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CRAWLINGAROUND · 02-01-2009, 11:10 AM

Looks like the pins are over hardened as well. We can replace that for you. In all the testing Ive done since the summer I have not had one diff failure, wear and tear yes but not one failure like your photo shows.

Contact Customer Service on Monday and we can help you out.

Chris

88_Pathy · 02-01-2009, 12:30 PM

Wow once again great customer service... awesome.

miniwheeler · 02-01-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CRAWLINGAROUND

Looks like the pins are over hardened as well. We can replace that for you. In all the testing Ive done since the summer I have not had one diff failure, wear and tear yes but not one failure like your photo shows.

Contact Customer Service on Monday and we can help you out.

Chris

Im not shure what you mean about over hardened pins? but I will take you up on the diff case offer

I thought I was lucky and got one of the later kits sine the only problem so far was with the front diff :-( bummer

I was testing more today and broke a rear axle stub. It is good to know Vennom Is gonna make it right, thanks

1\4elliptic toy · 02-02-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CRAWLINGAROUND

Looks like the pins are over hardened as well. We can replace that for you. Chris

Chris, can you clarify if this is the pins in the locking ring or the drive axle pins that I had asked about. Thanks!

CRAWLINGAROUND · 02-02-2009, 10:08 AM

The steel pins should not shatter at all, only bend. So if they shatter like glass they are over hardened and lack any ability to bend. We will replace the pins for sure. The cases are designed to take the beating and wear over time. Its a stress relief for the drive system and the only down side is wheel play. When the wheel play gets excessive you can change out the diff case. The alloy diff locking ring that has the pins pressed in it will not fail, there is little stress on that part. Since the pin broke in it we can replace that part.
I hope that clarifies things.

Chris

miniwheeler · 02-02-2009, 07:22 PM

The pins on the lock ring didnt break, just one lost its press fit into the aluminum ring and pushed through.

CRAWLINGAROUND · 02-03-2009, 11:16 AM

You use the red locktite or an Anerobic cement for assembly and the pin will be set more or less permanent. It has to be flush with the back side to be the correct length. If it pushes through real easy then contact us for a replacement. Your choice but just call us at least.

Chris

vegaracer · 02-03-2009, 12:48 PM

After not being able to keep my diffs from slipping, I just decided to tig weld up the spider grears. It dont slip no more.

Steve

miniwheeler · 02-05-2009, 10:31 PM

Replacement parts in 2days

thanks for the great support

docfire · 02-07-2009, 10:48 AM

I did the fubar rear lockout like you and it worked great. just a little file work and a nice tight fit. Thank for the good idea.

miniwheeler · 02-08-2009, 05:03 PM

Glad to help ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

More testing today :-( first direct hit the front axle skidder broke. the plastic is too hard. I hope I dont break the front axle housing the next time the same thing happens without it

Then after about 7min I was climbing a V notch and found some traction with the front tires. I have yet to make it past the 10 min mark with this crawler before breakage stops the fun. Time fore pede sliders and metal outputs.

dezfan · 02-08-2009, 08:08 PM

Ditto, if we can ever get the bugs worked out, it has potential.

miniwheeler · 02-12-2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dezfan

Ditto, if we can ever get the bugs worked out, it has potential.

I feel the same way

And speaking of potential the first thing that came to mind when i got this kit is this

With the inboard lower links and motor up front and not hanging out the side new lower chassis plates is a must have for me. The belly is now 2.5 inches wide

A pic of how much was removed

As far as i could go. I had to clearance the chassis plate and change to a pan head screw on the tranny

Sittin skinny

SLASH4 · 02-13-2009, 07:17 AM

Where are u putting the battery im looking for ideas

SLASH4 · 02-13-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by slash4

where are u putting the battery im looking for ideas

sorry never mind ok what do i have to do about installing battery there

Just Zach · 02-13-2009, 07:19 AM

Awesome work on the skid! It looks like you're getting most of the bugs out now.

