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Old 01-30-2008 | 12:06 PM
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If I mash open the throttle on my avalanche it wants to pull right pretty hard. It has done this since I bought it. I have replaced all the electronics and still the same issue. The truck will drive straight when I am just cruising but when I put some juice to it, it will pull right. What could be causing this?
Old 01-30-2008 | 12:12 PM
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its called torque steer, make sure one of the wheel nuts isnt too tight
Old 01-30-2008 | 01:37 PM
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Do you mean the nuts that hold on the wheel to the hub? If so, how do I know if it is too tight?
Old 01-30-2008 | 02:11 PM
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turn each wheel and see if they turn freely. alot of rc's do this, its called torque steer and can be caused by serveral things, sometimes putting thick grease in the diffs (small gears) can correct it too, makes the tires grab more evenly. sometimes the alignment of the tires can cause this too.
Old 01-30-2008 | 03:49 PM
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Well I have aligned the tires and adjusted the camber so they are all straight. What weight of grease do I put in the diffs and do you have any directions on how to change the oil out? Maybe some pics too...
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Old 01-30-2008 | 03:55 PM
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its the small diff gears inside of the rear and front end. you will see the diff box when you take it apart. just take the screws off and put some thick grease inside of it and close it up. Dont overpack it.
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mine does that to, but i noticed it is because the front wheels spin when i give it full throttle.
Old 01-30-2008 | 08:03 PM
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Its mostly due to diff fluids. Installing thicker fluid will correct it.
Old 01-30-2008 | 08:48 PM
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Is the diff filled with a fluid or a grease, you mention both??
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the 1/10 use grease, the 1/8 use fluid
Old 01-30-2008 | 09:17 PM
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Thats what I figured, thanks for clearing that up. How often should the 1/10th scale diffs be rebuilt and re-greased??
Old 01-30-2008 | 09:35 PM
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it really depends on the running that you do, if your a hands on person and dont mind, i would say once a month, alot of racers do it after every race.
Old 01-30-2008 | 10:17 PM
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I don't mind working on these at all, actually enjoy it. Is it a big job to do?? Do the diffs come out in one section with the shock towers attached then disassembled? If you have any tips it would be appreciated.

PS: Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. Once I learn these things inside and out I hope to provide support with ya.
Old 01-30-2008 | 10:28 PM
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you would have to remove the diff housing and take the diff appart, its a little bit of a job but if you dont run in a real dirly area all the time and only run a few times every month they you wont have to do it so often.

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