Neil E

peplinsk, interesting fix. Like to see new ideas. I hot glued my diff's as well, seems to work so far. Just finishing the conversion on my WK. Going to try and have it on the rocks this weekend. Put a VW bug body on it. Maybe I will call it a BUG-KING LOL.

ridgewalker

If you don't want to hot glue jb weld or use silly putty you can try this stuff called Max Pillow Soft Silicon Ear Putty.It's a silocone putty that will never dry out (i've had some on top of my tool box for two years and it's still like brand new)It also will not change viscosity with a cgange in temp cause it is 100% pure silicone putty.You will find all kind's of uses for it once you get some and start thinking what else can i use this for?It tollerates high heat well it will not melt.It works good to fill the area where your wires come out of the esc so water wont get in there.You can get it at rite aid and other drug store's and grocery stores

ridgewalker

Here are some pic's of the ear plug silocone putty it's only like $4.00 for 12 peices

s7jstep1

i finally ordered the new shocks for my WK

smm_cbf

hey if i could ; what is your opinion on the wheely king; and i was thinking of trading in my supervee 27 for one; is the wheely king worth the trade??? thanks

s7jstep1

i got my wheely king a few months ago and it is very addicting. i put the tower hobbies speed stocker 27t in it and i love it. it is good for crawling or just playing around with. im sure if you had two to race against each other, they could be alot of fun too.

s7jstep1

have you decided if you are going to trade?

smm_cbf

no not yet; im confused; cause it just the truck and batt. RTR for my boat but i think my boat is worth more; but i can't find anybody else to trade with; do you know anybody???? thanks

s7jstep1

try craigslist.com. that is where i got my e maxx

Neil E

Well it is finally complete and ready to go Rock'en

Reversed Hot Racing alloy chassis
Alloy Hex wheel hubs
Axial 2.2 Rockstar Bead Locks
Axial Rock Rings
Pro-Line Moab 2.2 Tires
Stretched to 12.5
110mm fully adjustable alloy shocks
Traxxas Ball ends
E-Savage drive shafts
Home made lower links
Real Dogman Upper links
Home made axel Servo mount
Intergy Matrix Pro Lathe Motor 55T 7
Gear ratio 96 / 13
HPI Baja Bug Body

All other parts are stock HPI. Wanting to change ESC with the Roster (on back order)

nickrummy

Looks good Neil! Did you weight the front wheels?

The Real Dogman

Good looking crawler Neil!! Glad the upper links worked out for you. Now it's time to get it dirty!!!

webdr

Thats a beaut!
I like the vw sticker on the roof.

Neil E

Thanks guys. It has been a fun bulid. Have not weighted the front wheels. Want to test it first and start making adjustments from there. Not sure if the shocks are what I want. The stock shocks seemed to have more travel than the ones on the truck now. Only testing will tell.

Yeh, Dogman, working good so far. We were going to go out on Sunday but decided to wait for it to cool down to at least 100 before goin out. It has been hot. Can hardly weight till I can get out and abuse it.

Cheers
Neil

s7jstep1

nice build[8D]

s7jstep1

any vids?

s7jstep1

still waiting for my new shocks to arrive[:@][:@]

Neil E

Will take the camera when we next go out. Maybe this weekend.

s7jstep1

how much would it cost to put 4 wheel steering on it?

nickrummy

Depends on how nice of a job you want to do and if you can make your own parts. If you can make stuff yourself you can put rear steer on it for the cost of a servo, couple bucks in hardware and would need a 3 channel radio.

I got my behind the axle steering setup finished last night and made my links. Also added aluminum knuckles to the front. The stock plastic ones were flexing way to much and I was losing a lot of steering. Next will be painting up a new lid

hands without shadows

Where are you getting your axle suspension mounts from?

guver

My Feedback: (325)

2 questions, Should the chassis be flipped so the battery is in front?

Where to get the 5 x 7 mm x .2 shims for pinion gears? there's supposed to be a bag of 10 available and I like purchasing from tower if possible.

oops 3 questions, How would 4 wheel steering work if limited to a 2 channel radio? wopuld it be worth it?

Lumpmister

1.) Yes, with the battery in the front it will help you get over rocks and "Wheely" less.

2.) Not sure, I searched for a while but had no luck. Try your LHS too though.

3.) I am not sure how that is even possible. It can be done if you use the stock setup and somehow run some another linkage to the rear from the center pivot point. You would need a very strong servo though, and you would not be able to steer the rear tires independently.
Your best bet is to upgrade to a 3 channel radio, then you also have control over the rear wheels.

guver

My Feedback: (325)

Yes, I know they would steer together. I'm kinda limit to a 2 channel and wondered if "4 wheel non-independant" is better than 2 wheel steer.

Funny I just got in from flipping chassis around and think I need a longer steering link. Must be the off-set is a bit longer. The worst part about it is I had to use a shorter servo and cut the stock servo box. Looks ok though.

thanks, lump.

UPDATE; use link from a Dark Impact.

p3313r

hey guys im really into wheelin and i do a lot with rc i have yet to see a wheely king in person and want to know how durable it is. i have a stampede xl5 and i jump it 20+ feet daily i want to crawl but i dont want to spend the money and be disappointed when i find out its made out of tamiya plastic or something. so please enlighten me on its composition and durability. and btw all the pic you guys have up are sweet those are some nice looking crawlers.