J Concept's Reactor Monster Truck
#92
#93
Finally got my 10.75" truck built and operational. This is a fairly complex build, and overall the kit is very well-thought and well-executed.
The durability of the leaf springs is a disappointment, though. After two packs of running thru a pretty typical J-turn race course, two of the primary leaves were trashed, and a couple other secondary leaves had deformed. Easy fix, but I'll be looking at alternative spring setups (like internal coils) if the problem persists.


The durability of the leaf springs is a disappointment, though. After two packs of running thru a pretty typical J-turn race course, two of the primary leaves were trashed, and a couple other secondary leaves had deformed. Easy fix, but I'll be looking at alternative spring setups (like internal coils) if the problem persists.


#94
Bent leaf springs happened to me too! Only in front, though. They need to make harder ones. I will try harder oil.
Otherwise a really fun truck on a backyard grass short course.
Has anyone tried 4 wheel steering yet ? Would it work ? Why not unless it becomes too aggressive, the 13" version.
Otherwise a really fun truck on a backyard grass short course.
Has anyone tried 4 wheel steering yet ? Would it work ? Why not unless it becomes too aggressive, the 13" version.
#95
And when the front springs are collapsed, you end up with no suspension travel, and the next thing that break is the front gear case. I broke my second one this past weekend while racing. I'm running a pair of Hobbywing's 5400kv 3652SD motors, and the track is sealed clay.
I'm the blue monster truck starting at the back of the pack.
I'm the blue monster truck starting at the back of the pack.



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