MeesterC
Very Active Member
Okay, so here it goes..... Bought a senton over a month ago, its the V2 version. Local hobby store was sold out of the kraton so I got this. They had one on display that I could actually see and touch. The body was awesome because of the paint scheme and how thick and durable it was. I also have a rustler that I run lipos in so my thinking was, cool, I already have a few lipos. Well, long story short, I ran some 3s with the 25c rating and poof, one let go and burn my car. The body, roll cage, battery tray, center differential cover, battery straps all toast. So, finally got the chassis and stuff fixed thanks to eBay for $15, won't find a deal like that again. Wanted to be different this go around and go with something else besides a truck body. Went with a pro line VW Baja body for the slash 4x4, fits perfect, just had to move the rear body mount back about a quarter of an inch, did this with a 1/4 aluminum rod from home depot. Cut it to length, bent it to shape, drilled holes to mount to shock towers anthing. clips. Now I have my body and its not a truck, yippee...... Now for some wheels to give it that look, put some meat on the ground and lift it up some. I went with the pro line 3.8 badlands on the desperado wheels and man does it look awesome. No modifications at all to mount wheels. Did have to trim my new body for wheel clearance but it was well worth it!
So now for a few tips I've learned along the way:
I have used the 1/4 aluminum rod to make servo mount posts to secure it a little better. I took the original mount out and took the posts off and cut the rod to length. I then drilled all the way thru it so I could use long screw and nuts. You do have to make sure that both ends of all the rods are flush or you will have slop after mounting it and this what we're trying to eliminate. I did use the original top half that the servo mount to.
I lubricate all my moving parts after I wash it from its mad bashing session. I use graphite on all my pivot balls in my control arms. I don't want anything wet in there to hold the dirt in. I use PB blaster on all driveshafts because its a lubricant and prevents rust. WD40 is water based and will do more harm than good IMO. I also use a small amount of automotive wheel bearing grease on the pinion and spur gear, not to much or else it slings off and creates a mess, it also doesn't melt from heat.
I use small zip ties to secure the wiring to the chassis. After a few good jumps or crashes, more crashes than good jumps, I've found my wires dangling around, not a good thing.
This is all I have for now but I'm sure more will come later. I've included some pictures of my disaster and now with it all fixed. Hope some of this will help a few others.
So now for a few tips I've learned along the way:
I have used the 1/4 aluminum rod to make servo mount posts to secure it a little better. I took the original mount out and took the posts off and cut the rod to length. I then drilled all the way thru it so I could use long screw and nuts. You do have to make sure that both ends of all the rods are flush or you will have slop after mounting it and this what we're trying to eliminate. I did use the original top half that the servo mount to.
I lubricate all my moving parts after I wash it from its mad bashing session. I use graphite on all my pivot balls in my control arms. I don't want anything wet in there to hold the dirt in. I use PB blaster on all driveshafts because its a lubricant and prevents rust. WD40 is water based and will do more harm than good IMO. I also use a small amount of automotive wheel bearing grease on the pinion and spur gear, not to much or else it slings off and creates a mess, it also doesn't melt from heat.
I use small zip ties to secure the wiring to the chassis. After a few good jumps or crashes, more crashes than good jumps, I've found my wires dangling around, not a good thing.
This is all I have for now but I'm sure more will come later. I've included some pictures of my disaster and now with it all fixed. Hope some of this will help a few others.
