shortbusjeep

ok i have gotten some axles and have my idea planed out, i have been looking at some pictures and some of these rcrigs are built out of plastic or skinny metal rods, while some are thicker metal and stronger looking such as wookies new tlt's monster drive shaft. i am just wondering cause from the [1:1] sport i have learned build it right the first time instead of build it cheap and fix it later. thanks

shortbusjeep

ok kinda forgot to put the question in. how strong dose it need to be? i understand useing a skid plate and rolecage to protect the electroics but how strong do they need to be?

pehter aka ibbe

For rods I am using 6mm solid aluminium and Traxxas heavy duty rod ends.

As for skidplates I have 2mm thick aluminiumplate formed around the axles.
First version (plate1.jpg) after some driving. Second version (plate2.jpg) sems to be holding together.

I dont race, just backyardbashing, but for that it works just great.

If yo have more questions, ask and I try to answer.

shortbusjeep

thanks a lot that helps out. so i guess im gonna go ahead and give it some strength better to be a little over protected than break something the first time i hit a rock. thanks here is some [1:1] carnage shots. that red tj has its rear wheel about 3 feet off the ground only reason it did not roll is due to 3 guys who jumped on.