slowmethinks
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So I'll start and use this thread to chronicle my 4WD adventure...
I've found since owning my Ruckus that there lacks support for this particular machine. So I'll try to remedy that for this fantastic forum.
Furthermore, anyone else with the 4X4 platform (to include the Torment) should post their upgrades, issues, and improvements.
This truck is pretty tough. It does have a few weak points though. Brushed motor, PITA (pain in the asphalt) drive train maintenance, weak steering, and prior issues with non shimmed diffs. I've found that all of this can be remedied.
The new generation of Ruckus comes with the differentials shimmed from the factory. Until very recent, I haven't had any issues with mine. I broke a few teeth about a week ago...
I was having issues with my spur gear getting too hot and melting under the slipper. I started cranking my slipper almost all the way down and eventually replaced it with the Hot Racing steel spur. It's been holding up well.
Currently, my weakest points are my wheels. I have had issues with my wheel nuts coming lose. I can crank them down and they somehow come lose. It's frustrating. I'm contemplating using Arrma Talion wheels. I just have to figure out how to adapt to 17mm hexes.
I upgraded my servo to a Hitec 645MG and the RPM servo saver eliminator. It's held up thus far, but it's a little weak. But not as bad as the OEM. I'll probably upgrade that further to a Turnigy eventually.
I'll post more later.
I've found since owning my Ruckus that there lacks support for this particular machine. So I'll try to remedy that for this fantastic forum.
Furthermore, anyone else with the 4X4 platform (to include the Torment) should post their upgrades, issues, and improvements.
This truck is pretty tough. It does have a few weak points though. Brushed motor, PITA (pain in the asphalt) drive train maintenance, weak steering, and prior issues with non shimmed diffs. I've found that all of this can be remedied.
The new generation of Ruckus comes with the differentials shimmed from the factory. Until very recent, I haven't had any issues with mine. I broke a few teeth about a week ago...
I was having issues with my spur gear getting too hot and melting under the slipper. I started cranking my slipper almost all the way down and eventually replaced it with the Hot Racing steel spur. It's been holding up well.
Currently, my weakest points are my wheels. I have had issues with my wheel nuts coming lose. I can crank them down and they somehow come lose. It's frustrating. I'm contemplating using Arrma Talion wheels. I just have to figure out how to adapt to 17mm hexes.
I upgraded my servo to a Hitec 645MG and the RPM servo saver eliminator. It's held up thus far, but it's a little weak. But not as bad as the OEM. I'll probably upgrade that further to a Turnigy eventually.
I'll post more later.