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edwalsh18 · 07-24-2009, 03:54 AM

title says what i am trying to accomplish, i am new to the hobby, new to rccrawler. i got a ton of questions so instead of taking over everyone else's thread i started my own and hopefully i can get the help i need.

well this is what i got:

i just bought a TXT from rcuniverse ads 2 months ago for $350 it came with:

twin 550 motors from e-maxx
EVX2 esc
traxxas TQ3 with 3 pole switch for rear steer
2 orion 3300mah packs
2 tower pro mg995 servos (one with saver, one falling out of mount with stripped horn)
7+" mudslingers on beadlock rims dunno which rims,
dynamite dual peak charger
shipped

deal included stock rims and tires but those didnt show up.

i would have prefered those over the mudslingers since i am building it MT style.

edwalsh18 · 07-24-2009, 04:23 AM

here are some pics of what i got:

this is the picture from the ad

edwalsh18 · 07-24-2009, 04:26 AM

here is esc and motors

edwalsh18 · 07-24-2009, 04:28 AM

the remote with rear wheel steer mod

edwalsh18 · 07-24-2009, 04:38 AM

broke this and found it:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGB73&P=Z -dogbone

edwalsh18 · 07-24-2009, 04:43 AM

diffs were locked thats why i snapped that dogbone so i decided not to let that continue, i opened up the diffs and cleaned out the JB weld with a soldering iron and a pointed tip

BEFORE:

edwalsh18 · 07-24-2009, 04:45 AM

AFTER:

edwalsh18 · 07-24-2009, 04:46 AM

then i broke this:

edwalsh18 · 07-24-2009, 04:50 AM

here it is broken:

edwalsh18 · 07-24-2009, 04:53 AM

alright, heres a new one. kinda glad i broke it since it is gonna help me decide what to do with it. i originally wanted to beef up the steering links, relocate the servo, and remove those hideous axle guards. looks like i will be shopping for something NOT plastic! to mount lower arms.

1beatjeep · 07-24-2009, 04:54 AM

how are you braeking this stuff. I have ran these axle for over five year and never broke one.Even with kong tires.

edwalsh18 · 07-24-2009, 04:56 AM

my links would pop off alot so i needed a way to fix that. they either pop off or they slip off thread. ok here are a couple pics to give you an idea. some times i will crash and this is what happens other times the tie rod end pops off

edwalsh18 · 07-24-2009, 04:58 AM

bought 2 twin 550s. only 'cause they were cheap $20 including shipping.

edwalsh18 · 07-24-2009, 05:02 AM

bought this from toughracing to mount jumbo kongs and stock rims if i ever get some.

http://www.toughracing.com/zc126d/in...roducts_id=467

Multi Wheel Widener Adapter for Tamiya TXT-1, Clodbuster, Maxx, Savage

CNC machined aircraft aluminum

Included
- 14mm to 12mm widener x 4
- 12mm to 14mm adapter x 8
- Barrel nuts x 8
- M6 washer x 4
- M6 spring washer x 4

14mm to 12mm
14mm to 14mm
12mm to 12mm
12mm to 14mm
offset : 25mm

edwalsh18 · 07-24-2009, 05:04 AM

dont know why but i got this from new era

http://www.neweramodels.com/item.cgi?part_id=395

edwalsh18 · 07-24-2009, 05:05 AM

I wonder how this works exactly, so i can build my own.

http://www.neweramodels.com/item.cgi?part_id=390

edwalsh18 · 07-24-2009, 05:06 AM

bought a tranny too! oh yeah its a traxxas 'cause i got a traxxas txt. HA!

