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aubie · 03-21-2005, 08:11 AM

Here we go. I found the txt, super rooster, 645 steering servos, and 4 channel stick radio all for $300. This morning I ordered 2 sets main axles, outer hubs, hitech 805 1/4 scale steering servos, integy piggy back shocks, 9 tooth pinions, gear reduction unit, moabs and 40 series rims. I wanted a set of outer drive hubs but looking on tower they come in a large parts pack for the nice sum of $62. How often do these break and is there anywhere to order just the drive hubs. Next, do I need to run wheel widners.

rckjeep · 03-21-2005, 09:17 AM

I've never busted a TXT axle. I'm running BFT's with no issues other than servos. But if you go 1/4 scale you won't have an issue with that. Though I'd get some alloy knuckles. The one guy we run with who runs 1/4 scale has broken a few knuckles. I still haven't done the MOAB thing though I have some TXT Outback wheels to use. I just need to get the tires.

aubie · 03-21-2005, 10:12 AM

If I remember correctly from SFR3 Tripp broke 3 axles on his first run. Could have been defective parts. I plan on running a computer stick radio so I will be able to adjust the steering throw hopefully not putting anything in too much of a bind.

BENDER · 03-21-2005, 10:50 AM

I've never broken an outer hub in the 4 years I've owned mine, only inners. I would stay away from the wideners, that puts a bunch of undue stress on the outer axle.

killertxt · 03-21-2005, 06:04 PM

I found the part# for the wheel axles at tower $9.29 a set.PART#
9805805

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...05&FVPROFIL=++

aubie · 03-21-2005, 06:15 PM

You da man Killer.

aubie · 03-22-2005, 08:16 AM

We have 3 sets on the way Kenny.

CSR · 03-22-2005, 07:47 PM

Servos and driveshafts are about the only things I break. I've only broken one outer wheel axle, overtightened the nut. Personally I've never broken a inner axle..... but I have been running Maxx slider shafts and that was the weak link in my drivetrain. Running Revo's now so the inner will be the new weak link. I've watched Kenny break four inners, Tripp broke three on one course. I rounded out lots of wheels and adapters when I was running Maxx wheels, never had a problem with TXT wheels or TXT Outbacks. Like others have said, get extra knuckles or aluminum knuckles.... but you've ran a Clod so you know about that. ;) If you run the servos like Kenny's you shouldn't have a problem with them, if you mount the servos like mine you might want to pick up some aluminum servo horns.

aubie · 03-22-2005, 08:43 PM

According to the numbers the clod and the txt outer steering hubs are the same.
I have 2 sets revo shafts, 2 sets inner and outer axels, 2 sets steering hubs, moabs, 40 series rims, 1/4 scale servos, aluminum servo arms, gear reduction, 9, 10 and 11 tooth pinions coming in tomorrow. So if I break at gr I will have the parts to repair it. After all this I may be on the side of the road with a cardboard sign that says will rock crawl for food.

The wife threatened to banish me to the new shop when we get moved if I continue the big spending spree like on the new txt. I said fine, the office will have a mini fridge,computer, internet, tv, satelite and my recliner. Banishment will not be a problem. lol

MoabCrawler13 · 03-22-2005, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aubie

After all this I may be on the side of the road with a cardboard sign that says will rock crawl for food.

The wife threatened to banish me to the new shop when we get moved if I continue the big spending spree like on the new txt. I said fine, the office will have a mini fridge,computer, internet, tv, satelite and my recliner. Banishment will not be a problem. lol

:-P LMAO :-P

aubie · 03-24-2005, 08:08 PM

Well the parts are here but still no truck. It was shipped from utah yesterday not monday like I was hoping. Will be here probably first of the week which is gonna put me in a rush trying to get it ready for the GR comp. Maybe i'll get lucky and it will be in saturday. But it looks like the usual snafu situation. lol

RXcrawler · 03-24-2005, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aubie

If I remember correctly from SFR3 Tripp broke 3 axles on his first run. Could have been defective parts. I plan on running a computer stick radio so I will be able to adjust the steering throw hopefully not putting anything in too much of a bind.

