Team Durango DEST210R Build – Part 8 – Attaching the Gearbox

The Build – Part 8
In Step 8 we attach the gearbox to the chassis. There is only one place the gearbox can mount but, depending on the configuration with which you built it (RM3, RM4, MM3, MM4) will designate how to attach it.

Build Notes:
Pay close attention when mounting the gearbox. Make sure you are using the correct configuration to mount it.

Depending on the size (and mounting) of your servo, you may or may not need to install the front battery stop. I couldn’t get it to fit while using the Futaba BLS157HV servo.

These build notes are for the MM4 configuration. Some of the steps may vary depending on the configuration you build.

Start the install by attaching the ball ends to the gearbox. Don’t forget the 2 plastic washers on each side.

Attach the body mounts to the shock tower. Notice the direction of the shock tower for the MM4 build.

Attach the shock tower to the gearbox.

Install the front and rear battery stop. As I mentioned earlier, I could not get the front battery stop to fit because of the size of the servo.

Take the two spacers and press them into place. They should be a slightly tight fit so you won’t have any problem with them falling out. If not, a dab of black grease will help keep them in place.

Drop the gearbox assembly into place and secure with the 2 3x10mm screws.

Press the two locknuts into the upper anti-roll bar mount.

Set the rear bumper into place and feed the two 3x30mm screws up through the chassis about 3/4 of the way.

Place the lower anti-roll bar mount over the two screws followed by the upper anti-roll bar mount and tighten down the 3x30mm screws. No need to overtighten since the screws feed into the locknuts.

Place the chassis braces into place and secure with the 3x10mm screws.

Drop the motor/rear chassis brace into place and secure.

Set the battery brace locator into place and secure.

While not a step to mount the gearbox, we’ll put it here anyway since Durango has it here. Screw the battery brace thumbwheel setscrews into the chassis. Put them in about 1/2 way; we can adjust them later.

Part 9 – Building the turnbuckles.
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