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TwistedCreations

As you all know, a Maxx in stock form is not very capable.To turn a Maxx into a capable crawler, you will need to do a few things to it.There is no need to go out and do a complete rebuild just to make it go.

first you can only use 4 shocks( 1 per corner) and stiffen the springs up( due to suspension sag)

Then lock the diffs with either spools(highly suggested),JB weld( not the quick stuff ) or moose doo Does anyone have any photos of a Locked Emaxx Diff
TIP* DO NOT only lock one diff at a time. It will raise havock with your driveline and break axles.

next is to upgrade your steering servo. The stock Traxxas 2055 servo is only 80oz torque and is not up to the task of crawling. Alot of people run Hitec 645mg's with good results.Anything that's 130oz torque and more should work.

Then to save some weight,convert your EVX over to one battery http://www.rccrawler.com/evx.htm

Be sure to also gear down your truck. go with a bigger spur gear(72 tooth) and a smaller pinion( 9 tooth )- make sure both are 32 pitch gears

But with those little things done, you will be able to go more places than you thought.

Now if your ready to fab stuff up and spend more money and make a real crawler,then next section is for you

Lock your Emaxx tranny into first gear
(Tech) How to lock an Emaxx trans into 1st gear

Locking your Tmaxx tranny
Search button creation

Locking out your factory a-arms or build custom axles
(factory a-arm lockouts)- Soya's maxx is going solid.
(custom axles)- Hybrid Straight axle info
(custom axles) - first crawler...prototype Stein Hünd - 6061
(custom axles)- Maxx Crawler started
(custom axles) - New Project Begins!!!
(custom axles) - A complete start to finish Maxx build.

2.2 Builds
TwistedCreations' 2.2 buildup

On The Farm's 2.2 w/ PVC axles

SlowToyota's 2.2 comp crawler

Building a Custom chassis
Tube chassis - http://www.rccrawler.com/tuber.htm
Get more ideas here - Maxx Crawlers Gallery
and here - Members' Rides - No talking

Building your suspension links
http://www.rccrawler.com/customlink.htm
http://www.rccrawler.com/links2.htm

Rod ends
CHEAP METAL ROD END BIBLE

Other things needed for a build
CVD's - http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXDXN7&P=ML

Revo driveshafts - http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXHFY3&P=ML

Installing Revo shafts - I've seen lots of posts asking about Revo shafts...

Revo knuckle and shafts swap...
CHEAP, MUST HAVE steering upgrade....Check it...

Rear steering - rear steering for maxx

To do the rear steer- you can either get a Y harness with a reverser or get ahold of Kevin at http://www.thecrawlerstore.com/ and get your TQ3 radio modded for independant steering

Installing EPA pots on your TQ3 radio
FritoBandito shows how to install them to help with End Point Adjustments
My Modded TQ3 Update - Added EPA pots

GD600 ( if needed ) - http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXSL79&P=ML
With running a GD600, you will need to have a motor set to 0* timing and switch the + and - wires or get a reversed motor like Magnetic Mayham motor. Also with buying a Gd600, you will need to have the shaft turned down to 1/8"

Lathe motor - http://integy.automated-shops.com/cg...55105189936.2e ( 0* timing)
http://integy.automated-shops.com/cg...55105189936.2e (adjustable timing)

To find out your final gear ratio - gear ratio help

Top 2 tire choices
(Moabs) http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXJGS0&P=ML
(LST's)

Tire listing
**ULTIMATE TIRE SIZE LISTING**

RCCRAWLER tips, cheap tricks / parts guide
RCCRAWLER tips, cheap tricks / parts guide.

So this is just a few things to get you started at building a Maxx crawler.There are so many things to do, this list would go on forever.

I will continue to add helpful tips and tricks to build a Maxx Crawler. If anyone feels something should be added, please feel free to post it up here.All non tech will be deleted

Thanks