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Friso Fox said:
Thanx very much! And what is the advantage off replacing the bushings with seald bearings?
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Smoother steering and your servo won't have to work as hard. I haven't upgraded mine yet...Just haven't had the time. I'm not sure if it makes a discernible difference or if it's just placebo but those that have done it are happy they did.

I pulled the manual. You want to replace the 4 bushings with part number AR340067 on page 55. You can get them from Amazon. Look for Fast Eddie's Sealed Bearing kit for the Kraton.
 
Replacing shock piston washer

Replacing shock piston washer

As you can see in the pic the one on the right is what I'm replacing under the shock piston with...

Outcast shock washer mod1

Outcast shock washer mod1

Here is pic of stock washer under shock piston

Outcast shock washer mod2

Outcast shock washer mod2

Here is the washer that I installed instead of the stock one

Outcast shock

Outcast shock

Replaced stock piston on left with a axial yeti XL 1.3 piston as you can see it is a little thicker.


Outcast shock bladder

Outcast shock bladder

Ok redoing shocks...I noticed on the rear the bladders are different. The one on the left is...

This is the drop test after mods all done 70wt all around, orange tekno front, yellow rear, battery installed


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So need a little opinion here. This is what happens when I don't run my trucks much in the winter, too much time to tweak things. Here it is, thinking about taking my stock esc and motor out of my xxl2-e so I can run 5 s in outcast, motor and esc is only a month old. Another reason is cause the motor is red ...duh lol. Then take my mm2 esc and 2200kv motor out of my yeti XL kit build...also a month old and put that in my xxl2-e, and then the stock motor esc from outcast into the yeti XL...any opinions here....I know most will say leave it be, but I can't.

Want to thank this whole forum for all the tips with the outcast. I have been building this with all the tips on here. Lots of members to thank. It's not done yet but soon. Duperbash thank to you especially lots of great tips
 
BasherBrink21 said:
Better movement since it's a bearing in there less friction
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Thanx!

Magnus_CA said:
Smoother steering and your servo won't have to work as hard. I haven't upgraded mine yet...Just haven't had the time. I'm not sure if it makes a discernible difference or if it's just placebo but those that have done it are happy they did.

I pulled the manual. You want to replace the 4 bushings with part number AR340067 on page 55. You can get them from Amazon. Look for Fast Eddie's Sealed Bearing kit for the Kraton.
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Thanx!
 
BasherBrink21,

Did I spot a reprint of the the manual on large format paper in the background of the Outcast Shock pic above?
 
BasherBrink21 said:
No it's just the manual, not large print. I like to use manual for part numbers and use for sizes and dimensions.
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Lol. It looked larger than the manual.

I've thought about reprinting the exploded diagrams from the PDF on larger paper. The manual is invaluable. My wife just rolls her eyes at me every time she sees me with my nose in it.
 
Magnus_CA said:
Lol. It looked larger than the manual.

I've thought about reprinting the exploded diagrams from the PDF on larger paper. The manual is invaluable. My wife just rolls her eyes at me every time she sees me with my nose in it.
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My wife rolls her eyes then sighs, when I walk in with a new yellow package..Lol
 
Hey bb21,

You upgraded your steering bearings correct? I started to tear mine down and I can't get beyond removing the plastic m-shaped bracket (P/N AR320376) that sits on top of the large aluminum plate. I think there's a screw holding it in from the other side upside down. How did you get yours off?

Also, did you have to remove the top screw holding in your A-arms so you could get them out of the way? I'm trying to keep the teardown minimal.
 
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Magnus_CA said:
Hey bb21,

You upgraded your steering bearings correct? I started to tear mine down and I can't get beyond removing the plastic m-shaped bracket (P/N AR320376) that sits on top of the large aluminum plate. I think there's a screw holding it in from the other side upside down. How did you get yours off?

Also, did you have to remove the top screw holding in your A-arms so you could get them out of the way? I'm trying to keep the teardown minimal.
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Say I can get back to you in the am early brain fried for the night

Magnus_CA said:
Hey bb21,

You upgraded your steering bearings correct? I started to tear mine down and I can't get beyond removing the plastic m-shaped bracket (P/N AR320376) that sits on top of the large aluminum plate. I think there's a screw holding it in from the other side upside down. How did you get yours off?

Also, did you have to remove the top screw holding in your A-arms so you could get them out of the way? I'm trying to keep the teardown minimal.
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Yes remove the two top pins for the upper a arms...watch the little plastic spacers on the pins one in the front it's thicker and two things ones at other end....then remove the top plate..that exposes the top.of the bell crank. You will need to remove both stereking links from the bell crank also...from there pretty easy lift bell crank up replace bushings good to go
 
When you guys installed the tbone bumper did you use all four of the included screws? The longer ones went in fine in front but it didn't feel right screwing the last 1/8th inch of threads on the back pair. I didn't want to force them but I don't know what they're screwing into either.
 
Magnus_CA said:
When you guys installed the tbone bumper did you use all four of the included screws? The longer ones went in fine in front but it didn't feel right screwing the last 1/8th inch of threads on the back pair. I didn't want to force them but I don't know what they're screwing into either.
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Little tough getting in but good to go. I installed the front and back with the four screws provided
 
bb21,

Two Q's - What are the dimensions of the washers you used in your shocks and did you use any of the stock grommets in your servo mount?

Thanks in advance.

PS - I heard a rumor you broke your Outcast. What happened?!
 
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