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06-28-2011, 04:13 PM
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So just wanted to start one of these because alot of people own these things but there isnt to many builds out there. So here is my version. Things broken so far: Front knuckle Axle hub assembly the screw snapped off inside axle shaft. Rear motor has locked up twice take it apart clean it and relube and it fixes it 2 channel remote steering wheel broke and now it always glitches to the left snapped off all thread in front tie rod doing sky wheelies burned the servo out Started out with the basic blue mad torque, and imediately started modding it. First cut the tire foams into star, moved shocks outboard. I met a group of local guys who wheel so i hooked up with them. First thing was apparent the tires needed some help and i was getting high centered on everything i needed to get that belly off of the ground and rotate the motors up out the rocks. I added stick on wheel weights to the front tires 3 oz per tire i think. Then i inboarded the lower links.  Last edited by MMjeep; 07-10-2011 at 06:04 PM. |
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06-28-2011, 04:15 PM
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That still didnt suit my needs so i moved the links around again hacked off some the frame and narrowed the chassis down to 3".   |
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06-28-2011, 04:16 PM
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I wheeled it some more but forward progress on the slopes sucked so i opted to put more weight in the front tires i used carriage bolts from home depot.    |
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06-28-2011, 04:19 PM
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Well i wheeled it some more but the tires still sucked all the weight in the world would help them bite. So i ordered some panther leopards and some ic 2000 and got to work. I love these things by the way the stick to everything first foams i had were way to soft but im running a dual stage foam with supersoft outers and firm inners.They stand 6in tall.      |
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06-28-2011, 04:21 PM
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Next in line i have some 60t motors, ax10 aluminum hi steer knuckles coming. Then gonna hook up dig as soon as i get a 3channel remote.
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07-04-2011, 05:27 PM
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Installed 60t motors, HR aluminum hi steer knuckles, and a bunch of other broken or worn out parts. Also stretched it out to 17.25". Not happy with the servo placement though. I have some binding when i turn so that will have to be relocated. You can see in the second pic where i actually lowered the servo plate down about 1/4".   |
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07-09-2011, 04:39 PM
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narrowed frame down to 2in outside to outside, and put on a smaller lighter skid plate.   |
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07-09-2011, 05:52 PM
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The price of these things really have me curious, and I've been seeing more and more of them on here lately. I might have to check one out. What's your overall impression of these axles...especially the gears? There doesn't seem to be much aftermarket support, and I'd hate to have them blow and not have good replacements.
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07-09-2011, 06:18 PM
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07-10-2011, 10:24 PM
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Do you have any pics next to a standard 2.2 rig?
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07-11-2011, 12:40 AM
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Hey man its devin lol. you still looking for a servo for rear steer? i think i can get a hold of my old stock one again if ya want it. Lmk
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07-11-2011, 03:12 PM
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hey yeah bill said he had one layin around and i mentioned dual servos and he said you might have yours still. Mine took a crap on me yesterday so right now i dont have any servos. Shoot me a pm if your able to get it or bill has my number you can just text him.
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07-12-2011, 01:05 AM
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07-12-2011, 07:00 PM
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if it aint long enough ill solder my wires onto it. Give me a shout 256-553-2665 i usually get off work round 330-530. I could meet you anywhere in columbus to get it.
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07-12-2011, 08:10 PM
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I wish there were CVD's available too. But to make it comp ready, you have to do some modifications... up the wheels size as it comes with 2.8's which are too small. The stock wheel base is only 17 I think so you can streach it out to max changing the rod ends and you're on point. For the $ it's worth messing with for a cheep super if you've never run a super before. | |
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07-19-2011, 05:08 PM
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ordered 2 t-pro mg946r servos to do the front dual servo steering.
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07-23-2011, 07:24 PM
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did some more mods after the stock servo crapped out on me. Dual t-pro servos. IDK if i should run a tie rod between them to tie it all together any suggestions? Also my front and rear 4 link.    |
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08-02-2011, 07:23 PM
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08-02-2011, 07:50 PM
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12-29-2011, 07:15 PM
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I really link those hi steer knuckles. I'll be buying some of them soon
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