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My First Crawler - 4/22/2008 6:33:17 PM   
bluebirdrc


 

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Joined: 2/27/2005
From: , TX, USA
Status: offline 		Hello all:
Here is my first attempt at a crawler.

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RE: My First Crawler - 4/22/2008 7:20:32 PM   
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Status: offline 		nice chassis, what tranny are you planning on using?

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RE: My First Crawler - 4/22/2008 9:33:05 PM   
hands without shadows



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Status: offline 		Nice Manta.

Why did you leave so much thread exposed? Are you switching it Jato ends or...?

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RE: My First Crawler - 4/22/2008 9:38:30 PM   
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RE: My First Crawler - 4/22/2008 11:52:46 PM   
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From: , TX, USA
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I am using an Axial Scorpion transmition from Stormer Hobbies for $35.
2 Scorpion differentials for $36 each.
I got the pattern from this sight.

http://offroader5.freeservers.com/templates.html

I am still cutting and trimming.
I changed the upper arms to V shape so the shocks will clear.
To start with it will have rear steering. If I find some competition I will lock down the rear and go with a DIG.

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RE: My First Crawler - 4/26/2008 5:12:38 PM   
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Status: offline 		What off the shelf drive shaft, at a local hobby shop will fit the Scorpion trans and axles?

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RE: My First Crawler - 4/27/2008 4:31:40 AM   
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Status: offline 		I've read on several posts that the Traxxas Stampede driveshafts will work

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RE: My First Crawler - 4/28/2008 3:42:00 PM   
bluebirdrc


 

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Status: offline 		What gears should I use? What is the largest sper gear I can install?
Thank you

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RE: My First Crawler - 4/28/2008 3:58:38 PM   
nomobux



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ORIGINAL: bluebirdrc

What gears should I use? What is the largest sper gear I can install?
Thank you

On a stock axial , a 90 spur is about it , if i remember right

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RE: My First Crawler - 4/28/2008 4:23:53 PM   
bluebirdrc


 

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RE: My First Crawler - 4/30/2008 1:30:13 AM   
bluebirdrc


 

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Status: offline 		Here are a few updated photos of my project.

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RE: My First Crawler - 5/3/2008 4:50:10 PM   
bluebirdrc


 

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From: , TX, USA
Status: offline 		OK, I have another question. How much weight to put in the tires?

This question was asked before but I'm confused.
One person uses 7.5oz per front tires only and the other uses 12oz per each front and 9oz for each back.
Pretty wide spreed. Any one els have some input? Please
Thank you
Mike

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RE: My First Crawler - 5/3/2008 6:54:44 PM   
hands without shadows



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Status: offline 		Use whatever amount of weight works best for you. Just try different setups.

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RE: My First Crawler - 5/3/2008 10:43:51 PM   
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From: Wallace, ID, USA
Status: offline 		I use 3.5 oz front and rear, works good for me.

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RE: My First Crawler - 5/4/2008 12:23:18 AM   
bluebirdrc


 

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Joined: 2/27/2005
From: , TX, USA
Status: offline 		I have moved to the next step.
Shocks, a body and weight on the wheels and it will be ready.
Then I will take it all apart and make it pretty.

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