You have to consider the driver ;)

Me and Chris have not broke inner axles YET, but our trucks are not as heavy as Tripp's and Kenny's. But I wouldn't be suprised if I break one soon. Glad your getting a truck again.

aubie · 03-25-2005, 06:39 AM

The wife told me the night before SFR3 that if I went down there to watch I would end up getting back into crawling. I guess she knows me.
If you make it to farm crawl maybe we can take some time one afternoon to do some flying if you like. Im also putting in a flying field on the back of the property.

aubie · 03-25-2005, 07:06 PM

Still waiting on the delivery of the txt. If it doesnt get here by tomorrow I'm screwed on the GR comp. Will probably have to bash like hell and get a ' gulp' clod togther.

aubie · 03-27-2005, 08:07 AM

No TXT in the mail yesterday. Not picking up clod till GR comp. Panic setting in. Must have truck for GR comp. AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

aubie · 04-02-2005, 12:09 PM

Well I finally recieved my txt. Everything was just as described except for the bearings but this is no problem since the lhs has bearings in stock. I have already flipped the tranny and installed the gear reduction unit and have one of the two diffs locked. I am going to try and get the other one done today. I'm going to have to leave it like that for a few weeks since most of my tools are packed up in storage. Will post pics as soon as I can find the camera. LOL

aubie · 04-06-2005, 09:20 AM

I was able to get the second diff locked and have been playing with the truck in the house a little. My question is what gearing to run on the reduction. I have the stock txt pinion on the tranny and a 9 tooth on the gear reduction but i have no wheel speed. I have an 18 tooth that I can put on the reduction but curious as to what everyone else is running with the reductions.
The stick radio is taking some getting used to. I have the throttle and front steering on the left stick and the rear steering on the right stick. I tried it with the front and rear steering both on the right stick but it was confusing as hell. Maybe after a few more battery packs it will seem old hat.

BENDER · 04-06-2005, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aubie

I was able to get the second diff locked and have been playing with the truck in the house a little. My question is what gearing to run on the reduction. I have the stock txt pinion on the tranny and a 9 tooth on the gear reduction but i have no wheel speed. I have an 18 tooth that I can put on the reduction but curious as to what everyone else is running with the reductions.

I'm running a 15t on the reduction output shaft, like you. I also went with the 18t on lathe motor, it is a little on the slow side, but I like it.

Crawlerchick · 04-06-2005, 02:40 PM

can you use those reduction units on a clod?

BENDER · 04-06-2005, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crawlerchick

can you use those reduction units on a clod?

I have seen pics of a clod with a pair of GD-600's. Honestly, according to what I've read here, it'd be too slow.

Most Clod guys run a pair of Integy lathe motors with 9t pinions. That seems to be a good combo for wheelspeed and torque.

Welcome to the board Crawlerchick.

03-21-2005, 08:11 AM	#1
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	Parts help and build thread. Here we go. I found the txt, super rooster, 645 steering servos, and 4 channel stick radio all for $300. This morning I ordered 2 sets main axles, outer hubs, hitech 805 1/4 scale steering servos, integy piggy back shocks, 9 tooth pinions, gear reduction unit, moabs and 40 series rims. I wanted a set of outer drive hubs but looking on tower they come in a large parts pack for the nice sum of $62. How often do these break and is there anywhere to order just the drive hubs. Next, do I need to run wheel widners.

03-21-2005, 06:04 PM	#5
killertxt Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Guntersville Posts: 239	I found the part# for the wheel axles at tower $9.29 a set.PART# 9805805 http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...05&FVPROFIL=++ Last edited by killertxt; 03-21-2005 at 06:30 PM.

03-22-2005, 08:43 PM	#9
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	According to the numbers the clod and the txt outer steering hubs are the same. I have 2 sets revo shafts, 2 sets inner and outer axels, 2 sets steering hubs, moabs, 40 series rims, 1/4 scale servos, aluminum servo arms, gear reduction, 9, 10 and 11 tooth pinions coming in tomorrow. So if I break at gr I will have the parts to repair it. After all this I may be on the side of the road with a cardboard sign that says will rock crawl for food. The wife threatened to banish me to the new shop when we get moved if I continue the big spending spree like on the new txt. I said fine, the office will have a mini fridge,computer, internet, tv, satelite and my recliner. Banishment will not be a problem. lol Last edited by aubie; 03-22-2005 at 08:51 PM.

