The Slipperential drive cups are sized for 8mm balls on the bone end - pretty standard 1/8 size, so any bone with an 8mm ball end will fit the cup. Last I checked, the Savage shafts used larger balls(9mm and 11mm on the xl?) on their shafts, so not a direct fit. I don't own a Savage, so don't hold me to it. ;-)

Mike, thought about packaging up the chassis, skids, and universal center diff together as a package deal?

I did bundle some of the items together in the V-Maxx listing but I haven't added some of the newest items - adding a package to include the center diff mount is a good idea.

Great Info thanks... Alza Racing it is.. Just scored a Savox 1256tg and a JConcepts Illuzion Revo body for the build so just need those darn dogbones..

Are you going to make braces?

Is the plan to use flm hybrid bulks or will you make your own?

Braces are already bundled with the chassis - using FLM hybrids(or UE) for now - haven't decided if I will do a Hybrid bulk...most likely will do a diff case.

I had to give up on the Mugen Diffs I was unable to overcome the short drive cups. So I ordered up another set of Ofna Hyper 7 diffs and installed a HB #109840 4.3:1 ring and pinion in the rear hybrid got it all shimmed up and it feels like butter. Unfortunately my front ring and pinion wont be in till Monday.

I buttoned up the rear end, she is loc-tited and ready for battle.
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If you replace the diff out-drives with the diff shafts that came with the hybrids, you can use the drive cups included with the cvds.

The mugen diffs have a 5mm output shaft rather than the 6mm of typical 1/8 scale diffs. I found some Ofna 5mm diff shafts but the cross pin hole was 2mm rather than 2.23mm. So I tried 133mm HB D8t dog bones and the ball end is about .4mm too large for the traxxas axle. I should have quit at that point but I tried Losi 8T 2.0 bones and same as the HB too large on the ball end.

The solution was Hyper 7 diffs with HB ring and pinion and the diff shafts in the hybrid kit, along with the stock traxxas drive cups I have the rear end all buttoned up.

I was just hoping to be able to run 8s packs and still keep speeds in check with the 1717. As it is with 4.3:1 diffs the slowest I could gear for on 8s is about 60mph.

8s on an EMaxx puts you well into the clinical definition of INSANE!! I suggest a chassis extension(maybe the 50mm for this power house).

Since I couldn't solve the drive line puzzle with the Mugen's it will be another 6s machine, geared for lower to mid 50 mph range. Same speed range I was shooting for on 8s, but without want for more torque ever, and without the amp draw getting out of hand.

My current FLM maxx is geared for upper 40's on 6s with a castle 1420 motor and there are times I wish I could pull a bit more trigger, and it's temp is into the 160's after a pack so there isn't much left in it;) It's funny how as you get acclimated to power increases you want more.

My big maxx runs 8s with a Neu 1521:yes:

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l..._/IMG_0939.jpg

^^^ NICE ^^^

Here is one of my current beater;)
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...pslkmnwolb.jpg

Thought it was just me that went WHOOOA 8 s !!! Love the cohones Buzzsaw but still... WHOOA 8s..seriously I Think 6s is large on a Maxx..just need to see that vid on 8s dude!!

Sorry about the 80s dude thing but I am from that time ... And still Think i am..

I'm an 80's kid also, didn't even notice dude.

Everybody was like "Whoooa 8s? 1717!!!" when I told them my plans.

Damn buzzsaw, just saw that you're in Minnesnowta too. Too funny.

If I roll at around 20-25mph and floor the throttle my truck will do a full backflip back onto it's wheels.

Standing backflips are for rookies.

Nice truck!

I was thinking tower braces mike... Cheers

Tower braces?

ala strobe, I think he's saying. Like the sweet strobe tower/bulkhead braces.

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...pssio5ihbi.jpg

No plans to recreate the Strobe braces - neat, but not necessary IMO. Also need different braces for a different tower thickness.

He just did another run of these braces as well.

I agree, I've never had a breakage there.

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...psamj9gwun.jpg

And a Monster is born!

Need to tidy up the wiring and throw some paint, but she is operational!

Thanks for the surprise package Mike, took a second to figure out the little ring but it works awesome, it should be an offered part in the store. I'd buy two more in a heart beat!

Cant wait to get home from work tomorrow, and give this thing a shake down run :party:

Looks good!
But now I am curius to see the ring, and for what you can use it?

The "ring" is just a little aluminum disc to preload the servo saver spring. The stock servo saver is pretty decent once you add some force to the spring(steering is very loose/sloppy otherwise).

Ah, good upgrade then!

The servo saver ring is a very nice upgrade! I ran my first pack through the beast at work on asphalt and had a couple times where the stiffer steering probably kept me rubber side down.

Pretty happy with it need to make some tuning adjustments, center diff is too stiff, shocks too soft, slipper might be a touch tight, bla bla bla. Typical new truck issues. The power system seems to be the stuff, I'm geared for about 46-48mph, it definitely has more torque than my old truck, and it's running 50F cooler. Only 115F after a bash through our needs mowing lawn. I'm going to bump up a tooth on the pinion for the next run.

Already tweaked my shocks a bit, we'll see.

Been tuning and abusing this thing everyday since I finished it up. I have it working freaking awesome, and she has absorbed some punishment! I fell in love when I first saw the pictures of this setup and it did not disappoint. I have to keep a towel handy when I have it on display at the hobby shop I work at, Yep, drool puddles :intello:

I cant wait to see the truggy chassis, and I would love to see what the Monster factory can come up with for bulks and diff cases. (hint) Thinking it would be nice if the diffs were easier to service (/hint) 50+ screws for a front and rear diff rebuild is a bit excessive.

Dogbone
 

Hi again..so Got a lovely package from Mike today so full steam ahead..:yipi:

One last thing I Need help with ..front dogbone 88mm in length anyone?? Can only find 1/10 scale and thats no good :cry:

Thanks Kristian

88mm pin to pin, or end to end?

I am going off of Mike's measurements and have the Alza Racing 142mm rear bone and that is pin to pin so I think 88mm pin to pin Buzzsaw...had hoped to have it mockedup today so I could measure but the little folk did not agree :-(

Very frustrating to have a workbench full of goodies and no time to play..maybe later tonight when the wee angels are out cold!!!

I used Associated #89575 82mm in the front and wish it was a touch shorter, it measures 89mm end to end. Hope that helps.

Yes thanks Buzzsaw.. Gonna order that and see...my back bone is a little shorter than yours so fingres crossed :-)

You are going to love it when you get her done, I have been just thrashing mine and it's an animal.

Yessir ...ordered the Associated dogbones just have to wait for them to land here in DK! Major busy at work again so will probably be a while before I have it built..:-( still patience is a virtue right?

If it a bit to long end to end, can't you dremel a little bit off the ends?
Just a mm total?

I use HPI Savage XL Racing Dogbone 8x142mm black, for the rear of my UE monoblock extended G4 maxx. part #86054

In my build the pinion shafts would be the best place to gain a bit of space, the HB have a pretty long pinion shaft.

Sooooo.. Progress on my build..still waiting on front dogbone as unfortunately the Associated one was just a hair too short :oh:

Going with RPM bulks and stock diffs for the moment due to budgetary constraints (she who must be obeyed :whip: )
Should be ok as plan to start with 4s while I get to know the beast..

Had to put her in roller just to see those Big Joe 2 badboys :gasp: