My custom stick build up

[swaugh]

Here's my custom built stick build.

Specs:

-18" WB custom built (CB) stick w/threaded button screw ends
-shaft collars tapped for links. Adjustible WB & axle angles.
-CB shock towers, brackets, servo mounts & ESC mount
-7" CB solid links
-55 turn lathes
-7 & 8 tooth pinions - JB lockers
-RC4WD knuckles, shafts, & axles
-Traxxas EVX speed control
-TQ3 modded for rear steer
-Moab XL's, star cut foams shortend & narrowed 1/2"-no BB's
-3oz stick on wheel weights on all 4 wheels
-8 sub C 3600 MAH (2 on each knuckle)
-Tower Pro MG995 servos (how ever long they last)
-Duramax Warhead shocks - 5.38" long w/1.75 shock travel
-45* articulation on ea. axle (total of 90*)

Please please give me your comments. This is my first build. I need all the help I can get.

Custom made 3 different sizes - 20", 18" & 17" wheelbases

custom shock/servo mount

Extra bracing for front servo (hope to get 333oz Hitec's)

just loosen the shaft collars and adjust the WB or axle angles or shock lengths

Will post more as I get it done. Thanks for your comments.

[clodstall]

good idea with the sliders.

[dezfan]

I'd worry about the collars catching on the rocks.

[torchedcycle]

Good start. Any chance you will be ready for sunday

[TJ_Shunk]

Where did you find the large hiem joints for the Axle ends to connect to the backbone? Do you have the source information for it?

[swaugh]

TJ Shunk;

go to www.mcmasters.com item #1064K551... you will find them there along with anything you can think of for chassis contruction.

[raytard]

Very nice 1st crawler!!!

Looks much better than what Mrs.Pink passed off on ya.
Have you replaced your axle cases yet?


Dez is right about the collars.
I've got some extra lexan to cover 'em with, on Sunday though...

[TJ_Shunk]

All that did was send me to a search engine.

Originally Posted by swaugh

TJ Shunk;

go to www.mcmasters.com item #1064K551... you will find them there along with anything you can think of for chassis contruction.

['83 chevy]

i like it and the collar idea looks fimiliar

[joesbruiser]

I think you can get the heims from the crawler store in the stick chassis parts section.

['83 chevy]

Originally Posted by TJ_Shunk

All that did was send me to a search engine.

its www.mcmaster.com not mcmasters

[TJ_Shunk]

Originally Posted by '83 chevy

its www.mcmaster.com not mcmasters

Thanks.. That works. Exactly what I was looking for. I have a different idea for a torsion/stick chassis that I need parts for and I need to finish my drawings to ensure it will even work or be worth the new idea.

[swaugh]

83 chevy... Your build was my inspiration for the collars but on a stick type chassis with the threaded 7/16" rod and button heads. But, I can adjust my WB and axle angles. Thanks for the idea.

['83 chevy]

Originally Posted by swaugh

83 chevy... Your build was my inspiration for the collars but on a stick type chassis with the threaded 7/16" rod and button heads. But, I can adjust my WB and axle angles. Thanks for the idea.

no problem

[swaugh]

Build is coming right along. Thanks to "Mike" @ RC4WD I'm getting aluminum axles and knuckles. Raytard set me up with the correct adapters to make Proline wheels work out. Torchedcycle helped me set up my sec. I'm geting there. Will have pics soon.

[swaugh]

OK. I test run the chassis last night... the shaft collars got to go. The do drag and catch when climbing. Thinking of drilling straight through the backbone for the upper links to mount to.

Any other suggestions?

[dugfrompa]

shorten the links up some to spread out the distance of the collars. try that first before you drill any holes.

[dugfrompa]

i am running the same tires and they didnt last very long. The sharp edges rounded off very quick and now looses some traction in places it never had before. Anybody else experience this?

[swaugh]

getting closer....

Just waiting on my RC4WD aluminum axles housings and knuckels!

NEW Specs:

-18" WB custom built (CB) stick w/threaded button screw ends
-shaft collars tapped for movable body mounts & stops
-(removed shaft collars for links - they drug on rocks)
-CB shock towers, brackets, servo mounts & ESC mount
-7" CB solid links
-55 turn lathes
-7 & 8 tooth pinions - JB lockers
-RC4WD knuckles, shafts, & axles tubes (not rcvd yet)
-NEW SUPER DUTY Novak esc
-TQ3 modded for rear steer
-Moab XL's, star cut foams shortend & narrowed 1/2"-no BB's
-4.7oz stick on wheel weights on LF wheel, 3.0oz on LR
-7 3600MAH (custom pack runs over trans hump to help center weight)
-Hitec 5645 diggie servos
-Duramax Warhead shocks - 5.38" long w/1.75 shock travel
-45* articulation on ea. axle (total of 90*)

Please please give me your comments. This is my first build. I need all the help I can get.

[torchedcycle]

Looking good, now throw it on some rocks.
Driving it will tell you if anything needs to change.
Really like the toy body.
Will you be out on the 1st for the gtg.