Kraton Building my Kraton

[KrazyKraton14]

Trencher X Tires mounted! So much better big difference n sealed the holes n pop one on each tire

That'll be a great battery. And you will get a ton of run time on the 6700Mah. Just remember longer run times mean your motor and ESC may get hot. Only because it needs a chance to cool down here and there. Just keep an eye on it, at first. Then you will get a feel for what you can do and for how long. How heavy is that thing?

Most definitely. I wonder if i can get bigger fans or mtiple fans.

Had to wash the kraton went through alot of wet grass and ended up grabbing some weedes along the axles x driveshaft x arms x all over. Lol.

Over all Im very happy with $100 tires i got. Lol

 

[Jerry-rigged]

That'll be a great battery. And you will get a ton of run time on the 6700Mah. Just remember longer run times mean your motor and ESC may get hot. Only because it needs a chance to cool down here and there. Just keep an eye on it, at first. Then you will get a feel for what you can do and for how long. How heavy is that thing?

This is a good point . If you leave everything stock, heat will probably not be an issue, but I still recommend getting a thermometer - I use this $12 harbor freight one. Just touching your motor, you can't tell if it is safe or over heating. It will feel "Scalding hot" at 130f, but it will be safe up to 160f or so. Most any time I go run, I have that thermometer in my pocket, along with a lipo voltage meter. ( I like this style of meter, that shows each cell's voltage, so I know if the battery is going out of balance / one cell bad)

 

[KrazyKraton14]

This is a good point . If you leave everything stock, heat will probably not be an issue, but I still recommend getting a thermometer - I use this $12 harbor freight one. Just touching your motor, you can't tell if it is safe or over heating. It will feel "Scalding hot" at 130f, but it will be safe up to 160f or so. Most any time I go run, I have that thermometer in my pocket, along with a lipo voltage meter. ( I like this style of meter, that shows each cell's voltage, so I know if the battery is going out of balance / one cell bad)

I hv this one i use on my Real racing cars to measure Intake temps. This should be good also.

 

[KrazyKraton14]

Just came In.

 

[MeesterC]

Just came In.

The aluminum skid plates aren't really worth it in my opinion. If you mount the front one you won't be able to use a rpm bumper or t-bone bumper because they mount to the bottom side of the chassis. Also rpm makes a really nice skid plate for the rear. This is just my take on it though and means nothing.
Now get busy and get that stuff installed and take pictures. We all love pictures! Nice upgrades will make pretty pictures.......lol

 

[KrazyKraton14]

The aluminum skid plates aren't really worth it in my opinion. If you mount the front one you won't be able to use a rpm bumper or t-bone bumper because they mount to the bottom side of the chassis. Also rpm makes a really nice skid plate for the rear. This is just my take on it though and means nothing.
Now get busy and get that stuff installed and take pictures. We all love pictures! Nice upgrades will make pretty pictures.......lol

got so excited Monday, that I end up ordering stuffs that kraton has already, like the towers are aluminum that I didn't even know, lol, oh well it will look good with pictures matching, lmao.

also if you say that the front bumper cannot be installed then I will skip that part or rig something to make if work.


now im looking for decent lightbar for the front and also Front Bumper.

any suggestion is welcome.


https://www.amazon.com/Super-Bright...UTF8&qid=1505394634&sr=8-12&keywords=rc+light

that's the light bar im looking at at the moment also.

 

[dpricenator]

The Voltage hobbies shoch towers are a huge upgrade from the stock towers. Put those on FOR SURE>

 

[MeesterC]

I believe the rpm bumper looks better than the t-bone racing bumper. I have the rpm bumper and have beat the crap out of it with no problems. The shock towers that you bought are a good upgrade over stock, they're thicker which means more support and won't bend. Plus they offer more shock mounting options.

 

[KrazyKraton14]

The Voltage hobbies shoch towers are a huge upgrade from the stock towers. Put those on FOR SURE>

I plan on doing that tonight after I do some fun runs..lol..
I haven't Bash at all tbh, just a big field here in central Nj connected to a baseball field, lol
this weekend ill make some good homemade jumps on the field.

 

[slick2500]

Not trying to jack your thread, but what is the benefit of the steering link thingy. I'm tired it's been a long day my brain is fried and I can't think of what it is called.

And are you looking for something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-JPV2...rd_wg=5783K&psc=1&refRID=X6ECXP3C620EA6DH1R8G

 

[KrazyKraton14]

Finally took about 1.5hr to swap them parts and looks good. I didnt need the steering aluminum piece tho. I think it was made for something else

Final product

 

[KrazyKraton14]

Final product m

 

[Jerry-rigged]

Finally took about 1.5hr to swap them parts and looks good. I didnt need the steering aluminum piece tho. I think it was made for something else

Final product

The Ackerman bar? I've bent mine a few times. Hammer fixes it. While it is not a part I would buy, if you already have it, go ahead an put it in. Maybe it will save you a hammer job down the road.

 

[KrazyKraton14]

The Ackerman bar? I've bent mine a few times. Hammer fixes it. While it is not a part I would buy, if you already have it, go ahead an put it in. Maybe it will save you a hammer job down the road.

Where do I put thist actually the bar.

Bad boys just Came in just now ready for weekend

cant wait to try these batteries

 

[slick2500]

On the steering bellcrank is that red aluminum part, it replaces that.

 

[Jerry-rigged]

See pic- it goes under the red plate here. This is the bar in the center that connects the left and right steering bellcranks and tie rods.

Also - check here, last page, part # AR340060
https://www.arrma-rc.com/pdf/exploded-views/AR106015.pdf

 

[KrazyKraton14]

See pic- it goes under the red plate here. This is the bar in the center that connects the left and right steering bellcranks and tie rods.

Also - check here, last page, part # AR340060
https://www.arrma-rc.com/pdf/exploded-views/AR106015.pdf

ohhh duhh, I put it over and the little screw was catching, ill try under the plate tonight.

thanks,

 

[Jerry-rigged]

If you have a bearing kit, having that bar off makes it a great time to swap the bronze bushing for bearings too.

 

[dpricenator]

That bar is a good upgrade. The stock one bent on mine right away, and while a hammer does "fix" it, the part is weakened and bends easier next time. Since the replacement with the Voltage Hobbies Part, no bends.

 

[KrazyKraton14]

That bar is a good upgrade. The stock one bent on mine right away, and while a hammer does "fix" it, the part is weakened and bends easier next time. Since the replacement with the Voltage Hobbies Part, no bends.

Do you have any pictures before and after

Also any suggestions on Stainless steel screws? Or coating so I don't see no rust around the screws. And also any good spray lube to use after i wash my RC.