Originally Posted by sickpuppy1 (Post 11220220)

The idea setup really depends on you and your track. But as a good starting point the Drake set is hard to beat, and then fine tune it for you track.

Originally Posted by KingdomRacer (Post 11217287)

I called Horizon the other day about needing just the drag link screw and was told that no one else has called about needing just the screw...
Don't know for sure if the guy was telling the truth but seriously guys pick up the phone sometimes and tell them what you need instead of always running to the forum for help.
The guy said if more people had actually complained about needing just the screw that it would be available by now is where I'm coming from, just sayin.
What I'm getting at is we should not have to buy a whole drag link kit for just a screw is nonsense and should be something that they should make available, period.

Originally Posted by nitrokiller123 (Post 11224428)

Hey folks, I got a few questions for you more experienced 8T2.0 owners

My rear diff started "clicking" when I applied the brakes while moving at a decent speed, I started seeing metal dust inside of my diff casing, so I figured the pinion and gear were jumping around, but it seemed like it was only when braking.

I added shims to where I felt like there was not as much movement.... I also added shims under the small pinion gear to bring it closer to the ring gear.

Well, at the A main last weekend, the rear diff just gave out. The pinion was pretty much chewed up or almost flattenned. The ring gear suffered some damage as well.

1) Is this common for this truck? is this one of THOSE issues that are very much known?

Yes, fairly common!

2) What's the solution?

Shim the diff a little tight and let it wear in.

My gameplan now is: aluminum diff inserts, new diff bearings, new pinion and ring gear set.

Replace the case too!

How are you guys shimming these brand new? or has losi resolved this issue somehow with changes to the parts?

Shim it a little tight, it will wear in. When it's together it should feel a little notchy, not smooth, but not really hard to spin either. I'm not aware of anything that Losi has changed other than the aluminium diff inserts. I've been running my truggy for the last 4 years and have only had one diff go bad. Kinda funny, because 2 other guys i race with had their diffs go out with in a week from each other. None of us has had any trouble before that or since then. One frien even put a screw in the side of the case to try to stop the pinion from moving around.(didn't work, his diff was already going out)

Thank you so much for your help, in advance. any input is highly appreciated guys. Help me get back on the road!

Originally Posted by dirtdog (Post 11221954)

The one from 2009 on losis site?

Originally Posted by dirtdog (Post 11226207)

How can I tell if I have the v2 rear tower?

Originally Posted by sickpuppy1 (Post 11227359)

For someone just getting into it, no. Just run it mostly stock for now, and get it set up. The other parts will come as you get better and can benefit from them, right now it wouldnt help you and it lots more money. Use that money for Fuel, tires and practice...Lots and lots of practice

Originally Posted by iVTEC4LIFE (Post 11227660)

This.

This is what I'm doing. Just got my 2.0rtr a few weeks ago and I'm mainly getting a feel for it and getting stuff that I know I'll need for maintainance. Wheels, tires, clutch parts, mud gaurds, etc. I have all the other goodies on the wish list for later.