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10-31-2006, 01:35 PM
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cool, i just ordered the tracer set 3 days ago, i think. cool build  |
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10-31-2006, 01:44 PM
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[quote=SammyXp]Oh man, I am subscribing to this thread. I was eyeing the Tracer Conversion for a rig I'm building for a coworker.quote] I used everything for the Tracer except the actual chassis. Which is the 4 links and link axle mounts. I have the dog bones too, but I never used em. It's all in my build thread. |
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11-01-2006, 05:05 PM
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Well, the TLT is here, however I ordered the Tracer from Thecrawlerstore...not here yet  It is the last thing I'm waiting on.Well I guess I'll build what i can so far. Stay tuned  Last edited by DWillz; 11-01-2006 at 05:08 PM. |
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11-03-2006, 11:23 AM
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Well, I have the gearbox and diffs done now. Just hot glued...after that whole long discussion with everyone    Ive got the knuckles on now...but ran into an embarassing problem. tard-re needs help with hex probs! |
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11-03-2006, 10:55 PM
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11-05-2006, 12:30 AM
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Well, still waiting on the damn tracer kit... But I've got the axles and steering assembled. Talk about lame little crap steering links.  |
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11-05-2006, 07:54 AM
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11-05-2006, 09:46 AM
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I'm gonna try to use some other 1:10 scale turnbuckles or something, for upgraded steering. Also I'm going back and tearing down the gearbox after finding this simple way to lock it, at some random site. http://craftlab.net/epage/etechtltdifferrential.htm |
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11-05-2006, 10:01 AM
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11-06-2006, 11:36 AM
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Well, I got the rest of the tires off with a blow dryer..believe it or not  Then for some reason these HPI "24's" popped into my head... After an hour of searching my shed i found em. Pretty narrow...like almost 1/2" narrower than those rpm clawz. well this tire in the pic was the worst one...man i hate how it looks...just temporary i guess.   |
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11-07-2006, 12:26 AM
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Cant wait to see it finished I dont think th wheels look that bad Shane |
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11-07-2006, 09:44 AM
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I've heard you can use a belt tensioner from a touring car to fix the tlt tranny belt problem. Does anyone know what belt tensioner to use?
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11-07-2006, 10:34 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arlington, VA
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im converting mine to chain, i'll start a thread and post some pics tonight after i get the sprockets.
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11-09-2006, 10:40 AM
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cool man, I would like to see that chain conversion.. I also just read about a belt tensioner..but i haven't researched it. I changed my wheels to ProLine 8 ball 24 series. I'll post a pic in a min. STILL WAITING ON MY TRACER KIT :-( :-( :-( |
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11-09-2006, 10:59 AM
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Well, here is my final selection I have 1 3/4" clearance under the diff. Here is the "worst" tire, cleaned up by debonder.  Has anyone considered using a dremel to smooth the diff case flat with the rest of the axle? you know right at the bottom there... I would guess it would be too much..might even cut into the diff housing.  I decided to just go with front steering. I've got the motor mounted..and everything else done...until i get this fabled Tracer kit.. maybe it's like a unicorn and doesn't exist  |
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11-09-2006, 11:09 AM
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well, i ordered a tracer kit, and still havent gotten it in, and about the casings, i shaved mine down with a metal file and some sand paper, i like the wheels, and i wouldnt worry about cleaning them, but thats just how i am, ''All go, and no show'', but it your truck, build it the way you want it, ill post pics of my truck so you can get some ideas with the shaving the casings
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11-09-2006, 12:04 PM
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Please do. (post pictures of your axle, that is)I know its off topic but i just hit 58 mph with a rebuilt traxxas 4tec 2.5r not amazingly fast...but it was on a private road... like 10 ft wide with ditches on both sides.. hairy times, but no crashes. My friend bought a fairly new laser gun from a police auction. Just thought I'd share that.  |
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11-09-2006, 12:09 PM
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well, i havnt gotten my truck back from my friend, i let him barrow it for awhile, but i have a blackfoot extreme, and i can hit 43mph with it, ill post pics of it in a minuite if thats ok with you
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11-09-2006, 12:19 PM
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Sweet looking wheels ! You can shave the housing even more get rid of that lip.Shaving the housing was one the best things I did, I slid over everything.  |
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11-09-2006, 12:25 PM
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well, i guess i dont need to post a pic of the axles, all i have are the axle casings, anyways, here are two pics of my blackfoot extreme, man i love this truck, and eric, what do ya think of the bronco body   |
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