Cartronicshn's fj-40 build

[cartronicshn]

So i started this build a while ago to try and build my own chassis, i went through 3 design changes and this last attempt seems to be working really well, right now it's made of thick plexi i had laying around, i will have it cut out of aluminum when it becomes a final design.

Parts list
- tlt axles
- r2 tranny
- eritex transfer
- mamba 25
- c.c. bec
- tamiya fj 4o body
- 3013 outrunner
- hpi stock car wheels with scale shop rings
- pro line flat iron
- acoms 4ch reciever/radio
- led light kit








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[cartronicshn]

I am not sure if this is to much torque twist, my links are not binding, the tranny shafts seem to have a good angle, shocks are tlt's so maybe they are to soft? short video lmk your opinions, the vid is only for start up in forward and reverse .

Video as soon as photbucket is ready

[cartronicshn]

Finally

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[Benzbuildr]

Nice rig.

It says video not found.

[cartronicshn]

Maybe now

[cartronicshn]

I have no idea wtf is up with Photobucket, but anyways i found what the problem was, the hpi wheels and hexes i was using when tightened all the way down was scrubbing i only loosened the wheels maybe a 1/4 of a turn on the nut and all my problems were solved, i can no focus on building an interior for it.

[cartronicshn]

a Little necro posting on here, just to show you guys that my tlt is still alive and well, i wil comping with it in on sunday...

[grob23]

Awesome rig! Glad to see another still being used!
Did you ever finish an interior for it?

[cartronicshn]

No........all my rigs turn into eternal builds...someday...

[grob23]

Mine too! None of my rigs are ever truly finished... just "driveable" sometimes

[cartronicshn]

I finally dissasembled for maintance the tlt's and found no grease on them, so when putting back together i noticed play on the pinion, took it apart again and found the pinion gear is loose on its shaft, but i think they are only hard pressed??

[grob23]

Originally Posted by cartronicshn

i think they are only hard pressed??

I believe so, yes
I only run the stock ones, but I’ve never noticed any problem or looseness

[cartronicshn]

yup i looked into a set new in bag i have and they are only press fitted? the one i am talking about comes of the shaft completely, i will try to solder or glue it somehow to have as a spare.

[OSRC]

I had mine come loose - cleaned it really good, added some JBWeld and it's solid as a rock. It is fixable.