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diablo0072k · 01-03-2006, 06:44 PM

hey bender, you got any of those to go? im ordering one tommorow when i get home from work.

BENDER · 01-03-2006, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by diablo0072k

hey bender, you got any of those to go? im ordering one tommorow when i get home from work.

They're in the works, the first couple will start shipping either tomorrow afternoon or Thursday morning.

racerx · 01-03-2006, 06:54 PM

This is so cool! I just replied to this with my phone!

racerx · 01-03-2006, 06:58 PM

Sorry I never had a phone that had web access before! What a dork huh! It's pretty sweet seeing the RCCRAWLER page pop up on it for the first time!!

slowrockr · 01-03-2006, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BENDER

They're in the works, the first couple will start shipping either tomorrow afternoon or Thursday morning.

Hey I noticed in some of the pics of your buildup you drilled holes where those little plastic "bumps" were on the axle for the upper link mount. Did the mount flex that much?

I have no idea why I quoted that. I just hope I'm not too far down the list

BENDER · 01-03-2006, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by slowrockr

Hey I noticed in some of the pics of your buildup you drilled holes where those little plastic "bumps" were on the axle for the upper link mount. Did the mount flex that much?

I have no idea why I quoted that. I just hope I'm not too far down the list

You're not far down the list.

I drilled those 2 extra holes just to avoid shaving the nubs off. I ran the prototype chassis for months without screws going through the nub tabs, without any problems. But, after drilling holes and running a couple screws through the tabs, it makes the mount alot more rigid. My mounts are actually a little thicker then needed. I'd rather over build a little, then under build a little. You do have to trim the rib that runs along the top of the axle, so the servo/link mounts sit flat on top of the housing. I took a Dremel and sanding drum to mine.

racerx · 01-04-2006, 07:34 AM

I'm using my own link mount and they don't even come near the "nub's" seems very stiff! I also used angle alum. to mount the servo not the plastic kit parts maybe that has something to do with it? I took it out the other day and crawled some broken concrete piles by my house, it was OK but not the same as rock! I did manage some carnage though, broke 3 out of 4 "c's" off the rear axle! I didn't even know it till I started taking it apart to figure out a rear lock out spacer and found them cracked and barely hanging on!! Anyone know where to get the "D parts" couldn't find them on Tower or Ultimate Hobbies.:neutral:

BENDER · 01-04-2006, 01:39 PM

Here's a link to the axle housings on Tower Hobbies site, it looks like they're out of stock though.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?&I=LXGHG0

I just ordered a couple from them last week and they were in stock. I guess I ordered just in time.

diablo0072k · 01-04-2006, 06:05 PM

paypal sent, whats the ETA

racerx · 01-04-2006, 06:31 PM

Is this a common problem? Should I stock up on extra's? I was looking at it last night and was trying to come up with a way to make new "c's" out of alum. and kinda "clam-shell" the end of the axle after removing the stock plastic part.

diablo0072k · 01-04-2006, 06:53 PM

hey racerx johnstown, thats pretty close were gona have to wheel sometime

racerx · 01-04-2006, 07:13 PM

Where you at? I live about 1/4 mile E. of I 25 on HWY 60.

BENDER · 01-04-2006, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by diablo0072k

paypal sent, whats the ETA

Thanks for the order.

All orders will be in the mail by next week, the first couple are going out tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by racerx

Is this a common problem? Should I stock up on extra's? I was looking at it last night and was trying to come up with a way to make new "c's" out of alum. and kinda "clam-shell" the end of the axle after removing the stock plastic part.

I've only broke one housing and that was just recently, I think I've seen about 4 or 5 break total. It's without a doubt the weakest point on the axles.

slowrockr · 01-04-2006, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BENDER

I've only broke one housing and that was just recently, I think I've seen about 4 or 5 break total. It's without a doubt the weakest point on the axles.

I think someone that knows how to run a cnc should make a brace.

racerx · 01-05-2006, 10:30 AM

I agree! I was getting to that but slowrockr beat me to it!! A brace or metal "c's" just cut of the stock one's and bolt up some nodular iron!! Would also add some weight to the bottom of the truck, NO more BB's!!

BENDER · 01-05-2006, 01:23 PM

I'll have to sit down and look a housing over to see what can be done.

Unimoger · 01-05-2006, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BENDER

I'll have to sit down and look a housing over to see what can be done.

now you are talkin' , axles braces and rear steer lockouts, make it happen cnc master.

racerx · 01-06-2006, 08:27 AM

Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!

diablo0072k · 01-13-2006, 07:24 PM

status report on my chassis, im dyin here.

BENDER · 01-13-2006, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by diablo0072k

status report on my chassis, im dyin here.

Ygpm.

01-03-2006, 06:44 PM	#81
diablo0072k Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boswell Posts: 30	hey bender, you got any of those to go? im ordering one tommorow when i get home from work.

01-03-2006, 06:54 PM	#83
racerx I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: R.I.P. Chip Posts: 2,024	This is so cool! I just replied to this with my phone!

01-03-2006, 06:58 PM	#84
racerx I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: R.I.P. Chip Posts: 2,024	Sorry I never had a phone that had web access before! What a dork huh! It's pretty sweet seeing the RCCRAWLER page pop up on it for the first time!!

01-04-2006, 07:34 AM	#87
racerx I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: R.I.P. Chip Posts: 2,024	I'm using my own link mount and they don't even come near the "nub's" seems very stiff! I also used angle alum. to mount the servo not the plastic kit parts maybe that has something to do with it? I took it out the other day and crawled some broken concrete piles by my house, it was OK but not the same as rock! I did manage some carnage though, broke 3 out of 4 "c's" off the rear axle! I didn't even know it till I started taking it apart to figure out a rear lock out spacer and found them cracked and barely hanging on!! Anyone know where to get the "D parts" couldn't find them on Tower or Ultimate Hobbies.:neutral:

01-04-2006, 01:39 PM	#88
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Here's a link to the axle housings on Tower Hobbies site, it looks like they're out of stock though. http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?&I=LXGHG0 I just ordered a couple from them last week and they were in stock. I guess I ordered just in time.

01-04-2006, 06:05 PM	#89
diablo0072k Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boswell Posts: 30	paypal sent, whats the ETA

01-04-2006, 06:31 PM	#90
racerx I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: R.I.P. Chip Posts: 2,024	Is this a common problem? Should I stock up on extra's? I was looking at it last night and was trying to come up with a way to make new "c's" out of alum. and kinda "clam-shell" the end of the axle after removing the stock plastic part.

01-04-2006, 06:53 PM	#91
diablo0072k Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boswell Posts: 30	hey racerx johnstown, thats pretty close were gona have to wheel sometime

01-04-2006, 07:13 PM	#92
racerx I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: R.I.P. Chip Posts: 2,024	Where you at? I live about 1/4 mile E. of I 25 on HWY 60.

01-05-2006, 10:30 AM	#95
racerx I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: R.I.P. Chip Posts: 2,024	I agree! I was getting to that but slowrockr beat me to it!! A brace or metal "c's" just cut of the stock one's and bolt up some nodular iron!! Would also add some weight to the bottom of the truck, NO more BB's!!

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01-05-2006, 01:23 PM	#96
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	I'll have to sit down and look a housing over to see what can be done.

01-06-2006, 08:27 AM	#98
racerx I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: R.I.P. Chip Posts: 2,024	Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!

01-13-2006, 07:24 PM	#99
diablo0072k Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boswell Posts: 30	status report on my chassis, im dyin here.

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