its about 6.5 lbs now
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12-19-2012, 12:28 PM | #8 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az
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| Re: bully axles pros-cons ? Quote:
yea i would imagine that the bullys are not quite as "popular" as the xr's..... i am not really looking into compin'.... just have a friend w/ a xr10 & now that they are a collector's item.... i thought the bully's would be a close second as far as "stuff" for them... thanks!! | |
12-19-2012, 12:35 PM | #9 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az
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| Re: bully axles pros-cons ?
ghost, would you mind sharing what kinda setup you have?? or by chance do you have a build thread going?? looking into ESC'S & thinking i might try to just run one esc with the motors in parrallel???? thoughts!! |
12-19-2012, 12:56 PM | #10 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix
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| Re: bully axles pros-cons ?
not at ,running a holmes brxl with a punk dig, 35 turn integy front and 45 integy rear till I can afford better motors,3 cell lipos for power, savox sa-1230sg servo ran directly off a cc bec @ 6v,all on a spektrum dx3c radio, viper I chassis, plastic scx10 shocks, set of custom built .7" wheels with white dot rovers,proline memory foams (going to change them out later with nona's)let me know if you have any other questions
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12-20-2012, 01:30 PM | #11 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Centurion, GP, RSA
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| Re: bully axles pros-cons ? Quote:
The only thing in ever replaced on my Bully axles was a cap screw after I over used thread lock and damaged the hex. Things to do on the Viper II chassis. Move front dampers to the outside and lower the stance. They do indeed side hill very well. Just depends on the setup. Also clock the front axle. Must say those are some nice knuckle weights. | |
02-06-2013, 02:14 AM | #12 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Auburn CA
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| Re: bully axles pros-cons ?
Bullys are super fun to build and very strong. Anyone can bolt 500 dollars worth of VP on their xr10 axles, I enjoy working on mine and slowly making it better. And if you like bolt ons or dont have access to a lathe then get some DLUX tubes and lighten er up that way. Check out stubs179 "STUB'S DLUX HALLSTYLE" build thread for some killer info HA! replacement parts. One axle pin in a super bind. but they are all right there on RC$WD. funny how 4x4 in caps is $X$ Last edited by CodyCrawler; 02-06-2013 at 02:17 AM. |
02-27-2013, 08:03 AM | #13 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az
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| Re: bully axles pros-cons ?
well I am still "mulling it over" i am a little concerned lately about rc4wd & the "Ability" to be able to order & recieve items from them i have read that there are a few here who have not had a good experience. anyways i am looking & if a good deal comes along i will pull the trigger i am reading through some build threads as well to get some ideas.... my luck i will get some axles & get about half way through the build & axial will finally come out with a "revised" xr10 version!! thanks! |
02-27-2013, 11:58 AM | #14 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Starkville
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| Re: bully axles pros-cons ?
I have placed several orders with RC4WD and have never had a problem.
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03-01-2013, 04:31 AM | #15 | ||
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| Re: bully axles pros-cons ? Quote:
Bully axles are beefy axles and if your willing to put some elbow grease in them they can be made fairly light weight. And if you want to get crazy with them Dlux is your man. He has super strong pins for the cvd's/hexes, he milled 1 set of gears and lost over 1oz, delrin tubes, sweat ass upper link mount, and whatever else you could think of! Quote:
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03-01-2013, 06:03 PM | #16 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az
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| Re: bully axles pros-cons ?
all, thanks!! the information is great!!! i have a couple lines out for possible axle choices & if any pan out then i will let it be known. money is very tight right now & i will not be able to do much of anything once purchased , but in the meantime, i will be reading all the builds in here & asking alot of dumb questions to you seasoned vets!!it sound like dlux (eric) is the go-to guy so i will see some of the options there.... thanks again!!! |
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