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foproy · 12-11-2008, 12:07 PM

this is what i have for now

and my budget is not very big. so the plan for now is to do everything one piece at a time. i will keep you all up to date on progress though it will probably be slow going. first oder of buisness replacing the axle tube. any recomendaitions would be appreciated, looking at teh 5-15 dollar range.

JeremyH · 12-11-2008, 02:57 PM

Those are good axles to start with.

For that amount, the stock tube will be the best. Make sure to use the axle braces if you plan to stick with the stock tubes though...

foproy · 12-11-2008, 03:28 PM

that was what i was thinking. just get the stock ones, and reinforce.

JeremyH · 12-11-2008, 04:09 PM

These should be the parts that you need:
Axle Tubes
Axle Braces

foproy · 12-11-2008, 04:30 PM

the axle tubes are just a start, i will probably get some aftermarket braces at a later date. the first order will be tubes, axels and a bearing set.

1rcmonster · 12-11-2008, 05:03 PM

What are your plans for the axles? Crawler or basher ?

I have taken my clods of many a 4 foot ramp and never broken a tube but then again my chassis on the jump truck is pretty light.

I would just replace the tube with the stock one and pick up the stock tube braces as well...the part number is 9405352 and only runs about $7 or $8....

foproy · 12-11-2008, 05:20 PM

my axles are a bit old, i have had the truck myself for about since i was 16, i am now 28 if that tells you anything. i still ave teh origional body laying around here and will probably use that for a scaler later on. it will be both a crawler and a basher. i lost the first axle not even doing that much, which is why i am planning on replacing all 4 tubes.

foproy · 12-25-2008, 07:38 PM

anyone know of a replacement c clip for holding teh dogbone in that i dont have to buy a whole new bag of parts for? i just need one clip.

JBcustoms · 12-26-2008, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foproy

i just need one clip.

Go to your local hardware store, they should have them individually, bring in one that you have to match the size correctly.

chris_dishmon · 12-28-2008, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foproy

first oder of buisness replacing the axle tube. any recomendaitions would be appreciated, looking at teh 5-15 dollar range.

in that case, stock axle tubes are your only option. i got aluminum ones if you want a couple of my stock one. i'll send you three good ones for 12 bones.

foproy · 12-30-2008, 12:41 AM

i really only need the one, and i can get 2 off tower for about 10 shipped the other 2 would only cost $5 more with out additional shiping.

Jeepial · 12-30-2008, 09:50 PM

Can't wait to see where you go with your build....Keep up the good work.

foproy · 12-30-2008, 10:58 PM

the mystery is half the fun. right now i am still trying to figure stuff out. this is going to be a budget build, i will probably be using alot of parts i have laying around the house. i have acutally been thinking wheni get an after market chassis for it, using the axial chasis for this thing. though these are all ideas atm.

foproy · 04-16-2009, 01:19 AM

wow it has been a while since i have posted anything on this, i am finally getting my finances on this around, and should be ordering the parts to get the axles back together again, looks like about 80 dollars, but that is with a full bearing set. still trying to decide on a chassis, this is going to be a budget super build on that much i have decided. more to come, i have lost access to my camera for a bit but will get new pics up of the axles soon.

also, any advantages to running 2 six cell split packs? i am thinking of using 2 esc's probably mounted on the axle next to the servo. with them both directly on top. would this setup be any good?, or should i just use one esc mounted on the chassis?

4ONDFLR · 04-16-2009, 10:47 AM

as for a chassis. for a really well proven chassis at a good price you can piece together a NN chassis from tcscrawlers for about $40. they dont sell it complete anymore but you can still get the side plates, skid, and cross supports for cheap. the 08u national champ runs the carbon fiber version of the same chassis

foproy · 04-18-2009, 12:18 AM

any way can i see some photos of some lower link mounts (at the axle), i have been looking for them and have only found a couple. trying to get some ideas. also tower has some lrp esc's at about $40 each, whats everyones opinion on these for this kind of build?
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXKYX5&P=7

mud-sweat-gears · 04-21-2009, 07:35 AM

I have a back Bone Chassis that I can let you have for 34.99. It is a torsion chassis design with great results.
Here is a link to the thread!
Todd
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152136

foproy · 04-21-2009, 11:02 AM

i am not really into that style of chassis,this is just more my personal preference on looks. the design is sound, but just is really not my style.

twitch1 · 04-21-2009, 12:24 PM

I run the LRP speed controllers you asked about and they do work. The problems are the "A.I." delays reverse and they also have NO holding (drag brake) They got me up and running for a bit but I DO want new ones now.

foproy · 04-21-2009, 01:05 PM

thank you for that, i am probably going to get them for now. they fit into the budget i have and will do the job. this will not be a comp rig by any means.

