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Mazlem · 09-15-2011, 09:42 AM

Forgot to mention that's a Johnson 550 motor, not the 700. I screwed up while turning the 700's shaft an now it's useless...

I've got the GD600 18T on the motor and a 12T on the other end, which gives it a 106:1 final ratio. While searching for GD600 stuff I found that according to myself back in '06 that combo works great!

CraZySteve · 09-19-2011, 10:20 PM

So what is the Wheelbase?

808mills · 09-20-2011, 03:53 AM

bring back memories of my txt, it was my first crawler that i built. awsome truck

Mazlem · 09-20-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CraZySteve

So what is the Wheelbase?

Right now it's sitting at a 15.5" WB, but I just got some Jato rod ends for the rear which should put it right at 16". I'm also gonna replace the front rod ends with Revos.

CraZySteve · 09-20-2011, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mazlem

Right now it's sitting at a 15.5" WB, but I just got some Jato rod ends for the rear which should put it right at 16". I'm also gonna replace the front rod ends with Revos.

I put revo ends on my TXT-1 for use with the stock links - the front is a little to long. This causes the front drive shaft to pop out. My current wheel base is 17" - but I am going to shorten the front by 1/2"

Mazlem · 09-20-2011, 02:57 PM

All my links are stock metal, just changing the ends. What driveshafts are you using? I've got Revo shafts and they're nowhere near close to being able to pop out.

demonoid369 · 09-20-2011, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mazlem

I've got the GD600 18T on the motor and a 12T on the other end, which gives it a 106:1 final ratio. While searching for GD600 stuff I found that according to myself back in '06 that combo works great!

haha feeling old yet? Lol

CraZySteve · 09-20-2011, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mazlem

All my links are stock metal, just changing the ends. What driveshafts are you using? I've got Revo shafts and they're nowhere near close to being able to pop out.

I am using the Revo Shafts - the first time out on the rocks about a month ago - the front shaft popped out during full compression of the front suspension. The blue boot is gone

One of these days I will do a build post.. but I barely have time to do work on my townhouse between my job and getting ready for my new born in Dec. so as always the hobbies suffer! I haven't ridden my Quad since August!

Mazlem · 09-21-2011, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by demonoid369

haha feeling old yet? Lol

Positively ancient!

Last night I cut up a foam and a Trencher tire an put it on an Axial beadlock. It's a lot narrower than the Claw tires. Whatcha think?

Mazlem · 09-21-2011, 10:00 PM

I just finished putting the Revo ends on the front links and Jato's on the rears. The rear driveshaft was close to popping out so I actually shaved off about 1/8" from the lower links rod ends on the chassis side. Right now the WB is at 16 1/16". It's a super!

CraZySteve · 09-22-2011, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mazlem

I just finished putting the Revo ends on the front links and Jato's on the rears. The rear driveshaft was close to popping out so I actually shaved off about 1/8" from the lower links rod ends on the chassis side. Right now the WB is at 16 1/16". It's a super!

Nice! I have the same tires/wheels. I narrowed the stock foams to be the same width as the rim. They grab pretty good and I like the look! - attached is a picture of my TXT-1

For the sharp eye - Yes that is a 1/4 scale Futaba S134!
Old Skuul! haha.. That servo hits EVERYTHING! I have a Hitec 7980 that I am going to put on the top of the front Axle. I just need to build the servo mount.

Once I get to upgrading it some more I will start a Build post.

Mazlem · 09-22-2011, 09:22 AM

Start a build thread now so we can hound you for updates!

I took a couple shots showing the WB update and where I've mounted battery trays. Just didn't like the other placement and it was hard to figure a spot for the electronics box. This new setup will let me nestle the electronics box right in the chassis without having to fight with the body.

Mazlem · 09-24-2011, 07:02 PM

Got some stuff done today:

--Replaced the broken GD600 gear.
--Swapped the rear tires for the newer style Claws to match the fronts.
--Fixed the body posts; I'd cut them off thinking I could use just the bumpers but they're too short, so I trimmed the posts and re-assembled them with screws an some threadlock.
--Lastly, I decided to put on TLT link mounts; that helped with clearance between the shocks and lower links. It also lengthened the WB a little bit to 16 1/4".

EeePee · 09-25-2011, 07:22 AM

Coming along nicely, Mazlem!

toyofast · 09-27-2011, 05:27 PM

Oh man! Makes me want to build an old school rig! 2003 here I come!

Really nice. All the quality steps that took many people to put together. I'm watching this one.

Mazlem · 09-27-2011, 09:41 PM

I'm still tweaking, but we're nearly there! With the weight of two batts I think the shocks need to go back to 80wt all around. Those TLT mounts are really nice for being able to remove the shocks or links without having to disconnect the link mount itself like you would with the stock plastic pieces.

Tonight I installed an electronics box from AllElectronics (part# MB-132) that's perfect for this chassis. Got most of the electronics in place now. I'm not happy with the weight placement tho since the balance point is smack in the middle of the chassis. So more work to be done.

FuryRains · 09-29-2011, 12:32 PM

Wow this is looking good. So this is what you do on your spare time beside work on the place... why cant you call me when your working on these lol...

Mazlem · 09-29-2011, 08:14 PM

I'll call you the next time I'm cuttin up a set of tires.

