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joeshacks · 02-19-2007, 07:45 PM

I am starting on my scale.. I am using TLT axles and a Pede tranny.. I want to set this up for huge ground clearance.. I am building the chassis since its a strange setup.. But I wanted to ask you guys your opinion on setting up the drive shafts..

I want the tranny to be mounted at an angle and very close to the front axle. While the drive shaft to the rear axle would be connected somehow so the driveshaft from the tranny would be running parallel to the ground, then connects halfway to some kind of u-joint that connects another drive shaft to the rear axle..

I just don't know what to use to connect the two driveshafts together? Also need something that would mount to a chassis well.

Thanks for the help..

JIA's Dad · 02-19-2007, 08:21 PM

If you had another tranny with only the out drives in it, you could use it as a carrier bearing. You don't need the other gears. Unless you can make a carrier bearing with outdrive shafts coming out each side. So you can attach your drive shafts. I'm new at this but an old mechanic at heart. Just a thought. Good luck.

roktoy · 02-19-2007, 08:37 PM

I think you would just need a little piece of material to hold two bearings to support a shaft that would allow you to mount a driveshaft yoke at each end.

If you don't have the ability to machine a couple of pockets for some bearings maybe you could find some existing RC part that could hold the two bearings. For instance if you could somehow mount a front knuckle to serve as a carrier for a couple bearings......or something similar like JIA's dad mentioned.

Jay

BENDER · 02-19-2007, 08:44 PM

Rbgerrish did something similar to what you're trying to do. Looks like he used a TLT knuckle for a carrier bearing like roktoy suggested.
http://orcrc.com/dorkstartlt.htm

ColquittCustom405 · 02-19-2007, 09:27 PM

I remember that rig,Awesome ideas on it.

FrankyRizzo · 02-19-2007, 09:48 PM

Roktoy

WTF is up with the screwdriver?????

joeshacks · 02-19-2007, 10:46 PM

ya.. that dorkstar truck is pretty similar to what i want to do.. i will try to post some pics once i get to that stage.. if you have any ideas, please let me know

thanks

joeshacks · 02-19-2007, 10:47 PM

also? would this type of setup be within the guidelines of 2.2 class? I do want to have a wheel base of 12 inches..

5150bronco · 02-20-2007, 01:55 AM

use revo shafts and yokes, shave em down to fit...hope that helps.

roktoy · 02-20-2007, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankyRizzo

Roktoy

WTF is up with the screwdriver?????

:-) Roktoy = RCC Tech Writer :-)

Jay

FrankyRizzo · 02-20-2007, 07:35 AM

Can I get a Train for mine?

FrankyRizzo + Braceysdad = Trainwreck

Kranberry · 02-20-2007, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankyRizzo

Can I get a Train for mine?

FrankyRizzo + Braceysdad = Trainwreck

lol

TwistedCreations · 02-21-2007, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankyRizzo

Roktoy

WTF is up with the screwdriver?????

Jay=getting screwed

roktoy · 02-21-2007, 07:02 AM

[QUOTE=FrankyRizzo]Can I get a Train for mine?

Probably not.....how 'bout a spinning gold star?
Jay

FrankyRizzo · 02-21-2007, 07:40 AM

Apparently if I get a train under mine it will promote train wrecks.

If I got a wiener under my name would that promote sex?

02-19-2007, 07:45 PM	#1
joeshacks Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 51	TLT Driveshaft Setup? I am starting on my scale.. I am using TLT axles and a Pede tranny.. I want to set this up for huge ground clearance.. I am building the chassis since its a strange setup.. But I wanted to ask you guys your opinion on setting up the drive shafts.. I want the tranny to be mounted at an angle and very close to the front axle. While the drive shaft to the rear axle would be connected somehow so the driveshaft from the tranny would be running parallel to the ground, then connects halfway to some kind of u-joint that connects another drive shaft to the rear axle.. I just don't know what to use to connect the two driveshafts together? Also need something that would mount to a chassis well. Thanks for the help..

02-20-2007, 07:35 AM	#11
FrankyRizzo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vegas Posts: 7,172	Can I get a Train for mine? FrankyRizzo + Braceysdad = Trainwreck Last edited by FrankyRizzo; 02-20-2007 at 07:37 AM.

02-19-2007, 08:21 PM	#2
JIA's Dad Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midway Posts: 836	If you had another tranny with only the out drives in it, you could use it as a carrier bearing. You don't need the other gears. Unless you can make a carrier bearing with outdrive shafts coming out each side. So you can attach your drive shafts. I'm new at this but an old mechanic at heart. Just a thought. Good luck.

02-19-2007, 08:37 PM	#3
roktoy Dirt Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stumblin' thru the parking lot of an invisible 7-Eleven Posts: 1,053	I think you would just need a little piece of material to hold two bearings to support a shaft that would allow you to mount a driveshaft yoke at each end. If you don't have the ability to machine a couple of pockets for some bearings maybe you could find some existing RC part that could hold the two bearings. For instance if you could somehow mount a front knuckle to serve as a carrier for a couple bearings......or something similar like JIA's dad mentioned. Jay

02-19-2007, 08:44 PM	#4
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Rbgerrish did something similar to what you're trying to do. Looks like he used a TLT knuckle for a carrier bearing like roktoy suggested. http://orcrc.com/dorkstartlt.htm

02-19-2007, 09:27 PM	#5
ColquittCustom405 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 7,420	I remember that rig,Awesome ideas on it.

02-19-2007, 09:48 PM	#6
FrankyRizzo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vegas Posts: 7,172	Roktoy WTF is up with the screwdriver?????

02-19-2007, 10:46 PM	#7
joeshacks Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 51	ya.. that dorkstar truck is pretty similar to what i want to do.. i will try to post some pics once i get to that stage.. if you have any ideas, please let me know thanks

02-19-2007, 10:47 PM	#8
joeshacks Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 51	also? would this type of setup be within the guidelines of 2.2 class? I do want to have a wheel base of 12 inches..

02-20-2007, 01:55 AM	#9
5150bronco RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 1,697	use revo shafts and yokes, shave em down to fit...hope that helps.

02-21-2007, 07:02 AM	#14
roktoy Dirt Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stumblin' thru the parking lot of an invisible 7-Eleven Posts: 1,053	[QUOTE=FrankyRizzo]Can I get a Train for mine? Probably not.....how 'bout a spinning gold star? Jay

02-21-2007, 07:40 AM	#15
FrankyRizzo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vegas Posts: 7,172	Apparently if I get a train under mine it will promote train wrecks. If I got a wiener under my name would that promote sex?

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