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Old 05-04-2008, 01:26 AM   #1
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Default my first crawler build

tell me what you think
home made tuber txt axles r2 trany t maxx shafts goat brushless hitec servos moab xl on axial bead locks tmaxx shocks. but i am looking for a shock that is alittle bit longer.

a 2.2 for my next build





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Old 05-04-2008, 01:30 AM   #2
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will try to get some action shots later thanks for looking.
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Old 05-04-2008, 07:36 PM   #3
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damn, nice flex/crawler.
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Old 05-04-2008, 11:21 PM   #4
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Nice work! The chassis looks like a Hustler Super only smoother lines. Wish you could hide the battery though. I do not mean to offend, my opinion is only that. Great Work! Ever think of making that chassis to sell?What servo mount do you have? And do you know if they make a behind the axle steering set up for TXT's?

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Old 05-05-2008, 07:29 PM   #5
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Looks tits, I change my mind lets build me a tuber.
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Old 05-06-2008, 12:31 AM   #6
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Do you have close up pics of the servo mounts on the axle as well as the link and shock mounts.
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Old 05-08-2008, 10:50 PM   #7
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Ha no he said he doesnt want to show off his ideas.
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Old 05-11-2008, 01:35 AM   #8
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the steel frame was realy heavy so i started an aluminum one today i will try to get some pics tomorrow.
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Old 05-13-2008, 11:02 PM   #9
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here are the first pics of my aluminum tuber to replace the over wieght steel.





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Old 05-14-2008, 06:37 PM   #10
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Looks nice, But when my 2.2 stomps all over it you will be disapointed ha
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Old 05-14-2008, 08:47 PM   #11
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Did you use a spool gun on the aluminum tuber?
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Did you use a spool gun on the aluminum tuber?
no i used a tig welder
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Old 05-15-2008, 12:05 AM   #13
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so here it is finished. all i need are decals now. i am going on the rocks on fridar so hopefully i will get some pics this time for you guys.







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Old 05-15-2008, 09:48 PM   #14
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So are we going crawling tomorrow?
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Old 05-22-2008, 10:51 PM   #15
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ok so this thing has really bad torque twist and makes it almost imposible to climb..what's the deal? can you all help us out with what we should do on mounting the links and shocks?


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Old 05-22-2008, 11:26 PM   #16
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here's a video of whats happening.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs9_-oeBH-o
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Old 06-06-2008, 09:31 PM   #17
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now you need a roof
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Old 06-07-2008, 12:32 AM   #18
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I ran droop on a txt, with dual 55t and gd-600 reduction. it would torque twist so bad the tire would bind against the frame and break the axle.
the links were 6" on top of the diff case, and 7" on top of the axle housing.
my new wip (nsfdu)


I made a different txt, left it sprung with shorter shocks fully extended. I barely notice the twist. links are mounted in the same location, but are all the same length.
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hope that helps a little.
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Old 06-07-2008, 09:56 AM   #19
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1) I run the links on top of the axle

2) and minimize the flex, personally just dont think you need 180*

3) trangulate the lower links if possible... on the chassis end put them as close together as possible

Those made the biggest difference for me, but I still have bad twisted whenever I get it bound up.

I run savage shocks and really stiffen up the rear pass side spring, but that is a band aid tell i figure this thing out
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Old 06-08-2008, 12:23 AM   #20
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very nice rig

the shocks are not able to work affectivly due to there placement.
they decreas in ability to work properly at there present possition.
try different angles {further out at axle for more control ]
and thick oil helps to slows movement down.
also a more upright shock has more control to
my txt has some super thick oil in some 1/8 shocks and i have v little t/twist {nb years trying to get it right ]

simply your shocks cant control any thing due to leverage ratios in respect to there possition

just my 2 cents worth
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