CaliCrawler
Pebble Pounder
Hi guys! (Yes I read the whole thread8))
Here’s my build so far…
First thing I did was replace the driver to something more apropos! :lmao:
Cut off the lights, added scale bolts to the hinge and chassis then painted the monkey bars ”:ror:Chrome”
Old man emu shocks mounted in the post screw holes, took out the springs and added a rubber washer for softness (External) and a couple drops of shock oil strictly for lubrication although they are set up to run oil I believe, But don’t quote me on that.:shock: If it’s too high for you, you could find a longer M1 bolt And bring it down to the lower four link axle mount."thumbsup"
Running droop in this way 99.935 % elliminates the bounciness. Not to mention the lower CG. (Don’t have the internal droop springs yet, I need to find softer springs or modify the stock ones to work)(Shocks needed spacers to mount, 4mm on top and 2mm on bottom to keep away from chassis rails, not used on the bottom in front because not needed and steering knuckle clearance was an issue with them on. The bolts that will be required are M2x(8mm bottom, 12mm top). Move the rear shock mounts forward also.
Next were the brass wheel spacers, haven’t mounted them on the steel stamped bead locks yet but I don’t see much of a problem having to drill the center out. And a note on the bead locks, I could only find the white ones so I had to paint them and I am thinking about using RC4WD scale hex bolts for the lugs.8)
Relocated the ESC back and low in the chassis with the screw in method.
Haven’t messed with a battery tray yet. But that’s definitely on the list! As is a replacement of the servo saver to see how it goes or a high tech micro servo with about 60 oz torque:twisted:
Ordered some PCB board light covers and will be making my own harness soon when they get here. Should look great, I’ll keep y’all updated if you’re interested.
Added a washer to each steering link and man that stiffens/cleans it up so much!
I’m probably forgetting a couple things about it and also some things I wanted to respond to. I’m sure I’ll remember later!
Here’s my build so far…
First thing I did was replace the driver to something more apropos! :lmao:
Cut off the lights, added scale bolts to the hinge and chassis then painted the monkey bars ”:ror:Chrome”
Old man emu shocks mounted in the post screw holes, took out the springs and added a rubber washer for softness (External) and a couple drops of shock oil strictly for lubrication although they are set up to run oil I believe, But don’t quote me on that.:shock: If it’s too high for you, you could find a longer M1 bolt And bring it down to the lower four link axle mount."thumbsup"
Running droop in this way 99.935 % elliminates the bounciness. Not to mention the lower CG. (Don’t have the internal droop springs yet, I need to find softer springs or modify the stock ones to work)(Shocks needed spacers to mount, 4mm on top and 2mm on bottom to keep away from chassis rails, not used on the bottom in front because not needed and steering knuckle clearance was an issue with them on. The bolts that will be required are M2x(8mm bottom, 12mm top). Move the rear shock mounts forward also.
Next were the brass wheel spacers, haven’t mounted them on the steel stamped bead locks yet but I don’t see much of a problem having to drill the center out. And a note on the bead locks, I could only find the white ones so I had to paint them and I am thinking about using RC4WD scale hex bolts for the lugs.8)
Relocated the ESC back and low in the chassis with the screw in method.
Haven’t messed with a battery tray yet. But that’s definitely on the list! As is a replacement of the servo saver to see how it goes or a high tech micro servo with about 60 oz torque:twisted:
Ordered some PCB board light covers and will be making my own harness soon when they get here. Should look great, I’ll keep y’all updated if you’re interested.
Added a washer to each steering link and man that stiffens/cleans it up so much!
I’m probably forgetting a couple things about it and also some things I wanted to respond to. I’m sure I’ll remember later!
