I'm new here and I just got a Twin Hammers from a pawn shop in Texas. I'm not sure exactly what it is as compared to the kit you build. It has a blue one-piece body. There is a spot to mount a transmission servo, but no servo or links. It has a Spektrum 3 channel receiver, but only a 2 channel transmitter. It appears to be totally stock, but don't know if it a less costly version or what it is.
I didn't want to put up with the zillion screws holding the cage/ body on, so, I took out what I needed to remove it completely. Then, I hinged it on the front most 2 screws. For now, I have the back secured with the 2 screws that go through the roof and into the top of the rear shock towers. I'd like to do that with magnets soon.
I'd like to have better steering, but most bell crank steering mod parts have dried up, except for what I see on Shapeways. The parts seem a little pricey for what they are and then you have to add S&H from England. All of the stuff that used to be available from GCM are gone. They advise they don't do any Twin Hammers anymore.
If I want to get the transmission shifting, I think I need the Shift linkage set (VTR232007). The typical servo has a 25 spline output shaft. Getting a servo with 25 splines is not a problem. If it is a different spline, that's different. What do those parts need for the spline?
I like the body the truck came with. One problem I see with some steering mods is that the vertical shocks and whatever they mount to will stick up out of the hood. The hood bracing would also need to be modified/ cut up. I'd prefer not to cut the body up too much if I don't have to.
Thanks.