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Old 01-09-2005, 05:31 PM   #1
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Arrow RCCRAWLER tips, cheap tricks / parts guide.

This is intended to be a guide to cheap fixes, mods, tricks, and parts. I'm doing this to keep a thread that just contains these tips so they are easy to find. I used title of original thread w/ a little editing on some. I included important tips on setting up chassis's as well.

First off...............nitros can't crawl.
http://rc-car-videos.blogspot.com/20...s_archive.html

Got a cheap trick, that's not on list? Post it here....
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...t=cheap+tricks

Painting the body (opinions on brands).
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...=painting+body

Tips on painting bodies (correct way).
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...ainting+bodies

Stripping paint from lexan.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...ng+paint+lexan

Lexan body work.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...exan+body+work

Ultimate tire foams.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...ate+tire+foams

Removing glued tires.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...ng+glued+tires

How to narrow 40 Series wheels
-Narrowing Proline 40 series wheels
-Narrowing Axial 40 series wheels

Cheap plastic rod end slop fix.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...highlight=slop

BFT rod end part number and price.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...ht=part+number

Traxxas rod end part number.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...ht=part+number

Cheap metal rod end bible.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...ht=part+number

How to lock Clod diffs.
http://www.rccrawler.com/clodlocker.htm

Gear ratio equations and chart.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...ar+ratio+chart

Balancing weight.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...lancing+weight

Adjusting anti-squat?
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...ght=anti+squat
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...Aanti-squat%2A

Torque twist (how to fight it).
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...t=torque+twist

TXT servo mount dimensions.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...139#post455139

Revo shafts (how to install).
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5371

Extending Stampede driveshafts.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41181

4 Link 101. (proper set-up tips)
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...ghlight=4-link

How to figure link length.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18015

Making links.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...t=making+links
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59108

Best way to link mount shocks.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...k+mount+shocks

How do I stop my link clamps from sliding?
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...=clamp+sliding

How do I fishmouth brakeline?
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...outh+brakeline

Harris safety silver-56 (where to buy).
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...is+safety-silv

Brazing stainless?
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...zing+stainless

Bending aluminium.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1836

Cutting aluminium.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6170

GD-600 (how to install).
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...ighlight=gd600

Servo guide
http://www.fatlion.com/sailplanes/servochart.html

645mg turned into winch.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17970
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...ht=645mg+winch

Correct part # for pinions.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1557

Servo saver or not.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...ht=servo+saver

Truck problems (fixing glitching).
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...truck+problems

Tube project idea (getting scale look right).
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...e+project+idea

Series or parallel?
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...series+paralle

Motor wiring (forward/reverse rotation Q's).
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...t=motor+wiring

How to build/tune a 2.2 comp crawler.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46775

TLT Rock Buster vs TLT Max Climber (What's the difference?)
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16800

TLT tranny options.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38680

Turning down TLT shocks, for a more scale look.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47526

Limiting straps.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5823

Fender trim materials.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...nder+materials

R/C License plates.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...license+plates

Cheapest crawler.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...ghlight=zipzap

Need some driving tips for comps? You know you do.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70206

Tips for building a backyard rock garden.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=76691

How to make front dig.
Miniwheeler's dig
socket to ya dig

Bearing mod to eliminate the slop in worn aluminum axle C's
Mnster's mod

Locking a Pede tranny without epoxy or JBweld

Offroader5 shows you how to lock a pede tranny with no JB or goo

Widths of common crawling axles

Losi Springs to use on crawlers

Time to start wrenching.

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Old 01-18-2005, 11:19 AM   #2
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Old 01-18-2005, 03:50 PM   #3
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Default Re: RCCRAWLER tips, cheap tricks / parts guide.

how to cut alumium link is wrong sumthing for maximizer beadlocks :?
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Old 01-18-2005, 05:35 PM   #4
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Quote:
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how to cut alumium link is wrong sumthing for maximizer beadlocks :?
Thanks for pointing that out, I removed link. I'll try and find the right thread and post it back up.
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Old 01-30-2005, 10:43 PM   #5
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Thanks for all the time you put into the stickies, what a truck load of helpful info. ;)
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Old 01-30-2005, 10:58 PM   #6
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Thanks for all the time you put into the stickies, what a truck load of helpful info. ;)
No problem, glad to see people are finding it useful.
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Old 02-26-2005, 01:03 AM   #7
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OK guys, I finally updated these links to the new forum. LMK if anyone finds any problems.
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Old 04-02-2005, 11:51 AM   #8
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i though i saw somewhere someone cutting a dog bone in two then like putting each half in some sort of a metal shaft thing
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Old 04-03-2005, 11:39 AM   #9
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i though i saw somewhere someone cutting a dog bone in two then like putting each half in some sort of a metal shaft thing
Here's a link that might answer your questions:
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...ended+dogbones
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Old 12-27-2005, 03:19 PM   #10
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FASTENERS..........we all use them in the build-up of your rigs. I used to get mine at the local True Value, till I found this place.
www.microfasteners.com
Money back guarantee...can't beat that.
Great price. I just recieved my order of 120 SS sockethead 3mm screws, ranging from 20-40mm in lenght. $31 shipped. Half of what you would pay at the hardware store. That encluded 3 day priorty mail
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Old 01-26-2006, 11:21 AM   #11
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i think this might belong here for anyone who is looking for a servo

gigantinc servo guide
http://www.fatlion.com/sailplanes/servochart.html

(yes, i know it is already posted elseware, but i think this might be a more practical place for it)
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Old 04-05-2006, 10:56 AM   #12
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i noticed some people mentioned they had trouble drilling accurate holes in aluminum so i figured id post this http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT...PMT4NO=6387899

they are great for making pilot holes because they are rigid and as long as you use a smaller one, (1/4 shank) they are perfect size for RC stuff.
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Old 09-20-2006, 09:14 PM   #13
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Default gear reduction units?

Can you put up sources to gear reduction units being used on the E/Tmaxx?
I can't find anything.....
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Old 09-20-2006, 09:33 PM   #14
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I think most Maxx guys that use a reduction have the GD-600. Install will be about the same as a TXT which is posted here.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...ighlight=gd600

Not sure if it'll work with a T-Maxx tranny though.
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Old 09-21-2006, 08:55 AM   #15
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Thanks, I found everything I needed!
I saw a post w/ dual motors on dual GDs - on a maxx.
Here is the mfg # GPMG0850
Here is a tower link. http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXSL79&P=ML

For $12.99, I think it's worth trying them on anything!
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Old 01-12-2007, 04:48 PM   #16
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good info here thanx
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Old 05-12-2007, 02:12 AM   #17
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is anything about how to made a tube chassis or roll cage?

like what material to use and how to weld it together,.
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Old 05-12-2007, 04:01 AM   #18
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is anything about how to made a tube chassis or roll cage?

like what material to use and how to weld it together,.
Here's a link to an article on the front page on building tubers.
http://www.rccrawler.com/tuber.htm
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Old 05-25-2007, 09:06 PM   #19
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great info I guess I will never have to ask a thing now hahahaha NOT
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Old 07-04-2007, 08:51 PM   #20
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Hey thanks for puttin my guide up there. I really appreciate that BENDER.
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