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TwistedCreations · 05-26-2006, 09:52 AM

Well hell with it.. I had this truck all planned out, but as you guys know, not everything works like it should. So I guess I may just throw some tubing around it and call it a day for now

Unless I figure something out..

anyway.......

It is a 2.2 maxx, WB will be 12.5", width is 11.5",Diff clearance is 2 1/4" and belly clearance will be 3-3.5" mark, motor turned and clocked to the belly for weight, Front dig capable(internal), custom maxx axles, revo shafts,blah blah blah, etc etc etc.

So here are some pics. Now, Back to trying to figure it out

TwistedCreations · 05-26-2006, 01:09 PM

Thanks..

I have no idea yet.. Still trying to figure all that out. I was gonna try a "nanotube" style chassis, but the trans and stuff is just to bulky. I'll figure something out..

I have another setup up my sleeve, but I want to see how this thing performs before I do that "extensive" of modifications just yet.

braceysdad · 05-26-2006, 01:14 PM

I've always wondered why knowone had ever done a narrowed maxx axle 2.2.

Great job

peej410 · 05-26-2006, 01:21 PM

yeah i wondered why no one ever narrowed the maxx stuff too. im still working the kinks out of mine, if i had gone full locked all around the thing would crawl pretty well i think. what did you use for the axle construction material wise?

TwistedCreations · 05-26-2006, 03:50 PM

Used the same as the rest of my axles. Machined out sideplates and brakline..As for making axles, sorry it won't happen. As for the hexes, I haven't even really looked at that yet. Been more worried about what type of chassis to go with

BD- I always wondered the same. I have seen people just slap on some 2.2's, but leave it at full width. As far as I know, I haven't seen anyone narrow them to get within the 2.2 spec for that class. So decided I would give it a shot

gregrocks90046 · 05-26-2006, 04:41 PM

i really like how low you have your motor mocked up. being able to fab axles like that will definetely get it narrow as a TLT. i can't imagine full width maxx axles with 2.2's. the width of my maxx was killing me in the super class.

peej410 · 05-26-2006, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwistedCreations

Used the same as the rest of my axles. Machined out sideplates and brakline.... ..... I haven't seen anyone narrow them to get within the 2.2 spec for that class. So decided I would give it a shot

with maxx wheels these end up at 12.5 width. just gotta figure out how to get a shallow offset wheel on it

heres the thread. Front and rear dig crawler.

Cloak · 05-26-2006, 09:48 PM

holy crap that is some thick tubing.

JohnRobHolmes · 05-26-2006, 10:02 PM

Microgoat also built a set of 2.2 maxx bits with copper tubing on a scaler.

You could still do a Nanotube style chassis. It would just be a bit bigger to suspend the larger tranny at multiple points.

peej410 · 05-26-2006, 10:46 PM

why not run a second tube along the side to make the chassis sort of a Dshape looking from the top down and drop down a piece of aluminum cut out to fit the tranny... as for the axle tubes i believe they are 3/4 inch. they are just a prototype ill be remaking them with thinner wall tube probably around .040 wall thickness. ill also have a high center version... like twisteds...

how much do the axles weigh dressed ? (diffs axles and knuckles)

TwistedCreations · 05-27-2006, 12:20 AM

umm, 1/2 lb maybe?

As for anyone else making 2.2 maxx axles, I was speaking of actual hybrid maxx axles. not straight axles

PeeJ- I made my axles even narrower so I could use the rims I have. That way I didn't have to shave teh rims and knuckles for them to fit.

peej410 · 05-27-2006, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwistedCreations

umm, 1/2 lb maybe?

As for anyone else making 2.2 maxx axles, I was speaking of actual hybrid maxx axles. not straight axles

PeeJ- I made my axles even narrower so I could use the rims I have. That way I didn't have to shave teh rims and knuckles for them to fit.

well these arent 2.2 but a set is in the works

i hadnt originally thought about making them narrower because i was using maxx wheels for mockup, did you come up with a frame design yet?

TwistedCreations · 05-27-2006, 11:18 AM

I'll probably just wrap some tube around it and call it a day

TwistedCreations · 06-04-2006, 05:55 PM

Well here is what I have screwed up so far

nevermind the long bolts and zip ties and crap. Just all mocked up and trying to find lower link placement so it does not bind with the DS.. try not to laugh too hard. Just trying something different than the usual thing

CustomCrawler · 06-04-2006, 06:40 PM

Are you going to run shocks? I think that you would need it to counter the torque twist.

Edit: If you mounted both shocks on the opposite side the chassis twists to, it should eliminate the torque twist completely

peej410 · 06-04-2006, 07:09 PM

i like it. throw a body on it for some more pics... because its so diff from others its tough to see the proportions...

TwistedCreations · 06-04-2006, 07:42 PM

CC- yes I plan to run shocks. I am still at a toss up though as to run 2 or 4 shocks. I have been messing with this "Stick" I have and trying to figure out which side to mount the shocks on. As of right now, I am thinking of mounting 2 on the drivers side( same side as the shafts). reasoning- I think when I floor the throttle, the motor will want to twist towards the ground. If I put both shocks on the opposite side, it will not allow it to go down since the shocks will already be at full extension. At least that is what I am thinking right now.

I need to get it running first to see what way it will twist.

PJ- I'll slap a body on and get a shot real quick

Edit-Some with a body just set on to see the size of it...The body will come down farther though, when finished. WB as it sits is 12 1/4" and overall width is 11 1/2"

peej410 · 06-04-2006, 08:18 PM

very very cool, i like the look and the stance. i might have to make some of my axles with the raised center... any weight measurements yet?

TwistedCreations · 06-04-2006, 08:21 PM

Sorry, don't have a clue as to the weight of it. I need to get a nice digital scale.