$45 shipped comes with cover and shift rod (not in pic)

got it from rcmt forum . thanks HawnMT

edwalsh18 · 07-24-2009, 05:10 AM

well 2 more orders should do it..... for now. one big order from tower including:

Parma 1/8 Grave Digger Painted .060 $43.99
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKCF2&P=7

Great Planes NiMH 9.6V 3000mAh Stick Deans U NexStar EP $20.97 x 3
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LR9288&P=7

Tamiya Wheel Hub Bag 65/83 $2.09
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGB34&P=Z

Traxxas Rod Ends/Hollow Balls Jato (12) $8.59 x 2
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKMD6&P=7

Traxxas Rod End Ball Screw Connector B/E $6.69
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJJ81&P=ML

Tamiya Drive Shaft Large Shaft 6589 $9.29
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=TAMC1094&P=7

Traxxas Yokes Differential & Transmission $3.89
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=TRAC9798&P=7

Great Planes ElectriFly ES50 Nano Servo J $9.99
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXSFX7&P=7

Associated Button Head Motor Screw 3mm (5) $2.00
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXPA10&P=7

Heli-Max O-Ring Set Axe CP $0.89
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNWH7&P=7

i am thinking about paying $10 more dollars to express ship

express shipped for 10 bucks more should be here on the 16th $165.62 with their discount thats like paying $5 for express shipping!

Gula · 07-24-2009, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwalsh18

here it is broken:

In the last picture the gear that broke off, I'd fill the void in the gear with JB-weld on both sides. On one of mine where the shaft goes through I had a hairline fracture and fixed mine like that. I'd also jb weld that shaft in there to take up any play that has developed over time.

Also if you want Beefy rod ends can't beat LOSI LST ones 4mm, you just have to drill out the balls

edwalsh18 · 07-24-2009, 05:13 AM

but what i need is a wheelbase somewhere around 16 1/2" like this truck

http://www.ricrush.com/kongclod.html

Attachments

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07-24-2009, 03:54 AM	#1
edwalsh18 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. Cal. - SanBernardino Posts: 69	TXT - 1/8 build title says what i am trying to accomplish, i am new to the hobby, new to rccrawler. i got a ton of questions so instead of taking over everyone else's thread i started my own and hopefully i can get the help i need. well this is what i got: i just bought a TXT from rcuniverse ads 2 months ago for $350 it came with: twin 550 motors from e-maxx EVX2 esc traxxas TQ3 with 3 pole switch for rear steer 2 orion 3300mah packs 2 tower pro mg995 servos (one with saver, one falling out of mount with stripped horn) 7+" mudslingers on beadlock rims dunno which rims, dynamite dual peak charger shipped deal included stock rims and tires but those didnt show up. i would have prefered those over the mudslingers since i am building it MT style. Last edited by edwalsh18; 07-25-2009 at 12:33 AM.

07-24-2009, 04:23 AM	#2
edwalsh18 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. Cal. - SanBernardino Posts: 69	here are some pics of what i got: this is the picture from the ad

07-24-2009, 04:26 AM	#3
edwalsh18 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. Cal. - SanBernardino Posts: 69	here is esc and motors

07-24-2009, 04:28 AM	#4
edwalsh18 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. Cal. - SanBernardino Posts: 69	the remote with rear wheel steer mod

07-24-2009, 04:38 AM	#5
edwalsh18 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. Cal. - SanBernardino Posts: 69	broke this and found it: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGB73&P=Z -dogbone

07-24-2009, 04:43 AM	#6
edwalsh18 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. Cal. - SanBernardino Posts: 69	diffs were locked thats why i snapped that dogbone so i decided not to let that continue, i opened up the diffs and cleaned out the JB weld with a soldering iron and a pointed tip BEFORE:

07-24-2009, 04:45 AM	#7
edwalsh18 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. Cal. - SanBernardino Posts: 69	AFTER:

07-24-2009, 04:46 AM	#8
edwalsh18 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. Cal. - SanBernardino Posts: 69	then i broke this:

07-24-2009, 04:50 AM	#9
edwalsh18 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. Cal. - SanBernardino Posts: 69	here it is broken:

07-24-2009, 04:53 AM	#10
edwalsh18 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. Cal. - SanBernardino Posts: 69	alright, heres a new one. kinda glad i broke it since it is gonna help me decide what to do with it. i originally wanted to beef up the steering links, relocate the servo, and remove those hideous axle guards. looks like i will be shopping for something NOT plastic! to mount lower arms.

