Kraton My Custom Kraton hybrid is done

[Big Kid]

Build here: Kraton hybrid

Lots of trial fitments of pieces, final assembly 1st class all the way.
Hopefully weather holds and we get to PLAY on Sunday

 

[Mike'sGN-Kraton]

What's under the lid??? Mike

 

[BudUMfan]

What's under the lid??? Mike

Took the words right out of my mouth! Let’s see under the hood of that beast! LOVE the “Hot One” sticker!

 

[Big Kid]

If you CLICKED on link at first post
Where the build started in trial & fitting and where ended up was an evolution as decisions made in what parts & pieces my TYPHON was running & better suited to this build. Fabricating a lot of bits & pieces along the way.

 

[Big Kid]

Last little adjustment made ... Rims on new wheels have a deeper drive hex pocket ... So we came up with a solution easy peezy.
See: Spacing adjustment

 

[Big Kid]

Two 4S runs today on my sons basher track ... AWESOME !!! This thing is a BEAST !!! handles quite well and the bumps and rollers that throw our typhon buggies around don't ever faze this rig, it just floats over it all
To state I'm impressed is an understatement ... that was some serious fun right there !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Big Kid]

Further mods .. Braces

Then out of the blue a couple days ago ... A surprise package delivered, EXB LSD differentials for the F & R
They get the same pre-prep as the Typhon received then went about installing them today.
Taking the motor pinyon from 13 to 17t we're about similar by the math numbers.

Taking the rig out on a crawling / climbing excursion post installation, very impressive to having much better loose traction wheel over spin.
With an @ 750,000 in center diff the ability in crawling up on stuff is a lot easier.

 

[Big Kid]

Just a good giggle picture ... Buggy verses Monster Truggy

Shock Socks help keep the debris & rock nicks off the shock shafts.

 

[Big Kid]

Last piece of the puzzle ... Center diff cover "Carbon Fiber"

 

[Big Kid]

To date I've only got these Backflip LP tires and even on 4s ( 2250kv 4274 can motor ) the Ballooning has been what I would say is excessive for basher track racing.
Some Sash/shutter cord and we get 2 wraps per tire against the carcass. Should help some .... fingers crossed.