Originally Posted by
JeeperDarren
Wow.
I am new to the RC hobby, and bought this kit, without realizing it is a kit, and I need to build the blasted thing.
So, thanks for this thread, and the links to youtube. I am learning to hate the manual. It is taking many things for granted, that a newb like me won't know.
I will get this done, somehow. Right now I am stalled because I noticed that the steering servo said on the package Ni-Cad only... so now I need to head back to my local shop and see what the deal is, and see about some diff fluid.... But that will probably depend on the answer to why they sold me the servo, when I purchased different batteries with the same purchase.
I am sure I will be back to ask questions, assuming I can't find it in this 1,000 page thread somewhere....
A Lot more effort, but you will be glad you built the kit when you need to fix something quickly. First page is the best reference for getting started and I suggest watching the build video on ultimate RC.
Also, i would do the shock assembly first, but fill with fluid last in the build. The reason for this is to let the locktite set on the screw that holds the piston on the shaft before adding the oil. This will prevent the piston from coming off and doing it first means less wait time for actually driving the truck!
Some say 24 hours before adding the oil, but I usually wait about 4 hours and it seems to work ok.