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BENDER · 12-09-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gr33nlite

Nice, thats exactly what I am working on now! Matter of fact I just ordered another Skid from Dan for this

How hard is it to drill the Axial Tranny outputs for the Maxx shocks? What size bit did you use? I think those traxxas pins are 4mm in diameter if I recall.

The outputs are easy to drill, they aren't hardened. I used an .098 drill, just big enough for the Maxx screw to slide through

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Originally Posted by JUSTGOINGSLOW

The axial tranny to the traxxas tranny is a big differance in size and weight WOW

There is a pretty big difference between the two as far as size goes.

Wrecker · 12-09-2007, 06:50 PM

You got the axles to convert over yet?

BENDER · 12-09-2007, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by wrecker

You got the axles to convert over yet?

Not yet, but at the rate I'm going I'll have to move this thread to the AX10 forum at some point.

STEW<CO> · 12-09-2007, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BENDER

Decided to ditch the bulky Stampede tranny. I worked out a deal with Dan from Finish Line R/C for an AX10 tranny. I drilled the outputs for my Maxx shafts, and got it assembled. Here's a couple side by side pics of the 2 transmissions. I'm going to start the install in a bit. I'll post up with some pics and measurements for those that may want to make the conversion too.

Damn that thing is tiny! Definitely going to do that switch as soon as funds permit. Might end up doing the Axial axles before to long also, then I would have an extra tranny and tlt axles for a rock racer build.

I'll be checking the build info and pics out when you get them up. Thanks for sharing!

BENDER · 12-09-2007, 10:57 PM

Made a little more progress tonight. In order to use the Maxx shafts and stock 87t spur gear, I had to bust out the Dremel and grind on the yokes a little. Then I bolted the motor and driveshafts up to the tranny, and set it into position. I slid the tranny out through the center opening in the SW3 chassis until the Maxx yokes almost touch the engraved plate, in an effort to center the motor as much as possible. I will probably only be able to secure the tranny with 2 screws because of this, but that should be enough. I'll also probably have to lengthen the upper front links and move them to the outside of the chassis to clear the driveshaft.

DeaDShorT · 12-09-2007, 11:04 PM

Did I spy a Deans connector?

2JSC · 12-09-2007, 11:06 PM

Yeah that shaft is way too close to that link. You have no choice but to move it to the outside. What motor is that? 55t?

BENDER · 12-09-2007, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DeaDShorT

Did I spy a Deans connector?

Nope.

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Originally Posted by 2JSC

What motor is that? 55t?

The motor is a 50t handwound Integy that has been massaged.

666 · 12-09-2007, 11:17 PM

Nice solder job!! You need that done or you like those fancy dealy thingys?

BENDER · 12-09-2007, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 666

Nice solder job!! You need that done or you like those fancy dealy thingys?

Huh?

666 · 12-09-2007, 11:25 PM

HAHAHAHAHA! Thats all I can say, I guess I had too many beers at the Avalanche game!!

Looks good, the weight loss is surely going to help and may I be first in line for your TLT axles?

BENDER · 12-09-2007, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 666

HAHAHAHAHA! Thats all I can say, I guess I had too many beers at the Avalanche game!!

Looks good, the weight loss is surely going to help and may I be first in line for your TLT axles?

You don't like my motor leads?

I'll let you know on the axles too.

Wrecker · 12-09-2007, 11:27 PM

Nice Brad.
I've been running my tranny (losi xx) with only two bolts in it for a year now and I haven't any problems, it's not going anywhere. I've also got my tranny all the way over so the yokes just barely clear the side plate and the upper links are mounted outboard. I can't tell a difference from them mounted on the inside, but the chassis is much more stable and balanced now.

BENDER · 12-10-2007, 05:18 PM

Managed to get a little more done this afternoon. With the tranny set in place I scribed the outline of the footprint/base into my skid plate. I put a small piece of electrical tape on the bottom of the tranny, and used an X-acto knife to cut the hole pattern into the tape. Then I pulled the tape off the tranny and placed it over the scribe lines in the skid. This gave me my hole locations. It would have been easier to use the stock AX10 skid to scribe the hole pattern, but I didn't have one here. I drilled the holes with an 1/8" bit, then countersunk them from the back side, and bolted the tranny up. I pretty happy with how it came out, motor is tucked into the chassis way more with the AX10 tranny then with the Pede tranny.

Tanis · 12-10-2007, 06:04 PM

That is nice, moves it in quite a bit.

Wrecker · 12-10-2007, 08:18 PM

Dang, that looks good!
That sucker is way tucked in there.

LIKES2CRAWL · 12-11-2007, 11:47 AM

Looks good Bender.

What are you using for body post looks like some kind of plastic threaded thingy?

