BryTXT1 Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Especially when they'd buy millions. That lot only cost me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 They do look good with the stainless M3 bolts. News update - your fault for reminding me!! - I've made the Punisher shafts fit!! My mate Dremel's been working hard today. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryTXT1 Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryTXT1 Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Any one had any experience with aluminum steering knuckles for txt? I same to have cracked one of plastic ones today whilst breaking several other things.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Check out my build. EVERYTHING I could possibly change to aluminium I did - yes the steering rods and ends as well. I DID have to grind the RC4WD rod ends to ensure they fitted without problem. Tis the fun of the hobby. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryTXT1 Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Aluminium knuckles ordered... Should have bought a real monster truck, might have been cheaper... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Aluminium knuckles ordered... Should have bought a real monster truck, might have been cheaper... See my earlier post RE: The Money Pit John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I looked into other knuckles, as they use spacers to make them fit - they do, but ... They USED TO make alloy axles, but (fortunately for my bank account) I couldn't find the direct fit TXT / Juggernaut axles any more .... I'm a bit dubious about the mount of the knuckles - might crack. To be honest, my Juggernaut's been perfect for over 14 years so I don't expect any problems with the standard axles. I have used proper stainless M3 bolts with M3 nyloks rather than the cheesy Tamiya screws - which work perfectly I might add. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryTXT1 Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 It was but new plastic knuckles or buy ally ones and I could see myself breaking the plastic again so thought sod it, in for a penny in for a pound, or a few hundred. I have no shortage of stainless bolts and nylocks, just waiting for my other bits to come before I add them, save stripping it multiple times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryTXT1 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Now I feel like a t w a t, for some reason I ordered 8 ally rod ends from rc4wd not 16, idiot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 It happens. Easy mistake to make when ordering ends for eight rods. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryTXT1 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Would be order from Hong Kong I bugger up and not a nice cheap postage and no customs uk order... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BryTXT1 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Front end all rebuilt with nice ally rod ends, just wish I had bloody ones for the back. Started replacing bolts with stainless steel cap heads as well. Need to get stainless self tappers as well now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryTXT1 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Looking more proper monster truck now. I do like the proper drive shafts. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryTXT1 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 They're certainly much chunkier so hopefully withstand a good beating. Just waiting on the ally knuckles, 14mm stainless hubs and the charger iv bought and then can see how she copes (or doesn't) with the lipos... Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryTXT1 Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 2 days in a row with no parcels, what am I meant to do with my spare time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryTXT1 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 I have hardly any throw in the rear steering. Is this something to do with being in aux channel or a setting on transmitter? Basically any suggestions of what I can do about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Should be the transmitter setting. There may be several reasons such as the dual rate setting (if it has it) or just the end point settings. Or if there is a mix setting. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryTXT1 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 It's just cheap turnigy 3ch wheel transmitter. I'll have another look at destructions tomorrow. The wheel tracking is also busting my balls. Tracks to right so minor adjustment then tracks left, back and forth I go... Never mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryTXT1 Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Just had first run with 2x 3s lipos... Mental does wheelies in reverse let alone going forwards... Flat out it tends to flip on to its roof and slide ten foot. Dint have enough space to be brave enough to get to full speed. However I think it may have suffer some injuries so it may have to be toned down to 1 motor esc and 3 cell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Were those 2x 3S in parallel or series? Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryTXT1 Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Neither I guess as had both motors in so one for each esc so they wernt wiered together. Taken one motor out now tho, as amusing as it was I could see great problems arising. Talking of which I need a new spur and pinion as they're bit ropey, any one suggest best place to get txt spur? And a good tooth combo for speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Ebay. Gear sets available. I've found you can actually swap the original spur combination gear (32DP spur / Mod1 on the other side) for the 'Short 27t' gear used lower down in the centre transfer box. It was a bit tight to start, but once aligned properly, actually fits well. What does this mean? Instead of the 32DP pinion turning a 32DP 40t spur, you'll need a Mod1 pinion, and will be driving a Mod1 27t spur. (40 / 27) x speed if you use the same number of teeth on the pinion. Just an idea ..... Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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