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cincinnati · 02-14-2006, 09:01 AM

forget the course... i want to order one of the trucks.......

how much to ship one to ohio???

rckjeep · 02-15-2006, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jeepguy

i'll take a scaled down little sluice please!!

i havent taken my jeep into the box & it would give me some practice !!
& maybe a scale gatekeeper!! it killed my jeep on the way out last time.

nice looking track!!

First off, if you can't make it thru gatekeeper without issue, you'll never make it thru the box. Second, they dynamited the gatekeeper a few months ago. It's all gravel now.

gatekeeper blasted

jeepguy · 02-15-2006, 08:18 AM

i made it in no problem/ i just did some major damage on the old sluice & more on the big sluice coming back to spider lake from rubicon springs.

i bent my tie rod & 3 of my leaf springs & also had rear driveshaft issues.
so when i was on my way out the gatekeeper i had to go over a rock the size of my jeep because i couldnt turn sharp eneough to go around at an angle/
then the rear driveshaft blew/transfer case mounts broke/blew front u-joint in axle/then did some motor damage to to some high revving trying to get off.
i heard something about the gatekeeper//thats lame!!

Unimoger · 02-15-2006, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cincinnati

forget the course... i want to order one of the trucks.......

how much to ship one to ohio???

They are just 2.2 crawlers, you can build one yourself.

Red Rockcrawler · 05-07-2006, 10:24 PM

Where do you buy the foam panels? How much do they cost?

zboarder720 · 05-09-2006, 06:06 PM

Nice trucks. How did you like that chassis? I am going to start my TLT build here pretty soon and I am thinking about that chassis. I just want something pretty simple yet capable of pushing the limits.

Red Rockcrawler · 05-09-2006, 07:17 PM

I have the rbx chasiss and built it as a 50/50 and it goes nice.

zboarder720 · 05-09-2006, 08:38 PM

Ya, I am thinking about using the rbx and revo pushrods for links, or maybe the 1:1 threaded throttle linkage for for the 4-link setup.

Im not sure if the revo pushrods will be too long or not. I realy think I am going to go with the rbx, especialy after I read the rccrawler.com tlt build.

How is it balanced with the 50/50? Also, where is your battery? I have a 3/4cell pack that I might use.

Red Rockcrawler · 05-10-2006, 12:05 AM

Revo links too long tried that to. Made my own links with 8/32 all thread and brake lines. I use 2/3 cells 3 on each side of the front servo plus weight in the tires. I'm also 4ws.

RandyatBBY · 05-10-2006, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by gregrocks90046

they look killer, badger! can't wait to see them at RCX!

I have not seen a picture of the four RBX's at RCX did they make it to the show?

Red Rockcrawler · 05-10-2006, 01:19 AM

Randy you make a nice chassis I'm thinking of adapting pair of x-factor axles to your chassis with a pede tranny what do you think.

RandyatBBY · 05-10-2006, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Rockcrawler

Randy you make a nice chassis I'm thinking of adapting pair of x-factor axles to your chassis with a pede tranny what do you think.

I just tried the same thing with a set of TXT-1 axels. I was running a 11 pinion and a 94 spur gear with a 55T motor. It was not geared high enough to spin the big wheels over big rocks. It needs like a GD-600 to make it work.

badger · 05-10-2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyatBBY

I have not seen a picture of the four RBX's at RCX did they make it to the show?

Your not going to see pictures of them at RCX. They were built for RCP Tracks to sell to Goodyear as a package with the foam crawling course John at RCP Tracks made.

It was a Goodyear promotional thing, hopefully we see the whole setup again at another Goodyear booth.

Bobtail74 · 05-10-2006, 02:41 PM

DANG!!!!!! I was talking to a friend of mine about custom rock crawling set ups like you see at 1:1 comps a few weeks ago. I even said we could do that hard covered foam!!!!! I just don't have enough free time to build and work and be on this computer keeping up!!!!!! I am missing all kinds of cool stuff!!!!!!!!!!!

Red Rockcrawler · 05-10-2006, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyatBBY

I just tried the same thing with a set of TXT-1 axels. I was running a 11 pinion and a 94 spur gear with a 55T motor. It was not geared high enough to spin the big wheels over big rocks. It needs like a GD-600 to make it work.

I was thinking of instead of 55t maybe a 45t or a 35 turn to push the big tires with a pede tranny. I like your chassis it is a run what you have chassis. No adjustments just flat out rock crawling. It easy to build links to and have a comp crawler.

Red Rockcrawler · 05-10-2006, 11:02 PM

Also I posted how much for the track blocks. We have a on and of winter around here and I would like to crawl in my garage for practice during that time. Please post a price for the crawler blocks.

RandyatBBY · 05-11-2006, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Rockcrawler

I was thinking of instead of 55t maybe a 45t or a 35 turn to push the big tires with a pede tranny. I like your chassis it is a run what you have chassis. No adjustments just flat out rock crawling. It easy to build links to and have a comp crawler.