SLASH4 · 02-13-2009, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by crawlingaround

looks like the pins are over hardened as well. We can replace that for you. In all the testing ive done since the summer i have not had one diff failure, wear and tear yes but not one failure like your photo shows.

Contact customer service on monday and we can help you out.

Chris

well its hard to call them i got what sounded as fax line but i did get in touch with them online and quick fast service much help they sent the missing parts good service ty again

miniwheeler · 02-13-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SLASH4

sorry never mind ok what do i have to do about installing battery there

The 5th pic on page 1 shows detail on the custom battery tray.

miniwheeler · 02-13-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Just Zach

Awesome work on the skid! It looks like you're getting most of the bugs out now.

Thanks, and yes its geting better. I just need to get it to take a good thrashing for a whole battery pack and the Vennom dig unit and I think it will be comp worthy

toyofast · 02-13-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by miniwheeler

Thanks, and yes its geting better. I just need to get it to take a good thrashing for a whole battery pack and the Vennom dig unit and I think it will be comp worthy

Does this mean it'll be your 2.2 rig Sunday?

02-13-2009, 07:17 AM	#34
SLASH4 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: AUSTINTOWN Posts: 19	Battery placement Where are u putting the battery im looking for ideas

02-01-2009, 11:10 AM	#21
CRAWLINGAROUND Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northwest Posts: 181	Looks like the pins are over hardened as well. We can replace that for you. In all the testing Ive done since the summer I have not had one diff failure, wear and tear yes but not one failure like your photo shows. Contact Customer Service on Monday and we can help you out. Chris

02-01-2009, 12:30 PM	#22
88_Pathy Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cen Cal Posts: 148	Wow once again great customer service... awesome.

02-02-2009, 10:08 AM	#25
CRAWLINGAROUND Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northwest Posts: 181	The steel pins should not shatter at all, only bend. So if they shatter like glass they are over hardened and lack any ability to bend. We will replace the pins for sure. The cases are designed to take the beating and wear over time. Its a stress relief for the drive system and the only down side is wheel play. When the wheel play gets excessive you can change out the diff case. The alloy diff locking ring that has the pins pressed in it will not fail, there is little stress on that part. Since the pin broke in it we can replace that part. I hope that clarifies things. Chris

02-02-2009, 07:22 PM	#26
miniwheeler Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: dallas Posts: 866	The pins on the lock ring didnt break, just one lost its press fit into the aluminum ring and pushed through.

02-03-2009, 11:16 AM	#27
CRAWLINGAROUND Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northwest Posts: 181	You use the red locktite or an Anerobic cement for assembly and the pin will be set more or less permanent. It has to be flush with the back side to be the correct length. If it pushes through real easy then contact us for a replacement. Your choice but just call us at least. Chris

02-03-2009, 12:48 PM	#28
vegaracer Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SD Posts: 79	After not being able to keep my diffs from slipping, I just decided to tig weld up the spider grears. It dont slip no more. Steve

02-05-2009, 10:31 PM	#29
miniwheeler Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: dallas Posts: 866	Replacement parts in 2days thanks for the great support

02-07-2009, 10:48 AM	#30
docfire Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: jackson, CA Posts: 160	I did the fubar rear lockout like you and it worked great. just a little file work and a nice tight fit. Thank for the good idea.

02-08-2009, 05:03 PM	#31
miniwheeler Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: dallas Posts: 866	Glad to help ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ More testing today :-( first direct hit the front axle skidder broke. the plastic is too hard. I hope I dont break the front axle housing the next time the same thing happens without it Then after about 7min I was climbing a V notch and found some traction with the front tires. I have yet to make it past the 10 min mark with this crawler before breakage stops the fun. Time fore pede sliders and metal outputs.

02-08-2009, 08:08 PM	#32
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Ditto, if we can ever get the bugs worked out, it has potential.

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02-13-2009, 07:19 AM	#36
Just Zach '08 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UTRCRC Posts: 5,585	Awesome work on the skid! It looks like you're getting most of the bugs out now.

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