RC Crawler guys..

JeffK5 · 10-15-2011, 11:22 AM

Bought my son a Axial AX10 RTR ..fun as hell little rig. I'm looking at what small improvements can/should we make before we start flogging this thing.

Tires .. lower the COG .. hard parts..?

solar1 · 10-15-2011, 12:09 PM

Fun little rigs. I built a nice little rock garden the back yard for mine. Buy the 4 link brackets that mount to the top of the diffs and get rid of the makeshift trianleation they have. This will help get rid of the torque twist of the body. Also the driveshafts don't last long so get some traxxis driveshafts on the cheap. I also got rid of the stock springs and got softer springs and a new aluminum belly pan.

Tons of fun.

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biggin69 · 10-15-2011, 01:43 PM

Register on RCCrawler.com and read through the Axial AX-10 Thread. There is a begginers Guide and lots of free/cheap upgrades that will help you out.

JeffK5 · 10-15-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by biggin69

Register on RCCrawler.com and read through the Axial AX-10 Thread. There is a begginers Guide and lots of free/cheap upgrades that will help you out.

Will do..

I did a little E-tradin on Pirate this morn and got a second used AX10..has sticky tires and aluminium links and steering gear.

Thanks, Jeff

race10 · 10-15-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by solar1

Fun little rigs. I built a nice little rock garden the back yard for mine.

Let see some pics of the rock garden.

solar1 · 10-17-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by race10

Let see some pics of the rock garden.

Here are a few that I have on my FB page.

An old video.
http://s345.photobucket.com/albums/p...heeling_1_.mp4

Not the best pics but I don't think I have anymore easily linkable.

solar1 · 10-15-2011, 05:02 PM

I'll post up after I get back from wheeling tomorrow.

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Trigger · 10-16-2011, 08:37 AM

Buy a spare parts kit. I had one a few months ago and ended up breaking rod ends and the little "Y" link. I replaced it with an aluminum one. Get a Rooster Crawler from Novak. They sell a kit that comes with the Rooster Crawler and a 55T motor that is a great combo.

Go to a local tire shop and see if you can get some old stick on weights. Most shops will give them away for free and they make great weights for the tires, just stick them between the foams and the wheels. You'll also want to get a new set of tires. White dot Rovers are a great choice and you'll definitely see a difference.

The sky is really the limit on these things, but be careful because you can end up spending enough money on the AX10 to afford an XR10 and those are night and day in regards to performance.

Hotwheels · 10-16-2011, 09:34 AM

just turn them into scalers. I have 2 scale crawlers.

JeffK5 · 10-16-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Trigger

Buy a spare parts kit. I had one a few months ago and ended up breaking rod ends and the little "Y" link. I replaced it with an aluminum one. Get a Rooster Crawler from Novak. They sell a kit that comes with the Rooster Crawler and a 55T motor that is a great combo.

Go to a local tire shop and see if you can get some old stick on weights. Most shops will give them away for free and they make great weights for the tires, just stick them between the foams and the wheels. You'll also want to get a new set of tires. White dot Rovers are a great choice and you'll definitely see a difference.

The sky is really the limit on these things, but be careful because you can end up spending enough money on the AX10 to afford an XR10 and those are night and day in regards to performance.

The used rig I got has white Rovers on it along with a couple bodies and various sets of soft springs .. it's also a RTC so I think it has a more "crawl" oriented motor and controller?

Drivermod · 10-16-2011, 12:03 PM

Move the battery to the front axle. Huge difference in stability.

My son has one and it has started acting up. It's very "jerky" and sometimes wont move unless you adjust the gain on top of the controller all the way to forward or reverse. The steering is also really weak. I was told the servo might be going bad. Any ideas? I'd like to fix it for him.

biggin69 · 10-16-2011, 04:56 PM

IMO stay away from the Novak stuff. The drag brake is garbage. I prefer Tekin. A Tekin FXR speedo and the motor of your choice. I would also recommend a 35t or 45t motor.

Again, your best bet is to read up on the AX-10 on RCCrawler and see what everyone else is running. Why spend the $$$ on something not needed?