Got the shocks reworked. Left-rear is at 80wt now an the rest at 60wt. Thought I was ready to test the electronics but I don't have any AA batts!

Current specs RTR:

15 3/4" x 23 1/4" overall with the Losi tires
16 1/4" WB
6 7/8" to the top of the frame
3 7/8" center clearance (still need a skid plate!)
~8" articulation

CraZySteve · 09-30-2011, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mazlem

Got some stuff done today:

--Replaced the broken GD600 gear.
--Swapped the rear tires for the newer style Claws to match the fronts.
--Fixed the body posts; I'd cut them off thinking I could use just the bumpers but they're too short, so I trimmed the posts and re-assembled them with screws an some threadlock.
--Lastly, I decided to put on TLT link mounts; that helped with clearance between the shocks and lower links. It also lengthened the WB a little bit to 16 1/4".

I like those TLT mounts for sure! I hacked up my axles and put the mount into the axle.

I Finally started my build thread Maz!

haha

- thanks to you of course

Mazlem · 10-01-2011, 11:20 AM

Ok, got the electronics secured and programmed. It's not waterproof but should provide plenty of protection. Can't crawl anywhere right now tho cause the weather sucks.

09-21-2011, 10:00 PM	#30
Mazlem Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central NY Posts: 387	I just finished putting the Revo ends on the front links and Jato's on the rears. The rear driveshaft was close to popping out so I actually shaved off about 1/8" from the lower links rod ends on the chassis side. Right now the WB is at 16 1/16". It's a super! Last edited by Mazlem; 09-21-2011 at 10:05 PM.

09-24-2011, 07:02 PM	#33
Mazlem Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central NY Posts: 387	Got some stuff done today: --Replaced the broken GD600 gear. --Swapped the rear tires for the newer style Claws to match the fronts. --Fixed the body posts; I'd cut them off thinking I could use just the bumpers but they're too short, so I trimmed the posts and re-assembled them with screws an some threadlock. --Lastly, I decided to put on TLT link mounts; that helped with clearance between the shocks and lower links. It also lengthened the WB a little bit to 16 1/4". Last edited by Mazlem; 09-24-2011 at 07:06 PM.

09-29-2011, 12:32 PM	#37
FuryRains Newbie Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ithaca Posts: 1	Looking good Wow this is looking good. So this is what you do on your spare time beside work on the place... why cant you call me when your working on these lol...

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09-15-2011, 09:42 AM	#21
Mazlem Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central NY Posts: 387	Forgot to mention that's a Johnson 550 motor, not the 700. I screwed up while turning the 700's shaft an now it's useless... I've got the GD600 18T on the motor and a 12T on the other end, which gives it a 106:1 final ratio. While searching for GD600 stuff I found that according to myself back in '06 that combo works great!

09-19-2011, 10:20 PM	#22
CraZySteve Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hudson, NH Posts: 100	So what is the Wheelbase?

09-20-2011, 03:53 AM	#23
808mills Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maui HI Posts: 29	bring back memories of my txt, it was my first crawler that i built. awsome truck

09-20-2011, 02:57 PM	#26
Mazlem Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central NY Posts: 387	All my links are stock metal, just changing the ends. What driveshafts are you using? I've got Revo shafts and they're nowhere near close to being able to pop out.

09-22-2011, 09:22 AM	#32
Mazlem Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central NY Posts: 387	Start a build thread now so we can hound you for updates! I took a couple shots showing the WB update and where I've mounted battery trays. Just didn't like the other placement and it was hard to figure a spot for the electronics box. This new setup will let me nestle the electronics box right in the chassis without having to fight with the body.

09-25-2011, 07:22 AM	#34
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Coming along nicely, Mazlem!

09-27-2011, 05:27 PM	#35
toyofast I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Columbia Gorge Posts: 5,512	Oh man! Makes me want to build an old school rig! 2003 here I come! Really nice. All the quality steps that took many people to put together. I'm watching this one.

09-27-2011, 09:41 PM	#36
Mazlem Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central NY Posts: 387	I'm still tweaking, but we're nearly there! With the weight of two batts I think the shocks need to go back to 80wt all around. Those TLT mounts are really nice for being able to remove the shocks or links without having to disconnect the link mount itself like you would with the stock plastic pieces. Tonight I installed an electronics box from AllElectronics (part# MB-132) that's perfect for this chassis. Got most of the electronics in place now. I'm not happy with the weight placement tho since the balance point is smack in the middle of the chassis. So more work to be done.

09-29-2011, 08:14 PM	#38
Mazlem Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central NY Posts: 387	I'll call you the next time I'm cuttin up a set of tires. Got the shocks reworked. Left-rear is at 80wt now an the rest at 60wt. Thought I was ready to test the electronics but I don't have any AA batts! Current specs RTR: 15 3/4" x 23 1/4" overall with the Losi tires 16 1/4" WB 6 7/8" to the top of the frame 3 7/8" center clearance (still need a skid plate!) ~8" articulation

10-01-2011, 11:20 AM	#40
Mazlem Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central NY Posts: 387	Ok, got the electronics secured and programmed. It's not waterproof but should provide plenty of protection. Can't crawl anywhere right now tho cause the weather sucks.

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