Turboduck01
Rock Stacker
the muscle, yup, making all of it myself. I would say the tube frame is about 90% ready for being brazed. Yesterday I narrowed my wheels. Haven't been able to put too much time into recently because of mid terms.
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San Diego RC Crawlers
- Thread starter kmoore
- Start date
supercrawlerfreak
Rock Crawler
so when's are next gtg. we could all go to Lytle Creek if yall want its about a half hour north of me and probly an hour and a half from you guys. great place to crawl and i think theres 1:1 wheelin too"thumbsup"
kmoore
Pebble Pounder
so anybody want too have a build day, help me get my rig together ?? I'm stumped right now!!!!!
Turboduck01
Rock Stacker
well, what stage are you at and we can help you from there 
The Muscle
Rock Crawler
Yeah. What's stumping you?
supercrawlerfreak
Rock Crawler
a tree:lol: :lol: "thumbsup"
kmoore
Pebble Pounder
i wish i new how to post pics i could show you guys. i read the tlt for newbies thread and am going stock/semi mod for now. i am ordering the links tonight so i am stuck till they show up. my biggest catch will be drive shafts. any thoughts?
The Muscle
Rock Crawler
you need help child.
Links are very simple to make with threaded rod and metal tubing and do-bro link ends.
as for drive shafts traxxas stampede shafts work. you may need to slightly modify them, but it is easy too.
hope this helps. i live close to you in El Cajon, I'm in North Park.
Links are very simple to make with threaded rod and metal tubing and do-bro link ends.
as for drive shafts traxxas stampede shafts work. you may need to slightly modify them, but it is easy too.
hope this helps. i live close to you in El Cajon, I'm in North Park.
kmoore
Pebble Pounder
well i already ordered the links. i have a set of stampede shafts already. maybe we can get together and you can school me.
The Muscle
Rock Crawler
"thumbsup" Let me know.kmoore said:
us old guys like to feel usefull. So no problem sharing any knowledge I may have picked up over the years.
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kmoore
Pebble Pounder
The Muscle said:
old guy, your not old are you? thanx for all the help so far ill get those links and go from there.
kmoore
Pebble Pounder
raul duke said:
thanx for the offer. i cant wait to get it done so i can hit the rocks
Turboduck01
Rock Stacker
raul duke, lets see some pics : )
i think the biggest weak link i have seen on my tlt is the chassis plate i use to bolt in the tranny. It's essentially a piece of scrap metal that you can buy in the roofing section of home depot. It seems strong enough, but because it is so thin, My screws hang out and will be really easy to get snagged and what not. What are you guys using for your skid plate? I've heard about the delrin, and perhaps i will do that if i cant find a better alternative and my current stuff dies , but i think the biggest issue for my roommate (who is also building) and i has been finding a decent chassis plate.
i think the biggest weak link i have seen on my tlt is the chassis plate i use to bolt in the tranny. It's essentially a piece of scrap metal that you can buy in the roofing section of home depot. It seems strong enough, but because it is so thin, My screws hang out and will be really easy to get snagged and what not. What are you guys using for your skid plate? I've heard about the delrin, and perhaps i will do that if i cant find a better alternative and my current stuff dies , but i think the biggest issue for my roommate (who is also building) and i has been finding a decent chassis plate.
The Muscle
Rock Crawler
i like to use cuttingboard for skidplate. It is thick enough to countersink your screws into for a flush fit.
and Kmoore, age is relative. what is old?
and Kmoore, age is relative. what is old?
kmoore
Pebble Pounder
i am using the stock chassis. i think you should be able to build a capable beginer crawler out of it even if the belt slips and all. i just want too have fun right now. i have the pede tranny waiting for a chassis when that time comes.
kmoore
Pebble Pounder
hey muscle age is all in your head if you feel old you will act old. i can tell that you are young still at heart, come on you still play with toys !!!!!!!!!!
The Muscle
Rock Crawler
Kmoore "thumbsup"
Don and I spent the day racing our t4's in my backyard, it was a blast.
My TLT "the borrego" is still waiting for the motor can to come back from Holmes Hobbies before it is ready to go. My TXT just needs to have the servo installed for rear steer and it is ready. And the other TLT I'm building is coming along nicely, it is a complete roller today.
Tomorrow I'm going surfing."thumbsup"
Don and I spent the day racing our t4's in my backyard, it was a blast.
My TLT "the borrego" is still waiting for the motor can to come back from Holmes Hobbies before it is ready to go. My TXT just needs to have the servo installed for rear steer and it is ready. And the other TLT I'm building is coming along nicely, it is a complete roller today.
Tomorrow I'm going surfing."thumbsup"
The Muscle
Rock Crawler
kmoore
Pebble Pounder
I'm so jealous. that truck looks awesome. someday ill have mine done:-(
