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mudrinner4ever · 07-11-2005, 06:09 PM

Hey guys,
im lookin at building a crawler. im going to use my E-Maxx tranny and TLT axles. im going to make my own frame and i was wondering if any body out there is runny a Maxx trans in theres and wat there wheel base is? thanxs!!!!

Luke

microgoat · 07-11-2005, 06:35 PM

i've used 12 and 14-1/2 inch wheelbases on my TLT-ish crawler. i like the longer wb because it shifts more weight forward. it all depends on what you want to build and what you want it to do.

mudrinner4ever · 07-11-2005, 06:38 PM

its mainly for rocks but i also want it capable for mud and water too. i have a odd feeling it will be seeing a lot of mud!!!!

thanxs, anybody else have somthin to add?!?!?!

Luke

mudrinner4ever · 07-11-2005, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by microgoat

i've used 12 and 14-1/2 inch wheelbases on my TLT-ish crawler. i like the longer wb because it shifts more weight forward. it all depends on what you want to build and what you want it to do.

wat drive shafts did u use for ur 14 1/2 ich wheel base?

Luke

nd4spdbh · 07-11-2005, 07:02 PM

my crawler is 11.5 in wheelbase i like it cus of nice turning radius and it will fit in tight places!

rcguy · 07-11-2005, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nd4spdbh

my crawler is 11.5 in wheelbase i like it cus of nice turning radius and it will fit in tight places!

i agree.. my tlt has a 11.25" wb and it has a great turning radius... and it fits inbewteen areas that a longer or wider vehicle wouldnt.....

nd4spdbh · 07-11-2005, 07:48 PM

pluss my weight is pretty far forward the stick pack is pretty much resting on the front upper links.. i can crawl up some pretty steep stuff.. i would think 14 in would be quite long...a TXT-1 i think most ppl run like 15 inches of wb but im not sure. i will try to get a vid of mine running in my rock pile in the front yard.

ILoveRCRockCrawlin · 07-11-2005, 08:05 PM

i think 14" wb would be like perfect but if you want to get into really tight spaces you should go shorter

microgoat · 07-11-2005, 08:27 PM

i used Maxx axle shafts, shortened in front, full length rear. Maxx turnbuckle front links, Revo rear lowers, custom uppers, Maxx shocks in front, Savage in back (with limiters to be installed later)

mudrinner4ever · 07-11-2005, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nd4spdbh

pluss my weight is pretty far forward the stick pack is pretty much resting on the front upper links.. i can crawl up some pretty steep stuff.. i would think 14 in would be quite long...a TXT-1 i think most ppl run like 15 inches of wb but im not sure. i will try to get a vid of mine running in my rock pile in the front yard.

a video would be awsome!!!!!!

Luke

1beatjeep · 07-11-2005, 09:06 PM

i run a 12.5 wheelbsae it workes great ever where it need to go

nd4spdbh · 07-11-2005, 09:15 PM

i will get a vid asap

mudrinner4ever · 07-11-2005, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nd4spdbh

i will get a vid asap

thanxs, try to keep it small. i still have dial up :-( but i will still watch it anyways!!!!!! thanxs a lot!!!!

o, by the way, wat trans r u running?

Luke

lunardaisy · 07-11-2005, 10:03 PM

13 is nice, which is what i run right now. Short enough to pick my way through but long enough to climb.

Madkoifish · 07-12-2005, 06:06 AM

Question wasnt there a thread about this less than a few days ago??
either way most tlts are 11 to 12.5 in
14 would be kind of nuts unless your gonna widen the axles and scale it to the clods or larger trucks?
As for the tranny I think I seen a few of the emaxx trannies being run. usualy in dune or mudders. I dont recall any of those running tlt axles however. There are a few tmaxx diff tlts out there. I suppose they some how manage a spur onto a outdrive of the maxx diff.

bobnom · 07-12-2005, 05:59 PM

umm..

i used 13.5~14" more longer than TLT-1

so i made some rod of AL alloy

sometimes , many user get used..

mudrinner4ever · 07-13-2005, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nd4spdbh

i will get a vid asap

any vid yet?

Luke

07-11-2005, 06:09 PM	#1
mudrinner4ever Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 588	TLT wheel base Hey guys, im lookin at building a crawler. im going to use my E-Maxx tranny and TLT axles. im going to make my own frame and i was wondering if any body out there is runny a Maxx trans in theres and wat there wheel base is? thanxs!!!! Luke

07-12-2005, 05:59 PM	#16
bobnom Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: on Earth Posts: 51	13.5~14" umm.. i used 13.5~14" more longer than TLT-1 so i made some rod of AL alloy sometimes , many user get used..

07-11-2005, 06:35 PM	#2
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	i've used 12 and 14-1/2 inch wheelbases on my TLT-ish crawler. i like the longer wb because it shifts more weight forward. it all depends on what you want to build and what you want it to do.

07-11-2005, 06:38 PM	#3
mudrinner4ever Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 588	its mainly for rocks but i also want it capable for mud and water too. i have a odd feeling it will be seeing a lot of mud!!!! thanxs, anybody else have somthin to add?!?!?! Luke

07-11-2005, 07:02 PM	#5
nd4spdbh Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dude on my dirt bike in SoCal!!! Posts: 949	my crawler is 11.5 in wheelbase i like it cus of nice turning radius and it will fit in tight places!

07-11-2005, 07:48 PM	#7
nd4spdbh Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dude on my dirt bike in SoCal!!! Posts: 949	pluss my weight is pretty far forward the stick pack is pretty much resting on the front upper links.. i can crawl up some pretty steep stuff.. i would think 14 in would be quite long...a TXT-1 i think most ppl run like 15 inches of wb but im not sure. i will try to get a vid of mine running in my rock pile in the front yard.

07-11-2005, 08:05 PM	#8
ILoveRCRockCrawlin RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central NY Posts: 1,980	i think 14" wb would be like perfect but if you want to get into really tight spaces you should go shorter

07-11-2005, 08:27 PM	#9
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	i used Maxx axle shafts, shortened in front, full length rear. Maxx turnbuckle front links, Revo rear lowers, custom uppers, Maxx shocks in front, Savage in back (with limiters to be installed later)

07-11-2005, 09:06 PM	#11
1beatjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: san jose Posts: 2,061	i run a 12.5 wheelbsae it workes great ever where it need to go

07-11-2005, 09:15 PM	#12
nd4spdbh Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dude on my dirt bike in SoCal!!! Posts: 949	i will get a vid asap

07-11-2005, 10:03 PM	#14
lunardaisy Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indian's Cupboard Posts: 91	13 is nice, which is what i run right now. Short enough to pick my way through but long enough to climb.

07-12-2005, 06:06 AM	#15
Madkoifish Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2005 Location: Auburn Posts: 360	Question wasnt there a thread about this less than a few days ago?? either way most tlts are 11 to 12.5 in 14 would be kind of nuts unless your gonna widen the axles and scale it to the clods or larger trucks? As for the tranny I think I seen a few of the emaxx trannies being run. usualy in dune or mudders. I dont recall any of those running tlt axles however. There are a few tmaxx diff tlts out there. I suppose they some how manage a spur onto a outdrive of the maxx diff.

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