favorite position for suspension links

[SR5Dave]

Nice idea on the tranny that should fix any torque twist problems. :idea:

I believe torque twist comes from the driveshafts trying to turning the pinion, so the tranny won't matter. (Unless of course you do the tranny with outputs going different ways thing)

 

[EGRESSor]

the latest pics
http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00495889f00000024.jpg
http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00495889f00000023.jpg
http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00495889f00000021.jpg
http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00495889f00000022.jpg

 

[SR5Dave]

that thing is huge! I think it needs a nice set of narrowed Jumbo Kongs! :twisted:

You've got those batteries soooo high though, it'll have a really high COG because of that. Granted, its super wide, but the center of gravity is still too high. My rig is stable past sideways (Batteries are below the top of the tires, along with everything else)

 

[EGRESSor]

I think the COG is not really high , because the steel axles

Jumbo Kongs sounds good , but they are not available in Germany

 

[SR5Dave]

I think the COG is not really high , because the steel axles

Jumbo Kongs sounds good , but they are not available in Germany

Whats 35$ in shipping? :lol:

I guess steel axles would help that, but I'd still consider dropping down those batteries some

 

[EGRESSor]

Whats 35$ in shipping? :lol:

if it runs anytime

the new shocks
http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00495889f00000025.jpg

 

[Rockcrawler]

Do those have reverse?

 

[hcfr34]

What are your plans for steering?

 

[EGRESSor]

Do those have reverse?

im not sure what you mean
i use 153mm XTM shocks with progressive suspension piggy back reservoirs

What are your plans for steering?

standard 2ws
6mm ss rods and Hyper7 ends
and a Hitec 5995 , must come the next days

side view
http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00495889f00000030.jpg

with body
http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00495889f00000026.jpg

front view
http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00495889f00000027.jpg

rear ... Dave , note the lower batterie position
http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00495889f00000028.jpg

and from top
http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00495889f00000029.jpg

 

[hcfr34]

I see it now, clean servo mount. Nice job all around.

 

[SR5Dave]

Right on man, thats looks great

 

[mike]

can you build me one? LOL

 

[EGRESSor]

can you build me one? LOL

if you will pay enough

i think i need to build a new tranny , its to fast , for that the motor must mount in standard position , and it needs new chassis plates
next i will change the plastic jounts for steel

last pics before rebuild

http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00495889f00000031.jpg
http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00495889f00000032.jpg
http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00495889f00000033.jpg
http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00495889f00000034.jpg
http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00495889f00000035.jpg
http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00495889f00000036.jpg
http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00495889f00000037.jpg

 

[EGRESSor]

the plan for the new tranny
http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00495889f00000038.jpg
left version > centered COG
middle version > batt within the chassis
right version > lowest COG
i prefer the right version , batt can be fixed at the rear upper link

but whitch is the best :?

 

[EGRESSor]

the new tranny and chassis plates

 

[phillyb]

WOW. i just lost my lower jaw, i think it fell down the stairs. i feel like such a wuss with just my TLT now. i mean damn, thats some nice work, great welds btw too, i would like to learn tig so much, i may have to now after seeing your work.

in this pic

http://photos.fotango.com/p/eba00495889f00000033.jpg

what is the setscrew for? i see it by itself in the middle of the diff housing. is it for lubricating or just checking the gears?

 

[EGRESSor]

what is the setscrew for? i see it by itself in the middle of the diff housing. is it for lubricating or just checking the gears?

for lube only

mostly is done

some measures
wheelbase 415mm
widht 415mm
height 225mm
diff clearance 57mm
center clearance 125mm

 

[EGRESSor]

it runs
esc, bec and receiver are sealed with flowable silicone rubber

 

[Frkan]

sweet!

what shafts are you running?

 

[RCALLOYS]

WOW, that is one impressive scratch built crawler. Superior fab work with the axle housings, tranny, everything! Fantastic work.