T maxx hv conversion

[lincpimp]

Spent a few hours on the tmaxx today and basically have a roller now

Anyway, I have flipped the chassis over for better battery tray mounting, extended the chassis cutouts to make room for the revo center driveshafts. I used the really short revo 2.5 center shaft as the front driveshaft, and used a stock length wheel driveshaft for the rear center. I also modded the aftershock diffs to accept the rcm diff output adapters (drop in fit with the diffs) and the 8mm rcm driveshaft yoke for the diff pinion (required a little grinding for a perfect fit). Then assembled the arms and revo bearing carriers, using revo driveshafts. I also installed a set of blue ofna 17mm hubs.

Next up is to fabricate a set of battery trays (easy) and a motor mount platform (not so easy). I would like to use the rcm revo motor mount, and I have one and have been very happy with its performance and design so far. The only issue is that it may contact the rear center driveshaft, so I need to raise the base of the motor mount, while still retaining a solid mount. I am thinking some sort of bridge actoss the rear chassis cutout, and attaching the revo mount to that. I do not want to add too much weight, so I may make a new lower portion of the revo mount to bridge tha gap.

Heres some pics:





Now for a QUESTION: Does anyone know what linkages to use for steering and rear toe rods, as the tmaxx ones I have are too short. Do I need to buy revo links?

[sikeston34m]

Linc, This is going to be an Awesome Conversion!

Is that the modded 1/8th diffs I see peeking out from in between those bulkheads?

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by squeeforever

You need T/E-Maxx 3.3 ones. Revo won't work I don't think.

Yep, did some research and found the part#s that i need. Should be 5141 5143 5347 and 5355. That covers the two different length rods and the pivot ball/spacers.

Originally Posted by sikeston34m

Linc, This is going to be an Awesome Conversion!

Is that the modded 1/8th diffs I see peeking out from in between those bulkheads?

Thanks Sike, just need to make up a motor mount and battery trays and it should be ready to roll. I will try to get the steering and brake servos hooked up tomorrow, and maybe the bumpers, etc. I just ordered all 8 shocks, 28 bucks inc s/h from fleabay! And I should have the esc and prog card next wed. This project may come together sooner than I planned!

And yes, those are the aftershock diffs hanging out in the stock maxx bulks. This drivetrain looks very solid! Hope it can hold up to the 20xl on 10s!