my twin hammers , starting an upgrade

[biggamehunter]

Originally Posted by Rastaman

I like the semi locker, lots of work put in on that mister.. Good job.. Makes me a bit jealous I don't have the tools to make the job a bit easier..

thanks greatly rastaman

[MrJugger]

Hi Biggame,
congrats on your rig. Everything you did is really nice and clean!
Was wondering if you had a hard time drilling the holes in the rear axles?
aren't they hardenned?

[biggamehunter]

Originally Posted by MrJugger

Hi Biggame,
congrats on your rig. Everything you did is really nice and clean!
Was wondering if you had a hard time drilling the holes in the rear axles?
aren't they hardenned?

thanx greatly for your input mr jugger , the axles are very very hard , i would imagine they would take some real drilling with hobby/diy tools , but i used the big monster slow speed pillar drill in the pics and it made short work of the axle steel , i used one bosch cobalt bit to do both axles with some old singer sewing machine oil from 1950 !! for cut and lube , and i think the bit would easily drill a good few more thanks again for your post , cheers shaun

[MrJugger]

Thx for the tip on the cobalt bit Biggame, as I only own regular ones that I think wouldn't last long
As for the semi locking performace vs a diff locker, how would you rate it in crawling situation?
I am not planning to really crawl that much with mine, but more trailing and soft bashing, but it could always help going over though obstacles or steep hills.

[biggamehunter]

Originally Posted by MrJugger

Thx for the tip on the cobalt bit Biggame, as I only own regular ones that I think wouldn't last long
As for the semi locking performace vs a diff locker, how would you rate it in crawling situation?
I am not planning to really crawl that much with mine, but more trailing and soft bashing, but it could always help going over though obstacles or steep hills.

im using mine for mainly the same things as you the crawling ability is still very good , indeed , due to the 500k oil , i only realy notice im on an open diff when i get into a heavy bind , as the front diff is also a semi locker the power is nearly always distributed evenly between both axles and the contacting wheels continue to turn even when the other wheel on that axle has lost traction , due to the heavy oil , it seems like the rig doesnt weigh heavy enough to cause drive loss in the contacting wheels in a full twist even with the semi locker , but when running at speed , bashing or racing , the rig with a locker in there was totaly pointless , it was no use at all to me , i think this is maybe why you see so many nearly new hammers for sale ? people buy them and try them and realize the dont work at all as a crawler with the front diff open and useless as a fast runner with the rear locked as they spend more time on their roof ? untill i set up these diffs front and rear this truck to me was about as much use as a chocolate tea pot ! cheers shaun

[MrJugger]

Thx for the very detailed explanation about the transmission behavior Biggame. I really appreciate!
I actually never played with mine, as I bought it second hand as a rolling chassis. was not a great deal though, as I am new in the hobby and didn't knew what to look for.... Turned out that this poor little gizmo had been really mistreated and there's a lot of work going on on my side rebuilding everything from the ground up and replacing each and every worn bit out of it.
Only good things are that I now know the beast, and that it came with a GCM front plate lol
Guess I will need to go the semi locked rear diff way too!
Thx for sharing your experiments

[biggamehunter]

thanks greatly for your interest , words and input mate , good luck with the rig anyting i can help you with dont hesitate to ask cheers shaun

[Pockets70]

This mod will be a game changer! Shipping charges may be a bit expensive, BUT, would you be willing to do others??

[biggamehunter]

Originally Posted by Pockets70

This mod will be a game changer! Shipping charges may be a bit expensive, BUT, would you be willing to do others??

thanks again mate , its a bit of a logistical nightmare but i think it will be available for public sale by vaterra theirselves soon im talking with them atm about the stock axles receiving holes and correct lengths to go straight fit on a front diff in there i have sent them details by request and their ears are pricked up cheers shaun

[MrJugger]

Wow mate, so nice from you to bring this up to Vaterra!!
If successful, the TH community will adore you like a living god ;)

[biggamehunter]

Originally Posted by MrJugger

Wow mate, so nice from you to bring this up to Vaterra!!
If successful, the TH community will adore you like a living god ;)

thanks mate , top man , after all greed is one of the deadly sins .... cheers shaun

[MrJugger]

Need to find some time to create my own build tread and share my part too!
Cheers

[three2won]

this is amazing man, that is awesome work on the front diff, if you talk vaterra into making them I'll be all over it, I'm a bit apprehensive to try the machining myself, much more of a wood and plastics guy than metal

[biggamehunter]

Originally Posted by MrJugger

Need to find some time to create my own build tread and share my part too!
Cheers

any clues ?? and thanks for your input mate ,

[biggamehunter]

Originally Posted by three2won

this is amazing man, that is awesome work on the front diff, if you talk vaterra into making them I'll be all over it, I'm a bit apprehensive to try the machining myself, much more of a wood and plastics guy than metal

just hope they go for it mate ? its a hard job getting the holes through exactly square to the drillbit and shaft or the sun gear will run buckled/warped and the diff wont work at all ? i will keep you posted

Stainless tube chassis coming next

[MrJugger]

Originally Posted by biggamehunter

any clues ?? and thanks for your input mate ,

I am working on a front hood mod, as well as a trial at a cheap steering mod and quick flip up cage... will detail my experiments in my buid thread
Cheers

[Pockets70]

Major kudos to you BGH! Contacting Vaterra directly AND getting a reply?? That's awesome!

[biggamehunter]

thanks guys , its you lot that keep the thread going cheers !! i have comandeered some 4mm stainless tube today , bought a 4mm pipe bender and stripped the hammers cage from its gunnels ! lol the stainless cage will be a copy of the stock one but with the bobtail i did , it will be (i hope) a straight fit to all the original fixings and all original body panels , just in polished stainless steel tube , i will probably be starting it thursday or friday ( took a few days off work!! ) lol i will keep you updated thanks greatly to all who commented on my thread , if there is anything i can help with please dont hesitate , cheers shaun ( BGH)

[biggamehunter]

Originally Posted by MrJugger

I am working on a front hood mod, as well as a trial at a cheap steering mod and quick flip up cage... will detail my experiments in my buid thread
Cheers

im following with interest mate !! sounds good cheers shaun

[MrJugger]

Originally Posted by biggamehunter

im following with interest mate !! sounds good cheers shaun

It's coming, slowly. Already uploaded a few pics to start my thread.
I am excited to see the building of your stainless cage!
Cheers