First RC build (MT410)

[jron]

So after a lot of research and even more guesswork, I'm getting started on my build today. What started as an RTR Kraton 6s evolved into this:

Parts List:

1 x TKR5603 Tekno RC MT410 1/10 Electric 4x4 Pro Monster Truck Kit
2 x ARA550050 Arrma BLX 4x4 Backflip LP 4S 3.8 Pre-Mounted 1/8 Monster Truck Tires (Black) (2)
1 x CSE010-0145-03 Castle Creations Monster X 1/8 Brushless Combo w/1515 Sensored Motor
1 x CSE011-0053-00 Castle Creations 6.5mm Polarized Bullet Connector Set (Male/Female)
1 x CSE011-0119-00 Castle Creations Castle Link V3 USB Programmer Adapter
1 x TKR5115 Tekno RC Lightened 44T Hardened Steel Spur Gear
1 x TKR4175 Tekno RC "M5" Hardened Steel Mod1 Pinion Gear w/5mm Bore (15T)
1 x PTK-2111 ProTek RC 30x30x10mm Aluminum High Speed HV Cooling Fan (Silver/Black)
1 x Exotek 1/8 V2 E-Buggy Clamp On Fan Mount (Black)
1 x TKR5253B Tekno RC Aluminum Single Sided Clamping Servo Horn (25T)
1 x TKR5262 Tekno RC CNC Aluminum Split Center Differential Mount (Gun Metal)
2 x TKR6013 Tekno RC Aluminum Shock Adjustment Nut Set (Gun Metal) (2)
1 x TKR6146 Tekno RC CNC Delrin Shock Cartridge Set
1 x TKR6168 Tekno RC CNC Flat/Flat Shock Pisto
2 x TKR6015 Tekno RC Aluminum Shock Cartridge Cap Set (Gun Metal) (2)
1 x TKR6093 Tekno RC 80mm Front Shock Spring Set (Orange) (1.6 x 7.5T) (2)
1 x TKR6083 Tekno RC 90mm Rear Shock Spring Set (Orange) (1.6 x 9.0T) (2)
1 x PRO6070-02 Pro-Line Extended Body Mount Thumbwasher Kit (4)


M2C:
1x m2c 6913 TEKNO MT410 UPPER STEERING PLATE
2x m2c 6901 TEKNO ALUMINUM FRONT/REAR DIFF CASE
1x m2c 6755 TEKNO SHORT REARCENTER BRACE FITS MT410,.3 BUGGY,TRUGGY
1x m2c 6760 TEKNO MT410 FRONT UPPER SHOCK TOWER BRACE
1x m2c 6770 TEKNO 48.3/48.4 16MM ZRS SHOCK CAPS
1x m2c 6835 TEKNO GAME CHANGER V2 MEGA BRACE
1x m2c 6900 TEKNO MT410/ 48.3/48.4 ELECTRIC CENTER DIFF CASE
1x m2c 6970 TEKNO MT 410 V2 GEN 2GO BIG REAR TOWER/ CHASSIS STIFFINER KIT
1x m2c 9130 DROOP SCREW SOLID MUSHROOM HEAD STYLE

Other:
1x Tekno MT410 AllRacing Gearbox (ebay)
2x Boca MR696-2RSC
2x Boca MR695-2RSC
1 x Unbreakable Body for HPI Savage Chevy C10 and Tekno MT410 (ebay)
1x TBR Basher Front Bumper - Tekno MT410 Pro Monster Truck - 57017
1x TBR V2 Stunt Truck Rear Bumper - Tekno MT410 - 57030
1x ProModler DS630BLHV Servo

RX/TX:
FS Flysky RC Noble FS-NB4 Remote Controller Radio Transmitter for Rc Car/Truck/Boat w/ FGr4P Receiver, Transmitter Battery

Fluids:
1 x ASC5436 Team Associated Silicone Shock Oil (2oz) (60wt)
1 x ASC5459 Team Associated Silicone Differential Fluid (2oz) (100,000cst)
1 x ASC5458 Team Associated Silicone Differential Fluid (2oz) (60,000cst)
1 x ASC5457 Team Associated Silicone Differential Fluid (2oz) (30,000cst)
1x Lucas Oil Red "N" Tacky Grease, 1 Pound Tub, 16 Ounces (LUC10574)
1x White Lightning Clean Ride The Original Self-Cleaning Wax Bicycle Chain Lubricant
1x LOCTITE 243 x 50ml Medium Strength Oil Tolerant Threadlocker

