![]() I bolted the rack and pinion to the steering knuckles and found that it was going hit the front crossmember. I marked on the frame where the steering column was to be centered and then took the body back off. This required cutting out the body a bit to fit. ![]() I had to put the body back on briefly to locate the steering column. I then spaced the wheel out using cut off section of the stock frame, which slipped tightly over the CPVC. The tubing acts as a replaceable bushing and actually fits very nice and tight in both dimensions. I simply slipped a piece of 1/2" CPVC tubing over the spindle and pressed the 5/8" wheel hub over that. Once the body is off, I'll have to go by my notes from this section to make sure everything ends up where I intended it.Īlso, I adapated the stock front spindles to fit the new wheels. Once I was happy with where it would be sitting, the body would be coming off. The main point of this mock up was to get a good idea of where I'd be locating the rear axle in relation to the body. This thing will be capable of doing 15+ MPH when I'm done, so keeping the center of gravity low and the wheels spread out to prevent rollover was a consideration. I wanted to stretch the wheelbase a couple inches and widen it as well. I got it sitting level on my workbench using a car jack, then supported the new mods with jack stands so I could adjust the position of the new axle. These shots shows my initial mock-up of the new wheels. Once you've got your big pile of parts, it's time to get started! Plus all the other parts used on the previous parts of the build, like batteries, springs, ESC, etc. and probably a few other things I'm forgetting, but I'll add them in later if I find something I overlooked. A few people have asked for a parts list of what all I used on this build, so here it is.ģ/8-24 Threaded coupling (best to order through Fastenal or other local specialty fastener store) Detailed instructions made the job go smoothly.First thing to do is get all the parts on hand. Joshua Roberson from Crimora, VA United States ![]() Do not hesitate to order from this company Be prepared for a quick draining battery though. My son loves how quick this thing is now. Detailed instructions made install pretty easy considering I had the gears apart for a month or so. Ordered the motors and they arrived a few days later. I had to purchase new motors for the Monster Jam grave digger due to one seizing up. I may add it later but he enjoys it the way it isįunner Toys from St. I recommend it for smoother take off and deceleration. I wish I had bought the speed control switch. The plastic wheels when spin all over the place but don’t increase the traction or you’ll pop the 40 amp fuses. My boy is 5 years old and these upgraded 550 motors boosted him up to around 10pm. ![]() Justin Branham from Jenkins, KY United States I ended up switching back to the stock motors. The ride time with the SLA batteries was very short though. I couldn't get the motors to work with lithium batteries but they would work with the SLA batteries. I couldn't get them to work with lithium batteriesĪnonymous Person from Spotsylvania, VA United States 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
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