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wrx-n-ktm · 10-06-2005, 04:57 PM

Still needs some tweaking. I want a longer WB it's only 11" right now and I need to get the chassis lower to the ground

Specs are...
RBX laydown chassis
Pede tranny locked
Integy lathe motor w/12T pinion
Pede driveshafts
BBY 1/4" links
BBY link mounts
Proline Moabs that need the foams to be cut!
Ofna 2.2 wheels narrowed just a bit!

Here are some pics remember it's not done yet and needs tweaking so don't make fun of me too bad!

Any suggestions would be great!

RandyatBBY · 10-06-2005, 05:42 PM

When you put in the longer Dubro 4-40 Heavy duty ball links the ride height will drop and the WB will go out to 12.5 I can only see some of the pictures.

Bigbadwhitey · 10-06-2005, 05:49 PM

WHen Ya gonna come over and Crawl? Im In Willington .

badhoopty · 10-06-2005, 06:00 PM

looks good. but you may need them longer ball-ends.

if you want to beef up your steering these drop right in to replace the center link.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?&I=LXDDY3

what i do is keep the stocker knuckle to servo link and just put a traxxas ball end on the one side going to the knuckle. havent had any problems with bending it. (yet)

badhoopty · 10-06-2005, 06:02 PM

ok, disregard my reply. for some wierd reason everytime i refresh this page i see different pics...

brendan h · 10-06-2005, 06:17 PM

the pics dont work prperly

USATorque55 · 10-06-2005, 06:48 PM

Pics work fine for me.

Ride height is too tall, wheelbase may be a little short.

All depends on how it performs.

wrx-n-ktm · 10-06-2005, 11:21 PM

I'm going to order some of the dubro ends from you Randy.

Thanks for the tip Hoopty!

Les (bidbadwhitey) Hopefully soon, when is the next time you plan on crawling?

wrx-n-ktm · 10-06-2005, 11:33 PM

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXD610&P=7

Are those the links you sell Randy?

BigTex · 10-06-2005, 11:46 PM

try a softer spring on the shocks, they look waaaaaaay to stiff. that will give you both a LCG and a longer wheelbase.

wrx-n-ktm · 10-06-2005, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigTex

try a softer spring on the shocks, they look waaaaaaay to stiff. that will give you both a LCG and a longer wheelbase.

Any idea where I can get springs that are softer?

RandyatBBY · 10-07-2005, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrx-n-ktm

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXD610&P=7

Are those the links you sell Randy?

No I sell the #900 I am a few bucks more but you do not see then hear either.

BigTex · 10-07-2005, 12:03 AM

um try looking on tower, or perhaps try a lower weight shock oil.

rckjeep · 10-07-2005, 12:10 AM

I used these then drilled them to 1/8" and tapped them all to 4mm. 4-40 threads will bend. From what i've seen. Pics no work for me either

wrx-n-ktm · 10-07-2005, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyatBBY

No I sell the #900 I am a few bucks more but you do not see then hear either.

Do you sell pairs also or do I need to order 2 packages of 12 to do the whole truck?

RandyatBBY · 10-07-2005, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrx-n-ktm

Do you sell pairs also or do I need to order 2 packages of 12 to do the whole truck?

I will break up a set to make the 16 you need.

RCKJeep it is rare that I bend the 4-40 Black screws, I use them on the biger 16.5 inch TXT and with the LST, MGT and Big Moabs they work fine. On the smaller TLT with 2.2 tires no problem. I think the only time Iever had any bending was when we ran the Jumbo Kongs!

DirkDigler · 10-07-2005, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrx-n-ktm

Any idea where I can get springs that are softer?

try the old Traxxas black springs that were made for the front of a rustler. Sooooper soft.

badger · 10-07-2005, 10:20 AM

I would,

1. Lower the body
2. Make the rear links about 1" longer then the front for a 60/40 setup
3. Make your center clearance at about 2 3/4" or 3" and your wheel base at around 12.5"
4. Cut the centers out of your foams and use them, then add lead shot to your front tires.
5. Shave your diffs.
6. Move your steering links above the knuckle mounts.
7. Move your rear steer lock out much higher.

