LAV25
Quarry Creeper
on a similar note, I'm guessing the no shackle leafs aren't getting past the proto-tester stage?
I was hoping they'd come out drilled to fit....
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Harley's TCS X-Trail
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on a similar note, I'm guessing the no shackle leafs aren't getting past the proto-tester stage?
I was hoping they'd come out drilled to fit....
-val
As of this point it does not appear so. We do continue to work on things for the X-Trail though, stay tuned. "thumbsup"
Hi. Im looking at the AX10 with the TCS X-trail for my first crawler build. Im wondering if everything here is all I need to complete it
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t283/xxevilgrimxx/crawler1.png
And will that battery work with the other items?
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t283/xxevilgrimxx/crawler1.png
And will that battery work with the other items?
The battery will work just fine. You are however missing a steering servo, a Hitec 645 is a good starting point. **EDIT** Sorry I didn't see the radio came with a servo.
You should be good.
Any more questions just let me know. "thumbsup"
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I run the a 4 link setup using the TCS boomerang and servo plate. I run 90mm shocks and the suspension performs great. You need to limit the stock shocks quite a bit, use a 3/4" piece of fuel tubing under the piston. You have to remember scale rigs do not need a lot of flex, 45 degrees is more than enough if not too much.
Thanks. Im in a Blackfoot Xtreme build right now. But as soon as im done with that Ill be getting this.
Good point, I can't remember last time I saw a 1:1 with 90 degrees articulation....
minor_threat
Rock Crawler
That's sick! where do you get these bodies? i'm almost converted from going tube to scaler on my first rig. Nice!!!
Mav-1981
Quarry Creeper
Hey TCS/Harley
Delrin spring issue:
Rig worked on same set of springs for probably 8 months worth of my abuse (if it can be broke I will break it,lol) till I did something stupid which I wont get into, but lets say no traction bar and carpet dont mix, busted both rear springs. No biggy, my dumb a** ideas and I knew better. The problem though, I bought a new set, got to drive the truck ONCE not even 1/3 of the way through a pack and broke a rear again. Not on the rocks either, i dropped the rig from about 8 inches up onto gravel, did that I dont know how many times, hell the rig fell off the 3 ft ledge and rolled 15ft down a steep hill last year more than once and never hurt it, but this time I BUSTED A BRAND NEW LEAF!!! Question lies here, is there a break-in I missed reading, more along the lines of "dont tdrop your rig or jump off cliffs on the first run"??? I just ordered now 3 more sets (2 2.5s and 1 1.5mm) but dont want to go through them in a month. THis rig is built the EXACT SAME as it was when the leafs first came out and I bought some then (including the weird front ones that work backwards, which are STILL going strong) and the first set was great, 1 set of leafs, maybe 2 in a season/year, I am more than happy there. Delrin is Delrin, it isnt going to change, leaf designs are the same, SO WHERE DID I GO WRONG??? Harley or the other guys that have ran them for a while, HELP,lol.
Thanks.
Delrin spring issue:
Rig worked on same set of springs for probably 8 months worth of my abuse (if it can be broke I will break it,lol) till I did something stupid which I wont get into, but lets say no traction bar and carpet dont mix, busted both rear springs. No biggy, my dumb a** ideas and I knew better. The problem though, I bought a new set, got to drive the truck ONCE not even 1/3 of the way through a pack and broke a rear again. Not on the rocks either, i dropped the rig from about 8 inches up onto gravel, did that I dont know how many times, hell the rig fell off the 3 ft ledge and rolled 15ft down a steep hill last year more than once and never hurt it, but this time I BUSTED A BRAND NEW LEAF!!! Question lies here, is there a break-in I missed reading, more along the lines of "dont tdrop your rig or jump off cliffs on the first run"??? I just ordered now 3 more sets (2 2.5s and 1 1.5mm) but dont want to go through them in a month. THis rig is built the EXACT SAME as it was when the leafs first came out and I bought some then (including the weird front ones that work backwards, which are STILL going strong) and the first set was great, 1 set of leafs, maybe 2 in a season/year, I am more than happy there. Delrin is Delrin, it isnt going to change, leaf designs are the same, SO WHERE DID I GO WRONG??? Harley or the other guys that have ran them for a while, HELP,lol.
Thanks.
kevinlongisland
The Wheels Keep Turning
Actually, there are actually different types of delrin. So maybe the delrin that was used for the second pair you broke was different or had a week spot in it. You can always return the broken parts to us and we'll refund or replace them for you:
http://www.tcscrawlers.com/Returns-sp-7.html
We always guarantee everything we make. I don't think any type of "break in" would help. Hope this helps.
http://www.tcscrawlers.com/Returns-sp-7.html
We always guarantee everything we make. I don't think any type of "break in" would help. Hope this helps.
4drmopar
Quarry Creeper
I just bought a crawler(ax-10) that came with a slightly bobbed X trail frame.. having NEVER assembled, driven or seen one up close before, hows it look? lol
I wanted and SCX but this, is gonna be way more fun!
I wanted and SCX but this, is gonna be way more fun!
kevinlongisland
The Wheels Keep Turning
4drmopar, looks like a good start for a custom project. Yeah, you can pull an SCX10 out the box and have a scaler, but what fun is that! Have fun converting that thing into a kick but scaler. "thumbsup"
2500hdon37s
I wanna be Dave
does that x-trail have axle steer when flexing?
4drmopar
Quarry Creeper
little bit yeah
I just bought a crawler(ax-10) that came with a slightly bobbed X trail frame.. having NEVER assembled, driven or seen one up close before, hows it look? lol
I wanted and SCX but this, is gonna be way more fun!
Wheelbase with those links??
4drmopar
Quarry Creeper
Well the truck has changed twice since and the links are in a difernt spot on the lower links and back WAY further on the top....
The wheelbase as i sits rightnow is exactly 12", in those old pics about 11.5" or so.... heres some new pics...
The wheelbase as i sits rightnow is exactly 12", in those old pics about 11.5" or so.... heres some new pics...
rcdrew
Rock Stacker
well im not sure how old this thread is, but you all have some pretty fancy trucks. im thinking of buying a new ax10 and start makeing it into a scale truck/crawler. there isn't any type of comp's around here, but there is a rocky river bank that i have been looking at that looks like fun.
