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Old 09-01-2009, 07:51 PM   #1
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I;m using proline 8 shooter 2.2 beadlocks and blue rovers with proline 2 stage foam. I get the crawler on thurday, but am getting the wheels mounted now. ANy reccmonedations on how much weight in front and rear?

I havea bunch of weghts

its an ax10 with droop setup.
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Old 09-01-2009, 07:57 PM   #2
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I;m using proline 8 shooter 2.2 beadlocks and blue rovers with proline 2 stage foam. I get the crawler on thurday, but am getting the wheels mounted now. ANy reccmonedations on how much weight in front and rear?

I havea bunch of weghts

its an ax10 with droop setup.
Two Oz in the rear and, About two full wraps around the front. My 2cent
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Old 09-01-2009, 11:38 PM   #3
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Two Oz in the rear and, About two full wraps around the front. My 2cent
approx how many ounces is 2 full wraps? I am using these:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXK204
I got two packets
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Old 09-01-2009, 11:47 PM   #4
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Oh, and do you need to trim memory foams?
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Old 09-02-2009, 05:17 AM   #5
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Nope...
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Old 09-02-2009, 10:25 AM   #6
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sweet thanks, I will be assembling my wheels when i get home tonight.
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you should hit up hobby town in concord on thursday with your crawler.
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Old 09-02-2009, 05:43 PM   #8
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I run 7 1/2 oz in both front tires, and 5 oz in both rear wheels. This setup keeps me grounded but not to heavy.
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Old 09-02-2009, 08:34 PM   #9
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approx how many ounces is 2 full wraps? I am using these:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXK204
I got two packets
Not sure. It will take 2 or more of those. My front with rim, tire, beadlocks, srews and foams come in at about 12oz I think.

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