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What's the spec's on that motor?

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I've put a fair amount of stress on these ring and pinions before. I know they'll fail eventually though.

Specs on pullers:
You can't find a more powerful brushed motor in this class. You get insane wheelspeed, more torque than any 540 motor, and the finest slow speed control. All in one motor. 7 slot armature allows for better throttle resolution with a high motor speed.

Recommended lipo battery-

6t- 2s only. 40a continuous
7t- 2 to 3s (3s may result in overheating). 45a continous 11.1v use, 35a continuous 7.4v use
10t- 2 to 3s. 40 amps continuous 11.1v use, 30 amps continuous for 7.4v.
14t- 3 to 6s. 35a continuous 22.2v use, 25a continuous 3s use

Slightly longer than a standard 540 motor. Uses standard 1/8" pinions, and 25mm motor mount spacing- bolts up like a normal 540 motor. **Some stock uses 4-40 mounting screws that are included**

Super Strong cobalt magnets
7 slot armature
6.9 ounces, 200g
2.5" long, 1.35" diameter
5-10 volts
160*F max

6t- TBD
7t - 2800 rpm/volt
10t- 1800 rpm/volt
14t- TBD

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You should just go ahead and give this truck a powered front axle. I think you'll like having it, and it would raise the front bumper up a touch. You might not even need to mill it. If it's worth building, it's worth over building!

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The winch isn't a required bit. The guys up north use winches to pull the trailer up the ramps to save the driveline in less than ideal conditions.

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Very nice rig!!!!!

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great looking rig man.

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I like it! Keep the sleeper off. Looks better!
Scott
Just my opinion

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Can anyone pick out what is weird about this picture???:eek:

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Got dish?

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BINGO!! What is up with that?

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Maybe it make's it "GO FASTER" LOL!

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CAT TV?

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this truck is awesome. im a big fan of tri-axles! just wondering, but i was wanting to get new frame rails for my KH and wanted to know what height yall are using? im gona buy aluminum C-channel. thanks

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Just buy some from GardenTrucking.com

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Got some work done on the rig tonight.

Here's the mount I came up with for the R2HD trans:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7066/6...c661dfb9_b.jpg

It's only mounted to one side so I thought I was going to have to brace it to the other side frame but it feels pretty solid.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7046/6...7d7f43e6_b.jpg

00 Biddle KDub grill! ;)
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7201/6...c5be13c8_b.jpg

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Thats a pretty nice trans mount! Looks beefy. I'd build another for the otherside, if it was mine, but sometimes when you are making parts like this, by hand, you're lucky if the holes come out where you want them, and they line up the first time! It becomes a question of you deciding if you really feel like making a copy of the same parts!

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Theres no mounting holes on that side of the trans. Would have to tie a bracket in from the top. Problem with that is the top of the trans already hits the interior floor. Would like to keep that in tact if possible.

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With that frame support just behind the trans I think you will be OK - at least untill most everything else is mounted up. Why not poke some holes in that other side? you would have to take it apart to clean up the shavings and such though...

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Why is Izzy always wanting to poke holes in things? Weirdo... ;)

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Truck looks great, liking the suspension.

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For those that don't venture into the construction section:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8421/7...49036a3a_z.jpg

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After several torch welding failures to notch the rear frame, I decided to machine an end cap instead. I think it turned out good and will look nice under paint. I can even mill out the delrin block and make room to hide electronics in there.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8029/8...ea7d9911_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8320/8...f9bfa87f_b.jpg

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Good job Nate it looks really nice.

Travis

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Looks really good. I have been using a delrin mount in the front of two of my trucks to mount the front bumper to and it works good and machines good

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nice and clean looking i like it! Thats a great idea!

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Nice job, looking good. Can't wait to see more.

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hey pig do you have any more extra wide frnt tires mounted? I was gonna orer a few sets but im not sure if they will look good on the stock width wheels?

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None of the super singles look good in my opinion. Probably the tamiya ones are the most accurate to what we have in the states. None of them have the right sidewall bulge to my eye.

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Love the Budd wheels and hubs, looks so scale it's not even funny!

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I really hate to burst your bubble but paint is not going to stick to the delrin block. It might look good at first but the first time you bump into something:mad::mad:

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Make a new rear deck plate and extend it wrapping the diamond plate around the delrin block.

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Good thinking! I need to cover my drill mistake on the rear anyways.

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FYI - some aluminum doesn't weld worth a hoot. But my local guy does mostly tig welding.

Wrap around deck plate will look good.

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Nate - any updates?

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Nope. Been racing 1:12 rc and taking lots of photos instead of building.

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Picked up this headache rack on ebay a while back. I liked the fact it lifts out of the way so I can access the battery in the sleeper.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2826/9...ffe5543c_b.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3823/9...a6d727df_b.jpg

Still hadn't fixed the rear crossmember cover up so it was time to change that:
From this:
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2885/9...9cf077c7_b.jpg
To this:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3795/9...8ee0b5ef_b.jpg

You can see I also had to make a 2nd extended version of the electronics receptacle plate so the deans harness wouldn't hit the bottom of the headache rack.

Mounted up the gooseneck. Just need to run extensions to the receiver for aux control on the neck lock and my Izzy Bottom Dump train. Going to try to get some fenders and mounts fabbed up too.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2841/9...d7b6be01_b.jpg
Probably will do a body overhaul after Indy. Thinking Kenworth C500B to satisfy the beef factor I'm after :)

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hey cool truck but isnt the 5th wheel a lil too far forward shouldnt it be centered between the rear 2 tandems

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Most of the trucks I researched had it set right where I do. I haven't checked the spacing for my bottom dump trailers but those might need the 5th wheel moved back. I will eventually have an adjustable either physical or screw drive setup to move it.

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sounds cool keep up the good work