RC ADVENTURES - HUGE 1/4 scale RC4WD KK2 - How to Create & Install Skid Plates - Polaris RZR XP 1000

Click to Subscribe! ► - Many times in the hobby we need to fabricate items that are not readily available. Today, we are going to fashion a set of skid plates to cover the motors and motor wires of my DeWalt 18v Brushed motors on my Killer Krawler 2, from RC4WD. Recently, I upgraded my full sized Polaris RZR XP4 1000 - and changed the skid plate out for something thicker. I kept the older skid plates as material I could use around the ranch. Making skid plates for my KK2 is the perfect fit for what I saved this material for. My friends Everett and John have stopped by the RC ranch today to give me a hand repairing some of my rigs.
In this film John demonstrated template making, cutting and grinding to help shape and mould the skid plates as we fab them up. Then we mount them onto some existing brackets to make use of the hardware and holes already available on the KK2. John also shares a variety of tips and tricks during this film, to better help viewers be inspired to try fabrication of parts they need. All it takes is a few tools, material, and creativity!
The Killer Krawler 2 is a HUGE machine. The videos do not do it justice. Every time a new viewer of the show comes to the studio, the first thing that is mentioned is "WOW, that thing is WAY Bigger then I thought".. follow by "Holy SH!T! It is SO Heavy!".. Haha..
So many people ask me about the machines I use in my films, so I have provided some information below.
Here are some specs about the Killer Krawler 2 from the RC4WD Website:
RC4WD 1/4 Killer Krawler 2 (Gun Metal)
One large platform to conquer any terrain. The Killer Krawler 2 is designed from the ground up to be a big and bad roamer. The complete CNC machined axles, chassis, shocks, links and rod ends, are built tough and ready to perform any task.
Specifications:
Massive MOA Axle (fit 750 series motors)
Designed as a Crawler or Robotic Platform
Remote Locking differential (requires two servos per axle)
8x Suspension Piggy back Shocks (double barrel shotgun style)
Quad Cantilever System
Motocross Inspired Pivot Points
Stamped Steel Skid Plates
Multiple CNC Machined Parts
Billet Aluminum
Heady Duty Steel Gears
Length: 29.53in / 750mm
Width: 23.62in / 600mm
Height: 14.96in / 380mm
Wheelbase: 21.65in / 550mm
Ground Clearance: 3.54in / 90mm
Gear Case Gear Ratio: 1 : 25
Axle Gear Ratio: 1 : 2.55
15T 48P Steel Pinion
Weight: 11.4Lbs / 6.54kg
What's Included:
1x RC4WD 1/4 Killer Krawler 2 Kit (Gun Metal / Silver) (Without Wheels / Tires / Motors)
Required Parts to Complete:
Electronics:
2x 750 Brushed Motor For Killer Krawler
Electronic Speed Controller "ESC"
Radio and Receiver
2x Standard Size Servos for Diff Lock/Unlock Shifting
4x Standard Size High Torque Servo for Steering
Battery (Consult your "ESC" manual) 6Cell NIMH or comparable Lipo battery
Required Parts:
2.4 GHZ 9 Channel Radio System
(KK2) Demolisher Beadlock Wheels 14mm
(KK2) Demolisher Monster Truck 40 Series 3.8" Tires
1/4 Killer Krawler 2 Truck Body (Pre-Painted)
Outcry Crawler Dual Motor ESC w. Fan & TurboBEC
750 Brushed Motor For Killer Krawler
Optional Parts:
Heavy Duty Metal Servo Arm for Futaba Type Servo (Black)
Heavy Duty Metal Servo Arm 25t Futaba
Pro10 40 Series 3.8" Steel Stamped Beadlock Wheel (Black)
14mm Universal Hex for 40 Series and Clod
Rok Lox 40 Series 3.8" Comp Tires
Pro10 40 Series 3.8" Steel Stamped Beadlock Wheel (Black) and 14mm Universal Hexes for Killer Krawler 2
Thorax 40 Series 3.8" Universal Beadlock Wheel and 14mm Universal Hexes for Killer Krawler 2
Huntsman Spider 40 Series 3.8" Universal Beadlock Wheel and 14mm Universal Hexes for Killer Krawler 2
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