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Schs2013 02-01-2022 01:22 AM

Ascender K10
 
So been reworking my K10 since installing most of the GCMRacing goodies.

I noticed alot of angle on the steering link pivot ball (on the servo horn) thats binding when the axle reaches a certain point how can i fix this so its not binding? Im not running a droop setup. Without lowering the the servo? Itself to take off the binding on the pivot ball.
I can not afford new shocks that are shorter.

Just need to solder a few things and the K10 will be back on the trails shortly.

And pictures to be uploaded shortly.


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Schs2013 02-02-2022 01:08 AM

Re: Ascender K10
 
Pictures. So GCMRacing setup. Reworking the wiring. Switch to a 45T 550 i had kicking around. Will be installing a smaller pinion its currently a 18T going down to a 16T running 2s on Trails not just rocks. New 20kg/277oz powerhd servo will be picked up. The old blue hitec has been with me since i started rcing and can no longer turn the 1.9s. Proline KO2’s OD of 4.35” on Gmade SR03 beadlocks.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...35d7144efa.jpg
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Schs2013 02-06-2022 07:59 PM

Re: Ascender K10
 
New servo PowerHD LW-20MG. Had a TRX4 servo horn kicking around and the spline count matched up so that will be the servo horn used. Out with the old Hitec HS5646WP it had a good rub but can no longer keep up with moving tires. Motor being regeared from a 18T pinion to a 16T pinion.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9da9b30f3d.jpg
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Schs2013 02-06-2022 09:04 PM

Re: Ascender K10
 
Also changing out the pivot ball and rod end for a more traditional steering rod end which should allow for a few spacers to lower the ball. Not really needed to be done but opens up some adjustability https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...902fa3ef9a.jpg


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Schs2013 02-06-2022 11:13 PM

Re: Ascender K10
 
So the steering link was lowered a total of 2.75mm not enough to make it parallel but its closer. Need a longer screw to lower the steering link to parallel with the Panhard.


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durok 02-07-2022 05:43 AM

Re: Ascender K10
 
Have you thought of mounting the servo from the bottom instead of from the top to get the arms parallel?

Pretty sure that's what I did with mine...

Schs2013 02-07-2022 11:40 AM

Re: Ascender K10
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by durok (Post 6107326)
Have you thought of mounting the servo from the bottom instead of from the top to get the arms parallel?

Pretty sure that's what I did with mine...


Can you share you setup with a picture? Im no sure im understanding how you set your rig up.


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durok 02-07-2022 11:16 PM

Re: Ascender K10
 
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Yeah - it's not pretty - I need a different length steering link - mine is jury-rigged but it works just fine, as the links are almost perfectly parallel:

Schs2013 02-08-2022 12:57 PM

Ascender K10
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by durok (Post 6107420)
Yeah - it's not pretty - I need a different length steering link - mine is jury-rigged but it works just fine, as the links are almost perfectly parallel:


So you rig is set up with the servo to on side of the frame. Mine is going across the frame. I will see if i have those parts to make it change the servos position Also im curios as to where you got that bumper? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...24b0d9dee2.jpg


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Schs2013 02-08-2022 03:40 PM

Re: Ascender K10
 
Realized that the 1.9 beadlocks I have did not have enough offset to keep the K02 from rubbing the rod end so I am using it my old 2.2 that clear. Would of been easy enough to buy a wider hex hub but that's not in the current budget. And size wise these 2.2s aren't that much bigger than the 1.9s. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...cabd4878cd.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...5614568267.jpg

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durok 02-09-2022 09:44 AM

Re: Ascender K10
 
here's a pic before I switched servo orientation - shows how I mounted the servo from the bottom:

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attac...161754half.jpg

Schs2013 02-09-2022 01:01 PM

Re: Ascender K10
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by durok (Post 6107619)
here's a pic before I switched servo orientation - shows how I mounted the servo from the bottom:



http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attac...161754half.jpg

I will lower it to night and see How it does.

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durok 02-09-2022 07:13 PM

Re: Ascender K10
 
Here's a pic of that bumper before installation - it is a WertyMade Ascender Flat-top stinger model - but WertyMade seems to have gone out of business -you MIGHT find one at an LHS or somewhere, if you're lucky:

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attac...reequarter.jpg

Schs2013 02-09-2022 09:22 PM

Re: Ascender K10
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by durok (Post 6107679)
Here's a pic of that bumper before installation - it is a WertyMade Ascender Flat-top stinger model - but WertyMade seems to have gone out of business -you MIGHT find one at an LHS or somewhere, if you're lucky:



http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attac...reequarter.jpg

We don't have any wert made dealers to my knowledge in western Canada. But I will take a look.

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Schs2013 02-10-2022 02:52 AM

Re: Ascender K10
 
Found a mistake younger me made. A longer upper link. To smooth out a drive shaft angle from the pumpkin by switching to a 66mm upper link. Over keeping it stock link 61mm. There is a "i told you so" coming my way.
Which created a few problems to do with the steering.

After laughing at my own mistakes for some time.

Got 110mm shocks installed.

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Schs2013 02-11-2022 05:18 PM

Re: Ascender K10
 
Alright almost everything done now time to charge a 2s lipo up. And go test it out on the melting slushy snow windrows.
4600mAh pack. And I might try 3s as well.

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Schs2013 02-11-2022 05:21 PM

Re: Ascender K10
 
Forgot to upload the pictures.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...af4c7cc723.jpg

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Schs2013 02-11-2022 05:25 PM

Re: Ascender K10
 
Also ordered a new K10 cab while I was at the local shop. With all the truck convoy blockades to the US it may take some time to get the cab.

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Schs2013 02-12-2022 04:35 PM

Re: Ascender K10
 
Test run outside done.
List of needed improvements is as follows.
1. Work out why I have a pogo sticks amount of travel.
2. Let there be suspension articulation!
3. 3s lipo over 2s.

Thats the list.

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Schs2013 02-12-2022 04:36 PM

Re: Ascender K10
 
Quick picture.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...17bebebfc3.jpg

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