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fatwreck · 02-24-2006, 09:46 PM

Sorry to hijack, but that place is such a good time:

Flood 2004...boats parked in the parking lot:

Devil's Doorway:

Overlooking the south side:

I can't remember what this place is called, but you need to go there to see all the stuff this guy welded up. I know they did a story on him on the discovery channel, but I never saw it:

It was all made out of scrap:

You may now resume your regularly scheduled discussion...

Mnster · 02-24-2006, 10:07 PM

Yeah that Devils Doorway is the only section of the park I have never been to. I never thought it was that big. I'll have to scope that area out sometime. Even though I think it was hardcore rock stairs to the top similar to CCC trail. Hanging off the side of a huge cliff with a heavy crawler in one hand and a radio in the other with no hand railing to grab in the case I trip. Yeah that guy with the metal stuff. I sometimes pass that place on my way up to the park.

thumbman · 02-24-2006, 10:08 PM

Still working on the truck, have a gear noise comming from the rear axle. :? This Sunday is out for me. Hoping to have it all back to gether for the 11th.

Mnster · 02-24-2006, 10:31 PM

Man, you have more gear box issues then I ever have. :?

thumbman · 02-24-2006, 10:56 PM

Tell me about it, it hasen't changed at all since I started with RC. I pulled the motor out can't see any damage I may just have to grease it up more or use differnt grease.

Mnster · 02-24-2006, 11:27 PM

Yeah, mine gets loud once and while. I use a little standard wheel bearing grease and it seems to help.

Cole82 · 02-25-2006, 06:12 AM

Don't use grease. It holds dirt and water in. There is a reson the gears are slippery allready. I just got 2 years of running out of my gear set. Also your cases could be misaligned (warped). Again make sure the srews are tight mine work loose for some reson.

Mnster · 02-25-2006, 12:20 PM

I don't know, I used to run the gears dry until I kept having issues with the teeth sharpening and folding over about every 6 months. I've had the same set of lubed gears I have now for about a year. I replaced the gear case last month and the gears look brand new like no wear at all. If you use marine grade wheel bearing grease like for boat trailer wheel bearings it won't wash off in water.

Soya · 02-25-2006, 02:55 PM

Gearboxes issues = I win.

Cole82 · 02-25-2006, 02:58 PM

Soya hopefully Josh will bring his E-maxx.

Mnster · 02-25-2006, 03:04 PM

Hmm, what would you call the shock setup? Looks like a sway setup? Looks like it works like the opposite of a sway bar.

Cole82 · 02-25-2006, 03:06 PM

Honestly it works It's the best IFS/IRS truck I have ever seen.
Now For Something Different (Josh)

Mnster · 02-25-2006, 03:22 PM

Looks like it works well but it still has the terrible emaxx belly clearance. You still loose ground clearance when the suspension squats when climbing. Good Idea though thats the best I've seen a IFS suspension setup. When Soya had his we bought a Hardcore Titanium extended chassis to make it longer.

Soya, we should rework your truck a little before the run. Make it longer, lighter, and lower. Maybe weld up some axle housings. I've got off work today and tomorrow.

Cole82 · 02-25-2006, 03:34 PM

That's exactly what I've been telling him.
He wants to keep it maxx like instead of linking it up.
I don't think he believes me when I tell him what we crawl on. Also what setup works and what doesn't.

Mnster · 02-25-2006, 03:42 PM

He'll change

Once all the Clods and shaftys are out at the lake he'll be pushing his truck up rocks with his foot wishing for a change.

Soya · 02-25-2006, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mnster

He'll change

Once all the Clods and shaftys are out at the lake he'll be pushing his truck up rocks with his foot wishing for a change.

You kidding me? I still do that!

I'm not sure if we have enough tme to redo that much, I still need to fix all the wires I, um, removed.

Mnster · 02-26-2006, 10:25 AM

Yeah, I guess we only have like 13 more days. I'm still working on making some longer links for BagoxcAlum.

BagoXCAlum · 02-26-2006, 11:26 AM

Speaking of which, how are those coming along?

Matt

thumbman · 02-26-2006, 01:52 PM

I think Soya has me beat on gearbox issues, but I think I'm a close second. hopefully I can get every thing fixed in 13 days.

Mnster · 02-26-2006, 06:23 PM

I've got the bottom links done, I need some more metal for the tops ones.

lol, Soya is actually the one with no gear box issues. The emaxx tranny is bomb proof. We have striped a few ring and pinions. The gears are just fine it's everything else thats a issue.

