Take the spare tire off the back and add crip/skateboard tape to the aluminum plate....I mean, no rocks ate made of smooth aluminum. Lol. And we're looking for maximum degrees, right?! You have the best micro reviews. Keep it coming.
Yeah, we’ve though it using some skateboard grip tape. The item in the video is actually the underside of a tile and has a good amount of grip, just not enough apparently.
Thank you for these installation instructions. I have installed the RCAWD extended links on a FCX24 Lemur. I also purchased a regular set of driveshafts from RCAWD to replace the stock ones on another FCX24 car. Both the 7cm driveshaft from the set of extended links and the normal set of driveshafts from RCAWD have disappointed me. They are universal driveshafts with a round opening for the gearbox and differential shafts instead of a D-opening, the joints sometimes jam and centering is difficult even with 2 of these tiny grub screws. The result is extremely annoying vibrations. In my opinion, the drive shafts from RCAWD are not really of good quality and not explicitly made for FMS FCX24 cars, which is clearly noticeable. Maybe a tip here, slowly screw the grub screw down to the flat side of the gearbox and differential shafts and move the driveshaft slightly back and forth. This way you will notice when the grub screw has hit the hole in the shaft. Tighten well and don't forget to use Loctite. This will hold the driveshaft securely but may still cause vibrations.
Great video, I've got these coming in the post. What would you recommend for a 4 link upgrade up front, as close to stock setup and what metal driveshaft for the front. Great video. Now subscribed. 👍
furitek makes some full 4 link front and rears: furitek.com/search?type=product&q=fcx24%20link as for the drive shaft, any proper length scx24/fcx24 shaft should work fine.
My McCue Links broke in no time unfortunately. The RC4WD aluminium ones stand up to the extra weight my FXC24 has on it. The aluminium links also have much more free articulation
Thank you for the video this is exactly what I wanted to know. cause I have mcque on mine but I also use his bed with those being longer than the mcque looks like the bed would not work. Do you know what the treals kit lengths are? Oh and I also don't like the look of the grub screw
Yeah, the grub screw is tiny… I think a .9mm. It’s a non-ideal choice for sure. I am unsure on the treals as I have not tried them. The McCue bed should still work with the RCAWD links but the wheels will be longer for sure. At some point I need to get the bed and then I can show it.
Gladiator links are about the same as the mccue links. No shock mount holes on them, so you'd have to figure that out. But gladiator links will work also with some extra work.
Very nice! Does anyone make talking arm links for scx24 besides mofo? I was hoping for high clearance extended trailing arm links, but it doesn't seem anybody has made them.
@@TheShopMiniRC i may need to try it but use your fishing line crimp method. Hopefully the width of those balls fits, but i guess it's within grinding width? Plus 35mm would be great on the Meus LCG scx24 build i just did because it's too short. And so then the only thing would be the drive shaft, can't remember, do the these drive shafts fit the scx24 transmissions? Ehhh, it's kindof a crappy shaft because of the round hole and screws. I'll need to find something else for that. Hmmmm I could still find a drive shaft. Gonna have to follow a couple of your links! For links! Hehehe Thank you for the help, and awesome tutorial videos!
@@MrsRabbit8 yeah, the driveshafts generally work but they do have a full circle hole. You can usually make just about anything work with enough effort. lol
Hello. is it worth buying elongated 35mm rods, or can we limit ourselves to aluminum clubs like your red ones in front? I just ordered a set of clubs, and only then I found out about the extended rods. Thank you. I'm a newbie and I'm just getting to know it all)
I have a question… this is my first 1/18 scale. In all of my 1/24’s when I upgrade the links, the flat side faces inwards. Does it change in a bigger scale?
