Granite RazorRC Granite 4x4 BLX build

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Have u figured out a fix for the dirt in the spur gear issue?
 
jlatimore3 said:
Have u figured out a fix for the dirt in the spur gear issue?
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The local BMX park is pretty damp all the time now that it's winter, so no dust right now. You could probably just put a little tape over the crease where dirt gets in.
 
Did a shock rebuild tutorial video, hope it's useful! Lots of blood, sweat and tears in this one (watch and you'll see what I mean, lol).

 
Thank you. Very nice explanation. Now we can reference it when people want to replace the shocks because it leaks.

Btw, i reused the original o-rings. When do you think it’s necessary to replace the o-rings? Can you see visually?
 
Yonic said:
Thank you. Very nice explanation. Now we can reference it when people want to replace the shocks because it leaks.

Btw, i reused the original o-rings. When do you think it’s necessary to replace the o-rings? Can you see visually?
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I just replace them if they leak or if I notice they're damaged (cut or whatever).
 
All of my shocks leaked after one run. I rebuilt them and still leaked. Maybe I need to replace the o rings and try again. I might call arrma and see if it’s covered under warranty.

Nice video, great explanation of everything. Just be careful with that pick tool next time....lol
 
First off thank you @razorrc for this as i had 0 clue what i was doing. Bleeding for our hobby is a noble thing...lol

Lowblueranger said:
All of my shocks leaked after one run. I rebuilt them and still leaked. Maybe I need to replace the o rings and try again. I might call arrma and see if it’s covered under warranty.

Nice video, great explanation of everything. Just be careful with that pick tool next time....lol
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My front left leaked after a few days, mine turned out to be a crack in the seam of the main shock body. Double check those on yours to be safe :)
 
Scipunk said:
First off thank you @razorrc for this as i had 0 clue what i was doing. Bleeding for our hobby is a noble thing...lol



My front left leaked after a few days, mine turned out to be a crack in the seam of the main shock body. Double check those on yours to be safe :)
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That’s funny you mention that. I saw that seam in the shock body and thought that’s where it was leaking. I’m going to give horizon hobby a call later and see How they warranty it.
 
Yonic said:
@razorrc, why 550cst? the specs specify 500cst (which is 40wt)
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Ah thanks! Somebody said they called Arrma and Arrma said 550, I guess not? 550 does seem a little heavy.

BTW, which manual shows the shock oil viscosity? I'm looking at the online specs for the Granite 4x4 BLX, but I can't find it anymore.
 
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I called horizon hobby and explained my leaking shocks after the first run and that I tried rebuilding them and they still leaked. I told him maybe the shock bodies are defective or o rings. They want a picture of the truck and receipt emailed to them to review it and see the condition of the truck. We’ll see what they suggest.
 
Lowblueranger said:
I called horizon hobby and explained my leaking shocks after the first run and that I tried rebuilding them and they still leaked. I told him maybe the shock bodies are defective or o rings. They want a picture of the truck and receipt emailed to them to review it and see the condition of the truck. We’ll see what they suggest.
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Did you replace the o-rings when you rebuilt the shocks? If not, I would definitely do that. One of my shocks leaked and I replaced the o-rings (the other shock in my video) and it seems fine now.
 
No, but they looked like they were all out of shape. I fixed them and they leak less but we’ll see What they do to fix them. I usually don’t call to complain but they brag about the warranty so I figure let them send me the part.
 
Da phuck! Granite chassis is out until May. Anyone know someone selling one? I checked Horizon, Tower, Stormer, eBay, Amazon...

ARA320398
 
Found the right Hobbywing program card to use with the BLX100 ESC --

 
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razorrc said:
Finished upgrading all my bearings to rubber-shielded bearings. You'll need:

(4) - 5x10x4 steering bearings (replaces plastic bushings)
(4/6) - 10x15x4 slipper/input shaft bearings. I kept the two inner ones on the input shaft since they aren't exposed, but you could buy 2 more for that.
(4) - 6x12x4 wheel bearings
(8) - 12x18x4 wheel and diff bearings

The metal ones didn't last long, they aren't fully sealed so dirt gets in them, especially the rear input shaft bearing.
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I don't think that's the same truck. I don't have any plastic bushings.
 
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