44.2 and 4.2 for beginners advice

[gazhillAE]

As7499 low friction ball cups
All I'm using now!
The jconcepts ones are good but bend very easily !

Use 6-10 shims per diff

Get it done

[AfroP]

Originally Posted by greenruby79

Hello, do i need arm reamers when im building the front/rear arms. Thanks.

no arm reamers are not required.

i just built a 44.2 and did not require them

[Danny Harrison]

+1 avid chassis. Mine was on 44.1 though, but made it massively easier to drive and reduced grip rolls lots too.

[Danny Harrison]

These are an excellent upgrade too. Maybe the best yet!

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138028

Boom, shameless plug for the win.

[Lee1972]

Originally Posted by NeilD

I use these. Never had any issues with them popping off etc.

http://www.losipartshouse.com/servle...2-Super/Detail

Neil,
Do you use the ball cups that come with them or RPM?

[NeilD]

Originally Posted by Lee1972

Neil,
Do you use the ball cups that come with them or RPM?

I use the cups that come with them. I first used them on the original B44 and I've honestly had no problems whatsoever.

[NeilD]

Originally Posted by Lee1972

Neil,
Do you use the ball cups that come with them or RPM?

Lee, I forgot to add you would need to purchase this if you buy them.

http://www.losipartshouse.com/servle...-Wrench/Detail

[Lee1972]

Cheers Neil

[NeilD]

Originally Posted by Lee1972

Cheers Neil

No probs.

[greenruby79]

What kind of ride height (B44.2) do you guys recommend for a newbie? Thanks in advance. Cheers...

[steveproracing]

21mm front 20mm rear is standard.
If more grip needed raise a mm all round
If less grip needed lower a mm from standard.
Never really go further than 1mm away from the standard.

[greenruby79]

Originally Posted by steveproracing

21mm front 20mm rear is standard.
If more grip needed raise a mm all round
If less grip needed lower a mm from standard.
Never really go further than 1mm away from the standard.

Thanks for the tip...

[greenruby79]

Hello, want to know. Do you guys have any suggestion on Futaba Servo's? Im looking at Futaba BLS451. I know most use Savox 1256/57/58 servos. Or what do we look for when choosing a servo for 4WD buggy? Thanks in advance. Cheers...

[steveproracing]

I have the 9551 in both my 2wd and 4wd. They fit the 4wd without having to dremmel anything. (Unlike the Savox)
They are strong and fast. Very accurate around the centre point.
If you fancy the brushless version that is the bls551.
Hth

[greenruby79]

Originally Posted by steveproracing

I have the 9551 in both my 2wd and 4wd. They fit the 4wd without having to dremmel anything. (Unlike the Savox)
They are strong and fast. Very accurate around the centre point.
If you fancy the brushless version that is the bls551.
Hth

Thanks steve, btw any spares that i should get for my B44.2? A-arms, ball-cups, etc?

Cheers...

[alex97]

Shock shafts, shock towers ( unless you have the 4mm ones), spur gears, front and rear arms

[greenruby79]

Originally Posted by alex97

Shock shafts, shock towers ( unless you have the 4mm ones), spur gears, front and rear arms

Thanks alex, start my list of spares to put in my pit bag. Anyways regarding the shock tower, mine is box stock so it must be 3mm. So where can i get 4mm ones? Thanks...

[Danny Harrison]

Originally Posted by greenruby79

Thanks alex, start my list of spares to put in my pit bag. Anyways regarding the shock tower, mine is box stock so it must be 3mm. So where can i get 4mm ones? Thanks...

i tend to carry front cvd's and drive shafts, including the pins and grub screws (i have bent/lost a few over the year). also front steering knuckles, caster blocks and associated hardware.

Along with the spares listed above you should be good.

If you dont mind waiting amain hobbies do some excellent aftermarket towers. Cheaper too.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...hock-Tower-4mm

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...Shock-Tower4mm

[greenruby79]

Need help guys...what pinion should i get for B44.2 stock set up? I bought 19T pinion but don't know if its the correct one. Thanks in advance and sorry if i ask alot of questions and im really a noob in these kinda of stuff.

[Danny Harrison]

Originally Posted by greenruby79

Need help guys...what pinion should i get for B44.2 stock set up? I bought 19T pinion but don't know if its the correct one. Thanks in advance and sorry if i ask alot of questions and im really a noob in these kinda of stuff.

There isnt a specific ideal pinion. Piniin choice is based on motor rpm, spur teeth and track size.

I use between 17 and 21 on a 5.5 motor. On 6.5 the range is slightly more. 18-23. And so on.

If you say what motor you have, i can give you a ball park range. Spur teeth is handy too, but stock spur im sure is 81 or 84 teeth.