PraetoR Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) Here you can see the subtle differences, between the two universal joints. On the right (wrong one), you can see it has a thicker base, a different slot design and the joint is not a consistent width; instead, it gets thinner towards the base. Ignore the difference in colour, that's as a result of me trying to sand it down to reduce the friction (before I realised the mistake). Edited May 5, 2020 by PraetoR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimplops Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 That's a bummer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy_uk Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 I've just checked mine. Both of mine look like the one on the left. No idea what they have put in your kit. GMade should sort you out though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 2 hours ago, monkeyboy_uk said: I've just checked mine. Both of mine look like the one on the left. No idea what they have put in your kit. GMade should sort you out though. Thanks for the info. That's reassuring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justhandguns Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Oh, that's nice! One more fellow Double Cab owner! I have started building mine just before the lock down, I basically ordered everything, including all the upgrades and electronics, some actually from Hong Kong. So far most of the stuffs have arrived, except a light kit and the ESC. I haven't bought any RC for over 10years, so this one is going to be the ultimate rig for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 Niiiiiice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 Couple of upgrades bought and fitted. While I wait for the replacement universal joint to arrive. People reckon the GS02 chassis is plenty capable, but has a bit of a high centre of gravity. So I decided (having learned of them from AJ's BOM build) to buy the SSD SCX10 II aluminium knuckles and wheel weights. They really do add a lot of weight, low-down and out-wide, so should help lower the COG, substantially. Also, they're extremely high-quality and the fit and finish is excellent. Very pleased! Additionally, I bought the Gmade Heavy Duty Diff Lockers. Not because I thought they were needed, but because they have a a much better fit and finish than the standard units, so might help my axles (especially the rear one) run smoother. You can see the difference in quality. It's night and day (HD locker on right). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Are you running the 13t pinion on yours? The gear mesh on mine is way too tight if I use the hole marked 13 ,I'm having to use the 14 hole .No big deal but I thought it was a bit strange.Also the gearbox on mine is really noisy ,even when I'm barely using much throttle . Have you ran any power through yours yet ? Not sure if it's because it's all metal gears but it's a lot louder than my other trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 1 hour ago, tomr said: Are you running the 13t pinion on yours? The gear mesh on mine is way too tight if I use the hole marked 13 ,I'm having to use the 14 hole .No big deal but I thought it was a bit strange.Also the gearbox on mine is really noisy ,even when I'm barely using much throttle . Have you ran any power through yours yet ? Not sure if it's because it's all metal gears but it's a lot louder than my other trucks. Yes I am. It's pretty close; closer than I'd normally run my pinions, but it isn't too tight at any point in the revolution. It's always got a wee bit of play. So I'm happy with it. I haven't run it. I haven't even finished building it, yet. Because of the problem I have with the wrong part being in the kit. My gearbox is smooth as silk, though, and basically inaudible if you spin it by hand. I imagine it'll be almost silent when running. I absolutely filled it with thicker grease, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 6 hours ago, PraetoR said: Yes I am. It's pretty close; closer than I'd normally run my pinions, but it isn't too tight at any point in the revolution. It's always got a wee bit of play. So I'm happy with it. I haven't run it. I haven't even finished building it, yet. Because of the problem I have with the wrong part being in the kit. My gearbox is smooth as silk, though, and basically inaudible if you spin it by hand. I imagine it'll be almost silent when running. I absolutely filled it with thicker grease, though. Mines still only a bare chassis at the moment but had to run the motor to check the mesh . I might as well take my gearbox back off and fill it with grease . I found a YouTube video with the same pinion mesh problem as mine so feel better about leaving it in the 14 hole . How long before your parts arrive ? I'm looking forward to seeing what you do colour wise to the body . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 17 minutes ago, tomr said: How long before your parts arrive ? I'm looking forward to seeing what you do colour wise to the body . I really hope they arrive tomorrow, but I'm not sure. Definitely this coming week, unless something goes wrong! Thanks for that, but I wouldn't hold your breath too tightly... I'm not the greatest spraypainter! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PraetoR Posted May 12, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2020 Decent progress made today. The universal joint arrived. Got both axles FINALLY running smooth as silk, with no rattle. Had to use a single shim on the front axle and two on the rear, but it's done now and I'm happy with the result. Got driveshafts made and mounted them up with the axles. Also mounted the shocks. Getting there! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimplops Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Cracking news 👍coming along nicely, pain in the ass when you get hold ups like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 Absolutely. Hopefully it's smooth-sailing, from here-on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stimpy Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Getting there mate. And I doubt your painting skills will be any worse than mine!! Im soooo impatient..... 🙈😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PraetoR Posted May 13, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2020 AAAAAAAAAND SHE'S DONE!!! ...Mostly! The chassis is finished, I just need to hook-up the electronics and close the receiver box. Then, obviously, the body shell. Might also put some sort of spacer on each of the top shock mounts, just because the shocks move around a fair amount. Fitted the "green rated" soft springs on the rear, since the back end is so much lighter than the front. However, they don't feel any lighter, at all! If the rear suspension is still too choppy, I'll source lighter springs. Komodo GS01 Beadlock wheels. Love the way these look! Required a thin hex-spacer on each corner, but I think it's worth it. Kit tyres and foams feel really good. And, of course... Now I'm excited!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-Roo Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Look at you showing off yer ‘flex’ 😂 Loving the wheels BTW 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Haha, thanks. Always flexing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Good timing I've just finished mine as well. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, tomr said: Good timing I've just finished mine as well. 👍 The Bom? How did you find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 1 hour ago, PraetoR said: The Bom? How did you find it? I really enjoyed the build it went together lovely except for the pinion mesh ,thankfully no wrong or missing parts . There's a few things I dislike about the kit , the non bead lock wheels and the plastic motor mount are top of my list but overall I like it . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Well, I've ordered a Holmes Hobbies motor with zero timing, as my Hackmoto V2 runs way faster in reverse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stimpy Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 10 hours ago, PraetoR said: Well, I've ordered a Holmes Hobbies motor with zero timing, as my Hackmoto V2 runs way faster in reverse! Which Holmes? I run Crawlmaster Pros in a few of my rigs... Does your v2 have a removable endbell? If so you can re time it . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, stimpy said: Which Holmes? I run Crawlmaster Pros in a few of my rigs... Does your v2 have a removable endbell? If so you can re time it . Crawlmaster Sport 550. It does and I can. But the last time I tried that, I ruined the motor by making it run rough and hot! Decided it was safer to just get another motor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PraetoR Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 13 hours ago, tomr said: I really enjoyed the build it went together lovely except for the pinion mesh ,thankfully no wrong or missing parts . There's a few things I dislike about the kit , the non bead lock wheels and the plastic motor mount are top of my list but overall I like it . Speaking of the pinion mesh, mine seems a little loud, as well. Going to have another go at it when the new motor arrives. Got an Axial 11t pinion to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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