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Old 06-07-2004, 01:30 PM   #1
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I just got my TXT from the FedEx guy. WhooHoo!. I've already got some of the materials for lengthening the Wb to 15" and the gear reduction GD 600 is on it's way. I've got a few quick ?'s

1. Does anyone make a plastic wheel for a TXT that allows Tmaxx tires.
Without the adapter and stub shaft?

2. I'm also looking to install a bearing kit. I checked RC4wd but they are out of stock. i can't seem to find one anywhere else. Any ideas?

3. I'd like some aluminum shock bodies, any words on that?

I'm going to do some tube work on it as well I hope it comes out good.

Oh and to who ever started this site. Thanks I don't think I've ever spent more time on a site. keep it up.
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Old 06-07-2004, 01:52 PM   #2
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1. No
2. Spend your money elsewhere
3. Get Tmaxx aluminum shocks or longer

Thank Jason for the site.
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Old 06-08-2004, 09:21 AM   #3
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but about schocks is there a place for them?? i see that stock schocks fit just perfectly, longer would hit the body post support
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Old 06-08-2004, 09:34 AM   #4
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1. http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...LXDCW4&P=7

2. Don't know I don't own a TXT.

3. Treaded shocks are nice.
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Old 06-08-2004, 10:20 AM   #5
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You can just drill new mounting holes in the plastic to accomodate longer shocks.
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Old 06-08-2004, 03:16 PM   #6
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I trimmed my body post support

I'm using DuraTrax alu shocks, about 16 USD a pair at Tower (comes RTR, just put the stock ball ends on and the TXT spring on)...getting spacers for them are a plus but not really needed...

The TXT Outback wheels won't fit T-Maxx tires...just Pro-Line 40 series...
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Old 06-08-2004, 06:41 PM   #7
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what about 8t pinions. I can't find them either.
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Old 06-08-2004, 07:36 PM   #8
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Nobody sells the 8 tooth pinions, any more all we have are 9's.
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Old 06-09-2004, 10:55 AM   #9
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9 tooth it is then.

As for the shocks. If I run a longer shock in the stock position with changing the canti links it'll rise my ride height. So if I shorten my canti links I can bring it back down again. Or will there be a problem I can't visualize?

Build up progress: I assembled the gear box last night as well as the chassis. Hopefully I can get the axles built tonight.

Oh one more thing. I only plan to use a single motor. Should I cover the second motor mount? And if so got any ideas on how? I guess I could make a cover plate out of aluminum plate, huh?

Edit yet again, I just my GD600, and CJ8 Scrambler body, sweeeetttt
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Old 06-09-2004, 12:14 PM   #10
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I just used good ol electrical tape to cover the hole. You don't need anything fancy but I'm sure alum. would be nice.
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Old 06-09-2004, 10:48 PM   #11
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congrats, i just finished mine with front and rears locked....wheels narrowed...still waiting for my 9t from rc4wd. Its still a blast!!!
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Old 06-10-2004, 10:39 AM   #12
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Hey Biggy, Thanks I'm going to get JB weld at lunch to lock it up. I haven't even finished building it yet. But i'm excited to start crawling something that's 4wd and solid axled. My Wild Willy 2 is a fun toy but just not the same.
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Old 06-14-2004, 12:41 PM   #13
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All right the rig is assembled and now locked front and rear. I still to make my servo mounts. Can I get some pics of different Idea's? Itried searching but didn't have much luck.
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Old 06-14-2004, 02:31 PM   #14
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I have tried some different approaches:

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There are some variouse steering mounts I've made...the one I have at the back now requires a minimal of fabbing and sticks out extremly little from the axle...I will test the front mounting to see if it works good but I think that I will get some new guard and fab them into the "rear" mounts and use it in the front also...

(I hope I made enough sense to be understood )....
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Old 06-14-2004, 04:02 PM   #15
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Now it works sweet.

Digler, I'm getting nothing but red X's I"m also on a T1 line here at work.
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Old 06-14-2004, 04:03 PM   #16
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I'm on a T-1 connection and it took 20 minutes to download all the pics!!
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Old 06-15-2004, 11:37 AM   #17
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I just finished narrowing my TXT wheels last. I'm looking at axle mounted steering now.

what so you guys think about these radios?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...GAG4**&P=7
I've always used Futaba in the past but sine I'm going from AM to FM
I guess it doesn't matter I can't use my old AM stuff with a new multi-model FM radio can I?
Or
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...CHA7**&P=7
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Old 06-15-2004, 12:21 PM   #18
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Well, I have the server at home with a 10 MBit connection...the problem is that home, is in Sweden...

Also, I had some problem with the server...it's fixed now...
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Old 06-16-2004, 09:27 AM   #19
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Well I was making my steering links yesterday and broke a 6-32 tap in one of the tie-rods. Damn. So installed one tie-rod and starting cutting the tires up.
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Old 06-16-2004, 09:39 AM   #20
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Originally Posted by rckjeep
I just finished narrowing my TXT wheels last. I'm looking at axle mounted steering now.

what so you guys think about these radios?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...GAG4**&P=7
I've always used Futaba in the past but sine I'm going from AM to FM
I guess it doesn't matter I can't use my old AM stuff with a new multi-model FM radio can I?
Or
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...CHA7**&P=7
This is what I'm using:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...LXHGR5&P=7

It is really good...
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