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New rig, still TLT
- Thread starter grob23
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And the chassis I’ll be using.
Pretty new Bomber chassis! This wont be much of a fast rig, just want it to crawl really... Not diggin the body panels, for sure gonna strip off all the decals but I’m unsure from there. I do have the rear sway bar, but I might not use it. I plan to take off the rear spare tire carrier soon
The skid is from a Wraith. Thankfully the width was spot on and the mounting screws seem to be ok (time will tell) The links came from The Crawler Store. Ordered a “Wraith Kit” which is basically comprised of uppers and lowers. Aluminum links with Revo ends
Wraith trans, Gonna be running a brushless motor at least initially, should be interesting. Any opinions on this motor? Might it be too much for a Crawler? I’ll be running some pretty crummy driveshafts, might try and find MIP’s in the future.
Pretty new Bomber chassis! This wont be much of a fast rig, just want it to crawl really... Not diggin the body panels, for sure gonna strip off all the decals but I’m unsure from there. I do have the rear sway bar, but I might not use it. I plan to take off the rear spare tire carrier soon
The skid is from a Wraith. Thankfully the width was spot on and the mounting screws seem to be ok (time will tell) The links came from The Crawler Store. Ordered a “Wraith Kit” which is basically comprised of uppers and lowers. Aluminum links with Revo ends
Wraith trans, Gonna be running a brushless motor at least initially, should be interesting. Any opinions on this motor? Might it be too much for a Crawler? I’ll be running some pretty crummy driveshafts, might try and find MIP’s in the future.
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And the axles I’ll be using.
The rear has RCP lockouts, full bearings. The front has MIP CVDs, RCP Knuckles, and stock Cs. I’d love to find a pair of unclocked aluminum Cs. Like FATROCK or MSD.
Also mounted up a Hitec HS645MG Servo with aluminum horn to an RCP Servo plate. Used STRC Servo blocks and clamps. Went with the stock TLT steering links (with Axial ends) till they become a problem
The rear has RCP lockouts, full bearings. The front has MIP CVDs, RCP Knuckles, and stock Cs. I’d love to find a pair of unclocked aluminum Cs. Like FATROCK or MSD.
Also mounted up a Hitec HS645MG Servo with aluminum horn to an RCP Servo plate. Used STRC Servo blocks and clamps. Went with the stock TLT steering links (with Axial ends) till they become a problem
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cartronicshn
I wanna be Dave
Let me check, if still have a set of unclocked c's i am almost certain i had a spare set left over. Great rig BTW"thumbsup"
gyrene
Rock Crawler
Going to be a great rig.
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Thanks! I'm hoping for good things 8)
cartronicshn
I wanna be Dave
Still looking, so far i nave only located a couple pair of tlt aluminum knuckles, i am pretty sure i still have set c hubs
That would be incredible to find Cs! Thanks for looking!
Small update on this build: all I’ve managed to get done is to begin assembling the rear axle. I used an RCP link mount I had still; I really dig the look! I need to order hardware, then it will be complete. Almost ready to hang these axles!
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cartronicshn
I wanna be Dave
8)8)8)
rocpede
RCC Addict
I’m going to be watching this build. Very great start!!
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Thank You! I unfortunately don't have an update for y'all, working two jobs is taking all my time... hopefully soon though, hopefully soon"thumbsup"
rocpede
RCC Addict
I understand that. It’s that time of year I work more and play less with my rc stuff. I’ll be watching for updates on this one.
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cartronicshn
I wanna be Dave
Haven't forgotten about the chubs, i haven't had any time to look, still pending...
Small update! (Finally) Got the axles mocked up. Going with SCX10 shocks for now. I modded them with a rod end, and used a spacer to achieve the length I wanted. I’ll have to shorten the rear uppers a bit, but that will come in time. Still need to order hardware for the axles and hang the front, but I’m stoked to be making progress!
cartronicshn
I wanna be Dave
shorten the ends maybe a tad? or cut some lenght to the link ? small update on my end...so far i've found in one of parts boxes, tlt axle housings, rings and pinions, dinky's link thingy, aluminum knucles, tlt tires and wheels about 2 complete sets, but no aluminum chubs yet...they are there somewhere...
No Problem, thanks for looking! I appreciate it!
I'll shorten the links, probably by shortening the aluminum rod, I'm sure I have the right size tap at work"thumbsup"
The Bomber Chassis simply isn't going to work. The Shock mounts in the front are too far apart for the TLT axles to work properly with 2.2's.
So I won an old K2 Chassis on evilbay and will be putting all these parts on it. I think I'll like it better anyway. I wasn't really a fan of the Bomber's looks...
Updates to come!"thumbsup"
So I won an old K2 Chassis on evilbay and will be putting all these parts on it. I think I'll like it better anyway. I wasn't really a fan of the Bomber's looks...
Updates to come!"thumbsup"
Seems I’ve taken a few steps backwards... axles off so I could finish up drilling the chassis and whatnot. Got my dig all set up and installed a Hitec HS-311 to control it. Mounted an SCX radio box and the shock towers. I need to fab up a front mount for the box so it sits level, and shorten some hardware before I remount the axles
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