Shaggin' Wagon.......Stage 2 Build-up

[BENDER]

Originally Posted by blackiechan

I have sort of the same setup and i what like to know how do you keep the rig balanced while crawling . What I mean is whenever I make steep climbs or at a weird angle my truck wants to lean to one side. The same side as the motor and transmission is heaviest at to be exact..Someone told to adjust shocks on just that side to compensate,but i figured ther's got to be a better way!

Shock oil and springs are a big part in eliminating torque twist. I run 35wt oil in the left rear shock, and 20 wt in the right rear. Both rear shocks run Traxxas Stampede front springs. I run 10wt oil in both front shocks with Losi white buggy springs. How are your upper links mounted, parallel to lowers or flat?

[TURTLE]

sounds like torque twist!

[Daniel1234]

hey bender
i have just bought a black anodized sw2 and i cant work out were to place the 3 sets of traxxas drive shafts part no 5550 could u plz post a pic or somthing
cheers

[DISTURBIN' tha PEACE]

3 sets of drive shafts?

I know where 2 go, but not the third.

[Daniel1234]

where about do two of the sets go i have the ones coming out of the tranny and thats were im lost

[BENDER]

Originally Posted by Daniel1234

where about do two of the sets go i have the ones coming out of the tranny and thats were im lost

They should go from tranny to the axles, like so....

[Daniel1234]

ive got different driveshafts they have the metel yokes and they have the blue boots on them and there not maxx driveshafts
but i aslo have a emaxx should i just use the plastic driveshafts and if so how
cheers

[BENDER]

Originally Posted by Daniel1234

ive got different driveshafts they have the metel yokes and they have the blue boots on them and there not maxx driveshafts
but i aslo have a emaxx should i just use the plastic driveshafts and if so how
cheers

Sounds like you have Jato driveshafts. Most drill the axle pinion's shaft to run a screw all the way through the yoke. You'll have to mod the Maxx yokes too, if you use those.

[Daniel1234]

i have seem to have misplced the maxx driveshafts so how do i use the jato sets
cheers

[Daniel1234]

worked it out ill post pics wen i work it out

[frank400]

great pictures brad, I have a question . I bought the metal output yokes (4 of them for diffs and trans) and shaved the shoulder down for the diffs, but do I do the same for the trans. and when securing then do you just use the set screws or something different.

Thanks Frank

[BENDER]

Originally Posted by frank400

great pictures brad, I have a question . I bought the metal output yokes (4 of them for diffs and trans) and shaved the shoulder down for the diffs, but do I do the same for the trans. and when securing then do you just use the set screws or something different.

Thanks Frank

I've never used the metal yokes myself, but I'd try to use a screw that passes throught the axles pinion shafts. That will prevent the yokes from popping off in binds.

[frank400]

thanks Brad..

I read the Feb. article in rcca on how to build a rock crawler. I'm using the sw2 chassis ,I used the article for the parts list. on the stampede trans do you swap out the stock spur gear for an 84t ??

Thanks Frank

[hodges996]

Originally Posted by BENDER

Shock oil and springs are a big part in eliminating torque twist. I run 35wt oil in the left rear shock, and 20 wt in the right rear. Both rear shocks run Traxxas Stampede front springs. I run 10wt oil in both front shocks with Losi white buggy springs. How are your upper links mounted, parallel to lowers or flat?

where can i get the losi springs and will they fit my maxx big bore shocks

[BENDER]

Originally Posted by frank400

thanks Brad..

I read the Feb. article in rcca on how to build a rock crawler. I'm using the sw2 chassis ,I used the article for the parts list. on the stampede trans do you swap out the stock spur gear for an 84t ??

Thanks Frank

You don't have to swap to the 84t spur, I did just to try and gain a little more wheelspeed.

Originally Posted by hodges996

where can i get the losi springs and will they fit my maxx big bore shocks

I buy mine at the local hobby shop, I'm not sure who carries them online. They do fit the Maxx shocks, but the I.D. on them is a little smaller, they still snap over the lower spring cups though. They are shorter, so threaded shock bodies are nice.

[frank400]

thanks Brad

[AcId RaIn CFH]

hi guys. I'm thinking about building a crawler. but I know nearly nothing of it. any advice on where to start? I was thinking about the TLT. will I want to customize it or will I like it stock? ......money is an issue. Thanxx

[BENDER]

Originally Posted by AcId RaIn CFH

hi guys. I'm thinking about building a crawler. but I know nearly nothing of it. any advice on where to start? I was thinking about the TLT. will I want to customize it or will I like it stock? ......money is an issue. Thanxx

Welcome to the site.

Here's a good place to start if building a TLT, which is a great rig to start with.
FAQ: TLT-1 to TLT-Crawler ***NEWBIES READ!!!***

If you want a full on rock crawler, then it will require mods and a little cash. This site is full of great info and build threads too.

[geekfreek95]

how much did it cost to build

[BENDER]

Originally Posted by geekfreek95

how much did it cost to build

I've never added it up, but I'll guess $500-$600. If you can fab some parts yourself it can be done cheaper.