Itali83
RCC Addict
Nice video. I'd love to build another on leafs and motor up front just to see what the difference is. A high clearance skid would be cool for sure.
Ben
Ben
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RJ's Leafed Ascender Build
- Thread starter rc2000
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Wow, I can't wait to see your new setup, that skid should be interesting too. "thumbsup"
rc2000
Rock Crawler
Starting to install the new high clearance skid. I did have to make some minor link adjustments. Made from Delrin. Got it from a great dude I found on FB. You can email him at Info@rc-crawler.it. The skid cost me 25 Euros plus shipping. I requested it with no holes for the tcase mount so I could place it where I wanted but he can drill it for you if you request it.
BrazinScaleRC
Pebble Pounder
Yep, I do need to get a few of those skid plates coming.
rc2000
Rock Crawler
If you send him a PM on Facebook with what you want he is very responsive. I love the fact that I can get the skid without holes for the tcase.
rc2000
Rock Crawler
Started making the transition to the front mount. I went with the front mount from Peppe over at rc-crawler.it. The transmission mounts with two pieces made of Delrin. Very simple but solid mount setup. I also installed the new high clearance skid.
rc2000
Rock Crawler
I went with the transfer case made by Peppe. The SSD Wraith driveshaft fits perfect. The other shaft is a Junfac.
rc2000
Rock Crawler
I made the intermediate shaft from an old CVD from a Venom Creeper. Turned out good. It's 5mm OD.
rc2000
Rock Crawler
Man that skid tucks up in there nicely.
I added a bent upper link to clearance the transmission at full suspension compression.
I added a bent upper link to clearance the transmission at full suspension compression.
rc2000
Rock Crawler
My next step is to drill the skid for the transfer case and figure out battery placement.
rc2000
Rock Crawler
Not sure....for a more comp style I will probably just strap a 2200 3s in front of the servo. On the trail side I think I'll probably make some type of battery tray that will float above the transfer case. The one in the pic is mounted to the transfer case. Tray is from a Twin Hammers.
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Nice. Turn the battery tray 90 degrees. Which kit mounts tranny lower, this one or GCM?
Edit: Peppe makes very nice crawler parts!
Edit: Peppe makes very nice crawler parts!
rc2000
Rock Crawler
I agree he make awesome parts and I love me some Delrin.
The two front mount kits are totally different. The GCM mount moves the motor lower and the Peppe mount moves the motor more forward but sits higher. Peppe' mount is more for the beginner and the GCM mount is a little more advanced. What I mean by beginner is that there very few parts and alterations required to complete the conversion. The GCM kit is easy too but there is more hardware included to complete the conversion. With that being said, both kits do the same thing but in a very different way.
*Easiest way to explain it is the GCM mount is spur forward motor back. The Peppe mount is spur back motor forward.
rc2000
Rock Crawler
These two pics show the differences between the two mounts.
GCM Mount
Peppe Mount
GCM Mount
Peppe Mount
rc2000
Rock Crawler
Added some scale mirrors. They look like they fit right in. These are also made by Peppe at rc-crawler.it.
rc2000
Rock Crawler
I can't believe how much time I've spent on two mirrors. I think they turned out pretty good.
In this one you can see the Voodoo KLRs if you zoom in. These mirrors are HD, lol.
In this one you can see the Voodoo KLRs if you zoom in. These mirrors are HD, lol.
