Blackwell Axles

[Kingclod27]

Hey guys, new to the scale rigs but not to RC..I recently picked up a project that is using Blackwell axles and R2 Heavy Duty tranny...I was wondering how sum of you guys are setting up steering? and also what driveshafts are you guys using? Ive seen the Junfac Carbon Steel shafts and the Punisher Shafts, not sure which one would be better...any help is greatly appreciated guys, thanks in advance for the help...


Here is a sneak peak at the project...

 

[scorpiondave]

I know this doesn't answer your question, but I think I know what it is!

 

[scorpiondave]

Oh now you've got my attention big time! Going to be great! Subscribed.

 

[Kingclod27]

Yea got something cool instore for ya!

 

[scorpiondave]

Can't wait my friend!

 

[Kingclod27]

I just need to figure out a set of driveshafts and how I will do steering...never worked with these axles before

 

[scorpiondave]

Have you looked into MIP's?

 

[Kingclod27]

I was looking at these 2 options..hadnt looked at MIPs yet...

Scale Steel Punisher Shaft (100-135mm) 5mm
Gmade Hardened Universal Shaft for Gmade R1 Rock Buggy Set

 

[scorpiondave]

For steering you may have to go CMS. Fab your own brackets to mount the servo on the chassis.

 

[sellenk]

I made a bracket that bolts to the knuckle to change the steering input direction then I added the chassis mounted servo.

 

[Kingclod27]

Thanks sellenk...The chassis has servo mounts built into the frame similar to yours so I can do something similar to that.

 

[Kingclod27]

Im think I found a solution to the steering issue, and I think Im going with the Punisher Steel shafts, I just need to make sum measurements.

I also got a set of XVDs for the axles, Can anyone post a link to reverse the rotation of the axles?

 

[scorpiondave]

This should be it: HOW TO: Reverse Direction in Blackwell Axles - RC4WD Forums

 

[Kingclod27]

This should be it: HOW TO: Reverse Direction in Blackwell Axles - RC4WD Forums

Cool thanks...none of the pics are showing up tho that sucks, I might be able to figure it out

 

[scorpiondave]

Just register then you'll be able to view the pics.

 

[crawl-o-matic]

I think the Punishers are much more scale looking.

 

[crawl-o-matic]

I made a bracket that bolts to the knuckle to change the steering input direction then I added the chassis mounted servo.

Did you make these leaf springs?

 

[Docwolf]

I have the Carbons on my rig, I was not impressed with the "D" shapped shaft , But they slide smooth and so far do not show a lot of wear. The ball and cups are well made and the "C" clip is nice and heavy duty.

 

[Kingclod27]

Here is the build thread for the project...
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/large-scale-rigs/424937-something-brewing.html#post4143909

 

[Kingclod27]

Does anyone else have a guide to reverse the blackwell axles? The link that someone posted in this thread doesnt show the pics...thanks guys