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06-09-2017, 06:26 AM

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I recently picked up another center diff and was surprised they removed that washer. I figured if anything that washer helped protect the o-ring and create a better seal. If your hearing a crunching sound check your diff and pinion, you may have some wear. Theres some great videos on youtube on how to shim a diff.

Anyone having problems with bending shock shafts? Just wondering if its a material issue with Associated, I'm seeing allot of it this season.

Lots of bent shock shafts on the truggy and buggy. The chrome shafts help a bit. I've just switched to the delrin shaft guides too which should help some too. At least they have on other platforms I've used them in.

06-10-2017, 06:06 AM

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Shock shafts

Ty guys, now I know it's not just me, I'll have to try the chrome ones

06-11-2017, 08:18 PM

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Built my truggy per manual with updated diffs. I'm getting a crunching sound under hard acceleration only. The pinion lash in the diffs feels tight. It is only under hard acceleration and not while braking. Any ideas? There are no washers between the diff case and the pin that holds the axle under the sun gears but that is what the book showed. They seem to have a lot of slop.

Hey Tom I was redoing my diffs today and I think I figured out why they took out that large washer underneath the sun gear. After I found this I spoke to some of my buddies who also run Associated and they also on occasion have been finding the same thing. That large washer has a tendency to cone, I don't know if you can see it in this pic. After they cone do not use them, you can ruin your diff gears. So far I don't see a difference with out the washer.

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06-13-2017, 01:34 PM

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On AE's site there is a supplemental diff instructions. The build is completely different!

06-13-2017, 07:44 PM

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I went back and reshimmed the diffs. I'll see if that solves the problem. The front diff took an additional 2 shims to take up some play. Thanks all for the suggestions.

06-13-2017, 09:05 PM

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What size kv should I run in this truggy. Will be pairing with a hobbywing XR8 ESC. Also looking to stay Hobbywing if possible.

06-14-2017, 04:28 AM

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I run a 2250 but you definitely don't need that much motor. The 2000kv will be plenty. Hell my wife is running a 1900kv buggy motor in her T3e.

06-14-2017, 04:56 AM

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2000kv truggy motor for me and so far it's been plenty of power/running cool

06-14-2017, 03:30 PM

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I realized today that my EPA was at 90% and I wasn't hitting WOT so I'd imagine the 2000kv is probably better fit.

06-15-2017, 03:00 PM

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I can't post a for sale ad for some reason but I have a brand new in box kit RC8T3E if anyone is interested. Pm me $375 shipped

06-15-2017, 04:43 PM

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2250 here, you can always dial it back

06-16-2017, 04:20 AM

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So lately I've found that the closer to box settings the truck gets the better it is. Is that the general consensus? The only changes I've made were 10/7/7 in the diffs and 40# in the front with yellow spring and 35 in the rear with a blue spring. I think now I need to take a bit of roll out of it.