Thanks, There is a chart for gear ratio in the TXT fourm with some thought and research I know it can be dome. I think the next test will have the mounting for the shocks on the outer links and use a slider to get the right adjustment with E/T Maxx shocks.

Red Rockcrawler · 05-11-2006, 12:24 AM

That was what I was thinking mount the shocks to the links.

Rockpiledriver · 05-11-2006, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Rockcrawler

Also I posted how much for the track blocks. We have a on and of winter around here and I would like to crawl in my garage for practice during that time. Please post a price for the crawler blocks.

RCP Tracks does not have a rock crawling course that is for sale yet. There are a bunch of manufacturing obstacles that need to be overcome first. Hopefully in the near future one will be available.

Trikster · 05-14-2006, 07:11 PM

How well did these drive? I am seriously thinking of putting together a crawler and like the way these look. Seems they are nearly bullet proof in design and probably put together at a nice budget price. If I wanted to make a copy for myself, would you be willing to help me with part #'s and specifics on link length and such (shock oil weights is another thing I don't know enough about for a crawler)? I don't have any plans to run competition or anything like that, just want something that I can bash around with and take to Folsom Lake or the local park with my girls.

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02-14-2006, 09:01 AM	#61
cincinnati Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: east side - cincy Posts: 113	forget the course... i want to order one of the trucks....... how much to ship one to ohio???

02-15-2006, 08:18 AM	#63
jeepguy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crescent city Posts: 304	i made it in no problem/ i just did some major damage on the old sluice & more on the big sluice coming back to spider lake from rubicon springs. i bent my tie rod & 3 of my leaf springs & also had rear driveshaft issues. so when i was on my way out the gatekeeper i had to go over a rock the size of my jeep because i couldnt turn sharp eneough to go around at an angle/ then the rear driveshaft blew/transfer case mounts broke/blew front u-joint in axle/then did some motor damage to to some high revving trying to get off. i heard something about the gatekeeper//thats lame!!

05-07-2006, 10:24 PM	#65
Red Rockcrawler Trying to have Fun Again Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In your fridge stealing a beer Posts: 2,923	Where do you buy the foam panels? How much do they cost?

05-09-2006, 06:06 PM	#66
zboarder720 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 20	Nice trucks. How did you like that chassis? I am going to start my TLT build here pretty soon and I am thinking about that chassis. I just want something pretty simple yet capable of pushing the limits.

05-09-2006, 07:17 PM	#67
Red Rockcrawler Trying to have Fun Again Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In your fridge stealing a beer Posts: 2,923	I have the rbx chasiss and built it as a 50/50 and it goes nice.

05-09-2006, 08:38 PM	#68
zboarder720 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 20	Ya, I am thinking about using the rbx and revo pushrods for links, or maybe the 1:1 threaded throttle linkage for for the 4-link setup. Im not sure if the revo pushrods will be too long or not. I realy think I am going to go with the rbx, especialy after I read the rccrawler.com tlt build. How is it balanced with the 50/50? Also, where is your battery? I have a 3/4cell pack that I might use.

05-10-2006, 12:05 AM	#69
Red Rockcrawler Trying to have Fun Again Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In your fridge stealing a beer Posts: 2,923	Revo links too long tried that to. Made my own links with 8/32 all thread and brake lines. I use 2/3 cells 3 on each side of the front servo plus weight in the tires. I'm also 4ws.

05-10-2006, 01:19 AM	#71
Red Rockcrawler Trying to have Fun Again Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In your fridge stealing a beer Posts: 2,923	Randy you make a nice chassis I'm thinking of adapting pair of x-factor axles to your chassis with a pede tranny what do you think.

05-10-2006, 02:41 PM	#74
Bobtail74 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milan, IL QCA (rural) Posts: 126	DANG!!!!!! I was talking to a friend of mine about custom rock crawling set ups like you see at 1:1 comps a few weeks ago. I even said we could do that hard covered foam!!!!! I just don't have enough free time to build and work and be on this computer keeping up!!!!!! I am missing all kinds of cool stuff!!!!!!!!!!!

05-10-2006, 11:02 PM	#76
Red Rockcrawler Trying to have Fun Again Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In your fridge stealing a beer Posts: 2,923	Also I posted how much for the track blocks. We have a on and of winter around here and I would like to crawl in my garage for practice during that time. Please post a price for the crawler blocks.

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05-11-2006, 12:24 AM	#78
Red Rockcrawler Trying to have Fun Again Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In your fridge stealing a beer Posts: 2,923	That was what I was thinking mount the shocks to the links.

05-14-2006, 07:11 PM	#80
Trikster RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,469	How well did these drive? I am seriously thinking of putting together a crawler and like the way these look. Seems they are nearly bullet proof in design and probably put together at a nice budget price. If I wanted to make a copy for myself, would you be willing to help me with part #'s and specifics on link length and such (shock oil weights is another thing I don't know enough about for a crawler)? I don't have any plans to run competition or anything like that, just want something that I can bash around with and take to Folsom Lake or the local park with my girls.

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