Driven front axle options?

[FreddyGearDrive]

Scott,if you mill the hexs (thinner) & do a little grindin on the rim.You can bring the wheels in even closer. But be careful,if you go to much,you'll be into the tierod arm. It really makes a difference.
FGD

[CustomRCmodels]

Originally Posted by FreddyGearDrive

SmallHaul, This is the diff between stock & rc channels narrowed.

Now carson & rc channel.

With these two you can run super singles w/out dickin around.
Now TLT.

F-350.

This will give you the low down in a row.

Hope this helps.
FGD

since I just came across this thread again and it’s a sticky one ,
I figured I add this here :
Example of the use of a TLT-1 axle in one of my 6WD projects:
http://customrcmodels.com/Trucks/new_6wd_project.htm

[Snochaser]

Originally Posted by FreddyGearDrive

BINGO!That's the exact order.
SmallHaul,the carson front diff is like $200.
For the same price you can get this.

But! Now you have to buy a set of semi rear diffs to match the front. The rear diff that comes w/the front is two wide for semi. But you can't beat the look of these babies.

The carson is like 2mm narrower than rc/channel.

The carson I was purchasing from pmd. But surf a little & you can pick them up a lot cheaper.
Hope this helps!
FGD

So are these Carson axles?

[FreddyGearDrive]

Snochaser,The aluminium one are R/C Channels.The plastic one is the carson.

[Snochaser]

Thanks FGD!!

[Snochaser]

Can a RC channel front drive/steer axle be turned into a dual-output?

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that rc channel axle sure has the right look !!!

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can some one tell me what to use on the input shaft for an axial trans. that im using for a transfer case to go to 5mm so i can build my drive shafts? the shaft on the axial tranny is small and threaded i guess i should cut it off and grind a flat end on it?

[Snochaser]

What mud flap holders was Freddy using in the above picture, anyone know?

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Originally Posted by Snochaser

What mud flap holders was Freddy using in the above picture, anyone know?

that doesnt help me any! but those hangers are cool as **** id like a set too

[fhhhstix]

Originally Posted by gun

can some one tell me what to use on the input shaft for an axial trans. that im using for a transfer case to go to 5mm so i can build my drive shafts? the shaft on the axial tranny is small and threaded i guess i should cut it off and grind a flat end on it?

Just like you said Shane cut it off and grind a flat.

Originally Posted by Snochaser

What mud flap holders was Freddy using in the above picture, anyone know?

Those are stock king Hauler mud flap brackets with springs so they work like the real mud flap brackets.

Travis

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thanks Travis !

[Snochaser]

L...I...B.... Lurn sumthin new everday! Sun

[Snochaser]

Originally Posted by fhhhstix

Just like you said Shane cut it off and grind a flat.



Those are stock king Hauler mud flap brackets with springs so they work like the real mud flap brackets.

Travis

See...Gun, you didn't know you wanted to know that now didja..

Ben

[uk trucker]

thanks for posting the info on this thread, its helped me a lot. I'm making a 6X6 tipper (in UK terms)
Already got a Carson Truck Puller motor so dont need a reduction box. Instead I'm making a drop down gearbox using two of the big gears out of two spare Electrifly GD gearboxes, ( GD600 I think).
We will see how it goes!

[Scottyboy436]

How wide is the front drive axle? And would a axial axle fit?

[WhiteWolf McBride]

This was asked of one of the axle brands, but not answered:

What about a 'throughput' front axle, like the forward unit on the dual-rear-axle semi's. Does no-one make a simple off-the-shelf unit yet, instead of us having to buy ones with metal casings at $150 and up?

I know Joe and Willy DIY'd them a while back, but isn't anyone even making a ~kit~ for those of us with minimal tools?

Only Robbe really makes one 'off-the-shelf', and I honestly don't like their axles when compared to Tamiya ones. Dislike 'em enough to ditch my 8x8 'Panther' chassis if I can do it with Tamiya parts (and they AIN'T cheap)

So, guys... is there a way for us Neanderthals?