@@RCRookie805 ahh. On the link balls, you want the larger side facing towards the exposed, non-captured side of mounting. That way the link can’t pull through the o-ring and screw head. Regardless of scale
Mine only came with three as well. I had McCue trailing arms mounted up, so I ended up just leaving my axial gladiator drive shaft on. The mccue links will be going on another fcx. thanks for the vids! 👍🏻
Hi Ken, I came back to an older vid on the fcx24, but my main question is, do you know what size the plug connector for the headlights are? Mine was a factory damage and the wire came out of that male plug end that plugs into the ESC. All FMS support states it's a ph2, but this has to be smaller. I know it's a 3 pin, but only uses 2 wires. If I knew what size this ESC takes, then I'd find a pack of connectors and replace it myself. Since you're really involved with rc's I thought i'd ask you. Do you know what size all the plug connectors the FCX24 uses? Thanks for your time. Awesome vids.....✌️✌️
wow this truck was so horrible before almost useless .i want to buy one now not sure i can do the mods but it dosent look so hard.looks like maybe its 1 18 scale now way better all 24 scale should be like that lol eleminate them make them all 1 18 24 scale always struggles to short.thanks for the video
Just got the same exact model. I am so glad I found your videos. I am now one of your subscribers. Thank you again for all your content.
Huge thanks for watching and subbing!!!
Nice extension kit .thanks for sharing 🤗Greetings from Northern Europe...Harry
Thanks for watching! Awesome to have some across the pond watching. ;)
Take the spare tire off the back and add crip/skateboard tape to the aluminum plate....I mean, no rocks ate made of smooth aluminum. Lol. And we're looking for maximum degrees, right?!
You have the best micro reviews.
Keep it coming.
Yeah, we’ve though it using some skateboard grip tape. The item in the video is actually the underside of a tile and has a good amount of grip, just not enough apparently.
Thank you for these installation instructions. I have installed the RCAWD extended links on a FCX24 Lemur. I also purchased a regular set of driveshafts from RCAWD to replace the stock ones on another FCX24 car. Both the 7cm driveshaft from the set of extended links and the normal set of driveshafts from RCAWD have disappointed me. They are universal driveshafts with a round opening for the gearbox and differential shafts instead of a D-opening, the joints sometimes jam and centering is difficult even with 2 of these tiny grub screws. The result is extremely annoying vibrations. In my opinion, the drive shafts from RCAWD are not really of good quality and not explicitly made for FMS FCX24 cars, which is clearly noticeable. Maybe a tip here, slowly screw the grub screw down to the flat side of the gearbox and differential shafts and move the driveshaft slightly back and forth. This way you will notice when the grub screw has hit the hole in the shaft. Tighten well and don't forget to use Loctite. This will hold the driveshaft securely but may still cause vibrations.
I agree. Those driveshafts are not as good as other options. Good tip though!
Looks good man! ready to see some U4 trucks and classic baja trucks built
For sure! Someone is gonna do something totally sick with one of these.
Great video, I've got these coming in the post. What would you recommend for a 4 link upgrade up front, as close to stock setup and what metal driveshaft for the front. Great video. Now subscribed. 👍
furitek makes some full 4 link front and rears: furitek.com/search?type=product&q=fcx24%20link as for the drive shaft, any proper length scx24/fcx24 shaft should work fine.
My McCue Links broke in no time unfortunately. The RC4WD aluminium ones stand up to the extra weight my FXC24 has on it. The aluminium links also have much more free articulation
I’m hoping soon we will see something awesome in metal from McCue.
Excelente modificación! Gran canal.
Thanks for watching!!!
Thank you for the video this is exactly what I wanted to know. cause I have mcque on mine but I also use his bed with those being longer than the mcque looks like the bed would not work. Do you know what the treals kit lengths are? Oh and I also don't like the look of the grub screw
Yeah, the grub screw is tiny… I think a .9mm. It’s a non-ideal choice for sure. I am unsure on the treals as I have not tried them.
The McCue bed should still work with the RCAWD links but the wheels will be longer for sure. At some point I need to get the bed and then I can show it.
Wonder if there are any longer ones? Those may work for my tow pig build im getting ready to under go
I think these are the longest one so far. You can put them on front and back. Lol
Gladiator links are about the same as the mccue links. No shock mount holes on them, so you'd have to figure that out. But gladiator links will work also with some extra work.
Thanks for the info!
Very nice!
Does anyone make talking arm links for scx24 besides mofo?
I was hoping for high clearance extended trailing arm links, but it doesn't seem anybody has made them.
Maybe those +35 will work on the scx24?
Not really no. You can try the FMS links, but they are all m2 hardware where the scx is m1.4
@@TheShopMiniRC i may need to try it but use your fishing line crimp method.
