MGT BASHER RE-BUILD HELP
08-18-2008, 11:28 AM
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MGT BASHER RE-BUILD HELP
Iv hade my 21 MTA4(MGT) sitting around for a long time and i think it's time to fix her up get bashing again
My first question is does the MGT 4.6 transmission have metal gears? Im upgrading the motor to the 4.60 SE .28 do i also have to chang the diff's?
Whats your thoughts?
Iv changed the arms to alloy (BIG MISTAKE) but will be going RPM arms
Alloy shock towers with alloy body mounts (which i think is better so il keep)
Alloy bumpers (keeping)
alloy steering arm (keeping them on as they took a long time to put on lol)
Alloy knuckle(keeping)
Alloy fuel tank protector(wast of money but il keep for show)
Alloy fuel tank cap(show)
Alloy gear box mounts(Keeping)
Alloy gear box ring tightener(keeping)
Alloy Front and Rear Chassis end mounts(show)
Titanium brake and carbon pads(keeping)
Titanium hinge pin set(keeping)
Titanium Pivot Balls (keeping)
sway bars for frount and back(still in packets are they worth putting on?)
Venom Fail safe
Venom 1200mah battery pack
Things im thinking of buying(whats your thoughts)
Titanium Linkage Kit
RDLogics Monster GT Twin ExhaustPipe w/ Dual Stinger
K&N AIR FILTER
SHOCK COVERS
TITANIUM MAIN SHAFT AXLES
Roll cage that fits over the body from back to frount bumper(making my self)what should i use?
Integy Silver Monster GT Super Duty MSR5 Shock Set (Are they any good)
Also im going to Futaba R603FF 3-Channel 2.4GHz for my new Futabu 3PM so what servo's should i get?
My first question is does the MGT 4.6 transmission have metal gears? Im upgrading the motor to the 4.60 SE .28 do i also have to chang the diff's?Whats your thoughts?
Iv changed the arms to alloy (BIG MISTAKE) but will be going RPM arms
Alloy shock towers with alloy body mounts (which i think is better so il keep)
Alloy bumpers (keeping)
alloy steering arm (keeping them on as they took a long time to put on lol)
Alloy knuckle(keeping)
Alloy fuel tank protector(wast of money but il keep for show)
Alloy fuel tank cap(show)
Alloy gear box mounts(Keeping)
Alloy gear box ring tightener(keeping)
Alloy Front and Rear Chassis end mounts(show)
Titanium brake and carbon pads(keeping)
Titanium hinge pin set(keeping)
Titanium Pivot Balls (keeping)
sway bars for frount and back(still in packets are they worth putting on?)
Venom Fail safe
Venom 1200mah battery pack
Things im thinking of buying(whats your thoughts)
Titanium Linkage Kit
RDLogics Monster GT Twin ExhaustPipe w/ Dual Stinger
K&N AIR FILTER
SHOCK COVERS
TITANIUM MAIN SHAFT AXLES
Roll cage that fits over the body from back to frount bumper(making my self)what should i use?
Integy Silver Monster GT Super Duty MSR5 Shock Set (Are they any good)
Also im going to Futaba R603FF 3-Channel 2.4GHz for my new Futabu 3PM so what servo's should i get?
08-18-2008, 02:24 PM
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RE: MGT BASHER RE-BUILD HELP
Iv hade my 21 MTA4(MGT) sitting around for a long time and i think it's time to fix her up get bashing again My first question is does the MGT 4.6 transmission have metal gears? Im upgrading the motor to the 4.60 SE .28 do i also have to chang the diff's?
Whats your thoughts?
Iv changed the arms to alloy (BIG MISTAKE) but will be going RPM arms
Alloy shock towers with alloy body mounts (which i think is better so il keep)
Alloy bumpers (keeping)
alloy steering arm (keeping them on as they took a long time to put on lol)
Alloy knuckle(keeping)
Alloy fuel tank protector(wast of money but il keep for show)
Alloy fuel tank cap(show)
Alloy gear box mounts(Keeping)
Alloy gear box ring tightener(keeping)
Alloy Front and Rear Chassis end mounts(show)
Titanium brake and carbon pads(keeping)
Titanium hinge pin set(keeping)
Titanium Pivot Balls (keeping)
sway bars for frount and back(still in packets are they worth putting on?)
