A deeper look within the Redcat Everest 10 crawler

[todd_c]

There is a Redcat part called "Connect Box(W/Gear 38T)(Al.)" Part #: 180009. It's metal and takes place of the plastic diff locker that I've heard had issues. You'll need two (front and rear). I have them installed and they work fine.

 

[todd_c]

Setting it up as a faster trail truck (faster than my existing trailers/crawlers anyway). Tempted to make it a mud truck but unsure about the exposed spur and pinion (may attempt to make a cover).
Added some shocks and made some hangers to lower the truck some. Shock issues are keeping me from getting the desired droop (medium internal springs a bit too hard and soft springs a bit too soft). The lower links will be parallel with the ground once I have it set up correctly.

Had some 32 pitch gears and installed them (54/14). Looks like I have some extra slop in the meshing. I'll have to look at that. Also threw in a 20t brushed motor (just to see what it's like). May put in a 35t if I don't like the 20t.

Weighted some 2.2 steelies and put on some Super Swamper TSI tires. Finished with a 1979 Ford F-150 Supercab body.

Been fun so far.

 

[TerryInLeesburg]

There is a Redcat part called "Connect Box(W/Gear 38T)(Al.)" Part #: 180009. It's metal and takes place of the plastic diff locker that I've heard had issues. You'll need two (front and rear). I have them installed and they work fine.

Thanks - just ordered them

 

[crawlhog]

would it have been easier to get an ax10 skidplate that has the inboard cutouts
built into it? like this for example
New Axial Tube Frame Skid Plate Battery Tray Wraith AX80079 | eBay

agreed,
no offence but that looks horrible

 

[Cweldy]

agreed,
no offence but that looks horrible

Not concerned with how it looks. It functions just fine. That's all I need. Keep the shiny side up and it'll never be seen.

 

[TerryInLeesburg]

Hey all;

Was wondering if anyone know of replacement axles with a built-in u-joint so the dogbones would not come out of the hubs?
Something like this, but with a flat end to go in the differential?

Steel U Joint Axle Shaft Drive CVD Fit Traxxas E Maxx Revo 3908 3903 5603 5605 | eBay

Thanks
Terry

 

[cabron]

pretty sure there are easier and cheaper things to try here instead of those axles.

axial has vvds for the sx10 (several choices of prices, look up sx10 axles or ax30464)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Axial-AX304...331142?hash=item2ca0fa7b46:g:7t8AAOSwKfVXLjyL

or these should drop in as well.
Jazrider Aluminum Front Axle Universal Shaft for Axial SCX10 | eBay

all this should work specially if you are using the axial locker. these diffs are pretty close to being sx10 clones.

let us know what you end up doing

 

[honchojoe]

Yep axial, 3racing, jazrider and vanquish cvds/vvds should all fit. You might need to fit scx10 c-hubs and knuckles though.

 

[TerryInLeesburg]

I bought these for the diff.
http://smile.amazon.com/Hobbypark-A...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

Will the axles you recommend fit them?

Sorry for all of the questions, but i am just getting started with this with my son.

 

[cabron]

there is talk about this in this thread. some guys were comparing the Everest, pangolin, and axial lockers

something about having to trim the ends of the axial axles to fit the hsp-pangolin/everest10 lockers.
maybe read back towards the beginning?
or some one else remember this?


ask all you want, we try to help haha

 

[honchojoe]

Cabron you have that backwards. The HSP axles are thicker thsn the Axial ones so when you fit an Axial locker you need to file down the HSP shafts. So if you use the HSP connect box/locker then the Axial shafts will fit but there will be a pit of slop. I would recommend fitting an Axial locker (insert goes inside plastic diff) or a spool (like the one you bought) to suit Axial shafts.

 

[honchojoe]

Here you go.

Vanquish/Incision spool.

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/381647754973

Hot racing spool.

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/201581554394

Holmes Hobbies spool.

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/391462424459

Or the Axial locker(Part #: AX30500) that does inside your stock HSP connect box after you cut the centre plastic post out.

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/390791894233

 

[cabron]

thanks for the clarification honchojoe

to use axial vvds, use axial spool and maybe need to use axial knuckles


are there other options for better steering in the e-10?

 

[honchojoe]

thanks for the clarification honchojoe

to use axial vvds, use axial spool and maybe need to use axial knuckles


are there other options for better steering in the e-10?

Axial knuckles and c hubs (have to do both) with cvds will give better steering. But if you want seriously good steering look at the vanquish knuckles and c hubs. Or the SSD ones. Best option would be to fit scx10 axle housings. Then fit splined beef tubes and do the xr10 steering mod with xr10 unis. Those unis allow up to 70deg of steering. Axial cvds will allow up to 42deg. I think the ssd cvds and knuckles etc allow up to 52deg. None of this is cheap mind you. On my scx10 I have the axial cvds and vanquish 8deg knuckles and c hubs. One day I'll replace the axial cvds with either SSD or Vanquish.

 

[tooth-less]

hey guys I was curious what 1.9 beadlock wheels I can use on this truck ?

 

[honchojoe]

hey guys I was curious what 1.9 beadlock wheels I can use on this truck ?

Any you like. Stock wheels and tyres are 2.2 so obviously you would need tyres as well. I found I had a lot more fun with mine once I fitted 1.9 wheels & tyres. I then later converted it to an scx10 and gave it to my son.

 

[tooth-less]

Any you like. Stock wheels and tyres are 2.2 so obviously you would need tyres as well. I found I had a lot more fun with mine once I fitted 1.9 wheels & tyres. I then later converted it to an scx10 and gave it to my son.

Yeah I was looking at the Hot Racing tube chassis and some 1.9 wheels and tires. Having a blast with the truck and just wanting to get my feet wet with different stuff

 

[tooth-less]

this is the chassis I had been eye balling ? I assume it will fit lol
Hot Racing SCP14RR01 Alum Rock Racer Conversion Chassis Black AX10 | eBay

 

[honchojoe]

I assume it will work fine....... however........ that is designed for an AX10 so will suit an AX10 skid. So not sure how similar in size the HSP/RC skid is. Minor modifications might be required. Or buy an ax10 skid and slot 2 of the trans mount screws so you can use your existing trans.

 

[tooth-less]

I assume it will work fine....... however........ that is designed for an AX10 so will suit an AX10 skid. So not sure how similar in size the HSP/RC skid is. Minor modifications might be required. Or buy an ax10 skid and slot 2 of the trans mount screws so you can use your existing trans.

Thanks for the help honchojoe "thumbsup" Gonna get my goodies ordered