brocko3006
Newbie
Anyone have any-idea how well that printed skid would hold up to being subjected to the abuse crawling generates?
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A deeper look within the Redcat Everest 10 crawler
- Thread starter TakeOffYouHoser
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the_law_man01
Quarry Creeper
If they're decent at printing, it will hold up just fine.
Also, the Everest 10 and Everest Gen7 use the same skid plate.
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Also, the Everest 10 and Everest Gen7 use the same skid plate.
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brocko3006
Newbie
Think ill try the printed skid and I'll report back on it, also picked up a Rockslide last night so I'll be able to see what the difference is between a shafty and a moa.
Nobody79
Rock Stacker
Roaddog rc on facebook makes them. Ive built 3 crawlers with his skid . Just got 2 more for my next two builds. Ive never had an issue with my skids and they have taken nasty tumbles.. All my rigs are belly draggers. So they get drug across alot of stuff. It also lowers motor and trans plus moving the lower links in.
GrittyMug345
Newbie
Ever tried the pen spring mod ?
Did the pen spring mod to all four shocks and used 35wt oil. So far I love what this did, lowered her down just enough, I think she sits right where I want her. Spent a little time out on the rocks and she did everything I thought she should and a few things I didn't, what a great free mod!
GrittyMug345
Newbie
I think next up will be replacing the universal dogbones, I would assume that the HSP dogbones are the same fit, am I wrong? Looking at these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q7Z5PH...olid=1UF3N32ZKYTUO&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
jakemaxwell806
Newbie
Like this thread its taking time to read through it all lol but alot of good info for my e 10I think next up will be replacing the universal dogbones, I would assume that the HSP dogbones are the same fit, am I wrong? Looking at these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q7Z5PH...olid=1UF3N32ZKYTUO&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Thanks for all the info everone
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the_law_man01
Quarry Creeper
Those should work. Just make sure the ends fit 5mm shafts and the drive shaft length is in the same range as the Everest. If you do, you can use whatever drive shaft you like.I think next up will be replacing the universal dogbones, I would assume that the HSP dogbones are the same fit, am I wrong? Looking at these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q7Z5PH...olid=1UF3N32ZKYTUO&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
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themountain
RCC Addict
Yeah they fit but they are rubbish...get some out of steel ! "thumbsup"I think next up will be replacing the universal dogbones, I would assume that the HSP dogbones are the same fit, am I wrong? Looking at these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q7Z5PH...olid=1UF3N32ZKYTUO&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
im running these shafts on my e10 ive had them for about 3 years now with no sign of ware at all
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/153463322909
ive seen them cheaper so look around
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/153463322909
ive seen them cheaper so look around
GrittyMug345
Newbie
Yeah they fit but they are rubbish...get some out of steel ! "thumbsup"
I have been looking at steel, too. I just started a thread in "general crawlers" asking about best materials for running in saltwater, my rig has been seeing a lot of it! I would honestly stick with the stock plastic if I could but the steel universal joints on them are rusting faster than anything else on my truck.
Any input for best material/brand to stand up to saltwater appreciated!
themountain
RCC Addict
Titanium...but I have never seen driveshafts made out of it. Maybe some stainless will do, other than that go with axial wild bores...they are plastic.
i spent 20 years living on a sail boat in the ocean moored out a 1/4 mile off shore
stainless steal or galvanized steel works best in salt water you can use a good penitraiting fluid to protect steal from rusting too like duralube or corosion x just hit them after you go in the water and you should be good ive never worried about it i like the rust on my scalers it adds a bit of realism i wish i could get my axles to rust but pot metal dosent rust damb it lol
ive never seen anyone use titanium on the water
the shafts i linked are stainless that listing dosent say it but other listing for those shafts do say that so im asuming thouse are too but you can look around
stainless steal or galvanized steel works best in salt water you can use a good penitraiting fluid to protect steal from rusting too like duralube or corosion x just hit them after you go in the water and you should be good ive never worried about it i like the rust on my scalers it adds a bit of realism i wish i could get my axles to rust but pot metal dosent rust damb it lol
ive never seen anyone use titanium on the water
the shafts i linked are stainless that listing dosent say it but other listing for those shafts do say that so im asuming thouse are too but you can look around
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GrittyMug345
Newbie
i spent 20 years living on a sail boat in the ocean moored out a 1/4 mile off shore
stainless steal or galvanized steel works best in salt water you can use a good penitraiting fluid to protect steal from rusting too like duralube or corosion x just hit them after you go in the water and you should be good ive never worried about it i like the rust on my scalers it adds a bit of realism i wish i could get my axles to rust but pot metal dosent rust damb it lol
ive never seen anyone use titanium on the water
the shafts i linked are stainless that listing dosent say it but other listing for those shafts do say that so im asuming thouse are too but you can look around
Thank you, I really appreciate the input!
themountain
RCC Addict
Nice input ...but --> Titanium hardware - Cruisers & Sailing Forumsi spent 20 years living on a sail boat in the ocean moored out a 1/4 mile off shore
stainless steal or galvanized steel works best in salt water you can use a good penitraiting fluid to protect steal from rusting too like duralube or corosion x just hit them after you go in the water and you should be good ive never worried about it i like the rust on my scalers it adds a bit of realism i wish i could get my axles to rust but pot metal dosent rust damb it lol
ive never seen anyone use titanium on the water
still never seen any one ever use titanium on a boatNice input ...but --> Titanium hardware - Cruisers & Sailing Forums
ill bet amaricas cup boats use alot of titanium
us avarage joes use stainless
themountain
RCC Addict
Pretty much so...steel is for real! "thumbsup"still never seen any one ever use titanium on a boat
ill bet amaricas cup boats use alot of titanium
us avarage joes use stainless
brocko3006
Newbie
Can anyone advise if you can use Gen7 pro cvd's in the E-10 housing and also can you use the regular Gen7 axles PN 70627?
Smokin' Joe
Quarry Creeper
Can anyone advise if you can use Gen7 pro cvd's in the E-10 housing and also can you use the regular Gen7 axles PN 70627?
Yes you can, though I understand using the CVD's only allows a small increase in steering angle over the dogbones and I'm pretty sure the Gen7 dogbones are identical to the E-10's just with a different part number.
the_law_man01
Quarry Creeper
Yes you can, though I understand using the CVD's only allows a small increase in steering angle over the dogbones...
Does that include shaving the steering bump-stops and raising the steering drag link? Those mods make a big difference even with the dogbones.
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