As far as breaking rod ends, replace the Axial ones with Traxxas Rustler rod ends. Traxxas part # 1942. Much stronger and direct replacement part.

JeffK5 · 10-22-2011, 02:29 PM

Well first trip out and I killed the the steering servo..or put a hurt'n on it.

Lost about 50% of it's stroke and broke one ear off it's housing...whats the upgrade?

biggin69 · 10-22-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffK5

Well first trip out and I killed the the steering servo..or put a hurt'n on it.

Lost about 50% of it's stroke and broke one ear off it's housing...whats the upgrade?

Hitec 7955-TG. Titanium gears, 333oz. of torque. Plenty for your situation.

JeffK5 · 10-23-2011, 02:07 PM

Yep , factory Axial unit.

JeffK5 · 12-26-2011, 01:50 PM

BTT for some more discussion..

I'm now knee deep into these things..I'm looking for a new motor to replace the crappy and too fast 27T in my first crawler.

Any recommendations for a affordable upgrade .. just a better motor or go with a motor/sc combo?

I passed this crawler onto my 8 year old and it's just way to much wheelspeed for his "Tim Cameron" driving style...

Anybody have a 45T motor for sale?

biggin69 · 12-26-2011, 06:28 PM

I have sevral 45T's and would gladly give you one if you want it. I recommened cheap Integy 45T's. They are like $18 a piece. When the brushes wear out, pitch it and buy a new one!

solar1 · 10-22-2011, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffK5

Well first trip out and I killed the the steering servo..or put a hurt'n on it.

Lost about 50% of it's stroke and broke one ear off it's housing...whats the upgrade?

Was this axial servo? You will want to upgrade to one with steel gears.

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JeffK5 · 01-28-2012, 01:25 PM

Looking for the best bang for the buck shotgun style 7.2 non-lipo batteries out there.

I'm just a backyard basher looking for the longest run time and lipo isn't an option as the charging duties are mostly done by my sons.. and what Ive heard is lipo's are hazardous if not properly handled.

race10 · 01-28-2012, 02:45 PM

Speaking of needing things anybody have a spare speed control sitting around?

biggin69 · 01-28-2012, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffK5

Looking for the best bang for the buck shotgun style 7.2 non-lipo batteries out there.

I'm just a backyard basher looking for the longest run time and lipo isn't an option as the charging duties are mostly done by my sons.. and what Ive heard is lipo's are hazardous if not properly handled.

You are correct on Lipo Safety. They have come a long way but you do not want to charge them unattended. That being said, you should not be scared of them either. As far as a good stick pack with decent run time, Wolf packs are good for the money. Run time = Mah of power. The higher Mah, the longer the run time. This also comes with a little longer charge time. Stop by Hamilton Hobbies and talk to John. He can take care of your battery needs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by race10

Speaking of needing things anybody have a spare speed control sitting around?

How much you looking to spend. I have one I am not using.

race10 · 01-28-2012, 07:04 PM

Pm me what you have and a price

biggin69 · 01-28-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by race10

Pm me what you have and a price

Sent you a text...

10-15-2011, 11:22 AM	#1
JeffK5 Tiny Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colerain Posts: 798	RC Crawler guys.. Bought my son a Axial AX10 RTR ..fun as hell little rig. I'm looking at what small improvements can/should we make before we start flogging this thing. Tires .. lower the COG .. hard parts..? Last edited by JeffK5; 10-15-2011 at 02:32 PM.

10-15-2011, 05:02 PM	#7
solar1 10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Berea, KY Posts: 61	I'll post up after I get back from wheeling tomorrow. Sent from Sputnik. Please send more Tang. Last edited by solar1; 10-15-2011 at 05:21 PM.