Tools:
1 x TKR1119 Tekno RC Hardened Steel Turnbuckle Wrench (5.5mm & 7mm)
1 x TKR1116 Tekno RC 17mm Wheel Wrench & Shock Cap Tool
1 x TKR1115 Tekno RC Aluminum Pivot Ball & Shock Multi-Tool
1 x TKR1103 Tekno RC Hardened Steel Turnbuckle Wrench (4mm & 5mm)
1 x KYO36262B Kyosho KRF Stainless Curved Lexan Body Scissors
1 x KYO36261 Kyosho KRF Stainless Straight Lexan Body Scissors

Charging:
1x Heavy Duty AC Power Cord for Mean Well Power Supplies
1x Male XT90 to Ring Connector Power Adapter
1x Mean Well RSP-1000-24 Power Supply
1x iCharger S6

Lipo:
2x SMC True Spec Extreme Graphene V2 14.8V 8000mAh 120C hardcase - Connector Options: 6.5mm Polarized

Unused parts:
2 x ARA310452 Arrma CVD Rebuild Set (2) (I couldn't source the retainer rings so I'm skipping 0verkill's mod for now).
1 x TKR4177 Tekno RC "M5" Hardened Steel Mod1 Pinion Gear w/5mm Bore (17T) (shouldn't have ordered)
1 x TKR4176 Tekno RC "M5" Hardened Steel Mod1 Pinion Gear w/5mm Bore (16T) (wanted to try 16T eventually)

Should everything come together, I hope this list helps people just getting started because the amount of time spent researching was obscene. I'll be posting my progress along the way and I'm sure I'll have a question or 10 along the way.

Thanks to everyone on the forums past and present for the information that got me this far. Also props to Amain Hobbies for running a really fine business. The vast majority of my parts are from their site.

If you see anything wrong with the list or build that I screwed the pooch on, feel free to let me know. I can take it and hope to learn more along the way. The barrier to entry on this project was surprisingly large (and growing).

 

[jron]

"...the hardest part is to begin":

 

[EngenZerO]

I’d suggest adding orange permatex in your build for the grub screws for the diff couplers!

I saw your ordered in the game changer v2 mega brace? Do you plan on running the stock chassis? I’d double check to see if that brace works…

I would prolly start with the 16t pinion… I actually went up to 17t atm.

Also some ar green slime/protek blue grease for the shocks…

Your list looks really good!

 

[jron]

I saw your ordered in the game changer v2 mega brace? Do you plan on running the stock chassis? I’d double check to see if that brace works…

If it works, it is going to be really, really tight I saw someone on the forum that managed to make it work with zero room to spare. The old brace was out of stock when I ordered so I figured I would give it a try.

I would prolly start with the 16t pinion… I actually went up to 17t atm.

I hope to. I'll be running it on grass quite a bit so I'm a little worried about temps.

Thanks for the tips!

 

[jron]

Build update.

If I had to do anything over so far, I'd avoid the M2C diffs. The shims are a pain and diff fluid rising through the screw locations is a real problem. They should rework the drill depth to stop before going all the way through. I suspect the screws will eventually work out despite thread lock since the threads got soaked in fluid. The only way to avoid it is to guess on the fluid level (no settle) and cap/screw it before the fluid rises through the holes. It also changes the fluid level since the screws displace the fluid back into the diff.

The All Racing gearboxes are really nice but the ones I received won't allow the shock towers to mount without filing down the machining edges on the bearing housing. Took a deep breath and filed away...

 

[jron]

I'm getting closer to letting this rip but I had a quick question. My spur gear has a little slop to the left and right. I assume this is play is intentional because it is simply the bearing moving inside the aluminum mount. Can anyone confirm that this is normal?

Thanks!

 

[Nicochau]

There is slope in front to back direction, not in the left to right. Although, even if you had some, I don’t believe it is a big deal.

 

[jron]

There is slope in front to back direction, not in the left to right. Although, even if you had some, I don’t believe it is a big deal.

Interesting. I have the same amount of play in all directions. It doesn't seem to impact the mesh enough to matter but it seems off enough to make me question it. I attempted to rebuild the center mount but the result is the same. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

 

[jron]

I went with the 16 tooth pinion. The build is running great after 6 packs. I haven't drilled the towers yet and the motor fan hasn't been split but here are some pics.

 

[jron]

The servo was a major pain to fit. It is too wide and long to fit without modification. Other than that, the build was very straight forward. Thanks again to everyone that posted before me to make this possible for a first timer.