Re: 28's Creeper they dont run them because there better, we run them as some guys need the extra length of the 70mm links. im running the XR chassis and i actually had to add 10mm of length to each of my front and rear links. and they still still arent long enought in my liking. |
I see, did'nt think about needing them for wheelbase length. Sent from my iPhone 4 using Tapatalk |
Got my first round of parts in yesterday. Shocks, skid, servo and batts. http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...r/5880a346.jpg While I wait for other parts I decided to build an incline board to give me something to go off of during building the truck and getting it dialed in. I used 60 grit sand paper to keep it in line with the creep-o-rama thread. How my truck sits in the pic above I can only get 55 degress. With moving the battery to the front I was able to bump it up to 58. But each time the front right tire was lifting pretty good. It's actually better than I thought it would do. I'll build the shocks next, throw em on and see how/if it changes the incline degree. http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...r/db10aa21.jpg Sent from my iPhone 4 using Tapatalk |
Re: 28's Creeper nice that u got those parts. u will be very happy with the shocks. unforchantly i cant give u any tips on biulding them as i bought mine used, but u will like them. also dont go hog wild with using that incline board. actually get out and go crawling with it after words. incline is not always what proves a good crawler "thumbsup" |
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About the shocks, I think they were the easiest shocks to build and bleed that I've ever done so far. Went 30 weight all around, suckers are smooth. Only gripe I have are the lower plastic caps, would've much rather seen it metal with an o-ring for a seal. After a few times of screwing them on and off I can see them starting to leak. Stock chassis just is'nt designed for these shorter shocks, I lost a lot of articulation with them. Hopefully the new chassis arrives soon.. Sent from my iPhone 4 using Tapatalk |
Re: 28's Creeper depending on how u have them mounted will determin articulation. post some pics of your setup, ill help u out. before the XR, i use to run a stock chassis with no battery tray and losi shocks. had lots of articulation when i had them setup right "thumbsup" |
Thanks, I'll try and get some pics up after work....just dependant on how tired I am. 12 hr work days are a pia after a while. Sent from my iPhone 4 using Tapatalk |
Got the pics... Here's showing max flex.. http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...r/e4336662.jpg Mounting locations...I've seen people run the losi shock mounts attached to the chassis but again, not wanting to buy anything for this chassis. If I need to I'll make my own mounts for now but would rather not waste the time. http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...r/a0f04c89.jpg http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...r/932cf904.jpg http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...r/538c62e4.jpg http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...r/36c5bece.jpg http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...r/12a87f99.jpg Sent from my iPhone 4 using Tapatalk |
Re: 28's Creeper okay first things first. basic:
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I built the shocks without limiters so they're at full travel. I'll move the stuff around in the next day or so and see what happens. First testing will be out at Tierra Del Sol this weekend. Sent from my iPhone 4 using Tapatalk |
Re: 28's Creeper okay, hope everything works out for ya "thumbsup" |
Round 2 of parts came in today, I'm stoked! Thanks Thomas. I also picked up a set of picquic, quick release hex drivers for the impact, should make building the rig a breeze. HR hubs and knuckles should be here in a day or so. I'll start the rebuild sometime this weekend. http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...r/9b67ee6a.jpg Sent from my iPhone 4 using Tapatalk |
Re: 28's Creeper nice:mrgreen:,it cant get much better than that ! |
Re: 28's Creeper how much did every thing cost? |
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But a lot cheaper than my HPI 5T so I'm not complaining. Sent from my iPhone 4 using Tapatalk |
Recieved the HR hubs and knuckles today. Great looking pieces... http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...r/cfd37b79.jpg But ran into a snag on install. You have to reuse your spacer sleeve from the stock knuckle. When I went to tighten down the knuckle to hub it would bind like crazy. Ended up having to add 1 shim inbetween the hub and knuckle. Did'nt matter if it was put on the top or bottom side. After that it was silky smooth. http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...r/df31b4f6.jpg Also started the truss installs. Got the rear finished but have a question on the fronts. The supplied button head screw holding the link stay on pushes the truss away from the axle housing. I'm wondering which way you guys are mounting the truss? Obviously your own supplied spacers are needed for the rears and fronts as well ,but are you guys spacing the truss far enough away from the axle for the button head screw clearance, countersinking the truss, or drilling a hole through the axle housing? Or some other way I'm not thinking of? I'm going to countersink the truss unless I hear of a better way of doing it before I install it tomorrow. I figure countersunk keeps from needing a spacer at the hub and keeps the truss closer to the axle for support. Pic of what I'm talking about and am going to countersink. http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...r/1f354849.jpg Sent from my iPhone 4 using Tapatalk |
Re: 28's Creeper Your creepers looking good i like the hr racing peices they look nice and stout |
Re: 28's Creeper was it a hard build? was thinking of getting one for my son but i would be the one building it and not sure if i can do it agian. i bult a Honch and it kicked my but. this one does not look to bad. |
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Re: 28's Creeper Im reallying digging your BTL kit and the chassis you got cant wait! to see how it turn out "thumbsup" |
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