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Now onto my 3rd thread..So as some know I smoked my Kraton into an all-brick mailbox. This could be the best thing that's happened, as it's forcing me to take it all down for damage assessment. So far the front gearbox case is damaged. The internals seem to work, however, at this point is there a recommended upgrade for gears and oil? I'm looking at replacing the box with an HR aluminum. The center diff seems to be damaged, as it grinds when spinning. Now I haven't gotten into taking it apart yet. I know the chassis is bent pretty badly which could be the cause of the grind, however, most likely I'm sure the gears are shot. Recommends on gears and center diff oil? I see I can buy a fully assembled aluminum differential housing for $70. The spur and pinion look to be intact as I can't find any damaged teeth. Now it's been about 35 years since I've been involved in R/C, and man has technology changed. If memory serves me correctly doesn't a larger spur and smaller pinon make speed? Last, I really don't do hard bashing other than my mailbox. I mostly rip it through mowed fields and streets with the occasional dirt construction site. I know a lot of this is trial and error, I've seen a hundred conflicting YouTube videos, therefore, looking for input from you guys, as everyone here seems on top of the game. Any and all input is greatly appreciated.
Now onto my 3rd thread..So as some know I smoked my Kraton into an all-brick mailbox. This could be the best thing that's happened, as it's forcing me to take it all down for damage assessment. So far the front gearbox case is damaged. The internals seem to work, however, at this point is there a recommended upgrade for gears and oil? I'm looking at replacing the box with an HR aluminum. The center diff seems to be damaged, as it grinds when spinning. Now I haven't gotten into taking it apart yet. I know the chassis is bent pretty badly which could be the cause of the grind, however, most likely I'm sure the gears are shot. Recommends on gears and center diff oil? I see I can buy a fully assembled aluminum differential housing for $70. The spur and pinion look to be intact as I can't find any damaged teeth. Now it's been about 35 years since I've been involved in R/C, and man has technology changed. If memory serves me correctly doesn't a larger spur and smaller pinon make speed? Last, I really don't do hard bashing other than my mailbox. I mostly rip it through mowed fields and streets with the occasional dirt construction site. I know a lot of this is trial and error, I've seen a hundred conflicting YouTube videos, therefore, looking for input from you guys, as everyone here seems on top of the game. Any and all input is greatly appreciated.