Go Back   RCCrawler Forums > RCCrawler Brand Specific Tech > Superclass Crawlers > Tamiya Clod Buster
Loading

Notices

Thread: sub c's on aluminum knuckles?

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-07-2006, 09:28 AM   #1
RCC Addict
 
yukon635's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Trussville, AL
Posts: 1,762
Default sub c's on aluminum knuckles?

hey guys, just got in my aluminum knuckles and i am trying to figure out how to run my sub c's as a knuckle pack but keep them from interferring with the steering and rubbing against the wheels. any pics would help thanks
yukon635 is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Old 08-07-2006, 10:32 AM   #2
RCC Addict
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Green River Kentucky
Posts: 1,067
Default

Contact highmark he has done it with pvc pipe I think it is and heavy also did it but he had aluminum sleeves made for his.
syco133 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-07-2006, 12:35 PM   #3
I wanna be Dave
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dirty South
Posts: 4,064
Default

the PVC pipe works great . Must be a S E R C R C thing as i also have my setup that way . just use some small screws (i did 4 spaced around it ) to space the pipe on the alum. knuckles . the pipe won't move around . strap your batteries to the outside of the pipe and you are done. but it still want work with Maxx size wheels got to run 40's

Last edited by Badd; 08-08-2006 at 09:29 PM.
Badd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-24-2006, 10:50 PM   #4
Pebble Pounder
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Manchester, NH
Posts: 166
Default

What size pvc are you using. I found the diagram on sercrc but it lists the pvc as 1/16" . I assume this is 1 1/16". Any help would be great.

Tim
Attached Images
 
TimR is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-24-2006, 11:08 PM   #5
I wanna be Dave
 
SVEN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Burnsville
Posts: 3,096
Default

I took one of my aluminum knuckles into Lowe's with me to test fit the PVC.
FYI, GPM and RC4WD knuckles have different diameters.
The PVC coupling I use (rc4wd knuckles)is 1-1/16 inch in diameter.
SVEN is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-24-2006, 11:10 PM   #6
RCC Addict
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Green River Kentucky
Posts: 1,067
Default

Yea its 1 1/16 highmark is a moron.I allso did it with some pvc T ends I had laying around off an old rc boat stand I had they work awsome.One thing you need to watch is dont let your wires or batterys get close to the aluminum on the knuckles and short the batterys out.I use liquid electrical tape on my batterys to seal them up and insulate them from shorting.
syco133 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2006, 05:31 AM   #7
Colt Python/SR9c
 
TwistedCreations's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo!
Posts: 8,626
Default

Ok stupid question - what is the point of using Alum. knuckles if your just covering them up with the PVC and the batteries? Just wondering


I have Alum knuckles on mine, but with going with the knuckle mounted batteries, I just put the stockers back on and left the alum. knuckles on the rear. I then had an extra pair to slap on my 2.2
TwistedCreations is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2006, 05:37 AM   #8
Rock Crawler
 
S-Dog's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Burrillville, RI
Posts: 778
Default

The aluminum is a stronger knuckle.... and covering it with PVC doesnt change that....
S-Dog is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2006, 05:53 AM   #9
Colt Python/SR9c
 
TwistedCreations's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo!
Posts: 8,626
Default

True- I didn't even think about the strength I need more coffee to wake up
TwistedCreations is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2006, 09:41 AM   #10
RCC Addict
 
yukon635's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Trussville, AL
Posts: 1,762
Default

yeah i just did it with pvc and it worked great. also another reason for the pvc is that it makes the curve of the pack smaller thus not cramming the packs b/w the stock and some 40s (cause that is a close fit, but still works)

besides the strength of the knuckles, some say that it helps in turning radius. i saw a little improvement but not much. once i put in the cvd's then i say a huge difference. i talked to the guy that runs thundertech racing and he said the the knuckles really dont help with steering radius but just adds strength. he also said that they are working on some knuckles that will increase the steering radius but they are still being developed. oh well.
yukon635 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-25-2006, 10:51 AM   #11
Quarry Creeper
 
thefordmccord's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Carlisle, KY
Posts: 327
Default

I have the alum knuckles for strength only. I kept busting the plastic ones. Also, since I have put the batteries on my knuckles and taken all of the BBs out of my tires, it crawls 10 times better. I should also break less parts now because it is less of a pig.
thefordmccord is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2007, 05:12 AM   #12
I wanna be Dave
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: on a Big Rock
Posts: 7,837
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Badd View Post
the PVC pipe works great . Must be a S E R C R C thing as i also have my setup that way
Its definitely an SERCRC thing............I was running it last year at the Vegas Crawlfest 2006 in January where Grover (inventor of under the knuckle) saw it, and was impressed by the idea



another shot at the Buford Dam Comp on 4/01/06


Fishmaxx is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-08-2007, 09:41 PM   #13
Pebble Pounder
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: kalispell
Posts: 162
Default

Is it possible to run this setup with stock knuckle's

thanks
juan916 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-08-2007, 10:17 PM   #14
I wanna be Dave
 
dezfan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Happiness is a warm AK.
Posts: 12,563
Default

JP Custom RC aluminum knuckles are coming shortly.

Machined from aluminum and designed to accept 4 cells per knuckle, will work on MAXX sized wheels, (if need be) and include much larger bearings to help support the weight of the cells.

http://www.jpcustomrcs.atomicshops.c...74/4461987.htm
dezfan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2007, 04:33 AM   #15
RCC Addict
 
yukon635's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Trussville, AL
Posts: 1,762
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by juan916 View Post
Is it possible to run this setup with stock knuckle's

thanks
if you dont want to spend the money it is possible it just takes some fabbing. most any 40 series wheel will allow for you to run knuckles packs on stock knuckles. If you want to be on the safer side go with some wheels that xtm makes like the thorns and they allow a lot of room.
yukon635 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply



Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:13 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.
Copyright 2004-2014 RCCrawler.com