10-16-2011, 12:03 PM	#11
Drivermod Join Date: May 2009 Location: Union, KY Posts: 225	Move the battery to the front axle. Huge difference in stability. My son has one and it has started acting up. It's very "jerky" and sometimes wont move unless you adjust the gain on top of the controller all the way to forward or reverse. The steering is also really weak. I was told the servo might be going bad. Any ideas? I'd like to fix it for him. __________________ Ian 06 Toyota 4Runner

10-15-2011, 12:09 PM	#2
solar1 10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Berea, KY Posts: 61	Fun little rigs. I built a nice little rock garden the back yard for mine. Buy the 4 link brackets that mount to the top of the diffs and get rid of the makeshift trianleation they have. This will help get rid of the torque twist of the body. Also the driveshafts don't last long so get some traxxis driveshafts on the cheap. I also got rid of the stock springs and got softer springs and a new aluminum belly pan. Tons of fun. Sent from Sputnik. Please send more Tang.

10-15-2011, 01:43 PM	#3
biggin69 Really??? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincy Posts: 678	Register on RCCrawler.com and read through the Axial AX-10 Thread. There is a begginers Guide and lots of free/cheap upgrades that will help you out.

10-16-2011, 08:37 AM	#8
Trigger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 281	Buy a spare parts kit. I had one a few months ago and ended up breaking rod ends and the little "Y" link. I replaced it with an aluminum one. Get a Rooster Crawler from Novak. They sell a kit that comes with the Rooster Crawler and a 55T motor that is a great combo. Go to a local tire shop and see if you can get some old stick on weights. Most shops will give them away for free and they make great weights for the tires, just stick them between the foams and the wheels. You'll also want to get a new set of tires. White dot Rovers are a great choice and you'll definitely see a difference. The sky is really the limit on these things, but be careful because you can end up spending enough money on the AX10 to afford an XR10 and those are night and day in regards to performance.

10-16-2011, 09:34 AM	#9
Hotwheels Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maineville, Ohio Posts: 125	just turn them into scalers. I have 2 scale crawlers.

10-16-2011, 04:56 PM	#12
biggin69 Really??? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincy Posts: 678	IMO stay away from the Novak stuff. The drag brake is garbage. I prefer Tekin. A Tekin FXR speedo and the motor of your choice. I would also recommend a 35t or 45t motor. Again, your best bet is to read up on the AX-10 on RCCrawler and see what everyone else is running. Why spend the $$$ on something not needed? As far as breaking rod ends, replace the Axial ones with Traxxas Rustler rod ends. Traxxas part # 1942. Much stronger and direct replacement part.

10-22-2011, 02:29 PM	#13
JeffK5 Tiny Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colerain Posts: 798	Well first trip out and I killed the the steering servo..or put a hurt'n on it. Lost about 50% of it's stroke and broke one ear off it's housing...whats the upgrade?

10-23-2011, 02:07 PM	#15
JeffK5 Tiny Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colerain Posts: 798	Yep , factory Axial unit.

12-26-2011, 01:50 PM	#16
JeffK5 Tiny Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colerain Posts: 798	BTT for some more discussion.. I'm now knee deep into these things..I'm looking for a new motor to replace the crappy and too fast 27T in my first crawler. Any recommendations for a affordable upgrade .. just a better motor or go with a motor/sc combo? I passed this crawler onto my 8 year old and it's just way to much wheelspeed for his "Tim Cameron" driving style... Anybody have a 45T motor for sale?

12-26-2011, 06:28 PM	#17
biggin69 Really??? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincy Posts: 678	I have sevral 45T's and would gladly give you one if you want it. I recommened cheap Integy 45T's. They are like $18 a piece. When the brushes wear out, pitch it and buy a new one!

01-28-2012, 01:25 PM	#19
JeffK5 Tiny Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colerain Posts: 798	Looking for the best bang for the buck shotgun style 7.2 non-lipo batteries out there. I'm just a backyard basher looking for the longest run time and lipo isn't an option as the charging duties are mostly done by my sons.. and what Ive heard is lipo's are hazardous if not properly handled.

01-28-2012, 02:45 PM	#20
race10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: oxford Posts: 179	Speaking of needing things anybody have a spare speed control sitting around?

01-28-2012, 07:04 PM	#22
race10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: oxford Posts: 179	Pm me what you have and a price