Posted January 12, 201312 yr Hello everyone Iv got a 9398 crawler and mad the truck before... but didnt really like the look... One thing i didnt like was i thought the it was to high, making it top heavy and also when turning or going over bumbs etc, it never really level its self out.. 1st thing was i put smaller springs on the 4x4, straight away it handled better and and stay level to the ground, also i think it just looks much better. Then i built the truck, using the on line instructions, but changed a few things on the way.... hope you like Smaller springs... drives the same, if anything it drives better as its not as top heavy anymore.
January 12, 201312 yr i dont like it because the wheels in the front, are not in the center of the mudguards Edited January 12, 201312 yr by efferman
January 13, 201312 yr I like that it's lowered but not a fan of the inverted suspension. It has the illusion that it weighs to much. How is the steering, it would have opposite effect of body roll wouldn't it?
January 13, 201312 yr Author Thank you for the reply's. I know it will not be to everyone's taste. The suspension works the same but does has less body roll, which seem to make it better, also with it less top heavy and the weight lower to the ground i.e the battery box, it climbs better and has more grip, but i do agree it does look like it weighs to much The turning circle is the same, Im now looking into making it drive/ move quicker... i will get a video up soon
January 13, 201312 yr I've done the samething but I've mounted the springs at the end of the axl's. Very easy to do with less parts. In my case the spring stand vertically and works better. The negative site is that the truck stands a bit little higher on his wheels.
January 15, 201312 yr Author Hello, A little up date. I have added a winch to the front what is operated by remote. Hope you like Next im looking into. building a frame on the rear and have a canopy put over it..... make it look like a Dakar rally truck
January 15, 201312 yr I like the b model better too, lowering it tho leaves the wheel hitting the mud guards , power puller wheels fix everything :)
January 15, 201312 yr Author I like the b model better too, lowering it tho leaves the wheel hitting the mud guards , power puller wheels fix everything :) Yer i now prefer it... Their was a little rub when going over big bumpy turrain, but slightly changed the bumper and it seem ok now What are power puller wheels? Dennis
January 15, 201312 yr This is what Power Puller wheels are They are for sale here http://www.bricklink.com/search.asp?colorID=67&itemID=47657 Holy Cow!! Those prices are unbelievable. Glad I got my set a long time ago when I bought the 8466 during its production run. v/r Andy
January 15, 201312 yr Author This is what Power Puller wheels are They are for sale here http://www.bricklink...67&itemID=47657 Holy Cow!! Those prices are unbelievable. Glad I got my set a long time ago when I bought the 8466 during its production run. v/r Andy Thank you mate. Bonus, im looking at getting 8466 kit, as iv seen one 2nd hand complete going cheep. Even so it looks very similar to the 8297 off roader iv got, saying that my 60% of my 8297 is now on my truck haha
January 15, 201312 yr 8466 is much larger than 8297 and has a transmission. Got one as well second hand, never played with and included the box for 160.
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