02-25-2006, 02:58 PM	#30
Cole82 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cedar Rapids Posts: 2,028	Soya hopefully Josh will bring his E-maxx. Attached Images

02-25-2006, 03:22 PM	#33
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Looks like it works well but it still has the terrible emaxx belly clearance. You still loose ground clearance when the suspension squats when climbing. Good Idea though thats the best I've seen a IFS suspension setup. When Soya had his we bought a Hardcore Titanium extended chassis to make it longer. Soya, we should rework your truck a little before the run. Make it longer, lighter, and lower. Maybe weld up some axle housings. I've got off work today and tomorrow. Last edited by Mnster; 02-25-2006 at 03:27 PM.

02-25-2006, 03:34 PM	#34
Cole82 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cedar Rapids Posts: 2,028	That's exactly what I've been telling him. He wants to keep it maxx like instead of linking it up. I don't think he believes me when I tell him what we crawl on. Also what setup works and what doesn't. Last edited by Cole82; 02-25-2006 at 03:36 PM.

02-24-2006, 09:46 PM	#21
fatwreck Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ottawa Posts: 70	Sorry to hijack, but that place is such a good time: Flood 2004...boats parked in the parking lot: Devil's Doorway: Overlooking the south side: I can't remember what this place is called, but you need to go there to see all the stuff this guy welded up. I know they did a story on him on the discovery channel, but I never saw it: It was all made out of scrap: You may now resume your regularly scheduled discussion...

02-24-2006, 10:07 PM	#22
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Yeah that Devils Doorway is the only section of the park I have never been to. I never thought it was that big. I'll have to scope that area out sometime. Even though I think it was hardcore rock stairs to the top similar to CCC trail. Hanging off the side of a huge cliff with a heavy crawler in one hand and a radio in the other with no hand railing to grab in the case I trip. Yeah that guy with the metal stuff. I sometimes pass that place on my way up to the park.

02-24-2006, 10:08 PM	#23
thumbman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Poplar Grove Posts: 196	Still working on the truck, have a gear noise comming from the rear axle. :? This Sunday is out for me. Hoping to have it all back to gether for the 11th.

02-24-2006, 10:31 PM	#24
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Man, you have more gear box issues then I ever have. :?

02-24-2006, 10:56 PM	#25
thumbman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Poplar Grove Posts: 196	Tell me about it, it hasen't changed at all since I started with RC. I pulled the motor out can't see any damage I may just have to grease it up more or use differnt grease.

02-24-2006, 11:27 PM	#26
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Yeah, mine gets loud once and while. I use a little standard wheel bearing grease and it seems to help.

02-25-2006, 06:12 AM	#27
Cole82 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cedar Rapids Posts: 2,028	Don't use grease. It holds dirt and water in. There is a reson the gears are slippery allready. I just got 2 years of running out of my gear set. Also your cases could be misaligned (warped). Again make sure the srews are tight mine work loose for some reson.

02-25-2006, 12:20 PM	#28
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	I don't know, I used to run the gears dry until I kept having issues with the teeth sharpening and folding over about every 6 months. I've had the same set of lubed gears I have now for about a year. I replaced the gear case last month and the gears look brand new like no wear at all. If you use marine grade wheel bearing grease like for boat trailer wheel bearings it won't wash off in water.

02-25-2006, 02:55 PM	#29
Soya Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: illinois Posts: 433	Gearboxes issues = I win.

02-25-2006, 03:04 PM	#31
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Hmm, what would you call the shock setup? Looks like a sway setup? Looks like it works like the opposite of a sway bar.

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02-25-2006, 03:06 PM	#32
Cole82 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cedar Rapids Posts: 2,028	Honestly it works It's the best IFS/IRS truck I have ever seen. Now For Something Different (Josh)

02-25-2006, 03:42 PM	#35
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	He'll change Once all the Clods and shaftys are out at the lake he'll be pushing his truck up rocks with his foot wishing for a change.

02-26-2006, 10:25 AM	#37
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Yeah, I guess we only have like 13 more days. I'm still working on making some longer links for BagoxcAlum.

02-26-2006, 11:26 AM	#38
BagoXCAlum Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: north central IL Posts: 242	Speaking of which, how are those coming along? Matt

02-26-2006, 01:52 PM	#39
thumbman Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Poplar Grove Posts: 196	I think Soya has me beat on gearbox issues, but I think I'm a close second. hopefully I can get every thing fixed in 13 days.

02-26-2006, 06:23 PM	#40
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	I've got the bottom links done, I need some more metal for the tops ones. lol, Soya is actually the one with no gear box issues. The emaxx tranny is bomb proof. We have striped a few ring and pinions. The gears are just fine it's everything else thats a issue.

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