03-21-2005, 09:17 AM	#2
rckjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose Posts: 5,207	I've never busted a TXT axle. I'm running BFT's with no issues other than servos. But if you go 1/4 scale you won't have an issue with that. Though I'd get some alloy knuckles. The one guy we run with who runs 1/4 scale has broken a few knuckles. I still haven't done the MOAB thing though I have some TXT Outback wheels to use. I just need to get the tires.

03-21-2005, 10:12 AM	#3
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	If I remember correctly from SFR3 Tripp broke 3 axles on his first run. Could have been defective parts. I plan on running a computer stick radio so I will be able to adjust the steering throw hopefully not putting anything in too much of a bind.

03-21-2005, 10:50 AM	#4
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	I've never broken an outer hub in the 4 years I've owned mine, only inners. I would stay away from the wideners, that puts a bunch of undue stress on the outer axle.

03-21-2005, 06:15 PM	#6
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	You da man Killer.

03-22-2005, 08:16 AM	#7
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	We have 3 sets on the way Kenny.

03-22-2005, 07:47 PM	#8
CSR RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SERCRC Posts: 1,680	Servos and driveshafts are about the only things I break. I've only broken one outer wheel axle, overtightened the nut. Personally I've never broken a inner axle..... but I have been running Maxx slider shafts and that was the weak link in my drivetrain. Running Revo's now so the inner will be the new weak link. I've watched Kenny break four inners, Tripp broke three on one course. I rounded out lots of wheels and adapters when I was running Maxx wheels, never had a problem with TXT wheels or TXT Outbacks. Like others have said, get extra knuckles or aluminum knuckles.... but you've ran a Clod so you know about that. ;) If you run the servos like Kenny's you shouldn't have a problem with them, if you mount the servos like mine you might want to pick up some aluminum servo horns.

03-24-2005, 08:08 PM	#11
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	Well the parts are here but still no truck. It was shipped from utah yesterday not monday like I was hoping. Will be here probably first of the week which is gonna put me in a rush trying to get it ready for the GR comp. Maybe i'll get lucky and it will be in saturday. But it looks like the usual snafu situation. lol

03-25-2005, 06:39 AM	#13
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	The wife told me the night before SFR3 that if I went down there to watch I would end up getting back into crawling. I guess she knows me. If you make it to farm crawl maybe we can take some time one afternoon to do some flying if you like. Im also putting in a flying field on the back of the property.

03-25-2005, 07:06 PM	#14
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	Still waiting on the delivery of the txt. If it doesnt get here by tomorrow I'm screwed on the GR comp. Will probably have to bash like hell and get a ' gulp' clod togther.

03-27-2005, 08:07 AM	#15
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	No TXT in the mail yesterday. Not picking up clod till GR comp. Panic setting in. Must have truck for GR comp. AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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04-02-2005, 12:09 PM	#16
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	Well I finally recieved my txt. Everything was just as described except for the bearings but this is no problem since the lhs has bearings in stock. I have already flipped the tranny and installed the gear reduction unit and have one of the two diffs locked. I am going to try and get the other one done today. I'm going to have to leave it like that for a few weeks since most of my tools are packed up in storage. Will post pics as soon as I can find the camera. LOL

04-06-2005, 09:20 AM	#17
aubie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the shop terrorising the cat with the heli. Posts: 386	I was able to get the second diff locked and have been playing with the truck in the house a little. My question is what gearing to run on the reduction. I have the stock txt pinion on the tranny and a 9 tooth on the gear reduction but i have no wheel speed. I have an 18 tooth that I can put on the reduction but curious as to what everyone else is running with the reductions. The stick radio is taking some getting used to. I have the throttle and front steering on the left stick and the rear steering on the right stick. I tried it with the front and rear steering both on the right stick but it was confusing as hell. Maybe after a few more battery packs it will seem old hat.

04-06-2005, 02:40 PM	#19
Crawlerchick I joined the Band! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: ? Posts: 40	can you use those reduction units on a clod?

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