Stretched e-Muggy (Baja-style) Build Thread

[Overdriven]

Originally Posted by mistercrash

I really like those lower shock mounts. I will wait for you to run with them to see if they hold up. That shock mounting position gives a lot of leverage to strip those two screws that secure the mount to the suspension table. But I'm often wrong on stuff so don't worry about it If they do hold up, this is something I will probably make for myself as I would like to try the Muggy shock towers but don't wish to run the Muggy shocks. Very nicely done.

He'll probably be ok as the screws are under a shear load. I wouldn't doubt it if they bend a little when landing the big jumps, but I can't see them breaking. Then again, I could be wrong about this stuff too! I am curious to see if the shock mounting point will work or if he'll end up drilling more holes for different positions though. Either way, cool build man, keep us updated. All these LST's are making me want one

[brian015]

Alright - I cut 2" off the front of the chassis (still need to cut last bit off) and attached front end and wheels/tires to see how it looks. The wheelbase is 20"; rear width is 19.5"; front width is 19"




















So I still need to install the steering assembly and front brace, make the front extended cvd, install esc/bec, and install roll cage and wing. But I'm beginning to think I'm going to be driving this thing this summer.

[ruudxd]

Wich hubs and axles are you using, to use those 1:5 scale tires?

Originally Posted by brian015

Alright - I cut 2" off the front of the chassis (still need to cut last bit off) and attached front end and wheels/tires to see how it looks. The wheelbase is 20"; rear width is 19.5"; front width is 19"




















So I still need to install the steering assembly and front brace, make the front extended cvd, install esc/bec, and install roll cage and wing. But I'm beginning to think I'm going to be driving this thing this summer.

[killajb]

That is looking NICE!! The stance and front shock angle gives the appearance of an overgrown turbo optima mid or something. Those front and rear diffs sure do look small next to all that meat for the wheels tho. Have you shimmed the diffs? If so, hell shake it if you got it. Big legged mammas are back in style again!

[brian015]

Originally Posted by killajb

That is looking NICE!! The stance and front shock angle gives the appearance of an overgrown turbo optima mid or something. Those front and rear diffs sure do look small next to all that meat for the wheels tho. Have you shimmed the diffs? If so, hell shake it if you got it. Big legged mammas are back in style again!

Thanks - Diffs are shimmed and have Titanium Nitride gears installed:





We'll have to see if they hold up!

[Chadworkz]

I wish more companies made Ti-Ni coated gears and other parts. :(

[bdebde]

It certainly won't be those gears that fail. I have them in my muggy; the only part that seems to go is the bearings on the rear diff pinion. When that happens, the gears can slide by each other. If that happens with the stock gears, the teeth will chip. I had it happen with the TiNi gears and they were fine. I also learned the importance of quality bearings in the diffs.

[brian015]

Originally Posted by bdebde

It certainly won't be those gears that fail. I have them in my muggy; the only part that seems to go is the bearings on the rear diff pinion. When that happens, the gears can slide by each other. If that happens with the stock gears, the teeth will chip. I had it happen with the TiNi gears and they were fine. I also learned the importance of quality bearings in the diffs.

That's good to hear. I think I may have read about these TiN gears in your Muggy thread - thanks for the info.

I am also using Losi HD plastic diff cups inside the blue Al cases. I'm hoping that setup will be strong enough for this truck.

[JAILBIRD]

Is the ratio of the Sportwerks gears the same as the Muggy or the LST? I need to rebuild the diffs on my 1717 powered beast already.

-JB

[Semi Pro]

Originally Posted by JAILBIRD

Is the ratio of the Sportwerks gears the same as the Muggy or the LST? I need to rebuild the diffs on my 1717 powered beast already.

-JB

sportworks is the same as the muggy

losi sells the tiNi gears for the lst badged under their name

[JAILBIRD]

Originally Posted by Semi Pro

losi sells the tiNi gears for the lst badged under their name

I knew that, I am trying to figure out what my gearing options are. I want to get rid of the LST trans and go with a center diff. Now I just have to decide if I want to do a full conversion to a Muggy chassis or make a hybrid LST/Muggy type set-up.

-JB

[brian015]

The Sportwerks Mayhem ST (truggy) gears are the same as the Muggy (11/45) - I know these work for certain and the TiN gears are often available on ebay.

I believe the Sportwerks Mayhem (buggy) gears are the same as the LST (13/43) - but I've never used these.

[bdebde]

Originally Posted by brian015

The Sportwerks Mayhem ST (truggy) gears are the same as the Muggy (11/45) - I know these work for certain and the TiN gears are often available on ebay.

I believe the Sportwerks Mayhem (buggy) gears are the same as the LST (13/43) - but I've never used these.

That is correct.

[bdebde]

I have a Muggy (going out to drive in a few minutes), and a LST2 with a center diff in the works. I figured the Muggy diffs in the LST2 would give me better gearing choices, and I have a bunch of the TiNi Muggy (Mayhem ST) gears in the parts box.

[Chadworkz]

I know some people don't understand the reason or purpose of ceramic bearings, and would just rather buy new Avid bearings every month or so, but if you need a quality bearing, and don't want to have to replace it...ever, grab an Acer ceramic bearing, or even a Boca ceramic bearin...hell, even the Avid ceramic bearings may be good, but I have never tried them, just Acer & Boca.