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$maxx · 01-24-2007, 02:19 PM

Thanks to Bender Customs SW2 frame , I have started my first crawler const , and it is working fine and looks great to me so far

This is fun

BagoXCAlum · 01-24-2007, 02:45 PM

Looks like a good start. What tires/wheels are you going to run?

Matt

mascman · 01-24-2007, 05:16 PM

I have just orderd a TLT with the intentions of building a crawler, but have no idea wht chassis i want to use.

Is that chassis set up for the stock TLT tranny?

Also, what is the wheelbase?

Your project looks like something I'd be interested in.

FrankyRizzo · 01-24-2007, 05:19 PM

Interesting how you pinned the drive shaft.

Looks good.

chivas72 · 01-24-2007, 05:25 PM

can you post some close up pics of the tranny spur gear ? ? ?

awsome build

raul duke · 01-24-2007, 06:17 PM

Theres a good chance those drive shaft pins are gonna catch stuff. I used the long grub screws for the drive yokes and they fit perfect with nothing sticking out. http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...drivegrub2.jpg

Looks good. Nice and clean.

axelnut1 · 01-24-2007, 08:08 PM

Way to go

. can't wait to crawl with you so hurry up and finish? When are you expecting your beadlocks?

$maxx · 01-25-2007, 08:06 AM

Thanks , this web site , and the crawlers at , SIRCC , Southern Indiana Radio Control Crawlers , have answered all my questions , and created a big want list

My frame has a 12 1/2 " wheelbase , uses Traxxas Stampede tranny .
Moab tires , if and when , the beadlocks ever arrive , I am "Still" waiting :-(
Thanks raul duke for the suggustion , I need to change mine

Crawling is SO much fun

redbaron · 01-26-2007, 07:20 PM

Yep, looks good $maxx!!

Have you removed the cross braces by the skid yet? Will it be ready for Sunday?

dezfan · 01-26-2007, 07:58 PM

Excellent first build, very clean and professional looking!

rockwar · 01-27-2007, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mascman

I have just orderd a TLT with the intentions of building a crawler, but have no idea wht chassis i want to use.

Is that chassis set up for the stock TLT tranny?

Also, what is the wheelbase?

Your project looks like something I'd be interested in.

the sw2 chassi will use a stampead trans and not the stock TLT trans...also the sw2 has a wheel base of about 12.5in

shocker · 01-27-2007, 07:34 AM

nice build, very clean too.

Ssmtc05 · 01-27-2007, 07:55 AM

Not to go off topic but i just ordered my sw2 chassis and i have a broken stampede in my room with a perfect tranny do i need anything else like drive shafts for the tranny or do i use the stock ones off of it? By the way truck looks good cant wait to build mine.

Crawlin'MA · 01-29-2007, 01:06 PM

Looks awesome.....what are you using for spacers for the upper shock mounts?

$maxx · 02-04-2007, 07:32 PM

The white standoffs are from Lowes building supply store from all the nut/bolt drawers .
Today was my first day crawling on rocks with my first SW2 size truck .:-P

Pics of my baby

I am happy with how it operated , and will make changes as I learn what will help

$maxx · 02-04-2007, 07:47 PM

Of note by the way , I had to narrow these Traxxas rims to use on my truck because .............the beadlocks rims , that I ordered from RC4WD in DEC of 2006 , are STILL NOT DELIVERED as of Feb 2007

thanks a lot RC4WD for having my money since DEC , while I have nothing from you for my money

in Feb

Tanis · 02-04-2007, 09:28 PM

One thing you might consider is where your upper links are mounted on the frame. Bender designed them to be in the holes right above your lower link mounts. I had mine like you have yours, and then moved them to where Bender designed them to be and my truck climbs much better. Just a helpful hint.

RivBlueNoma · 02-04-2007, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by $maxx

.the beadlocks rims , that I ordered from RC4WD in DEC of 2006 , are STILL NOT DELIVERED as of Feb 2007

thanks a lot RC4WD for having my money since DEC , while I have nothing from you for my money

in Feb

Have you tried contacting him about it directly instead of openly bashing him
on a public forum? Thats a good way to piss some one off and make them harder to deal with. Its best to handle things directly with the vendor you are having problems with. If that doesnt work, and you cant get your money back, THEN bash them on a public forum.

$maxx · 02-05-2007, 06:26 AM

Thanks Tanis for the tip on mount location , I will try that .

Rivbluenoma You are correct , and that is what I have done ..........till the third month came around , I did receive a email in JAN , but with nothing for my money

It is now Feb 5 th of 2007 AND I HAVE NOTHING for my money

$maxx · 02-05-2007, 07:46 PM

RC4WD has now contacted me three times regards my order just this pm ,
RC4WD is really sorry for their problems with my order and is shipping my ordered two complete sets of beadlocks , and refunding the price of one set to me .

AND , AND .............giving me a 30 percent off my next order

So RC4WD is going above and beyond requirements to show how they can make up for a mistake / error on their end .

