The Knight 51 Posted November 6, 2016 I have replaced the chassis by a self made one. The Wheelbase is noch 10-12mm shorter. So the drive shaft is now too long. How can I made an alternative drive shaft? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbi1977 1793 Posted November 6, 2016 Not sure what size it is but someone on here put me on to 5mm carbon tubes on EBay. Cut them the length and add a pin at each end, all for just a couple of quid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted November 6, 2016 The hop-up driveshaft has ends that resemble a flat-bladed screwdriver, so I suppose you could get some aluminium tube, cut it to length, squash the ends flat and file them to fit the slots in the outdrives? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prescient 671 Posted November 6, 2016 Carbon or alu shaft (hollow), cut to length, insert existing driveshaft ends, bond with 2 part, pin through, lock pin/bond. You need a decent wall thickness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted November 6, 2016 Not sure how the pin through approach would work with ends taken from a stock TA-02 propshaft? They are made of thin coat hanger wire, and drilling a hole of any significant size through that to insert a pin would remove too much material and leave it considerably weakened I would have thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbi1977 1793 Posted November 6, 2016 Just looked at the build manual and see what you mean. You would need this first http://www.rcmart.com/yeah-racing-ta02134bu-aluminum-main-drive-shaft-tamiya-ta02-p-32408.html?cPath=595_744_754 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
InsaneJim69 1584 Posted November 6, 2016 1 hour ago, TurnipJF said: Not sure how the pin through approach would work with ends taken from a stock TA-02 propshaft? They are made of thin coat hanger wire, and drilling a hole of any significant size through that to insert a pin would remove too much material and leave it considerably weakened I would have thought. Yeah I think some people really need to know exactly what a TA01/TA02 prop shaft looks like. There is NO pin for the propshaft, its a thin metal wire with 2 loops, one either end that insert into each gearbox end. Def think a hollow steel tube cut to length and each end crushed to form the same shape as a flat head screwdriver. As long as its not aluminium as that could warp so easily under rotation Stock TA02 propshaft. Optional Hard Type upgrade Propshaft set James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prescient 671 Posted November 6, 2016 I was in a rush posting, you either double the end over so you put a pin through the middle or if you want to use a straight length use a grub screw. Depends on the ID of the new shaft to how much space you have as you need a fairly compressed fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbi1977 1793 Posted November 6, 2016 43 minutes ago, Jim_GT-R said: Yeah I think some people really need to know exactly what a TA01/TA02 prop shaft looks like. There is NO pin for the propshaft, its a thin metal wire with 2 loops, one either end that insert into each gearbox end. Def think a hollow steel tube cut to length and each end crushed to form the same shape as a flat head screwdriver. As long as its not aluminium as that could warp so easily under rotation Stock TA02 propshaft. Optional Hard Type upgrade Propshaft set James I see that now. The Yeah racing kits converts it to a more modern types so would be easy to modify Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Knight 51 Posted November 6, 2016 have the hard type upgrade. I could use a sold alloy tube and cut of the end. but isn't there an easier option? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prescient 671 Posted November 6, 2016 Hollow tube and insert is the best way as you need a hardened end so it doesn't bend/warp. Unless you are happy with a wire ds as per below Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamesssb 237 Posted November 6, 2016 I made one up for my custom TA02 wheeler chassis from a Lengh of piano wire from my LHS. Just filed flats each end. Cut it too any size you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prescient 671 Posted November 6, 2016 1 minute ago, Jamesssb said: I made one up for my custom TA02 wheeler chassis from a Lengh of piano wire from my LHS. Just filed flats each end. Cut it too any size you want. This works, you can also just shorten and re-shape/loop the standard wire/thin rod driveshaft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmcnz 754 Posted November 8, 2016 On 11/6/2016 at 4:13 AM, The Knight said: have the hard type upgrade. I could use a sold alloy tube and cut of the end. but isn't there an easier option? Yes, just cut your current one to length and file down the end that you cut to reshape the blade. Easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Knight 51 Posted February 16, 2017 On 8.11.2016 at 4:00 AM, djmcnz said: Yes, just cut your current one to length and file down the end that you cut to reshape the blade. Easy. Sry fot late answer.... I am ready with building my chassis and I got a little mistake. The joint shaft in front have a little buckling, so I can't install the steel drive shaft, it wouldn't spin. Is there a solution to fix it? I can't rebuild the front part. Ok, it is not a doomsday,if I wouldn't fix it. I also can drive as 2WD in rear, because this truck isn't a crawler or fast or something, it's more than a showcase model. Edit: mmmmh cut in the middle of the steel drive shaft and connecting the 2 parts with a CC01 joint shaft? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmcnz 754 Posted February 18, 2017 If it's not going to be driven then the universal joint will work but if it will be driven then that joint will unbalance the shaft and it won't work very well at all I'm afraid. Why don't the shaft joints line up? It might be easier to fix that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Knight 51 Posted February 21, 2017 The easiest way, is the simplest way. Steel Crawler Drive shaft. Thread closed! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JatoTheRipper 36 Posted September 21, 2017 On 2/21/2017 at 7:34 AM, The Knight said: The easiest way, is the simplest way. Steel Crawler Drive shaft. Thread closed! Did you ever finish this project? It looks awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Knight 51 Posted September 21, 2017 39 minutes ago, JatoTheRipper said: Did you ever finish this project? It looks awesome! Yes and it drives good. The drive shaft do a good job. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JatoTheRipper 36 Posted September 22, 2017 5 hours ago, The Knight said: Yes and it drives good. The drive shaft do a good job. Do you have anymore photos or even running video? I'd love to see more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Knight 51 Posted September 22, 2017 No videos... on german page rockcrawler.de I have a gallery with lot of pictures of the truck. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JatoTheRipper 36 Posted September 22, 2017 5 hours ago, The Knight said: No videos... on german page rockcrawler.de I have a gallery with lot of pictures of the truck. That is awesome! Excellent work! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankster 2033 Posted January 28, 2023 On 2/21/2017 at 8:34 PM, The Knight said: The easiest way, is the simplest way. Steel Crawler Drive shaft. Thread closed! How did you connect the universal to the gear boxes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Knight 51 Posted January 28, 2023 Simple stick on it, 5mm in diameter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frankster 2033 Posted January 28, 2023 57 minutes ago, The Knight said: Simple stick on it, 5mm in diameter. Thanks! is there a specific model? I am eying the CC-01 rear universal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites