1/8 ultra pro lx power distribution

[buckley]

I bought my buggy from a friend seemed to be a good deal gave $75 verses what ever a new one cost .But, mine came in two grocery bags and a little tackel box . I like to tinker with things so I started to rebuild it i've spent some money now but still couldn't have bought a new one for what i have in this one . I seem to be having trouble getting all of the wheeels to spin the same I don't know what to check but the problem is that the front right spins alot more than the rest to the point of interfering with steering and handleing. any suggestions would be greatly appriciated.

 

[HeartBreak]

It's normal for the wheels to not spin at the same time. As long as both of the rear ones turn when you turn the front ones at the same time, you're alright.

The car has three differentials; one in the middle, one in the front, and one in the rear.

 

[buckley]

I know that there are three diffs I had to rebuild the center one, and replace the clutch bell . The rear wheels dont seem to be moveing as freely as front if you hold to the buggy the fronts spin all over the place and the rears only spin alittle . I've listened to it and hear no grinding or poping that would suggest broken or worn gears. I really dont think that the front right should spin as fast as it does i mean it looks like its the only one working right. The rf spins so fast that it swells out the other three dont do that unless i pick it up and fire on it.

 

[HeartBreak]

It could be the brakes are binding. These buggies have independent front and rear brake discs, located on either side of the center diff.

 

[helotaxi]

Yep, sounds like you have drive-line binding. Check all your bearings, the brakes (as mentioned above) and all your driveshafts for signs of binding or wear.