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So I am a long time traxxas guy but just scored a brand new Savage SS 4.6 that is partially assembled/never been run. It has integy upper and lower arms already added and I am wondering if these are worth keeping or should I install the stock arms with the adjustable upper turn buckles. The rest appears to be the stock kit.
My plan is to tear it down and go through everything and ensure it's assembled correctly. I also want to pull the diffs apart and fill them with diff fluid (thinking 40k fluid) and also shim them for proper mesh. The k4.6 has never seen fuel. It has the pull starter on it but I also found a rotostart conversion in the box of parts. I already have an LRP .30x comp that I used to run in a revo and since it's still pretty fresh I am going to run this motor. It's already been converted to rotostart.
What else should I focus on? The stock 8 shock setup seems kinda janky. Should i go to the big bores and run 1 shock per corner? What about the stock axles? What else is needed to get this truck in tip-top shape?
Edit: just to clarify.. I know these trucks have evolved over time and HPI has rolled out improvements, I am just not sure where this particular truck falls in the evolution and would like to update this truck to the most current standards. Thanks!
My plan is to tear it down and go through everything and ensure it's assembled correctly. I also want to pull the diffs apart and fill them with diff fluid (thinking 40k fluid) and also shim them for proper mesh. The k4.6 has never seen fuel. It has the pull starter on it but I also found a rotostart conversion in the box of parts. I already have an LRP .30x comp that I used to run in a revo and since it's still pretty fresh I am going to run this motor. It's already been converted to rotostart.
What else should I focus on? The stock 8 shock setup seems kinda janky. Should i go to the big bores and run 1 shock per corner? What about the stock axles? What else is needed to get this truck in tip-top shape?
Edit: just to clarify.. I know these trucks have evolved over time and HPI has rolled out improvements, I am just not sure where this particular truck falls in the evolution and would like to update this truck to the most current standards. Thanks!