Re: Driven front axle options?
 

This is a fantactic forum. I have read this several times and have more understanding of what is required for a 6x6. I have also searched for an F350 transmission but no luck so far.
Fred, you demonstrated the difference's in manufactors front axle's very well - thank you for that.

Bob

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Guys, now that the front diff is sorted I would now like know about the transmission options. Has anyone used the RC4WD 3 speed full metal transmission? The gear ratios seem a little bit fast? How someone can shead some light here.

Bob

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Smallhaul is doing this:
http://rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=236
Or you can look around for a High Lift trans.
As well RC4WD and Eritex make some nice transfer cases, don't know how well they'd look on a semi tho lol.

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Thanks Thorsteenster, that statement gave me the idea to make this:

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...de2-tranny.jpg

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That's good thinking there. I have a semi trans and have been thinking how I'd couple it to a t-case, never thought about just building one on the back!

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Gee thats good thinking. Anyway to make the front engage and disengage?

Bob

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Thanks, Thorsteenster

Thanks, here is one way to disconnect:

http://www.tcscrawlers.com/images/mi...structions.pdf

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Stickeyd :D

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Thanks Scott, that was very helpful for me. I had something like that in my mind after I had looked at the RC4WD and your very own conversion build. I'm not sure but if the R2 has any reverse. Do you know?

Bob

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No, but the ESC makes up for a mechanical reverse.
This R2 version looks pretty cool, 2 speed and selectable 2WD/4WD.
http://rc4wdstore.com/2/product_info...51140c0bf709c3

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Scott, how does the ESC make up for a mechanical reverse?

Bob

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The ESC can run the motor forward or backward. No mechanics needed.

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Do you have a forward only ESC? You can use a Traxxas Revo transmission and get a shiftable reverse.

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I have not purchased a ESC unit as yet so thats good info for me. This is my first build so thats why I know know very much - but I'm learning fast thanks to you guys.

Bob

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Yeah as long as you get an ESC made for cars/trucks, it will have reverse.

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After looking at a diff I have, I got to thinking about the link I posted to RCC. This would lock the diff making it a posi rear, or front as the case may be.
So I was looking at the diff parts, and I don't see why the same couldn't be done with the side gears. Cut the axle shaft to length, drill out the splines in a side gear so the axles just slides in and drill/crosspin right behind the back of the gear. When assembled the diff case looks like it should keep the pins in place w/o having to press them in too tightly and you could easily narrow both sides.
I have an extra diff set, I think I may give this a try. I'll have to get a better bit though, or a pilot bit I think they're called, and figure out what size, I should be able to use the TLT hex pin.

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I just ordered a couple bits to try out my above post. If it goes okay I'll start a separate thread.

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Sounds good, please do!

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More pics for reference...

Bruder Cab. Unmodified TLT axle on tamiya semi frame. Inside wheel from tamiya dually set used as front wheel:

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...xin/fender.jpg

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...xin/mfront.jpg

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Wow, that looks about, if not, perfect. I had thought Bruder cabs were narrower than Tamiya's, but I guess not all.