5LikesSC10 4x4 Thread
11-16-2011, 03:21 PM
They are leaking form the bottom cap. I also used shock snot on the rings.
11-16-2011, 03:32 PM
11-16-2011, 03:37 PM
Just ran across this, t bone racing front and rear bumper. anyone try this?
http://t-bone-racing.net/Short-Cours...DA01-p626.html
Im on my 3rd front bumper. I think I will give it a try afer this one breaks.
I should aslo have my exotech chassis and RCSHOX.com ACKbar soon!
http://t-bone-racing.net/Short-Cours...DA01-p626.html
Im on my 3rd front bumper. I think I will give it a try afer this one breaks.
I should aslo have my exotech chassis and RCSHOX.com ACKbar soon!
11-16-2011, 03:38 PM
Hmmmm. My shocks dont leak one bit. The only time I have seen the shock leak is if the shock cartridge isnt screwed tight enough into the shock body. are you tightening the bottom cap tight?
11-16-2011, 03:39 PM
I can't believe you're on your third bumper... Mine's the original from release day, and it's as strong as day 1. I go to a BMX track when the real track gets boring and flip this thing, land on the lid, front/rear bumper 10 feet in the air, hit trees.. etc. And Not a damn thing has broke.
11-16-2011, 03:41 PM
I can't believe you're on your third bumper... Mine's the original from release day, and it's as strong as day 1. I go to a BMX track when the real track gets boring and flip this thing, land on the lid, front/rear bumper 10 feet in the air, hit trees.. etc. And Not a damn thing has broke.
11-16-2011, 03:41 PM
They'll empty themselves in a single raceday!
I've got a rebuild kit for one, but looksl ike I'm going to be buying two brand new diffs before the next big race....then doubleshimming the outdrives....
Now THAT's what I'm talking about! I'm going to add some of those to my next order...even if they don't work, I'd rather spend $3 on something I can use for multiple purposes/rebuilds than buy an extra rebuild kit just to get a spare set of washers!
I've got a rebuild kit for one, but looksl ike I'm going to be buying two brand new diffs before the next big race....then doubleshimming the outdrives....
Anyone tried these washers/shims for the Diff outdrives (under the sungear)?
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...Gear-Washer-10
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...Gear-Washer-10
Now THAT's what I'm talking about! I'm going to add some of those to my next order...even if they don't work, I'd rather spend $3 on something I can use for multiple purposes/rebuilds than buy an extra rebuild kit just to get a spare set of washers!
11-16-2011, 03:51 PM
Someone mentioned those Protek's a while back - I forgot who posted it - thanks
I got a set but I haven't had a chance to rebuild the diffs yet.
Not sure - but it might just be a bit thicker than the stock washer.
If it is maybe we can use just 1 protek washer.
I will rebuild the diffs this weekend and see how it goes.
11-16-2011, 03:52 PM
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I can't believe you're on your third bumper... Mine's the original from release day, and it's as strong as day 1. I go to a BMX track when the real track gets boring and flip this thing, land on the lid, front/rear bumper 10 feet in the air, hit trees.. etc. And Not a damn thing has broke.
11-16-2011, 03:55 PM
Yes, it is tight. I think I will probably just use a little bit of silicon caulk to seal the bottom cap.
11-16-2011, 04:05 PM
11-16-2011, 04:22 PM
Anyone else running a shorty lipo to help balance out there truck? I just did this and it seems pretty good. Ive added about 3.5 oz. to the lr and 1/2 oz. near the reciever that i had already had on the truck. Heres the numbers with no body LF: 569 RF: 553
LR: 685 RR: 694 With the body the truck weights exactly 6 lbs.
Dont mind the broken hardware for my FT top shaft. Finally got it to stop slipping but then it slipped a bunch lol.
LR: 685 RR: 694 With the body the truck weights exactly 6 lbs.
Dont mind the broken hardware for my FT top shaft. Finally got it to stop slipping but then it slipped a bunch lol.
Don't you think it may be time to revisit the idea of using Shorty Packs now that we have the new Exotech chassis?
The possibilites for redistributing weight boggle the mind!
11-16-2011, 04:36 PM
Be aware, ROAR is starting to nip those shorty packs in the butt. Just put out rules against building chassis's that support the short pack. (Losi 22 series is going to be pissed) Who knows what's next.
11-16-2011, 04:39 PM
*** Never mind! I found it!***
http://www.roarracing.com/?cat=26
11-16-2011, 04:47 PM
Yes. I did use the included wrench but the shock came put together. I only took them apart after they first leaked (when they were first installed).
