Started on my first micro crawler build.

[mtm]

Trail Trekker build

I'm gathering all of my parts for my first micro build. A Trail Trekker, well whats left of it anyway. Here's my parts list so far:

Stock Losi Trail Trekker = $150.00

Spektrum DX2L Radio = $69.99

Hot Racing:
- Aluminum steering drag link = $8.88
- Aluminum gear case = $18.88
- Aluminum gear box cover = $18.88
- Aluminum rear axle lockouts = $16.88
- Aluminum servo mount/tray = $8.88
- Aluminum c-hubs = $16.88
- Aluminum steering knuckles = $16.88
- Aluminum cross member/skid plate = $8.88
- Brass bushing king pins = $4.00
- 56T hardened aluminum spur gear = $6.88

RC4WD
- Aluminum bead lock wheels = $49.99
- Interco Super Swamper TSL Boggers = $15.98

Crawler X
- SMC Blade 5.5 EX leaf spring chassis = $44.97
- Micro wheel widener kit = $9.97

Parts to extend driveline
- 1/8" x .014" wall aluminum tube for links = $2.99
- 2/56 full threaded rod for links = $4.99
- LOSB1049 mini-t ball ends for links = $4.29
- 9/32" x .014" wall aluminum tube for drive shafts = $6.79
- LOSB1717 driveshaft set = $8.55

Miscellaneous parts
- Emax 12g metal gear servo = $7.98
- Ford Raptor body = 13.99
- Ford F150 body = $5.00
- Ford F100 Model kit/body = $13.99
- Misc. styrene rod/sheet = $5.00

Grand total = $540.39

 

[R.Billy Rob]

Do you have a body in mind for this? Or motor?

 

[old man 52]

That's an impressive list of parts , What body you going to use.

 

[mtm]

Still not sure on body. I have several that are ready to drop on to a stock trekker but they are all too short for this.

 

[Slambaam]

hey do the servo mounts hit the chassis at all?

 

[mtm]

The top of the tray rubs the inside but not so much that it restricts movement

 

[Slambaam]

so if u removed the tray no problem?

 

[mtm]

I assume so but it's holding the leaf springs in place so...

 

[Slambaam]

How is the alumminum tray ontop of the servo mounts holding the leafs?

 

[mtm]

The 2 blue pieces attached to the bottom of the aluminum tray act as a spacer for the leafs mounts as well as the mount for the servo. I mean anything could be rigged up to work without the aluminum tray but this is how I wanted it. Usually people build leaf chassis for scale realism not articulation.

 

[BerticusPryme]

Also it adds more weight to the front. Another thing I noticed is since you did not use the little relocation brackets for the leafs on the front to bring them up it should give a nice rake on the chassis with the rear being slightly higher. Looks good man.

 

[mtm]

Correct. Thanks

 

[mtm]

Driveshafts and front and rear cross members built

 

[mtm]

Links done.

 

[Kewl Crawler]

Hey do u know other people with crawlers in Louisville. ...

 

[mtm]

No sorry I don't. I usually run into people with buggies and bashers but not crawlers.

 

[mtm]

Installed a new 12g emax metal gear servo

 

[mtm]

I also plastidipped my esc

 

[krazyglu]

Wow that is a nice build, can't wait to see it finished. I love the 'ville, nice little cruise down I71.

 

[mtm]

Thanks. I found the body I'm going to use and started painting it.