FLM AX10 Rebuild...

[Arct1k]

Hi Linc - Yeah I was having issues with the FLM chassis when I moved the links inside - As you can just tell from the last pic I drilled some extra holes in the chassis to move the lower links further forward and this brought everything back into line...

Cheers.

[rchippie]

What is with the bent link connecting the two FR wheels ?.

[Arct1k]

Supposed to be a high clearance steering link but worked like C**P...

This is it now... with CVDs, derelin trans mount, RRP gears and slipper kit.. Oh and some bling...

Ps I had to drill the extra holes for the top links in the the chassis...

[rchippie]

I see you went back to a straight link . The lights look pretty cool . Why did you have to drill more holes ?. Also if i get this chassis what tranny mount & skid plate combo do i get ?.

[Arct1k]

I went for this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_975wt_1165

I did the mod to move the top links inside and further back - without drilling the extra holes the front and rear axles were tilted too far forward

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by Arct1k

I went for this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_975wt_1165

I did the mod to move the top links inside and further back - without drilling the extra holes the front and rear axles were tilted too far forward

Whats different about that one versus the stock one ?. Is the mod really needed or just personal preference ?.

[Arct1k]

mod works well and derelin is slippy

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by Arct1k

mod works well and derelin is slippy

I thought it said it was aluminum . Do you have to do the mod ,to get the truck to work right ?.

[Arct1k]

Check tony's article out

http://www.stampedeproject.com/Axial-Tuning2/

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by Arct1k

Check tony's article out

http://www.stampedeproject.com/Axial-Tuning2/

thank's . I thought the FLM chassis had the upper links all ready on the inside, with no mods .

[rchippie]

Chris everything for my FLM crawler has been orderd & should be here by friday . My skid plate showed up today & my shocks will be here friday. How do you like the lipo on the FR axel ?. I dont know if im comfortable doing thaat .

[Arct1k]

sweet - i'm still awaiting the links from mike but everything else is done...

I'm not sure i'd like to run lipos on the front which is why i opted for a123 for my crawler - that way i don't have to worry about it but still get the benefits.

I bought some vpx packs cheap - iirc 30 for 3 packs and make a 2x3s1p 1100 packs for a 3s2p 2200 setup... i also have a 1s2p 2300 setup from a couple of spare cells.

[Arct1k]

note if you decide to run a dig you may have to run some mods on the spc plate - i'll get some pics for you at the w/e or when mike gets me the links ;)

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by Arct1k

sweet - i'm still awaiting the links from mike but everything else is done...

I'm not sure i'd like to run lipos on the front which is why i opted for a123 for my crawler - that way i don't have to worry about it but still get the benefits.

I bought some vpx packs cheap - iirc 30 for 3 packs and make a 2x3s1p 1100 packs for a 3s2p 2200 setup... i also have a 1s2p 2300 setup from a couple of spare cells.

I have two trakpower 3s 1600 lipo's for power . I could make a nice cover for them out of kydex plastic to protect them if i decide to mount them on the FR axle at a latter date . I most likly wont get a dig unit for a little while . I just saw on tower that the low cg battery plate does not have the 4 link mod on it . So i guess i would have to get a plate to copy & put the 4 link mod in it . But it is a little pricy $26.00 for that plate is a lot .

[Arct1k]

check out tcscrawlers plates they are pretty cheap...