Hopefully the width of those balls fits, but i guess it's within grinding width?
Plus 35mm would be great on the Meus LCG scx24 build i just did because it's too short.
And so then the only thing would be the drive shaft, can't remember, do the these drive shafts fit the scx24 transmissions? Ehhh, it's kindof a crappy shaft because of the round hole and screws.
I'll need to find something else for that.
Hmmmm
I could still find a drive shaft.
Gonna have to follow a couple of your links! For links! Hehehe
Thank you for the help, and awesome tutorial videos!
@@MrsRabbit8 yeah, the driveshafts generally work but they do have a full circle hole.
You can usually make just about anything work with enough effort. lol
@@TheShopMiniRC hey, you replied on my other comment but it says the comments are turned off on that video when i click to read the comment..?
Hello. is it worth buying elongated 35mm rods, or can we limit ourselves to aluminum clubs like your red ones in front? I just ordered a set of clubs, and only then I found out about the extended rods. Thank you. I'm a newbie and I'm just getting to know it all)
Either way should be fine ;)
I have a question… this is my first 1/18 scale. In all of my 1/24’s when I upgrade the links, the flat side faces inwards. Does it change in a bigger scale?
The flat side? I don’t think I follow.
With these links you can install them either way depending on what you’re trying to do. ;)
@@TheShopMiniRC the link hollow balls. I always put the flat side of it inwards. I’m sorry 😅
@@RCRookie805 ahh. On the link balls, you want the larger side facing towards the exposed, non-captured side of mounting. That way the link can’t pull through the o-ring and screw head. Regardless of scale
something id like to see is if you could take those links and add them to the front as well for even more length?
You can!
@@TheShopMiniRC sweet, definitely gonna do that when I get mine in the mail
I wanted to ask what servo horn you have found to fit the OGRC micro servo?
I just use the white horn that came
With it. ;)
What is the new wheelbase (hub center to hub center) with the RC4WD kit? 174 mm? Does anyone make a 40mm Stretch kit?
yep. right at 173-174ish mm
I wonder if you could buy the same kit an stretch the front as well
Sure can.
In fact, I show it in the video. ;)
Extended!! I didn't like the driveshaft either. My kit came with 4 grub screws so I installed all of them.
Yeah, mine only had 3 (unless I lost one some how….
Mine only came with three as well. I had McCue trailing arms mounted up, so I ended up just leaving my axial gladiator drive shaft on. The mccue links will be going on another fcx. thanks for the vids! 👍🏻
@@teamvisser thanks a ton for watching.
Hi Ken, I came back to an older vid on the fcx24, but my main question is, do you know what size the plug connector for the headlights are? Mine was a factory damage and the wire came out of that male plug end that plugs into the ESC. All FMS support states it's a ph2, but this has to be smaller. I know it's a 3 pin, but only uses 2 wires. If I knew what size this ESC takes, then I'd find a pack of connectors and replace it myself. Since you're really involved with rc's I thought i'd ask you. Do you know what size all the plug connectors the FCX24 uses? Thanks for your time. Awesome vids.....✌️✌️
I believe it’s jst or molex picoblade 1.25. The jst and molex are just the brand. The 1.25 is the pin spacing and that the important part.
First 💪🏼😂
Greetings from Germany ✌🏻
Thanks a ton For the watch!! Welcome to the channel from Colorado in the US.
" we'll put some links down below" i see what you did there lol
Lmao. Good catch. ;)
My grubs have backed out will def need loctite
Yeah… loctite is always a good idea. Just NOT in plastic.
All I know is this set up with 65mm tires is a beast ,I’ve been asked what the hell is that all the time
@@perryellisonjr9303 we currently have the Injora big pins on it for now.
Wd40 the tires and do them tests.
We should wd40 some stock fcx tires…. We have plenty of extras.
wow this truck was so horrible before almost useless .i want to buy one now not sure i can do the mods but it dosent look so hard.looks like maybe its 1 18 scale now way better all 24 scale should be like that lol eleminate them make them all 1 18 24 scale always struggles to short.thanks for the video
I disagree. This truck was never horrible. Until the ascent 18, it was the best rtr for the 24/18 you could get.