DirkDigler · 10-07-2005, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badger

I would,

1. Lower the body
2. Make the rear links about 1" longer then the front for a 60/40 setup
3. Make your center clearance at about 2 3/4" or 3" and your wheel base at around 12.5"
4. Cut the centers out of your foams and use them, then add lead shot to your front tires.
5. Shave your diffs.
6. Move your steering links above the knuckle mounts.
7. Move your rear steer lock out much higher.

8. Hop on one foot
9. Grab your axles
10. Look behind you as Badger pounds your ***.

Rooney7783 · 10-07-2005, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirkDigler

8. Hop on one foot
9. Grab your axles
10. Look behind you as Badger pounds your ***.

HA HA HA, that was too funny.

10-06-2005, 04:57 PM	#1
wrx-n-ktm Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: stafford springs Posts: 697	My RBX TLT....... Still needs some tweaking. I want a longer WB it's only 11" right now and I need to get the chassis lower to the ground Specs are... RBX laydown chassis Pede tranny locked Integy lathe motor w/12T pinion Pede driveshafts BBY 1/4" links BBY link mounts Proline Moabs that need the foams to be cut! Ofna 2.2 wheels narrowed just a bit! Here are some pics remember it's not done yet and needs tweaking so don't make fun of me too bad! Any suggestions would be great!

10-06-2005, 05:42 PM	#2
RandyatBBY Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Concord Ca Posts: 913	When you put in the longer Dubro 4-40 Heavy duty ball links the ride height will drop and the WB will go out to 12.5 I can only see some of the pictures.

10-06-2005, 05:49 PM	#3
Bigbadwhitey Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 373	WHen Ya gonna come over and Crawl? Im In Willington .

10-06-2005, 06:00 PM	#4
badhoopty Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 2,814	looks good. but you may need them longer ball-ends. if you want to beef up your steering these drop right in to replace the center link. http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?&I=LXDDY3 what i do is keep the stocker knuckle to servo link and just put a traxxas ball end on the one side going to the knuckle. havent had any problems with bending it. (yet)

10-06-2005, 06:02 PM	#5
badhoopty Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 2,814	ok, disregard my reply. for some wierd reason everytime i refresh this page i see different pics...

10-06-2005, 06:17 PM	#6
brendan h Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 373	the pics dont work prperly

10-06-2005, 06:48 PM	#7
USATorque55 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Westchester Posts: 370	Pics work fine for me. Ride height is too tall, wheelbase may be a little short. All depends on how it performs.

10-06-2005, 11:21 PM	#8
wrx-n-ktm Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: stafford springs Posts: 697	I'm going to order some of the dubro ends from you Randy. Thanks for the tip Hoopty! Les (bidbadwhitey) Hopefully soon, when is the next time you plan on crawling?

10-06-2005, 11:33 PM	#9
wrx-n-ktm Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: stafford springs Posts: 697	http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXD610&P=7 Are those the links you sell Randy?

10-06-2005, 11:46 PM	#10
BigTex Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Aurora Posts: 125	try a softer spring on the shocks, they look waaaaaaay to stiff. that will give you both a LCG and a longer wheelbase.

10-07-2005, 12:03 AM	#13
BigTex Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Aurora Posts: 125	um try looking on tower, or perhaps try a lower weight shock oil.

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10-07-2005, 12:10 AM	#14
rckjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose Posts: 5,207	I used these then drilled them to 1/8" and tapped them all to 4mm. 4-40 threads will bend. From what i've seen. Pics no work for me either

10-07-2005, 10:20 AM	#18
badger Diggin' the new SCX10 II! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Norcal Posts: 11,402	I would, 1. Lower the body 2. Make the rear links about 1" longer then the front for a 60/40 setup 3. Make your center clearance at about 2 3/4" or 3" and your wheel base at around 12.5" 4. Cut the centers out of your foams and use them, then add lead shot to your front tires. 5. Shave your diffs. 6. Move your steering links above the knuckle mounts. 7. Move your rear steer lock out much higher.

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