How to convert Ascender trans to a Two Speed
 

Here is the list of parts required to convert your Ascender transmission to a 2 Speed and a link to the instruction manual below.
Note that you will need a "Mini" servo to operate the shifting, at least a 3 channel receiver and a transmitter with a 3rd channel/button with "2 position switch"

Parts needed:
VTR332009 Transmission Metal Gear Set: Twin Hammers
OR
VTR332000 Transmission Molded Gear Set: Twin Hammers

VTR232008 High- & Low-Speed Gear Set: Twin Hammers (Top shaft gears)
VTR232009 Transmission Shift Fork & Shaft: Twin Hammers
VTR232007 Transmission Shift Linkage Set: Twin Hammers (the picture is old on our site, the current parts should have a spring and 2 piece arm that acts as a servo saver)
VTR232017 Transmission Shaft Set: Twin Hammers (sorry guy, you only need the small aluminum spacer and we only offer it in this set)
VTR237003 4mm x 8mm x 3mm Ball Bearing x 1 (You'll need 2 bearings)
VTR237004 5mm x 10mm x 4mm Ball Bearing x 2 (you'll need 4 bearings)
VTR236131 E-Clip 3mm x 1 (You'll need 2 e clips)
VTR236013 M2.5 Nylock Nut x 1 (You'll need 1 Nut)
VTR235108 M3 x 12mm Button Head Screw x 1 (You'll need 2 screws)
LOSA6356 5&6mm Shim set 5x7x.02mm shim x 1 This is the only way we sell the shims by themselves.


Link to Twin Hammers Kit Instruction manual

You will use the following steps:
A-2 thru A-6 (Disregard the outer standoff mount in A-6)
A-12 and A-13

One tip is to make sure the shifting shaft that slides in and out of the transmission case has a smooth finish to it. For the most part, our production parts have a smooth finish but I've seen some with a slightly rougher texture and this can cause the shaft to stick in the transmission case, making it harder to shift. I always polish it to make sure it's smooth.

Rich

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As far as I can tell you also need 4 5x10x4 bearings for the extra gears on the lower shaft, 2 4x8 bearings for the extra gear on the middle shaft, and maybe a couple e-clips for the shift fork.

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Good Catch! I'll add those to the list

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Would an entire twin hammers transmission contain all these parts? I have a spare sitting on the shelf.

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Yes all the internal parts will drop right into the Ascender trans case.

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hey Rich, will a standard servo fit the mounts for the 2speed tranny? or should i get a mini servo? i am purchasing all the parts that makes the 2-speed as listed soon, already in the cart. :)

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A standard servo will not fit but I have seen others modifying it to work. Check the Twin Hammers forum and you should be able to find the info you need.

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Appreciate it! :)

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Will these parts be offered in a kit any time soon? Mainly thinking about new drivers/builders possibly getting into their first kit and not so savvy with cross referencing parts from other trucks.

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There will not be one anytime soon. I'm looking for a feel of the market. The users here tend to have more experience and are savy enough to either piece the parts together or take advantage of a kit BUT that being said it's outside this market space that I have to figure what the demand would be like.

Thanks,
Rich

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Hey rich I know this is off subject but im trying to find out the length of the ascender shocks from eye to eye?? I plan to get a kit as soon as im able but am considering these shocks for my 2 scx10s that I currently own being I have read a few comments stating how smootn these stock shocks are..currently I have my stock plastic scx shocks setup at 95mmmeye to eye via longer rod ends..also are there softer springs available?? And what springs come stock soft medium or hard.

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Bah, this needs to be put together as a kit. Or, just offered straight up in the kit. I love my 2-speed in my TF2, and someday, hope to love it in my Ascender.....

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...0-18135658.jpg

i have the 2-speed parts (forgot to put in the metal gears for the pic) but still waiting on my Ascender. intl. shipping is soo slow. :(

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I took 2 speed off no way to get the epa set with a mini it fried 2 I gave up


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Interesting. I have a mini Futaba S3016 in my Twin Hammers (same two speed) and didn't have any issues setting the EPA's. Its still kicking even without a servo saver. Does your radio have a 2 position 3rd channel, or 3 position?

Whats a rough idea of the cost of all the parts required to do the 2 speed conversion, minus the servo?

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I use a dx3c its 3p switch I've had a tf2 no probs had a ax2 in a dingo no prob had digs no prob just this one and I spent close to 80 in parts to convert


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buy a twin hammer tranny someone is parting out?? saw a few on ebay

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Is the shift fork supposed to come with c-clips or do those come separate as well? I was all excited as I finally had all the parts this thread said I needed, but the shift fork bag only had the rod and fork in it.... no c-clips. Where can I get those? Or what size are they? There is also no vtr236013 m2.5 nut for the shifter in the parts listed.

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the clips come separately, i used spares from old shock assemblies. and here i am not being of any help as i am not sure what size they are. :(

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Yup, just got done doing the same. :( Had to tear apart a perfectly good Slash shock for the e-clips. Where did you get a m2.5 nut for the shift rod?