07-24-2009, 04:54 AM	#11
1beatjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: san jose Posts: 2,061	how are you braeking this stuff. I have ran these axle for over five year and never broke one.Even with kong tires.

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07-24-2009, 04:56 AM	#12
edwalsh18 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. Cal. - SanBernardino Posts: 69	my links would pop off alot so i needed a way to fix that. they either pop off or they slip off thread. ok here are a couple pics to give you an idea. some times i will crash and this is what happens other times the tie rod end pops off

07-24-2009, 04:58 AM	#13
edwalsh18 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. Cal. - SanBernardino Posts: 69	bought 2 twin 550s. only 'cause they were cheap $20 including shipping.

07-24-2009, 05:02 AM	#14
edwalsh18 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. Cal. - SanBernardino Posts: 69	bought this from toughracing to mount jumbo kongs and stock rims if i ever get some. http://www.toughracing.com/zc126d/in...roducts_id=467 Multi Wheel Widener Adapter for Tamiya TXT-1, Clodbuster, Maxx, Savage CNC machined aircraft aluminum Included - 14mm to 12mm widener x 4 - 12mm to 14mm adapter x 8 - Barrel nuts x 8 - M6 washer x 4 - M6 spring washer x 4 14mm to 12mm 14mm to 14mm 12mm to 12mm 12mm to 14mm offset : 25mm

07-24-2009, 05:04 AM	#15
edwalsh18 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. Cal. - SanBernardino Posts: 69	dont know why but i got this from new era http://www.neweramodels.com/item.cgi?part_id=395

07-24-2009, 05:05 AM	#16
edwalsh18 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. Cal. - SanBernardino Posts: 69	I wonder how this works exactly, so i can build my own. http://www.neweramodels.com/item.cgi?part_id=390

07-24-2009, 05:06 AM	#17
edwalsh18 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. Cal. - SanBernardino Posts: 69	bought a tranny too! oh yeah its a traxxas 'cause i got a traxxas txt. HA! $45 shipped comes with cover and shift rod (not in pic) got it from rcmt forum . thanks HawnMT

07-24-2009, 05:10 AM	#18
edwalsh18 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. Cal. - SanBernardino Posts: 69	well 2 more orders should do it..... for now. one big order from tower including: Parma 1/8 Grave Digger Painted .060 $43.99 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKCF2&P=7 Great Planes NiMH 9.6V 3000mAh Stick Deans U NexStar EP $20.97 x 3 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LR9288&P=7 Tamiya Wheel Hub Bag 65/83 $2.09 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGB34&P=Z Traxxas Rod Ends/Hollow Balls Jato (12) $8.59 x 2 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKMD6&P=7 Traxxas Rod End Ball Screw Connector B/E $6.69 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJJ81&P=ML Tamiya Drive Shaft Large Shaft 6589 $9.29 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=TAMC1094&P=7 Traxxas Yokes Differential & Transmission $3.89 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=TRAC9798&P=7 Great Planes ElectriFly ES50 Nano Servo J $9.99 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXSFX7&P=7 Associated Button Head Motor Screw 3mm (5) $2.00 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXPA10&P=7 Heli-Max O-Ring Set Axe CP $0.89 http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNWH7&P=7 i am thinking about paying $10 more dollars to express ship express shipped for 10 bucks more should be here on the 16th $165.62 with their discount thats like paying $5 for express shipping!

07-24-2009, 05:13 AM	#20
edwalsh18 Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. Cal. - SanBernardino Posts: 69	but what i need is a wheelbase somewhere around 16 1/2" like this truck http://www.ricrush.com/kongclod.html Attachments Click for fullsize

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