Venom Fail safe
Venom 1200mah battery pack
Things im thinking of buying(whats your thoughts)
Titanium Linkage Kit (good cause the stockers bend)
RDLogics Monster GT Twin ExhaustPipe w/ Dual Stinger (dont bother , it will lower the performance of the motor . Better too get the side header and run a tuned pipe)
K&N AIR FILTER (bad idea , the paper filters do not work as well as the oiled foam ones)
SHOCK COVERS (good for keeping dirt off the shock shafts)
TITANIUM MAIN SHAFT AXLES (not really need imo , but they probably are better than stock)
Roll cage that fits over the body from back to frount bumper(making my self)what should i use? (I would use 3/16 solid rod . or 1/4 tube)
Integy Silver Monster GT Super Duty MSR5 Shock Set (Are they any good) (No dont bother , better too get the alloy shocks from Thunder Tiger or A.E.)
Also im going to Futaba R603FF 3-Channel 2.4GHz for my new Futabu 3PM so what servo's should i get? (A JR 9000T for steering and a JR 4800T for throtte brake would be plenty IMO)
Whats your thoughts?
Iv changed the arms to alloy (BIG MISTAKE) but will be going RPM arms
Alloy shock towers with alloy body mounts (which i think is better so il keep)
Alloy bumpers (keeping)
alloy steering arm (keeping them on as they took a long time to put on lol)
Alloy knuckle(keeping)
Alloy fuel tank protector(wast of money but il keep for show)
Alloy fuel tank cap(show)
Alloy gear box mounts(Keeping)
Alloy gear box ring tightener(keeping)
Alloy Front and Rear Chassis end mounts(show)
Titanium brake and carbon pads(keeping)
Titanium hinge pin set(keeping)
Titanium Pivot Balls (keeping)
sway bars for frount and back(still in packets are they worth putting on?)
Venom Fail safe
Venom 1200mah battery pack
Things im thinking of buying(whats your thoughts)
Titanium Linkage Kit (good cause the stockers bend)
RDLogics Monster GT Twin ExhaustPipe w/ Dual Stinger (dont bother , it will lower the performance of the motor . Better too get the side header and run a tuned pipe)
K&N AIR FILTER (bad idea , the paper filters do not work as well as the oiled foam ones)
SHOCK COVERS (good for keeping dirt off the shock shafts)
TITANIUM MAIN SHAFT AXLES (not really need imo , but they probably are better than stock)
Roll cage that fits over the body from back to frount bumper(making my self)what should i use? (I would use 3/16 solid rod . or 1/4 tube)
Integy Silver Monster GT Super Duty MSR5 Shock Set (Are they any good) (No dont bother , better too get the alloy shocks from Thunder Tiger or A.E.)
Also im going to Futaba R603FF 3-Channel 2.4GHz for my new Futabu 3PM so what servo's should i get? (A JR 9000T for steering and a JR 4800T for throtte brake would be plenty IMO)
08-31-2008, 03:41 AM
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Iv just got my RPM blue arms do RPM make knuckles for the mgt?
can anyone tell me if the 28 mgt has different diffs to the 21 mgt version?
do RPM make knuckles for the mgt?can anyone tell me if the 28 mgt has different diffs to the 21 mgt version?
08-31-2008, 09:46 AM
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RE: MGT BASHER RE-BUILD HELP
as for servos. Ace ds1015 will do the trick for steering and ds 1013 will do the trick for throttle.
Tell you the truth you dont need half of that stuff to have a good basher.
If your running digital servos like the ones i listed than your going to need a good battery.
this one will keep your servos running for hours.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/7001
And for get the integy crap will bend and link before you run them.
Just some ft shock caps and for get them along with some stiffer springs.
AS for tranny i would keep the .21 tranny and put foc in there.
If not then get the 8.0 tranny.
Tell you the truth you dont need half of that stuff to have a good basher.
If your running digital servos like the ones i listed than your going to need a good battery.
this one will keep your servos running for hours.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/7001
And for get the integy crap will bend and link before you run them.
Just some ft shock caps and for get them along with some stiffer springs.
AS for tranny i would keep the .21 tranny and put foc in there.
If not then get the 8.0 tranny.
09-28-2008, 11:18 AM
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I orded my 8.0 tranny today and titanium turnrods
Im thinking of getting Wheel Extensions from ebay so what size should i get 1inch,1.5 or 2? also should i get bigger rims with lower profile tyer?
Im also keeping my stock shocks the mgt will be used as a all type basher so what type springs should i get?
Im thinking of getting Wheel Extensions from ebay so what size should i get 1inch,1.5 or 2? also should i get bigger rims with lower profile tyer?
Im also keeping my stock shocks the mgt will be used as a all type basher so what type springs should i get?
09-28-2008, 02:12 PM
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Don't buy the extenders. You will just break axles which can cost $20 a pair because of the extenders. Axles will snap very easily, and your turning radius will get way larger.
10-04-2008, 05:54 AM
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Im not gana get the wheel extenders so what is the best offset to get to give me a wider wheel base?
also what should i do about all my screws on the mgt they have all gone rusty, should i buy stock screws or s/s screw set of ebay?
also what should i do about all my screws on the mgt they have all gone rusty, should i buy stock screws or s/s screw set of ebay?
