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Re: T4 from Local Hobby Shop
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2021 2:17 am
by erichevy
Anyone know what this trans came from? It bolts right into the T4, but the differential is totally different than what the T4 should have had. The Trans case in a bit wider where the differential sits.
Re: T4 from Local Hobby Shop
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2021 6:35 am
by RC10th
Most likely out of a T4.1, T4.2, T4.3 Ready to Run, or the SC10 series of trucks. Someone could have also upgraded/downgraded a ball diff from a Team kit.
Re: T4 from Local Hobby Shop
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2021 10:20 am
by R6cowboy
erichevy wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 2:14 am
R6cowboy wrote: ↑Tue Dec 28, 2021 11:05 pm
Let me know what parts you're missing, I might be able to help ya out.
Thanks! I just needed a couple small things like bearing for the steering, etc. I grabbed what I needed off eBay.
Gotcha. The local hobby shop has tons of various bearings. Last time I was there a couple months back, guy asked me if I wanted to make a deal to buy all of them. But it was A LOT of bearings.
Re: T4 from Local Hobby Shop
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2021 11:02 am
by R6cowboy
erichevy wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 2:17 am
Anyone know what this trans came from? It bolts right into the T4, but the differential is totally different than what the T4 should have had. The Trans case in a bit wider where the differential sits.
IMG_8491.jpg
T4.1 and later ready-to-run trucks all came with the gear diff in your picture (T4.1 & T4.2 Team trucks remained to have a ball diff). But the original T4 RTR came with a ball diff same as the team truck. It's possible your truck was originally a T4.1 or later RTR, or as RC10th mentioned, a gear diff was swapped in.
One thing to note in case you're not aware. Since your trans has a gear diff, that means it has 10 x 16mm outdrive ball bearings in lieu of 3/8" x 5/8" outdrive bearings, which the original T4 had. Associated switched from 3/8" x 5/8" outdrive bearings to 10 x 16mm bearings starting with the T4.1, in both RTR and Factory Team trucks. The transmission cases also have different part numbers depending if they except 3/8" x 5/8" or 10 x 16mm bearings.
Re: T4 from Local Hobby Shop
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2021 12:36 pm
by erichevy
R6cowboy wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 11:02 am
erichevy wrote: ↑Wed Dec 29, 2021 2:17 am
Anyone know what this trans came from? It bolts right into the T4, but the differential is totally different than what the T4 should have had. The Trans case in a bit wider where the differential sits.
IMG_8491.jpg
T4.1 and later ready-to-run trucks all came with the gear diff in your picture (T4.1 & T4.2 Team trucks remained to have a ball diff). But the original T4 RTR came with a ball diff same as the team truck. It's possible your truck was originally a T4.1 or later RTR, or as RC10th mentioned, a gear diff was swapped in.
One thing to note in case you're not aware. Since your trans has a gear diff, that means it has 10 x 16mm outdrive ball bearings in lieu of 3/8" x 5/8" outdrive bearings, which the original T4 had. Associated switched from 3/8" x 5/8" outdrive bearings to 10 x 16mm bearings starting with the T4.1, in both RTR and Factory Team trucks. The transmission cases also have different part numbers depending if they except 3/8" x 5/8" or 10 x 16mm bearings.
Thanks for the info! I have all the parts to put a regular/Team T4 transmission together so I'll run this other one till it quits
Re: T4 from Local Hobby Shop
Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2021 3:20 pm
by erichevy
I am just about finished up with this rebuild. I kept the chassis, trans, shocks, steering servo, and CVD's/rear hubs, just about everything else was replaced with new parts. I am waiting on a new gear set, tires, and front Factory Team aluminum brace. I also need to pick up a new radio/receiver. I picked up a Reedy 3300kv and 600-BL ESC for a good deal. This will just be a basher anyway. I'll post pics when it's 100% done.
Re: T4 from Local Hobby Shop
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 6:10 pm
by erichevy
Nearing the finish line! Couple more small things and body/paint and it'll be ready to run! Pretty happy with the results.
Re: T4 from Local Hobby Shop
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 6:18 pm
by MarkyDents
That’s one tuff lookin T4, nicely done
Re: T4 from Local Hobby Shop
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 8:53 pm
by RC10th
Are those jConcepts Monos or OE wheels?
Re: T4 from Local Hobby Shop
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 9:31 pm
by erichevy
RC10th wrote: ↑Wed Jan 05, 2022 8:53 pm
Are those jConcepts Monos or OE wheels?
JConcepts
Re: T4 from Local Hobby Shop
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 10:19 pm
by R6cowboy
Coming together nicely. I went with proline trenchers for my T4.3 as well, good all-around tire for bashing.
Re: T4 from Local Hobby Shop
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 4:54 pm
by erichevy
I picked up a JConcepts F-150 body designed for an RC10T hoping I could make it work. It took some effort to get it to work, but I am happy with the results. Now I gotta paint it. I bought a cheap Harbor Freight air brush kit to experiment with. I have never used an air brush before so it should be interesting.
Re: T4 from Local Hobby Shop
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 5:50 pm
by R6cowboy
Nice. I have the same Jconcepts body, could you post an up close pic of your front body posts?
Re: T4 from Local Hobby Shop
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 7:04 pm
by erichevy
R6cowboy wrote: ↑Sun Jan 09, 2022 5:50 pm
Nice. I have the same Jconcepts body, could you post an up close pic of your front body posts?
I had this old Kyosho body and wing mount kit laying around and found two body mount posts in there that were meant for 4-40 threads already. I drilled the holes deeper, then cut the tips off, then just mounted the tips to the top shock tower holes. It required me to move my shocks to the inside holes though. It's about all I had laying around that looked like it might work.
Re: T4 from Local Hobby Shop
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 7:13 pm
by RC10th
Generally the 10T and 10T2 bodies fit the T4's stock body mounts, the SC10 front body mounts on the T4 give you slightly more length if you need.
Here's mine on a T4...... it has a slightly different front tower but that wouldn't matter.