Things You'll Need:
- TXT-1 R/C truck
- JB weld
- Set of screwdrivers
- X-Acto knife
- Dremel
- Small piece of flexible aluminum
- Several pieces of solid aluminum rod
- Drill
- Rod ends
- 9-tooth gear
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Step 1
Lock the differentials by opening up the axles and removing the differential carrier then, using JB Weld, glue the spider gears together.
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Step 2
Using your knife, trim the width of your tires to make them narrower.
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Step 3
Cut a new tread pattern in your tire by making the lugs narrower. Use your dremel to smooth out the rough edges made by your cutting.
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Step 4
Remove the servo skid plates and convert to a more conventional steering link by using a piece of aluminum and the existing holes.
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Step 5
Shave the axle bottoms with your dremel tool's sanding drum by removing anything that is hanging down.
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Step 6
Move your suspension links to the top of the axles and double up on the link mounts and then mount the links to one pivot point.
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Step 7
Make your wheelbase longer by 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch by measuring your rod and cutting it. Drill each end of the rod and slide through threaded rod and screw on rod ends.
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Step 8
Cut your chassis to allow for better clearance by removing unneeded pieces of aluminum. Shave off the lower mounting plastic with the dremel tool.
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Step 9
Move the battery tray from the back of the truck to the front.
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Step 10
Open your motor and remove the gear and replace with a nine-tooth.
