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Rivermaxx · 02.14.2010, 06:21 AM

I havent decided yet. I would like to put it in a lightning chassis but havent found one yet. Maybe my G4maxx or my g-3 high speed maxx having the motor centered on the chassis might help the high speed 75mph drift issues I was having helping the truck go straight.

Finnster · 02.15.2010, 01:11 PM

Looks like a nice mount. Got some questions tho for Mike:

*What is the Max spur size? Looks like Chris posted a 48T is the limit.
*Is there a way to fit a bigger spur, say the 52T for the Slipperential?
*Will the mount accomodate M4 screws for a 1521?

Basically I would like to run one of these in my savage, but w/o a tranny, gearing gets very tricky. To maintain my current gear ratio, I would have to switch to the HPI bulletproof diffs (29/9) from the Cens (26/9), use the 52T spur of the slipdiff, and then still use a 10T pinion on the motor.
Even that is about 10% higher than my current GR.

I would use a FLM savage skid plate and braces to mount the diff. I can work out cutting a hole for the spur on bottom, but not sure what to do w/ the top brace.

Thanks

Finnster · **Slipperential into FLUX -** 02.15.2010, 01:31 PM

IOW: If I have my #'s right, the stock FDR of the Flux is 16.1. There is no way to get to this with the bulletproof diffs and use the 46T slipperential. The other option is the 52T, and even then a v. small pinion is required.

I have a thought where this could be integrated into an FLM Flux (X or XL) TVP, where you could use a TVP crossbrace for one of the diff mounts, and just have long M4 screws coming across and mounting sideways into the motor mount side of the diff mount (or make some other part to make it fancier, but less universal.) This could then get mounted onto the FLM skid plate as well to make one full integrated unit.

I'm sure there are a good number of Savage/Flux owners who would like to get a CD into the truck. Just a couple of things need sorted out first.

It could really help differentiate the FLM TVPs for Flux versus the large number of other aftermarket TVPs for Flux also.

_paralyzed_ · 02.15.2010, 04:07 PM

Finn- it is intended for m3 screws, nothing a little dremeling won't take care of. It'll fit 52t spurs, but as you mentioned there would need to be spur clearance cut beneath it or it would have to be spaced up.

Everybody- stock is gone

I'm glad Mike moved them and we weren't lying to him when we told him they'd sell. Viva la Monster!

Finnster · 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

Finn- it is intended for m3 screws, nothing a little dremeling won't take care of. It'll fit 52t spurs, but as you mentioned there would need to be spur clearance cut beneath it or it would have to be spaced up.

Everybody- stock is gone

I'm glad Mike moved them and we weren't lying to him when we told him they'd sell. Viva la Monster!

Will it fit under the top brace tho? Not so worried about the bottom as it can be managed. That will be the show stopper. If Mike knows, what is the max spur size possible under the top brace?

If everything fits under, even just a set of Savage crossbraces would be all that's needed to mount this inside the TVPs.

I know its for M3, but what concerns me is the holes and recesses cut for the M3s, and may not be big enuf for M4s. At worst I suppose you have extra long M4 screws (and washers if needed) and go all the way to the inside of the mount. I had to dremmel my Kershaw Designs mount to get the M4s thru. It can be done, but its a pita and, like you, hope not not have to hack up such a nice RCM piece.

_paralyzed_ · 02.15.2010, 05:07 PM

52t will fit the top, it did in my old one and the new one has even more clearance.

You're kind of stuck on the m3 hardware. Perhaps an adapter plate? I'd like to see this issue resolved too as I am going to use a 1521 in my LST with this mount. I'm glad you brought it up

Finnster · 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

52t will fit the top, it did in my old one and the new one has even more clearance.

You're kind of stuck on the m3 hardware. Perhaps an adapter plate? I'd like to see this issue resolved too as I am going to use a 1521 in my LST with this mount. I'm glad you brought it up

Sweetness. I can make the M4 hardware work. The clearance on the spurs had me worried from what was said, and there isn't any specs listed.

Can someone measure the distance from F and R braces when they get a chance please? IE, what is the distance the drill holes need to be? Or just attach a PDF of the drill template.

I'll have to get a little fund going to get one of these as the weather gets warmer.

suicideneil · 02.17.2010, 07:23 PM

Dont forget, there are a few talented guys on this forum who can help with additional mounting parts ( bottom plate ) if Mike is busy- MetalMan is one such guy

_paralyzed_ · 02.17.2010, 08:04 PM

Bad news finn, 52 is two too many. It just hits the top mount and dremeling enough to make it work will get into the threads of the mount. I'm going to dremel it anyway and use as long of a screw as possible and hope to span past the affected area. I'll post results.

Oh, btw, I got my two in!

Finnster · 02.17.2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

Bad news finn, 52 is two too many. It just hits the top mount and dremeling enough to make it work will get into the threads of the mount. I'm going to dremel it anyway and use as long of a screw as possible and hope to span past the affected area. I'll post results.

Oh, btw, I got my two in!

Ah dammity damn. :(

Any way these can be modded in the next rev to fit the 52t?

RC-Monster Mike · 02.17.2010, 10:02 PM

I am pretty sure I made a G3 skid for someone previously. Surely I could do it again. I will make a batch of skids for the FLM emaxx as well in the coming days to help anyone needing this piece for an easier go of the installation.

JERRY2KONE · **Thanks mike -** 02.17.2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

I am pretty sure I made a G3 skid for someone previously. Surely I could do it again. I will make a batch of skids for the FLM emaxx as well in the coming days to help anyone needing this piece for an easier go of the installation.

Thanks Mike for the assistance with the skid. I am sure that most of us could figure something out to overcome the issue, but it would be much easier if something came pre-made for their specific installation. I have an FLM Maxx, and a UE Lightning that I plan on mounting my CD mounts on, which are both pretty much the same animal. Please let us know when these plates are ready and how we can acquire them. Have a great day Sir.

Rivermaxx · 02.17.2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

I am pretty sure I made a G3 skid for someone previously. Surely I could do it again. I will make a batch of skids for the FLM emaxx as well in the coming days to help anyone needing this piece for an easier go of the installation.

By any chance do you have any pics of the g3 skid setup? I and many other are wondering if you still make custom length driveshafts also. rcalloy's is no longer making them. They waer a good supplier of custom length shaft for all of us . I dont know what we are going to do now.

ANGRY-ALIEN · 02.17.2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rivermaxx

By any chance do you have any pics of the g3 skid setup? I and many other are wondering if you still make custom length driveshafts also. rcalloy's is no longer making them. They waer a good supplier of custom length shaft for all of us . I dont know what we are going to do now.

JoFreak has one installed in his G3... see the pic and link below..

Need help with my G3-build

George16 · 02.17.2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

I am pretty sure I made a G3 skid for someone previously. Surely I could do it again. I will make a batch of skids for the FLM emaxx as well in the coming days to help anyone needing this piece for an easier go of the installation.

That sounds great Mike

. How much would it cost for just the skids?