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Re: Driven front axle options?
This is a fantactic forum. I have read this several times and have more understanding of what is required for a 6x6. I have also searched for an F350 transmission but no luck so far.
Fred, you demonstrated the difference's in manufactors front axle's very well - thank you for that. Bob |
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Re: Driven front axle options?
Guys, now that the front diff is sorted I would now like know about the transmission options. Has anyone used the RC4WD 3 speed full metal transmission? The gear ratios seem a little bit fast? How someone can shead some light here.
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Re: Driven front axle options?
Smallhaul is doing this:
http://rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=236 Or you can look around for a High Lift trans. As well RC4WD and Eritex make some nice transfer cases, don't know how well they'd look on a semi tho lol. |
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That's good thinking there. I have a semi trans and have been thinking how I'd couple it to a t-case, never thought about just building one on the back!
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Gee thats good thinking. Anyway to make the front engage and disengage?
Bob |
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Thanks, Thorsteenster
Quote:
http://www.tcscrawlers.com/images/mi...structions.pdf
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Re: Driven front axle options?
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Re: Driven front axle options?
Thanks Scott, that was very helpful for me. I had something like that in my mind after I had looked at the RC4WD and your very own conversion build. I'm not sure but if the R2 has any reverse. Do you know?
Bob |
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Re: Driven front axle options?
No, but the ESC makes up for a mechanical reverse.
This R2 version looks pretty cool, 2 speed and selectable 2WD/4WD. http://rc4wdstore.com/2/product_info...51140c0bf709c3 |
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Scott, how does the ESC make up for a mechanical reverse?
Bob |
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The ESC can run the motor forward or backward. No mechanics needed.
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Do you have a forward only ESC? You can use a Traxxas Revo transmission and get a shiftable reverse.
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I have not purchased a ESC unit as yet so thats good info for me. This is my first build so thats why I know know very much - but I'm learning fast thanks to you guys.
Bob |
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Yeah as long as you get an ESC made for cars/trucks, it will have reverse.
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Re: Driven front axle options?
I just ordered a couple bits to try out my above post. If it goes okay I'll start a separate thread.
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Sounds good, please do!
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More pics for reference...
Bruder Cab. Unmodified TLT axle on tamiya semi frame. Inside wheel from tamiya dually set used as front wheel:
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Scott "No load is too Small" Last edited by SmallHaul; 09-15-2010 at 07:29 PM. Reason: Forgot to say Bruder cab |
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Re: Driven front axle options?
Wow, that looks about, if not, perfect. I had thought Bruder cabs were narrower than Tamiya's, but I guess not all.
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Re: Driven front axle options?
Scott,if you mill the hexs (thinner) & do a little grindin on the rim.You can bring the wheels in even closer. But be careful,if you go to much,you'll be into the tierod arm. It really makes a difference.
FGD |
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Re: Driven front axle options?
Thanks FGD!!
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