CR-01 STRC Parts Build and thoughts **SPECIAL PRICING**

[JAnderson]

Hello Fellow Crawlers,

I'm writing this to you if you have not hear of STRC (TeamSTRC.com). I'm in the process of adding some STRC parts to my CR-01 for some added strength and performance and wanted to share it with you. I have also got good news they have the parts on $ale at 50%!!!
http://www.teamstrc.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=50_23 <-- Check them out here!!!

So lets get started!

Here are the parts I will be adding
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3491&d=1327693476

Parts List:
Front and Rear Servo Trays
Center Skid
Rear Lockouts
Hex adapters
Shock Conversions
Front Hubs
Front Knuckles
Bumper Mounts
Motor Mount

[JAnderson]

Factory skid is made of black plastic
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3504&d=1327697784

After removing factory skid you can see both together
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3505&d=1327697793

After installing the new Aluminum one you can see that is slimmed down and adds rigidity as a base to the chassis and motor mount.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3506&d=1327697803

[JAnderson]

Stock motor mount.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3507&d=1327698221

The STRC motor mount gives you added cooling via the raised fins, for crawling over those tall hot rocks.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3508&d=1327698233


Motor after skid attached
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3509&d=1327698244

Stock plastic bumper mounts
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3510&d=1327699346

Nice sturdy STRC aluminum ones.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3511&d=1327699362

[JAnderson]

CR-01 has a front and back servo tray. If you are only running front steering, the back acts as a place to bolt the lockout.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3512&d=1327700269

Adding a aluminum servo tray creates a rigid base for the rear lockout mount and your steering servos. Plastic is prone to have more flex so it could create a little slop under high torque situations.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3513&d=1327700280

[JAnderson]

Front and rear knuckles and hubs can be replaced with STRC replacements. That is if you want to keep the option for rear steer or adjustments.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3518&d=1327707498


Here is the front after being replaced.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3523&d=1327873284

[JAnderson]

On the rear if you are not using a servo for steering, you will lockout the steering with a rod attached directly to the servo tray. If you want to do away with that and use of the knuckles and create more of a direct straight drive for your rear wheels you can use a lockout type setup. Here you see the rear stock knuckles.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3518&d=1327707498

After tearing down the axles you replace the stock axles with longer threaded ones.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3516&d=1327707476
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3515&d=1327707466

Here you can see them installed in the axle housings. also the new Aluminum Hex adapters are used.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3514&d=1327707456

You can see hear we no longer have rear uprights or knuckles.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3517&d=1327707485

[JAnderson]

Stock Dampers use a Cantilever system, with Plastic bodied dampers. With the upgraded STRC Aluminum shocks you get spring retainers so you could ditch the cantilever for straight shock setup if you choose by adding springs. Here you see the stock setup.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3519&d=1327707999

I kept the cantilever for my truck, but I have the retainers for down the line if I choose to change it up.
http://www.tamiyacrawlers.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3520&d=1327708009

[JAnderson]

Ok with all the installed I will have to say, they went on like they were made to be there. The quality is outstanding and will add strength.

If you are looking for some nice aluminum upgrades, the STRC one are top notch.

Now I have to get a chance to use them on the rocks!

[Wyoming]

Looking great Joe, although I don't currently have a CR01 I had one of mine loaded with STRC parts and never had a problem, very good stuff.

[McFig]

Thinking about getting some rear lock outs. What do you think about them?

[OldSchoolRC]

very nice, STRC makes great stuff. Alway good to see a CR get some love

[JAnderson]

Looking great Joe, although I don't currently have a CR01 I had one of mine loaded with STRC parts and never had a problem, very good stuff.
I agree it is very good stuff!



Thinking about getting some rear lock outs. What do you think about them?
I really like them, since I had no thought on rear steer for this rig, it made sense and they really fit nicely.



very nice, STRC makes great stuff. Alway good to see a CR get some love
Agreed, the CR-01's just work and little things like these give it new life and I want to drive it!


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