maxx 2.5 - 3.3 compatibility question

[lincpimp]

You will have to clearance the upper arms if you plan to run the 3.3 sliders. The new uppers that traxxas sell have the clearance cuts on them already, but easy to do with a dremel or bench grinder. I have always used the 3.3 knuckles so I am not sure how well the 2.5 knuckles will work. Looks like you have modded the 2.5 axles to fit so I guess that will be ok. I never use nuts on the shock screws, so that would be why I have never had clearance problems. Traxxas does not use nuts when they assemble the shocks to the arms either...

2.5 shafts suck, the 3.3 sliders are a much better item, especially if you plan to run high torque motors like the 700s you mention.

[schofield]

the nuts on the shock screws was recommended by misbehaving for the rpm arms.

[schofield]

thank you, i will mod my way through it. lol

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by schofield

thank you, i will mod my way through it. lol

Let us know how the mods work out for you. Seems like getting the 2.5 axle on the 3.3 u joint was the most though intensive part, everything else should be pretty simple to do.

[schofield]

thank you. this is my first real modded vehicle, i have made bumpers and body post before, but not like this. i just got done trying to installing new style steel idler gears in the old e-maxx tranny and found the width problem that occurs. so now i have a locked tranny, no more problem, and i don't have to worry about a shifting servo location. i know this is all small stuff for your guys. but if i had the tools and materials i would build a proper rc-monster.