wheel base

[tapped-out]

how long is the wheel base on you maxxcrawler mine is 18in is this to long??

[Stevota]

My maxx is 17'' long, but would like it to be longer. I think yours will be fine...

[tapped-out]

cool
Ok guys i'm going to run stock savage tires. Do you think that my axles will still get twisted up?

[TwistedCreations]

I ran 17" WB.. I didn't care for it too much until I went to Revo knuckles, which I could then turn on a dime

[tapped-out]

So it looks like more parts revo shafts and knuckles

[evileddy420]

My maxx crawler has 18.5 inch wheelbase. I have not tried the revo knuckles, but with stock knuckles trimmed and with a custom front dig setup I can also turn on a dime. and climb steep verticals thanks to the wheelbase. Just keep the CG low.

[evileddy420]

Originally Posted by tapped-out

So it looks like more parts revo shafts and knuckles

How about aluminum maxx knuckles and MIP cvd's? I run MIPs and love them. I just got some aluminum knuckles in the mail and want to install them. The MIP shafts will last a long time. It took me almost a year to twist all four MIPs in my rig.

[evileddy420]

Here is what 18.5 inch wheelbase and low gearing can do.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...9&q=rock+demon

[TwistedCreations]

Originally Posted by evileddy420

The MIP shafts will last a long time. It took me almost a year to twist all four MIPs in my rig.

MIP survival depends on weight and driving style also..Also, Revo stuff costs the same, if not less, than a full set of new MIP's. It took you a year to snap all 4, when it took me a year and a half and have not broken one Revo . MIP CVD's are the only ones that would last me though. I snapped other CVD's like a pretzel. I always pointed everyone to MIP's, at least until I did the revo conversion.

[evileddy420]

Originally Posted by TwistedCreations

MIP survival depends on weight and driving style also..Also, Revo stuff costs the same, if not less, than a full set of new MIP's. It took you a year to snap all 4, when it took me a year and a half and have not broken one Revo . MIP CVD's are the only ones that would last me though. I snapped other CVD's like a pretzel. I always pointed everyone to MIP's, at least until I did the revo conversion.

revo shafts are hella strong. I use them for driveshafts. My solid axle design does not allow me to use revo shafts.
My crawler is a heavy weight. over 20 pounds easily. It is geared over 350:1 I like to crawl slow and controlled. grippy moab tires and under cut rock ledges are what caused the MIPs to twist and break.
Hey twistedcreations, how about a pic of your maxx rig.


I was also lucky to find the MIPs on ebay for less than 25 bucks for all four. what a steal!!

[TwistedCreations]

Take your pick

my old 2.2 Maxx


others











This was the first crawler I ever built



Now. I will shortly be building a new comp style maxx

[evileddy420]

Kick a$$ line up of rigs. I am in the process of making 2.2 maxx axles for my next tube crawler.

[toy4crawlin]

Originally Posted by evileddy420

Here is what 18.5 inch wheelbase and low gearing can do.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...9&q=rock+demon

Dam that was bad *** !!!

[mxracer525]

there is no set wb in crawling, all depends on your personal setup, size of tires, etc.. i personally am going to run a 17.5wb with 6.25 diameter giant tracs, all you can do is set it up to 18" and if that dont work trim your links down.

[Toph]

My wheel base is about 17 inches and I would like to make it longer. You can run any wheel base you want, there is no limit.

[sfrankland]

I am building mine with a 16" WB.