THnCS · 12-11-2007, 12:33 PM

Hey Bender, Other than drilling the output shaft on the tranny itself. How did you get the Max Shaft to fit with the 87 spur gear? I have been wanting to upgrade to the max shafts but it seems it would hit the spur because of the size. I almost have mine done and would love to use the max shafts!! Please show me the way o OBE Wan!!!

BENDER · 12-11-2007, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tanis

That is nice, moves it in quite a bit.

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Originally Posted by wrecker

Dang, that looks good!
That sucker is way tucked in there.

Thanks guys. The motor sitting so much lower then before too, I can't wait to take it out for a test run.

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Originally Posted by LIKES2CRAWL

Looks good Bender.

What are you using for body post looks like some kind of plastic threaded thingy?

I believe they are an HPI body mount. I bought them a while ago, and don't have the original package anymore.

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Originally Posted by THnCS

Hey Bender, Other than drilling the output shaft on the tranny itself. How did you get the Max Shaft to fit with the 87 spur gear? I have been wanting to upgrade to the max shafts but it seems it would hit the spur because of the size. I almost have mine done and would love to use the max shafts!! Please show me the way o OBE Wan!!!

I used a Dremel and ground the OD of the Maxx yokes down until everything cleared.

THnCS · 12-11-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BENDER

I used a Dremel and ground the OD of the Maxx yokes down until everything cleared.

Nice!!!

Think that will impact the strength of the shaft?

12-09-2007, 10:57 PM	#205
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Made a little more progress tonight. In order to use the Maxx shafts and stock 87t spur gear, I had to bust out the Dremel and grind on the yokes a little. Then I bolted the motor and driveshafts up to the tranny, and set it into position. I slid the tranny out through the center opening in the SW3 chassis until the Maxx yokes almost touch the engraved plate, in an effort to center the motor as much as possible. I will probably only be able to secure the tranny with 2 screws because of this, but that should be enough. I'll also probably have to lengthen the upper front links and move them to the outside of the chassis to clear the driveshaft. Attached Images

12-10-2007, 05:18 PM	#214
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Managed to get a little more done this afternoon. With the tranny set in place I scribed the outline of the footprint/base into my skid plate. I put a small piece of electrical tape on the bottom of the tranny, and used an X-acto knife to cut the hole pattern into the tape. Then I pulled the tape off the tranny and placed it over the scribe lines in the skid. This gave me my hole locations. It would have been easier to use the stock AX10 skid to scribe the hole pattern, but I didn't have one here. I drilled the holes with an 1/8" bit, then countersunk them from the back side, and bolted the tranny up. I pretty happy with how it came out, motor is tucked into the chassis way more with the AX10 tranny then with the Pede tranny. Attached Images

12-09-2007, 06:50 PM	#202
Wrecker [HOONIGAN] Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grand Junction Posts: 4,269	You got the axles to convert over yet?

12-09-2007, 11:04 PM	#206
DeaDShorT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brighton Posts: 1,015	Did I spy a Deans connector?

12-09-2007, 11:06 PM	#207
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	Yeah that shaft is way too close to that link. You have no choice but to move it to the outside. What motor is that? 55t?

12-09-2007, 11:17 PM	#209
666 MODERHATER™ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 10,939	Nice solder job!! You need that done or you like those fancy dealy thingys?

12-09-2007, 11:25 PM	#211
666 MODERHATER™ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 10,939	HAHAHAHAHA! Thats all I can say, I guess I had too many beers at the Avalanche game!! Looks good, the weight loss is surely going to help and may I be first in line for your TLT axles?

12-09-2007, 11:27 PM	#213
Wrecker [HOONIGAN] Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grand Junction Posts: 4,269	Nice Brad. I've been running my tranny (losi xx) with only two bolts in it for a year now and I haven't any problems, it's not going anywhere. I've also got my tranny all the way over so the yokes just barely clear the side plate and the upper links are mounted outboard. I can't tell a difference from them mounted on the inside, but the chassis is much more stable and balanced now.

12-10-2007, 06:04 PM	#215
Tanis Keep it real Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yakima,WA Posts: 6,532	That is nice, moves it in quite a bit.

12-10-2007, 08:18 PM	#216
Wrecker [HOONIGAN] Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grand Junction Posts: 4,269	Dang, that looks good! That sucker is way tucked in there.

12-11-2007, 11:47 AM	#217
LIKES2CRAWL I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: KENNEWICK, WA Posts: 2,513	Looks good Bender. What are you using for body post looks like some kind of plastic threaded thingy?

12-11-2007, 12:33 PM	#218
THnCS Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 960	Hey Bender, Other than drilling the output shaft on the tranny itself. How did you get the Max Shaft to fit with the 87 spur gear? I have been wanting to upgrade to the max shafts but it seems it would hit the spur because of the size. I almost have mine done and would love to use the max shafts!! Please show me the way o OBE Wan!!!

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