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12-23-2006, 10:02 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA
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|  17" what a difference!!!
This is one of those cases where size really does matter. I was unhappy with my 14" wheelbase, so I ordered some new links, drilled a few holes and ta da! It feels like a whole new truck. I have 80 weight oil in the shocks now, because of the old setup and torque twist. I think I should go down to 40 now? Think that's OK? There is no twisting at all anymore. 4" Clearance 18" Wheelbase Rear Locked diff's Crawls almost over anything. Changing the tires would probably make a difference on that too, but I like my Big Joes. I clear my Mini-T easily now! Thanks to everyone for the great ideas that are always at everyone's disposal here.   Last edited by bluonyx; 02-20-2007 at 12:33 AM. |
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12-23-2006, 10:31 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ---EAST--TN---
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Looks good I think the 17" Wheelbase is right on the money for a TXT. It seems a little tall though - looks top-heavy. Id probably drop it down a bit. |
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12-23-2006, 10:45 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: VARCOR
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Tuck all the stuff you have on top of the frame, into the frame, then drop the body onto the frame.
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12-24-2006, 09:13 AM
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12-24-2006, 09:26 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: san jose
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exactly what I was going to say but I would lower your C.O.G. to 4 1/4 for even better climbing | |
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12-27-2006, 07:58 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: nj
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12-27-2006, 08:29 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sparks
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looks good. I think I might do that to my txt
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12-27-2006, 11:07 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: White Lake
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To me I totally like my 17 1/2" wheelbase.
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12-28-2006, 12:03 AM
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| Quarry Creeper  Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Flagstaff
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Looking good, But I can tell you a lot of things you could do to make it crawl better. Here is a pic of my 17" comp TXT. |
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12-28-2006, 08:55 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Flatwoods
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Looks good, but one question. With the shocks at that angle, do they not bind up?
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12-29-2006, 12:20 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA
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I get no binding, that I notice. But i do notice that the axles do get caught up on rocks and stuff. I need to put a skidplate in the front so it'll slide instead of getting stuck. I'm really happy with the setup and just might change the shock angle. Besides I just bought this a few days ago. It's on the kitchen table and all I can do is stare at it till I get my bearings from RC4WD. |
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12-29-2006, 09:52 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Flatwoods
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Nice!! Wish I had that on my kitchen table.
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12-29-2006, 11:42 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA
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i hope the bearings come Saturday, with Post Offices closed Monday (new year's) and Tuesday (Pres. Ford Rememberence) I just might go nuts!
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12-30-2006, 04:30 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: HELL
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Looks good. I miss mt txt. :-(
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