[fhhhstix]

Originally Posted by WhiteWolf McBride

This was asked of one of the axle brands, but not answered:

What about a 'throughput' front axle, like the forward unit on the dual-rear-axle semi's. Does no-one make a simple off-the-shelf unit yet, instead of us having to buy ones with metal casings at $150 and up?

I know Joe and Willy DIY'd them a while back, but isn't anyone even making a ~kit~ for those of us with minimal tools?

Only Robbe really makes one 'off-the-shelf', and I honestly don't like their axles when compared to Tamiya ones. Dislike 'em enough to ditch my 8x8 'Panther' chassis if I can do it with Tamiya parts (and they AIN'T cheap)

So, guys... is there a way for us Neanderthals?

It is not that hard. Buy a TLT axle Kit, extra pinion, and axle housings. Then just trim the two pinion halves to fit together. This has been done in a few threads here on the forum. All you will need for tooling is the normal tools to assemble an axle and a hobby knife for the mods to the axle housing.

Here is a pic of a set of TLT's used that way. He is using them as steerable rear axles but it is still exactly the same.



Travis

[WhiteWolf McBride]

Travis: (or whomever has done this, like Willy & Joe)

What about the flanges on the axle casing? Do the casing halves that are being used have the flange/edge that overlaps (malke side?), or the other one? I ask as if it needs removal, it can be used as an alignment assist, right?

As for 'alignment', to assure that the 'throughput' pumpkin matches with the central piece, and the gear-mesh inside is ok, you just bore out the screw-holes (as you'll either have two bottoms with no access, or two tops with no thread to grab), and use long bolts and nuts instead, and it'll line up sufficiently well?

If no-one has done a good step-by-step, mebbe I should do one when I do it, for the archives and all that, hm? If there is one, this is a ~great~ place to put the link to it.

And lastly: how well do the TLT & Semi axles compare width-wise (assuming the same rims/tires all around) and gear-ratio-wise? I don't want a nasty issue with a semi rear end, mismatched to a TLT front (Can you put the gear-guts from one into the other and vice-versa to maintain ratio?)

Sorry for all the questions, but when I get onto sommat thats been bugging me for years, I tend to run with it.

WhiteWolf

[fhhhstix]

Originally Posted by WhiteWolf McBride

Travis: (or whomever has done this, like Willy & Joe)

What about the flanges on the axle casing? Do the casing halves that are being used have the flange/edge that overlaps (malke side?), or the other one? I ask as if it needs removal, it can be used as an alignment assist, right?

Yes they are fanged and that is why I said you will need the hobby knife. Only one flange needs cut off the other will be for alignment.

As for 'alignment', to assure that the 'throughput' pumpkin matches with the central piece, and the gear-mesh inside is ok, you just bore out the screw-holes (as you'll either have two bottoms with no access, or two tops with no thread to grab), and use long bolts and nuts instead, and it'll line up sufficiently well?

You will be using two identical pieces molded with the same holes so alignment will be no issue.

If no-one has done a good step-by-step, mebbe I should do one when I do it, for the archives and all that, hm? If there is one, this is a ~great~ place to put the link to it.

It is a simple mod and you are only trimming one piece to make it so there is not much to show.

And lastly: how well do the TLT & Semi axles compare width-wise (assuming the same rims/tires all around) and gear-ratio-wise? I don't want a nasty issue with a semi rear end, mismatched to a TLT front (Can you put the gear-guts from one into the other and vice-versa to maintain ratio?)

The TLT, tractor truck, high lift, cc01, and cr01 all use the same gears. With the same rims on a TLT and a semi axle the TLT will be a lot wider. You will have to be creative to get the offsets of the rims to work.

Sorry for all the questions, but when I get onto sommat thats been bugging me for years, I tend to run with it.

WhiteWolf

Travis