maxx crawler build up

[usa1man]

well i started this truck about 3 weeks ago so far here is my progress i will post pics as i go
started with a old aluminum street sign and a paper cut out

got the chassis plates cut

got some supplies from ace

drilled some holes

chassis plates with tranny mounted

holes drilled for chassis spacers

chassis complete with tranny mounted



got the front axel almost done just need to make my steering links servo mount and figure out were to mount the lower links



well thats were i am at as of now i would like to finish but with working 12 hours a day 6 days a week i really don't have much time but i hope to finish by sunday lmk what you think so far and if any one knows were to mount the lower links that would be good thanks

[usa1man]

well i finished it today as i wanted all i need is to get some better servos and differnt tires what do you think

[Offroader5]

Looks good. You should bend your tie rods up in the center so they don't hang below the axle centers....something like this __/*******\__

[usa1man]

Originally Posted by Offroader5

Looks good. You should bend your tie rods up in the center so they don't hang below the axle centers....something like this __/*******\__

i tryed to do that but i cant get it i must have tryed 3 times but can not get it right maybe i can buy some allready bent that i can just bolt on

[rash_powder]

Most here suggest the Hitec HS-645mg. I have two on my Clod, but it isn't running yet so I can't say for sure how well they swing the tires. They come highly recommended, though, so I can't see how they would be wrong.

rash

[ThinkTank]

Originally Posted by rash_powder

Most here suggest the Hitec HS-645mg. I have two on my Clod, but it isn't running yet so I can't say for sure how well they swing the tires. They come highly recommended, though, so I can't see how they would be wrong.

rash

forget 645s, Chicken butt servos are cheaper with more oz of torque and they are supposed to be stronger than the weak 645s

[Reflection]

Originally Posted by rash_powder

Most here suggest the Hitec HS-645mg. I have two on my Clod, but it isn't running yet so I can't say for sure how well they swing the tires. They come highly recommended, though, so I can't see how they would be wrong.

rash

QUIT IT!

[wl6]

Originally Posted by usa1man

i tryed to do that but i cant get it i must have tryed 3 times but can not get it right maybe i can buy some allready bent that i can just bolt on

Start with a longer piece of rod than what you need, and take the wheels off.
Make bends at hightest point and work your way down so it looks equal on both sides. Hold rods in place and turn hubs from lock to lock to make sure its not binding.

[Offroader5]

Originally Posted by usa1man

i tryed to do that but i cant get it i must have tryed 3 times but can not get it right maybe i can buy some allready bent that i can just bolt on

You could get away with just two bends something like this /********\

Obviously the ends wouldn't be so steep of an angle, but you get the idea...just start going "uphill" right out of the rod end.

Like this one...they are bent just enough to get it up out of the way:

[Mechanicalbob]

I like the chassis. Made out of a parking sign. Was it a no parking one? Nice build too

Steve

[usa1man]

Originally Posted by Mechanicalbob

I like the chassis. Made out of a parking sign. Was it a no parking one? Nice build too

Steve

it was a handicapped sign it was left in my basement when i bought my house so i figured its aluminum why not i still gotta paint it im thinking flat black