Big Heavy Wheel Danchee!!

Its better but needs more of something.
Danchee RidgeRock
Amazon amzn.to/30snHtI
Ebay ebay.us/CBBTEe
Hobbywing 1080 ESC
Amain bit.ly/3iXUrkj
Amazon amzn.to/30rInlN
Ebay ebay.us/LAAbX9
Cheap 1.9 Beadlocks
Amazon amzn.to/30GGOQU (Comes with Tires)
Ebay ebay.us/UHk2Lm
Duratrax Deep Woods
Amain bit.ly/2SY8KvV
Amazon amzn.to/3wPMrrU
Ebay ebay.us/DsvUKf
25KG Servo
Amazon amzn.to/3chwXUo
Ebay ebay.us/6H71Sx
37t Motors 380 size
Amazon amzn.to/30sR6nu
Ebay ebay.us/ezLqGS
8t pinion
Ebay ebay.us/Vxaswn
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[@norcalrc]

It’s cool to see you giving this budget performer some attention. I have been. Impressed by mine but yours has definitely gone to another level

[@ExocagedRC]

I hope to have the time to learn and drive it better

[@stevie123p]

That is some amazing flex for the price. I really like the crawling area that you built. One day I would love to see and play in your back yard.

[@ExocagedRC]

come on down

[@roady1710]

I already have one I have another one coming tomorrow I would have to say all in all this crawler is GREAT

[@Cryptazz666]

I added the deepwoods 2.2, hobbywing 880, flysky gt5, x2 dynamite 37T Motors, x2 25kg Amazon servos, 8mm hex extensions, some automobile wheel weights to the front, the links from the Everest 10, and a 5200mah 7.4v battery. Let me tell you, it's about $300 worth of a truck that out performs my $1200 scale Trx4 by far!

[@Cryptazz666]

Also removed the lower shock caps 😉

[@paulclancy2404]

Dam sounds killer dor 300 bucks

[@ExocagedRC]

IDK if I'll try to take this one that far.

[@Cryptazz666]

@@ExocagedRC at least give her a go off cam without the caps and some 2.2's 👍

[@tonsoffun49]

So the Everest 10 links do work? I wish their site would state that.

[@westdesertwheeler]

The Tekin HD brushed motors have really strong magnets, they work great with strong drag brakes. Mine lasted a very long time before I sold it

[@thindigital]

Enjoying this series. It's even more capable when lowered with longer links and shorter springs, soft 2.2 tires. Shameless plug, there's a playlist of mine on my channel. Keep up the great work!

[@ExocagedRC]

I may try 2.2's again but man these axle components are so weak looking

[@thindigital]

@@ExocagedRC First, thanks for the hard work on your channel! I do run the stock axles on 3s sometimes, but mostly 2s without ever ripping the throttle, so far they've held up. The FB group folks keep asking Redcat for metal gears and other upgrades, so far without luck. It's just not a high wheel speed rig I guess, but still a great intro to the hobby. The clod stall is a big issue, some of the FB group members are running dual ECSs to overcome it iirc. (I checked back and you put 1080 X2 so I guess the stall isn't from the esc and from the motor as you mentioned) Looking forward to where you take it next, everest 10 high clearance links and shorter shocks please!

[@charlesboyd4469]

Pen springs in those shocks really stabilized that suspension on mine. With all that travel it can seem unmanageable. The pen springs still allowed a ton of articulation but controlled it so much better. Also, I made some high clearance lower links from all-thread, brake line tube, and new rod ends. That really upped the crawling game by sliding over obstacles much easier. Both mods are super budget and fit the budget build theme.

[@mikearmstrong6885]

Awesome course - thanks for sharing your experience!!!

[@mattgarza8348]

We have been using redcat volcano knuckles and cups along with 2mm spacers for the top and bottom screw, along with Traxxas shoulder screws (3642x) then you'll need to make up steering linkage. If you have any high clearance links laying around swap them with the plastic ones. You can also remove material from the axel housing to get allot more throw/angle.

[@falconxvid]

nice crawling man, thanks for sharing

[@Dirtbiker4life]

Love seeing the build progress, bought one last year and is a great truck for the price but don’t use it much as my other crawlers. Gives me motivation to build mine just wish there were more upgrades available

[@ExocagedRC]

If the aftermarket would make parts it would help

[@Dirtbiker4life]

@@ExocagedRC I agree, hope someone does soon

[@SlavaRC]

Awesome crawler my friend!)🤩💥💯👍👏

[@REPLAYRC]

Big wheel tires are the best! Wheel Travel is a piece of art. Good.

[@rc-shedshakedown3191]

I've been running those wheels on my Twin Hammers since I built it; never looked back.

[@codygrasser455]

Take a look at the Redcat Rock slide RS10 for axle shafts and stub shafts. Overall it is a upgraded version of the same crawler with smaller motors.