RC4WD giving me a free set of beadlocks , AND 30 percent off my next order is OUTSTANDING

THANK YOU

01-24-2007, 02:19 PM	#1
$maxx Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chandler Posts: 18	My first SW2 crawler construction photos Thanks to Bender Customs SW2 frame , I have started my first crawler const , and it is working fine and looks great to me so far This is fun Last edited by $maxx; 01-24-2007 at 02:28 PM.

01-24-2007, 08:08 PM	#7
axelnut1 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Evansville Posts: 141	Looks Good Way to go . can't wait to crawl with you so hurry up and finish? When are you expecting your beadlocks?

02-04-2007, 07:32 PM	#15
$maxx Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chandler Posts: 18	The white standoffs are from Lowes building supply store from all the nut/bolt drawers . Today was my first day crawling on rocks with my first SW2 size truck .:-P Pics of my baby I am happy with how it operated , and will make changes as I learn what will help Last edited by $maxx; 02-04-2007 at 07:35 PM.

02-04-2007, 07:47 PM	#16
$maxx Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chandler Posts: 18	Of note by the way , I had to narrow these Traxxas rims to use on my truck because .............the beadlocks rims , that I ordered from RC4WD in DEC of 2006 , are STILL NOT DELIVERED as of Feb 2007 thanks a lot RC4WD for having my money since DEC , while I have nothing from you for my money in Feb Last edited by $maxx; 02-04-2007 at 08:39 PM.

02-05-2007, 06:26 AM	#19
$maxx Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chandler Posts: 18	Thanks Tanis for the tip on mount location , I will try that . Rivbluenoma You are correct , and that is what I have done ..........till the third month came around , I did receive a email in JAN , but with nothing for my money It is now Feb 5 th of 2007 AND I HAVE NOTHING for my money Last edited by $maxx; 02-05-2007 at 06:29 AM.

01-24-2007, 02:45 PM	#2
BagoXCAlum Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: north central IL Posts: 242	Looks like a good start. What tires/wheels are you going to run? Matt

01-24-2007, 05:16 PM	#3
mascman Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 911	I have just orderd a TLT with the intentions of building a crawler, but have no idea wht chassis i want to use. Is that chassis set up for the stock TLT tranny? Also, what is the wheelbase? Your project looks like something I'd be interested in.

01-24-2007, 05:19 PM	#4
FrankyRizzo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vegas Posts: 7,172	Interesting how you pinned the drive shaft. Looks good.

01-24-2007, 05:25 PM	#5
chivas72 RCC Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: I live Here Posts: 1,218	can you post some close up pics of the tranny spur gear ? ? ? awsome build

01-24-2007, 06:17 PM	#6
raul duke Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Esco. Posts: 930	Theres a good chance those drive shaft pins are gonna catch stuff. I used the long grub screws for the drive yokes and they fit perfect with nothing sticking out. http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...drivegrub2.jpg Looks good. Nice and clean.

01-25-2007, 08:06 AM	#8
$maxx Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chandler Posts: 18	Thanks , this web site , and the crawlers at , SIRCC , Southern Indiana Radio Control Crawlers , have answered all my questions , and created a big want list My frame has a 12 1/2 " wheelbase , uses Traxxas Stampede tranny . Moab tires , if and when , the beadlocks ever arrive , I am "Still" waiting :-( Thanks raul duke for the suggustion , I need to change mine Crawling is SO much fun

01-26-2007, 07:20 PM	#9
redbaron I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Elberfeld Posts: 2,085	Yep, looks good $maxx!! Have you removed the cross braces by the skid yet? Will it be ready for Sunday?

01-26-2007, 07:58 PM	#10
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Excellent first build, very clean and professional looking!

01-27-2007, 07:34 AM	#12
shocker Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: damascus Posts: 209	nice build, very clean too.

01-27-2007, 07:55 AM	#13
Ssmtc05 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 28	Not to go off topic but i just ordered my sw2 chassis and i have a broken stampede in my room with a perfect tranny do i need anything else like drive shafts for the tranny or do i use the stock ones off of it? By the way truck looks good cant wait to build mine.

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01-29-2007, 01:06 PM	#14
Crawlin'MA Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clinton Posts: 1	Looks awesome.....what are you using for spacers for the upper shock mounts?

02-04-2007, 09:28 PM	#17
Tanis Keep it real Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yakima,WA Posts: 6,532	One thing you might consider is where your upper links are mounted on the frame. Bender designed them to be in the holes right above your lower link mounts. I had mine like you have yours, and then moved them to where Bender designed them to be and my truck climbs much better. Just a helpful hint.

02-05-2007, 07:46 PM	#20
$maxx Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chandler Posts: 18	news flash RC4WD has now contacted me three times regards my order just this pm , RC4WD is really sorry for their problems with my order and is shipping my ordered two complete sets of beadlocks , and refunding the price of one set to me . AND , AND .............giving me a 30 percent off my next order So RC4WD is going above and beyond requirements to show how they can make up for a mistake / error on their end . RC4WD giving me a free set of beadlocks , AND 30 percent off my next order is OUTSTANDING THANK YOU

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