RCCRAWLER tips, cheap tricks / parts guide.

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This is intended to be a guide to cheap fixes, mods, tricks, and parts. I'm doing this to keep a thread that just contains these tips so they are easy to find. I used title of original thread w/ a little editing on some. I included important tips on setting up chassis's as well.

First off...............nitros can't crawl.
KevKaos: April 2006

Got a cheap trick, that's not on list? Post it here....
Cheap tricks, post them here - RCCrawler

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/axial-scx-10/387262-how-do-narrow-xr10-mod-axial-axles.html

Wide AXR10 axle mod


Painting the body (opinions on brands).
Painting the body - RCCrawler

Tips on painting bodies (correct way).
I need some tips on painting a proline body... - RCCrawler

Stripping paint from lexan.
stripping paint from lexan - RCCrawler

Lexan body work.
Lexan body work - RCCrawler

Ultimate tire foams.
Ultimate Tire Foams - RCCrawler

Removing glued tires.
Removing Glued Tires - RCCrawler

How to narrow 40 Series wheels
-Narrowing Proline 40 series wheels
-Narrowing Axial 40 series wheels

Cheap plastic rod end slop fix.
Cheap plastic rod end slop fix. - RCCrawler

BFT rod end part number and price.
BFT rod end part number? - RCCrawler

Traxxas rod end part number.
What is the part number of that standard Traxxas Rod End? - RCCrawler

Cheap metal rod end bible.
CHEAP METAL ROD END BIBLE - RCCrawler

How to lock Clod diffs.
RCCrawler.com- Your #1 source for Radio Controlled Rockcrawling!

Gear ratio equations and chart.
Gear Ratio Equation and Chart I Made for us Crawlers... - RCCrawler

Balancing weight.
Balancing Weight - RCCrawler

Adjusting anti-squat?
Adjusting anti-squat? - RCCrawler
Anti Squat and Suspension Tech - RCCrawler
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Torque twist (how to fight it).
Torque twist/HELP PLEEEEEEEEEEASE!!!!!!!! - RCCrawler
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TXT servo mount dimensions.
Servo mount? - RCCrawler

Revo shafts (how to install).
I've seen lots of posts asking about Revo shafts... - RCCrawler

Extending Stampede driveshafts.
How to Pede sliders..Drive Shafts - RCCrawler

4 Link 101. (proper set-up tips)
4-Link 101? - RCCrawler

How to figure link length.
finding the correct suspension link length - RCCrawler

Making links.
Making Links - RCCrawler
"roller" links... - RCCrawler

Best way to link mount shocks.
What is the best way to link mount shocks? - RCCrawler

How do I stop my link clamps from sliding?
How do I stop my link clamps from sliding? - RCCrawler

How do I fishmouth brakeline?
how do i fish mouth a brakeline - RCCrawler

Harris safety silver-56 (where to buy).
harris safety-silv 56 - RCCrawler

Brazing stainless?
Brazing stainless - RCCrawler

Bending aluminium.
Need help bending aluminum - RCCrawler

Cutting aluminium.
What do you guys cut aluminum with? - RCCrawler

GD-600 (how to install).
Installed a GD-600 gear reduction - RCCrawler

Servo guide
R/C Sailplanes: Servo Chart

645mg turned into winch.
Crawler Tech: How to Build a Winch - RCCrawler
how do i turn a hi-tec 645MG into a working winch??? - RCCrawler

Correct part # for pinions.
Correct part numbers for pinions, etc? - RCCrawler

Servo saver or not.
Servo saver or not - RCCrawler

Truck problems (fixing glitching).
truck problems - RCCrawler

Tube project idea (getting scale look right).
tube project idea - RCCrawler

Series or parallel?
Series or Paralle - RCCrawler

Motor wiring (forward/reverse rotation Q's).
Motor wiring - RCCrawler

How to build/tune a 2.2 comp crawler.
2.2 TLT Competition Crawler Question... - RCCrawler

TLT Rock Buster vs TLT Max Climber (What's the difference?)
TLT Rockbuster, TLT Max Climber - RCCrawler

