Cloudswimmer's Bully II Build

[cloudswimmer]

Decided to order a better servo horn for my Hitec 7955TG. Its a Robotronic 24T 20/24mm. So are the holes in these for the rod end tapped, and if so what thread size .. M2? Anyone know? Thanks

[EeePee]

Yes, and M3.

[cloudswimmer]

Originally Posted by EeePee

Yes, and M3.

Will M3 x 8 work for the stock drag links rod end? And thanks again

[EeePee]

Not if the ball is like ~7 mm…

[84yoda]

Originally Posted by cloudswimmer

So the stock gear pin is too short? I just ordered the Duratrax 11mm pins from Tower, so is it just a matter of taking a smidge off the length on the grinder? What happens if I just leave the gear pin alone?

9.70mm to be exact. Then round the ends on the pin to fit the gear slot 100%. Once you get in there and see it, you'll understand. And its your choice to do it or not, but dont come back here crying if it breaks. Lol. Better to do it now while your in there then later on, its added insurance.

[JoelTGM]

Fellow bully noob here. One thing I just noticed was the nuts that hold the wheels on benefit from a washer. I noticed the nut was carving some meat off the center hole of the wheel, because it's too wide of a hole to begin with. Hope I made sense.

[cloudswimmer]

Originally Posted by JoelTGM

Fellow bully noob here. One thing I just noticed was the nuts that hold the wheels on benefit from a washer. I noticed the nut was carving some meat off the center hole of the wheel, because it's too wide of a hole to begin with. Hope I made sense.

Haven't even taken my wheels off yet, but thanks for the heads up. My other rigs all have washers behind the axle nut. Do you plan on starting a build thread yourself?

[cloudswimmer]

Hey guys on these stock shocks, are they ready to go or should I put oil in them. Also should I stick with the springs that are in them to start with?

[nzcrawl]

you generally dont need oil with internal (droop) springs.

[84yoda]

But there super bouncy, try it and see if it helps. But only fill it half way. And ditch them ASAP! Lol

[cloudswimmer]

Originally Posted by 84yoda

But there super bouncy, try it and see if it helps. But only fill it half way. And ditch them ASAP! Lol

But I kinda like the way they look .. they look like the Rancho RS9000's on my 1:1 crawler (course guys have been telling me to ditch those ASAP too, for 20 years now )

[JoelTGM]

How come we should ditch the stock suspension? They seem alright to me. Holds the weight up and travels smoothly. Not sure what other features a spring could have to benefit crawling slowly over rocks.

[mikemcE]

When I switched foams, the tires wouldn't stay planted, I was getting lift and rolling. The Big Bores I used gave me more travel and with proper springs really help avoid lift.... might just be poor tuning, but they work better for me


Hang up and Drive

[84yoda]

Because there bouncy and unpredictable. Once you get some better shocks, you'll realize there garbage. Being constant is key.

[EeePee]

Originally Posted by 84yoda

Because there bouncy and unpredictable.

Then use a thicker oil and fill them properly.

[mikemcE]

Originally Posted by EeePee

Then use a thicker oil and fill them properly.

You've never used those , judging by that sage advice.
But quick Yoda, better listen as PP knows all


Hang up and Drive

[cloudswimmer]

Originally Posted by 84yoda

Because there bouncy and unpredictable. Once you get some better shocks, you'll realize there garbage. Being constant is key.

You know anything about the RC4WD King shocks? I have a few pair of em laying around here I bought for a scaler project (90mm), but I have used them for mockup only and have no idea how they work, you think those would be better than the stock Bully II RTR shocks?

[84yoda]

Originally Posted by EeePee

Then use a thicker oil and fill them properly.

Yup, its that easy!!

[84yoda]

Originally Posted by cloudswimmer

You know anything about the RC4WD King shocks? I have a few pair of em laying around here I bought for a scaler project (90mm), but I have used them for mockup only and have no idea how they work, you think those would be better than the stock Bully II RTR shocks?

No I dont. Ive never owned a pair and I haven't heard anything good about them either other than they look good. Lol

[cloudswimmer]

Originally Posted by 84yoda

No I dont. Ive never owned a pair and I haven't heard anything good about them either other than they look good. Lol

Yeah they look killer for sure. I also have their previous blue and silver shocks and those things definately suck eggs .. stiffer than raging hormones lol. Probably just gonna get the Dravtech's when the time comes and work with these white ones for now.