jBrinks 8 Posted July 15, 2016 I dug my childhood King Cab out of storage a couple months ago and have been dealing with all the common headaches. I wanted to post some pics of my tranny swap. Lots of people talk about this, but I've only seen 2 threads with multiple pics to give a sense (1 - Traxxas VXL / 1 - RC10) of how it worked. I am technically, but not mechanically, inclined, so I was really hesitant to get started on this. I'm not sure I'd be eager to go through this again, but I'm really happy with the results. What I used: SC10 brushless ready 2WD tranny with slipper clutch and standard pinion (~45.00 USD) 12x12" (1/8") G10 Garite fiberglass (~15.00) Jigsaw with hard tile/diamond blade (~8.00) Kolbalt Filing Set (borrowed) Respirator/Gloves (borrowed) Matching screws/nuts/bits/etc. (~5.00) I traced out the sub chassis on to the new fiberglass sheet and cut it out with the jigsaw. Once it was close I clamped the old and new together and hand filed it to match. Then drilled the chassis and wheel arms mount holes. The hardest part is lining up where the new tranny will mount, marking off the holes, and then filing out an area for the bottom of the tranny to rest in. I used a ruler. Turned out very good, but I would be a bit more precise next time. Had some difficulty with the bottom mounts and spacing where the motor guard attaches. Eventually got it lined up right and spaced. Pic shows ball bearings but I got some metal spacers from my hardware store now. I drilled out a small space in the chassis where the stock tranny top-mounts. I put a piece of fiberglass across the stock chassis tranny mounts (outside screws), and then mounted the SC10 tranny using its top mounts through the fiberglass (middle screws). Finding dogbones/swing shafts that fit were an absolute pain in the ***. I finally found some cheap steel ones from NitroRCX that measured 70mm eye/pin to eye/pin. I think anything 68-71mm would work. I also took the time to cut out a new electronics tray so I could fit a hardshell Li-Po more centrally along side the electronics: I'm happy to say this thing is much quieter and is a blast to drive. Might need a wheelie bar now. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flerbizky 225 Posted July 16, 2016 That looks very much like what I've just done (: Have ordered some 68mm pin to pin dogbones, as the 70.5mm pin to pin from my Blitzer Beetle is definitely at least a couple of mm too long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flerbizky 225 Posted July 16, 2016 Just did a little Dremling on the chassis - I'd say it looks ok'ish (: 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jBrinks 8 Posted July 16, 2016 That's awesome. What I'd really like is a set of CV swing shafts so I can convert to modern hex adapters with some bigger wheels for fun, but the extra long rear axles are making it impossible. Getting plain dogbones were hard enough. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flerbizky 225 Posted July 16, 2016 2 hours ago, jBrinks said: That's awesome. What I'd really like is a set of CV swing shafts so I can convert to modern hex adapters with some bigger wheels for fun, but the extra long rear axles are making it impossible. Getting plain dogbones were hard enough. Search ebay.com for dog bones. That's how I found the 68mm ones. It's never in the title, so dig and dig deep.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jBrinks 8 Posted July 17, 2016 I have dogbones. I would like some universals./ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted July 17, 2016 Like these? http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=52319&sid=24 Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jBrinks 8 Posted July 18, 2016 Ha, why don't you CNC me up a set of those axles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted July 19, 2016 20 hours ago, jBrinks said: Ha, why don't you CNC me up a set of those axles Because I have no more access to the lathe, I'm sorry. Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted August 31, 2016 On 15/7/2016 at 11:31 PM, jBrinks said: I think your dampers need some tlc. Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flerbizky 225 Posted September 2, 2016 Double posting here in case someone will miss the other thread (: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted September 2, 2016 Great! It's powerfull! Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flerbizky 225 Posted September 2, 2016 17 minutes ago, kontemax said: Great! It's powerfull! Max Yeah. 9T BL with a semi dis-charged lipo. This could replace my Blitzer Beetle as my primary beach basher (: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highflyer 73 Posted September 2, 2016 1 hour ago, Flerbizky said: Double posting here in case someone will miss the other thread (: Wow, that SC10 tranny can handle some serious power, awesome work!! Would love to see it bashing on a beach . Great work jBrinks, would love to see yours in action . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted September 2, 2016 The King Cab is a real jumper. Max 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highflyer 73 Posted September 2, 2016 6 minutes ago, kontemax said: The King Cab is a real jumper. Max A real High Flyer ..... Seen your pics Max!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted September 2, 2016 Old picts... Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flerbizky 225 Posted September 7, 2016 Poor driving and lack of space. Speed Hawgs helps with wheelies though (: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jBrinks 8 Posted September 8, 2016 I've since got some new dampers. They're much better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flerbizky 225 Posted September 9, 2016 17 hours ago, jBrinks said: I've since got some new dampers. They're much better! I'm quite surprised how well the crawler ones I got for mine works!. Mind you, jumping has been kept to a minimum so far, but they feel really nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jBrinks 8 Posted September 9, 2016 Yeah, I put some GPM 110mm threaded alloy on mine and I've been really happy. Especially at 7 dollars a pair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flerbizky 225 Posted September 10, 2016 Really liking the orange with the reservoirs (: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted September 12, 2016 The reservoirs will touch the hubs and the knuckles. Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flerbizky 225 Posted September 12, 2016 6 hours ago, kontemax said: The reservoirs will touch the hubs and the knuckles. Max They don't. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted September 13, 2016 On 12/9/2016 at 10:17 AM, Flerbizky said: They don't. You lucky man. Mine did touch, I had to remove them. Max Share this post Link to post Share on other sites