10-04-2008, 03:15 PM
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Buy off-set wheels. Proline's 40 series or standard with offset (I think 1/2") are the ones to get.
Don't buy SS screws. They are way too soft and strip easily. Go hexcrews or just Iron Oxide IMHO
Don't buy SS screws. They are way too soft and strip easily. Go hexcrews or just Iron Oxide IMHO
10-06-2008, 11:25 PM
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will the Aluminum shock bottoms for the 8.0 mgt fit the Associated aluminum shock bodys?
Here are the manufacturer's tech notes
These are the Shock Bottoms for the
Associated MGT 8.0 Monster Truck (ASCC0392).
FEATURES: Aluminum construction, anodized blue in color
Replaces worn or damaged shock bottoms
INCLUDES: Four shock bottom for the monster truck
REQUIRES: Installing on the shocks
Here are the manufacturer's tech notes
These are the Shock Bottoms for the
Associated MGT 8.0 Monster Truck (ASCC0392).
FEATURES: Aluminum construction, anodized blue in color
Replaces worn or damaged shock bottoms
INCLUDES: Four shock bottom for the monster truck
REQUIRES: Installing on the shocks
10-07-2008, 11:12 AM
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RE: MGT BASHER RE-BUILD HELP
okay all of the alloy stuff you have, really, isn"t really gonna help other then add weight all you need that is metal or alloy is shock caps, sterring, and thats it.
A word of caution, if the venom fail safe is that smart one fail safe with the tempature and all of that stuff, i had one about a year or two ago and it didnt work now they may have changed it in the past couple of years but i'm just telling you of my experience.
Now the alloy shock tower you might get the same result as what happend to your A-Arms ( i'm assuming they broke)
if you land upside down that will easly break or bend same with the body posts, both plastic versions are good enough.
Alloy bumpers are also added weight and will easly bend or break with a hard enough hit.
The steering is well worth it from what i've herd (i've only herd about the FT steering though nothing else though)
The Knuckles RPM are better (tmaxx knuckles works)
And on the Sway bars are not needed for bashing, there just gonna bend and break.
and thats just my opinion on this. now you dont need to listen to me that is just what i've exprienced and herd on this forum from others who have the same products
A word of caution, if the venom fail safe is that smart one fail safe with the tempature and all of that stuff, i had one about a year or two ago and it didnt work now they may have changed it in the past couple of years but i'm just telling you of my experience.
Now the alloy shock tower you might get the same result as what happend to your A-Arms ( i'm assuming they broke)
if you land upside down that will easly break or bend same with the body posts, both plastic versions are good enough.
Alloy bumpers are also added weight and will easly bend or break with a hard enough hit.
The steering is well worth it from what i've herd (i've only herd about the FT steering though nothing else though)
The Knuckles RPM are better (tmaxx knuckles works)
And on the Sway bars are not needed for bashing, there just gonna bend and break.
and thats just my opinion on this. now you dont need to listen to me that is just what i've exprienced and herd on this forum from others who have the same products
11-04-2008, 02:20 PM
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Has anyone have pics of the RPM Titan Chrome Wheels on their mgt?
they have offset but im not sure if they are 40sr aswell
Also will any of these shells fit a MGT
PROLINE 2004 FORD F-150
PROLINE ACHEVY 1973 C10
PROLINE FORD BIG PICKUP
HPI FORD 1973 BRONCO
they have offset but im not sure if they are 40sr aswell
Also will any of these shells fit a MGT
PROLINE 2004 FORD F-150
PROLINE ACHEVY 1973 C10
PROLINE FORD BIG PICKUP
HPI FORD 1973 BRONCO
11-04-2008, 02:41 PM
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Has anyone got these on their trucks?
MTA4 .21, S28 Associated MGT 21, 4.6 CVD Shafts F/R
Associated MGT 21, 4.60 SE Monster Truck CV Drive CVD Shafts For Front and Rear.
Material: Hardened Carbon Steel(AISI #1045
MTA4 .21, S28 Associated MGT 21, 4.6 CVD Shafts F/R
Associated MGT 21, 4.60 SE Monster Truck CV Drive CVD Shafts For Front and Rear.
Material: Hardened Carbon Steel(AISI #1045
11-04-2008, 05:43 PM
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They're not really necessary. If you're looking for tougher driveshafts and axles, look for "The Dude"s 8mm knuckle mod. It allows you to up the axle size from 6mm to 8mm, reducing breakage eventhough I've never broken a stock 6mm axle in 12gallons of nitro and over 3hours of brushless driving...
