09-07-2008, 02:51 AM | #1 |
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| TLT axle help
I know I dont post much but had a few question's for you hardcore crawler guys.. I have a CORR project brewing and just got a idea thats of the beaten path, I would like to use a tlt axle in the rear of my project but was unsure if there was a Way to mount a strong slider (plastic or steal) to the axle. An will the tlt axle be able to handle life behind a brush less motor on 3S??? this is the start what I would like to do is use a strait axle for the rear. |
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09-07-2008, 06:07 AM | #2 |
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I have a TLT a CR-01 and a High Lift.... Of the 3, I think I would use a CR-01 axle, the axle housing seems a bit stronger.... Just my 2 cents...... |
09-07-2008, 12:34 PM | #3 |
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I was thinking the same thing a while back. I used the hell out of mine for crawling, but unless you get the ring and pinion set just right they are going to wear fast behind that motor. This also will vary if you have it locked or not. You won't be nearly as heavy, and you won't be hooking up like a crawler. Hell try it, you won't be out anything if you already have the axle. Make sure you build it so that you can use a different axle if you have to.
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09-08-2008, 12:07 AM | #4 | |
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that loop aint staying | |
09-14-2008, 01:57 AM | #5 |
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Cut some carbon today. |
09-17-2008, 12:20 AM | #6 |
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Lookin really good, again the same thing I was thinking, but with a gt2 front end.
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09-17-2008, 06:12 AM | #7 |
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That is a great looking build.
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09-17-2008, 03:29 PM | #8 |
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I don't think the wheely king axle would be stronger than a well built TLT. I would buy a the RC4WD straight axles, an RCP locker and pinion, RCP rear lock outs, add some bearings and your done. The RCP pinion comes pre-drilled so you can run a Traxxas Maxx shaft or Revo shaft for the drive shaft. It should be plenty strong under any condition. This is a cool truck you are building.
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09-18-2008, 12:49 AM | #9 |
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Did you make sure that the ratios for the front and rear diff are the same? That would be my only concern with using a tlt axle. There are tons of upgrades for it so you can make it bullet proof. Just be sure the gear ratios are the same or you will be blowin stuff up real quick. looks good btw |
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09-19-2008, 02:46 AM | #12 |
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Some parts came in and got more done today.. redid this.. Motor is only for mock up. What do you guys think? should I run twin lipo's and get creative with the mounting of electronics? Or should I just run one lipo? |
09-19-2008, 03:38 AM | #13 |
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In reguards to will the the TLT axle be strong enough? In my experence under very similar usage, no. With a 5000KV motor on 6 cells I got maybe 8 good runs. On 11.1 lipo I got one run, I carefully shimed them to. The ring and pinions just can't take the load. Don't waste your money on upgrading the TLT components. Go to a Axial axle available at most places for under $40. The Axial axle is far more burly as far as gear train goes and you can buy the nessisary gear to make the axle have a open diff. I've been beating the heck out of my trophy truck 3c lipo with 5000kv motor all season never once had a issue. Even if I did have a problem there is a whole slew of aftermarket for the axle to beef it further. What is the front half from? HPI? if so I believe you can exchange ring and pinions to match if using WK or Axial axles. |
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09-25-2008, 02:30 AM | #15 |
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| little more work done on this, I should of thought of this before I cut the back LOL |
09-25-2008, 07:49 AM | #16 | |
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Again, very cool truck and it's coming along nicely. | |
09-25-2008, 09:41 PM | #17 | |
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10-09-2008, 11:30 AM | #18 |
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Wow. Looking good. BTW, I use Montana Gold for my loads too. I use it mainly in .223 and .45. They make some good stuff. |
10-17-2008, 07:56 PM | #19 |
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Thanks alot man |
10-25-2008, 09:36 AM | #20 |
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Can't wait to see a video of this bad boy.
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