12-11-2008, 12:07 PM	#1
foproy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Charleston Posts: 408	one piece at a time this is what i have for now and my budget is not very big. so the plan for now is to do everything one piece at a time. i will keep you all up to date on progress though it will probably be slow going. first oder of buisness replacing the axle tube. any recomendaitions would be appreciated, looking at teh 5-15 dollar range.

04-18-2009, 12:18 AM	#16
foproy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Charleston Posts: 408	any way can i see some photos of some lower link mounts (at the axle), i have been looking for them and have only found a couple. trying to get some ideas. also tower has some lrp esc's at about $40 each, whats everyones opinion on these for this kind of build? http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXKYX5&P=7 Last edited by foproy; 04-18-2009 at 12:21 AM.

04-21-2009, 07:35 AM	#17
mud-sweat-gears Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Williamston Posts: 941	Back boner I have a back Bone Chassis that I can let you have for 34.99. It is a torsion chassis design with great results. Here is a link to the thread! Todd http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152136

04-21-2009, 12:24 PM	#19
twitch1 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London Posts: 21	speedos I run the LRP speed controllers you asked about and they do work. The problems are the "A.I." delays reverse and they also have NO holding (drag brake) They got me up and running for a bit but I DO want new ones now.

12-11-2008, 02:57 PM	#2
JeremyH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16,952	Those are good axles to start with. For that amount, the stock tube will be the best. Make sure to use the axle braces if you plan to stick with the stock tubes though...

12-11-2008, 03:28 PM	#3
foproy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Charleston Posts: 408	that was what i was thinking. just get the stock ones, and reinforce.

12-11-2008, 04:09 PM	#4
JeremyH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16,952	These should be the parts that you need: Axle Tubes Axle Braces

12-11-2008, 04:30 PM	#5
foproy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Charleston Posts: 408	the axle tubes are just a start, i will probably get some aftermarket braces at a later date. the first order will be tubes, axels and a bearing set.

12-11-2008, 05:03 PM	#6
1rcmonster Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Eveleth Posts: 713	What are your plans for the axles? Crawler or basher ? I have taken my clods of many a 4 foot ramp and never broken a tube but then again my chassis on the jump truck is pretty light. I would just replace the tube with the stock one and pick up the stock tube braces as well...the part number is 9405352 and only runs about $7 or $8....

12-11-2008, 05:20 PM	#7
foproy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Charleston Posts: 408	my axles are a bit old, i have had the truck myself for about since i was 16, i am now 28 if that tells you anything. i still ave teh origional body laying around here and will probably use that for a scaler later on. it will be both a crawler and a basher. i lost the first axle not even doing that much, which is why i am planning on replacing all 4 tubes.

12-25-2008, 07:38 PM	#8
foproy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Charleston Posts: 408	anyone know of a replacement c clip for holding teh dogbone in that i dont have to buy a whole new bag of parts for? i just need one clip.

12-30-2008, 12:41 AM	#11
foproy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Charleston Posts: 408	i really only need the one, and i can get 2 off tower for about 10 shipped the other 2 would only cost $5 more with out additional shiping.

12-30-2008, 09:50 PM	#12
Jeepial I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: behind the wheel of a monster truck... Posts: 2,878	Can't wait to see where you go with your build....Keep up the good work.

12-30-2008, 10:58 PM	#13
foproy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Charleston Posts: 408	the mystery is half the fun. right now i am still trying to figure stuff out. this is going to be a budget build, i will probably be using alot of parts i have laying around the house. i have acutally been thinking wheni get an after market chassis for it, using the axial chasis for this thing. though these are all ideas atm.

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04-16-2009, 01:19 AM	#14
foproy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Charleston Posts: 408	wow it has been a while since i have posted anything on this, i am finally getting my finances on this around, and should be ordering the parts to get the axles back together again, looks like about 80 dollars, but that is with a full bearing set. still trying to decide on a chassis, this is going to be a budget super build on that much i have decided. more to come, i have lost access to my camera for a bit but will get new pics up of the axles soon. also, any advantages to running 2 six cell split packs? i am thinking of using 2 esc's probably mounted on the axle next to the servo. with them both directly on top. would this setup be any good?, or should i just use one esc mounted on the chassis?

04-16-2009, 10:47 AM	#15
4ONDFLR Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CHESAPEAKE, Va Posts: 556	as for a chassis. for a really well proven chassis at a good price you can piece together a NN chassis from tcscrawlers for about $40. they dont sell it complete anymore but you can still get the side plates, skid, and cross supports for cheap. the 08u national champ runs the carbon fiber version of the same chassis

04-21-2009, 11:02 AM	#18
foproy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Charleston Posts: 408	i am not really into that style of chassis,this is just more my personal preference on looks. the design is sound, but just is really not my style.

04-21-2009, 01:05 PM	#20
foproy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Charleston Posts: 408	thank you for that, i am probably going to get them for now. they fit into the budget i have and will do the job. this will not be a comp rig by any means.

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