I would say a couple of pounds. no more than 3lbs

rocpede · 06-04-2006, 08:23 PM

that is some awsome work TC and can't wait to see some pics of it when it is done.

05-26-2006, 09:52 AM	#1
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	Something different 2.2 Maxx Well hell with it.. I had this truck all planned out, but as you guys know, not everything works like it should. So I guess I may just throw some tubing around it and call it a day for now Unless I figure something out.. anyway....... It is a 2.2 maxx, WB will be 12.5", width is 11.5",Diff clearance is 2 1/4" and belly clearance will be 3-3.5" mark, motor turned and clocked to the belly for weight, Front dig capable(internal), custom maxx axles, revo shafts,blah blah blah, etc etc etc. So here are some pics. Now, Back to trying to figure it out

05-26-2006, 01:14 PM	#3
braceysdad Adilynsdad too! Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville Posts: 8,844	I've always wondered why knowone had ever done a narrowed maxx axle 2.2. Great job Last edited by TwistedCreations; 05-26-2006 at 03:51 PM.

06-04-2006, 07:42 PM	#17
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	CC- yes I plan to run shocks. I am still at a toss up though as to run 2 or 4 shocks. I have been messing with this "Stick" I have and trying to figure out which side to mount the shocks on. As of right now, I am thinking of mounting 2 on the drivers side( same side as the shafts). reasoning- I think when I floor the throttle, the motor will want to twist towards the ground. If I put both shocks on the opposite side, it will not allow it to go down since the shocks will already be at full extension. At least that is what I am thinking right now. I need to get it running first to see what way it will twist. PJ- I'll slap a body on and get a shot real quick Edit-Some with a body just set on to see the size of it...The body will come down farther though, when finished. WB as it sits is 12 1/4" and overall width is 11 1/2" Last edited by TwistedCreations; 06-04-2006 at 08:05 PM.

05-26-2006, 01:09 PM	#2
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	Thanks.. I have no idea yet.. Still trying to figure all that out. I was gonna try a "nanotube" style chassis, but the trans and stuff is just to bulky. I'll figure something out.. I have another setup up my sleeve, but I want to see how this thing performs before I do that "extensive" of modifications just yet.

05-26-2006, 01:21 PM	#4
peej410 Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: glastonbury Posts: 992	yeah i wondered why no one ever narrowed the maxx stuff too. im still working the kinks out of mine, if i had gone full locked all around the thing would crawl pretty well i think. what did you use for the axle construction material wise?

05-26-2006, 03:50 PM	#5
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	Used the same as the rest of my axles. Machined out sideplates and brakline..As for making axles, sorry it won't happen. As for the hexes, I haven't even really looked at that yet. Been more worried about what type of chassis to go with BD- I always wondered the same. I have seen people just slap on some 2.2's, but leave it at full width. As far as I know, I haven't seen anyone narrow them to get within the 2.2 spec for that class. So decided I would give it a shot

05-26-2006, 04:41 PM	#6
gregrocks90046 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Crawlifornia Uber Alles Posts: 1,146	i really like how low you have your motor mocked up. being able to fab axles like that will definetely get it narrow as a TLT. i can't imagine full width maxx axles with 2.2's. the width of my maxx was killing me in the super class.

05-26-2006, 09:48 PM	#8
Cloak I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,206	holy crap that is some thick tubing.

05-26-2006, 10:02 PM	#9
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	Microgoat also built a set of 2.2 maxx bits with copper tubing on a scaler. You could still do a Nanotube style chassis. It would just be a bit bigger to suspend the larger tranny at multiple points.

05-26-2006, 10:46 PM	#10
peej410 Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: glastonbury Posts: 992	why not run a second tube along the side to make the chassis sort of a Dshape looking from the top down and drop down a piece of aluminum cut out to fit the tranny... as for the axle tubes i believe they are 3/4 inch. they are just a prototype ill be remaking them with thinner wall tube probably around .040 wall thickness. ill also have a high center version... like twisteds... how much do the axles weigh dressed ? (diffs axles and knuckles)

05-27-2006, 12:20 AM	#11
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	umm, 1/2 lb maybe? As for anyone else making 2.2 maxx axles, I was speaking of actual hybrid maxx axles. not straight axles PeeJ- I made my axles even narrower so I could use the rims I have. That way I didn't have to shave teh rims and knuckles for them to fit.

05-27-2006, 11:18 AM	#13
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	I'll probably just wrap some tube around it and call it a day

06-04-2006, 05:55 PM	#14
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	Well here is what I have screwed up so far nevermind the long bolts and zip ties and crap. Just all mocked up and trying to find lower link placement so it does not bind with the DS.. try not to laugh too hard. Just trying something different than the usual thing

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06-04-2006, 06:40 PM	#15
CustomCrawler Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SW, Connecticut Posts: 685	Are you going to run shocks? I think that you would need it to counter the torque twist. Edit: If you mounted both shocks on the opposite side the chassis twists to, it should eliminate the torque twist completely

06-04-2006, 07:09 PM	#16
peej410 Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: glastonbury Posts: 992	i like it. throw a body on it for some more pics... because its so diff from others its tough to see the proportions...

06-04-2006, 08:18 PM	#18
peej410 Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: glastonbury Posts: 992	very very cool, i like the look and the stance. i might have to make some of my axles with the raised center... any weight measurements yet?

06-04-2006, 08:21 PM	#19
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	Sorry, don't have a clue as to the weight of it. I need to get a nice digital scale. I would say a couple of pounds. no more than 3lbs

06-04-2006, 08:23 PM	#20
rocpede RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bruiser Heaven!!!! Posts: 1,463	that is some awsome work TC and can't wait to see some pics of it when it is done.

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