TLT tranny options.
TLT transmission options for your crawler - RCCrawler

Turning down TLT shocks, for a more scale look.
How to turn down stock tlt shocks. - RCCrawler

Limiting straps.
Limiting straps - RCCrawler

Fender trim materials.
Found a couple good fender materials... - RCCrawler

R/C License plates.
looking for rc sized replica license plates... - RCCrawler

Cheapest crawler.
ZipZap Rockcrawler - RCCrawler

Need some driving tips for comps? You know you do.
How to: Drive Better "TIPS" - RCCrawler

Tips for building a backyard rock garden.
How to build a crawling course: step-by-step - RCCrawler

How to make front dig.
Miniwheeler's dig
socket to ya dig

Bearing mod to eliminate the slop in worn aluminum axle C's
Mnster's mod

Locking a Pede tranny without epoxy or JBweld

Offroader5 shows you how to lock a pede tranny with no JB or goo

Widths of common crawling axles

Losi Springs to use on crawlers

Time to start wrenching. :twisted:

 

[badger]

This has been restored. testing.

 

[tltcrawlerxtrem]

how to cut alumium link is wrong sumthing for maximizer beadlocks :?

 

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how to cut alumium link is wrong sumthing for maximizer beadlocks :?

Thanks for pointing that out, I removed link. I'll try and find the right thread and post it back up.

 

[hcfr34]

Thanks for all the time you put into the stickies, what a truck load of helpful info.

 

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Thanks for all the time you put into the stickies, what a truck load of helpful info.

No problem, glad to see people are finding it useful.

 

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Updated

OK guys, I finally updated these links to the new forum. LMK if anyone finds any problems.

 

[rcbif]

i though i saw somewhere someone cutting a dog bone in two then like putting each half in some sort of a metal shaft thing

 

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i though i saw somewhere someone cutting a dog bone in two then like putting each half in some sort of a metal shaft thing

Here's a link that might answer your questions:
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5598&highlight=extended+dogbones

 

[Madcratebuilder]

FASTENERS..........we all use them in the build-up of your rigs. I used to get mine at the local True Value, till I found this place.
www.microfasteners.com
Money back guarantee...can't beat that.
Great price. I just recieved my order of 120 SS sockethead 3mm screws, ranging from 20-40mm in lenght. $31 shipped. Half of what you would pay at the hardware store. That encluded 3 day priorty mail:mrgreen:

 

[spookyseven]

i think this might belong here for anyone who is looking for a servo

gigantinc servo guide
http://www.fatlion.com/sailplanes/servochart.html

(yes, i know it is already posted elseware, but i think this might be a more practical place for it)

 

[peej410]

i noticed some people mentioned they had trouble drilling accurate holes in aluminum so i figured id post this http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT?PMPXNO=4758687&PMT4NO=6387899

they are great for making pilot holes because they are rigid and as long as you use a smaller one, (1/4 shank) they are perfect size for RC stuff.

 

[Mule]

gear reduction units?

Can you put up sources to gear reduction units being used on the E/Tmaxx?
I can't find anything.....

 

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I think most Maxx guys that use a reduction have the GD-600. Install will be about the same as a TXT which is posted here.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1495&highlight=gd600

Not sure if it'll work with a T-Maxx tranny though.

 

[Mule]

cool!

Thanks, I found everything I needed!
I saw a post w/ dual motors on dual GDs - on a maxx.
Here is the mfg # [SIZE=-1]GPMG0850
Here is a tower link. http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXSL79&P=ML

For $12.99, I think it's worth trying them on anything!
Greg
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[Dsanchez]

good info here thanx

 

[balang_479]

is anything about how to made a tube chassis or roll cage?

like what material to use and how to weld it together,.

 

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is anything about how to made a tube chassis or roll cage?

like what material to use and how to weld it together,.

Here's a link to an article on the front page on building tubers.
http://www.rccrawler.com/tuber.htm

 

[FASTFLEE]

great info I guess I will never have to ask a thing now hahahaha NOT"thumbsup"

 

[Crawlerdude75]

Hey thanks for puttin my guide up there. ;-) "thumbsup" I really appreciate that BENDER.