knex 4x4 crawler

this is the knex crawler i've been working on...uhm i cant remember names right now but the diffs and the universal joint used on the drive shaft are NOT MINE i just put them to work but they are most certainly not mine
feel free to mod i like that
front is 2 link suspension with a panhard bar...haven't yet worked out a way to set up shocks...again, feel free!
i didn't have enough parts for rear panhard, and the wheels were put on custom, you'll have to use w.e ones you have in your set

knexsuspensionmaster96 made the cv joints
Forsterimages created the diff, i just modified it to make it locked

kanamin says: Jun 20, 2010. 12:21 PM

Such compact universals! And how on earth do you get those diff gears to mesh!?

christiangg in reply to kanaminMay 21, 2012. 3:22 PM

those are not differentials. they're just gearboxes that connect the drive shaft to the axle.

truckinc says: Oct 11, 2010. 9:46 PM

Wondrous post. 4x4 crawler is very pretty for children to play a games. how to make this? i think it would be better invention and interesting for a person maker. i want also a guidance from you which is very important for me.
http://www.truckinc.net/4x4pickuptrucks.php

Legofanatic says: Jun 20, 2010. 7:32 PM

Do you mind if I use this on my 10 wheeled crawler and post it so others can put a motor on it when they build it???

Legofanatic in reply to LegofanaticJun 20, 2010. 10:17 PM

By this I mean the universal joints. lol

Legofanatic says: Jun 20, 2010. 10:17 PM

It dosen't like to move very well. lol

lukas rider says: Feb 15, 2010. 7:24 PM

nice can u post some more photos . iwould really like to build it.
i make i make a nice drive train it was very easy

Acepilot42 in reply to lukas riderMar 22, 2010. 6:20 PM

i came up with the joint idea, ask aaronj himself.

aaronj (author) in reply to lukas riderFeb 15, 2010. 8:54 PM

unfortubatly its in works of being changed so i cant really show that any more...if i figure something out ill put more up
this ones really simple though....should be able to make it

lukas rider in reply to aaronjFeb 16, 2010. 8:56 PM

ok post it sometime

Mr. Muggle says: Feb 9, 2010. 10:41 PM

not bad! not bad at all!
it looks a little flimsy though...

Acepilot42 in reply to Mr. MuggleMar 22, 2010. 6:18 PM

that joint idea was mine.

aaronj (author) in reply to Mr. MuggleFeb 9, 2010. 11:07 PM

to be honest...it is lol
i just threw the frame together so i could show it
it still needs work but it does hold together
i put another panhard bar but faceing the other way, i might put up some mods in the next couple days,
the diff is the biggest thing as the gears dont like to mesh well

Acepilot42 in reply to aaronjMar 22, 2010. 6:13 PM

hey!!!!! I made that joint on 2/10!!!!! stealer!!!!!!! check out my slideshow, you will see!!!!!!!! (i made the slideshow a month after i made the joint)

Legofanatic in reply to Acepilot42Jun 20, 2010. 10:16 PM

He gave you credit.........

Acepilot42 in reply to LegofanaticJun 21, 2010. 8:10 AM

i know

Legofanatic in reply to Acepilot42Jun 21, 2010. 9:06 AM

So why are you hatin???

Acepilot42 in reply to LegofanaticJun 21, 2010. 9:15 AM

i forgot that i answered his question about a knex joint

Legofanatic in reply to Acepilot42Jun 21, 2010. 10:23 AM

oh ok

Mr. Muggle in reply to aaronjFeb 11, 2010. 6:42 AM

that's weird, I can't se the pictures anymore, I have no idea what you're talking about, lol