[@qrisemrc]

Oh ho ho~ That's not an RC car, it's like a mollusk, right! It seems to move like an octopus attached to a rock. That's cool!!👍👍👍

[@ExocagedRC]

😂😂

[@jeffkeiter5508]

Danchee RidgeRock reminds me of my DuraTrax Cliff Climber. Maybe its time to reopen the box and pull it out.

[@machinedred]

What motors are these ? Are they running on the stock ESC? How did you do the dig?

[@anthonyrummel8610]

Got one about a month ago, but it's winter in Central Pennsylvania and haven't had much chance to do anything with it .

[@MrRichventurarv]

I would love to have those wheels and tires but don’t know where to get them? Could you please let me know? Thanks

[@rc-daily]

For the price they're awesome. I'd put a 3 gear trans with scx10.2 axles in it. Then get an Amazon dig unit. Keep the 1080 and get a Holmes crawl master.

[@Loomis_Fishin]

I was thinking the same thing

[@FunnyBunny4000]

There is no trans, it's a moa crawler so normal axles won't work either

[@rc-daily]

@@FunnyBunny4000 literally anything can work. 4 link front and rear scx10.2 axles bolt In a 3 gear trans and add 2 drive shafts. Idc if it had motors on a trailer behind it. We can still build it how we want

[@Loomis_Fishin]

@@FunnyBunny4000 it could be done. I wish they would come out with metal gear upgrades and this thing would be awesome.

[@FunnyBunny4000]

@@rc-daily that would be a awesome custom crawler! But still not a danchee 😂

[@farmoboy83]

The motors\axle can handle the weight of the wheels? ordered aluminium bedlocks and bif 150mm tires for mine but affraid of the consequences lol

[@jessemcclain3492]

Hey how do you get dig, what all do you have to do

[@rodrc8158]

When you ask about the U-Joint upgrade, assuming this thing has dog-bone/drive-cup system? I modified a similar MOA vehicle by using Traxxas part #7151 U-joint drive shafts, and it worked great, although it required a lot of modding/cutting/grinding/set-screws and custom-3D printed steering knuckles to work. Appreciate all of your vids!!!

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah this has rather weak looking dogbones. The outer axle part is plastic where the dogbone pin runs.

[@BrokeDaddy.RC.Racing]

Hey Joe I think you should do a build series with the Redcat e10!

[@DynoRC]

Are there any torsen diffs for rc?

[@ExocagedRC]

not that I know of but that would be nice to have. Like a locker but not, like a spool but not... LOL I looked that one up.

[@S9RUT]

It's cool to see you trying cheaper crawlers! Should try the HSP/RGT Pioneer!

[@Loomis_Fishin]

Looks like the suspension is unloading too much for some of the climb’s maybe if you cut the articulation down would really help this also I have seen people using the E10 lower links and seams to work for the break over. I’m really liking your build I just picked one up for my son’s Christmas present and watching your build this thing has some potential.

[@ExocagedRC]

Thanks and yeah it unloads a bunch. I may see if I can get the battery on the front axle like most of the better MOAS have.

[@ShadeTree_RC]

i think only IMO the redcat everest 10 would be a better choice for an economy crawler and yea the rr has some advantages over it the one it dont have is it has a metal drivetrain in the axles but again those are opinions and well

[@ExocagedRC]

Metal axle gears are available?

[@irishmutrc9320]

Redcat Everest knuckles work

[@jimmymyers2800]

You should try the Jconcepts Ruptures on

[@old-rcplane-phart]

You're gonna keep up these videos & ill end up with one! 😳

[@ExocagedRC]

LoL wait till December….. Video Blitz ….

[@frankie2499]

1.9 Pitbull Rock beast XL are perfect for this rig! It adds much needed clearance!

[@ExocagedRC]

I had them a few years ago and didn’t like em at all. I got the shorter rockbeasts and they were awesome. Not sure why one was good and other bad?

[@josedm2009]

Lov your vid!

[@charlesharvey9953]

Will those 37t motors handle 3s

[@ExocagedRC]

yeah but will the rest of the axle?

[@mikep.9338]

👍🏾

[@stevenlopez412]

Just run your 2.2 Trenchers off Thor already! Why are you not taking this advice from everyone!? Lol And higher clearance lower links will help too. That was a great run, the weight down low helped for sure. Keep or increase that weight AND 2.2s and you’ll see big improvements. Given your careful and sympathetic crawling style, you won’t break the gears…

[@ExocagedRC]

Man I just don’t know the axles can handle those tires.

[@stevenlopez412]

@@ExocagedRC my 4 year old son has been abusing the hell outta his with 3 different sets of 2.2s with lots of weight for a year now with no axle gear problems. Sure, he’s broken other parts by driving directly off cliff faces, but nothing broken in the drivetrain…. Just do it, you’ll be fine!

[@Callmebutturblk]

How about replacing lower links with high links?