Tamiya Rock Socker CR-01 Step 16 Attaching the Axle Housings

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This is the Tamiya Rock Socker on Tamiya's answer to a crawler chassis. This awesome model comes as standard with a 540 size motor, a single speed centre gearbox, the ability to choose to have locked / unlocked front & rear axle differentials, front & rear barrel spring, with separate oil shock absorbers, metal chassis rails, four link front and rear chassis links, soft tires and detailed plastic bead lock wheels, the ability to choose to have the optional four wheel steering option, part ball bearing and part metal bearings and a highly detailed polycarbonate body.
If you would like to see the previous steps of the build, please visit:
1. • Tamiya Rock Socker CR-... - Tamiya Rock Socker CR-01 Chassis Unboxing
2. • Video - Tamiya Rock Socker CR-01 Chassis Introduction
3. • Tamiya Rock Socker CR-... - Tamiya Rock Socker CR-01 Link Mounts
4. • Tamiya Rock Socker CR-... - Tamiya Rock Socker CR-01 Step 2 Attaching the Link Mounts
5. • Tamiya Rock Socker CR-... - Tamiya Rock Socker CR-01 Step 3 Mechanism Deck
6. • Tamiya Rock Socker CR-... - Tamiya Rock Socker CR-01 Step 4 Ladder Frame
7. • Tamiya Rock Socker CR-... - Tamiya Rock Socker CR-01 Step 5 Differential Gear
8. • Tamiya Rock Socker CR-... - Tamiya Rock Socker CR-01 Step 6 Drive Shaft
9. • Tamiya Rock Socker CR-... - Tamiya Rock Socker CR-01 Step 7 Axle Housing
10. • Tamiya Rock Socker CR-... - Tamiya Rock Socker CR-01 Step 8 Attaching Suspension Mount
11. • Tamiya Rock Socker CR-... - Tamiya Rock Socker CR-01 Step 9 Coil Spring Mount
12. • Tamiya Rock Socker CR-... - Tamiya Rock Socker CR-01 Steps 10 and 11 Attaching Front and Rear Uprights
13. • Tamiya Rock Socker CR-... - Tamiya Rock Socker CR-01 Step 12 Checking the RC Equipment
14. • Tamiya Rock Socker CR-... - Tamiya Rock Socker CR-01 Step 13 Steering Servo
15. • Tamiya Rock Socker CR-... - Tamiya Rock Socker CR-01 Step 14 Attaching the Steering Servo
16. • Tamiya Rock Socker CR-... - Tamiya Rock Socker CR-01 Step 15 Attaching Rear Steering Rear Tie Rods
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[@RCBirds]

Almost done John. Great video my friend.

[@JF-RC]

Hi Dirk, thank you for watching and commenting. Best wishes to you all 😉😊😎

[@AdventureTimeRC]

Getting close John nice work

[@JF-RC]

Hi Bent, thank you for watching and commenting. Certainly getting close. Best wishes to you all 😉😊😎

[@FastFreddyRC]

Wow John. The more I see the more I like! I really like the “grub screw” adjuster setup and how those links go together. They look very solid. Very impressive.

[@JF-RC]

Hi Freddy, thank you for watching and commenting. This must be the most solid Tamiya chassis that I’ve come across, yet. I’m wondering how the Tamiya Clods are built 🧐🤔Best wishes to you all 😉😊😎

[@MauzyrockRC]

This chassis looks pretty involved. I haven't really looked at it before. What a beauty! Cheers!

[@JF-RC]

Hi Mauzy, thank you for watching and perhaps hopefully this Rock Socker might spark that MauzyrockRC imagination 🖐️🤔🖐️. Best wishes 👍😉😎

[@UncleBobsRC]

Good stuff John.... It's starting to look like a truck now my friend!!!!

[@JF-RC]

Hey Bob, thank you for watching,I always appreciate it my friend. This is the first time and the biggest crawler truck I’ve got, I’ve really enjoyed this one and will enjoy running it. I can only imagine what the clods must be like 😊😎😎best wishes and hope you’re all keeping well. 😉😊😎

[@sparetimerc]

Hello John, both axles are attached. It looks like the end is near. It's looking good and robust. Take care and best wishes to you and the family

[@JF-RC]

Hi Al, thank you for watching and commenting. Also great to hear from you. This chassis must be one of the toughest Tamiya chassis, that they’ve designed, everything is so over engineered and strong. Best wishes to you all 😉😊😎

[@HaydadRC]

Very nice step completed there John! It’s coming along very well!👍😊 I hope you’re doing well my friend!

[@JF-RC]

Hi Jeremy, thank you for watching and commenting. I’ve been really enjoying this build. I’ve gone wilder with the body colour too, Best wishes to you all 😉😊😎

[@rcdave47piges]

Hi John verry nice great step. The CR-01 is a beautifull rc

[@JF-RC]

Hi Dave, thank you for watching and commenting. I’ve really enjoyed building this chassis, so, different. Best wishes to you all 😉😊😎

[@MarkBryanRC]

It sure is a chassis, John, and a very beefy one at that! Love the way those metal arms go together, expertly done my friend! Now this thing is coming together! Take care buddy! 😎👌👍

[@JF-RC]

Hi Mark, thank you for watching and commenting. Always lovely to hear from you. This must be the most sturdy Tamiya chassis that I’ve come across, yet. I am curious about the Tamiya Clods, in how they are built too. I’ve seen your videos, but nothing like having it in your own hands (oOo er! ) Best wishes to you all 😉😊😎

[@MarkBryanRC]

@@JF-RC Cheers John! Oh yes the Clod is a good one to build, but seeing you put this one go together I reckon you'd prefer the Agrios - lots of lovely metal!!!! 🤩🤩👍👍

[@reitplace4765]

Nice John, Always a great vid bud.. Thanks for sharing...

[@JF-RC]

Hi Paul, thank you for watching and commenting. Best wishes to you all 😉😊😎

[@madmustangrc214]

I was wondering John is that thread lock safe for plastic? Bob and I were just talking about this. I have been using loctite brand and was informed that it eats plastic or dries it out making prone for cracking this is new to me but I can see it being possible.

[@JF-RC]

Hi Kev, thank you for watching and leaving me a great question. You’re certainly right, Steve @shenRC also noted and informed me that this thread lock does the same thing to plastic. After a little more research, Steve was right, it’s not plastic safe, so after this build, I’ve stopped using it, where plastic is in contact. I think I maybe lucky though, as I really don’t put a lot on the threads, so it doesn’t really touch the plastic…but Steve told me, to place a very small amount of superglue instead, it will act the same as thread lock, but not damage the plastic so much. I’m heading his valuable advice in future. I hope you’re all keeping well, best wishes to you all 😉😊😎