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engineerjoe · 08-26-2009, 08:17 AM

I started this project a couple weeks ago and heve been tinkering with it. I finally have some time set aside the rest of this week to make some progress on it.

X-Trail chassis I got from Nabil (ehills4x4) cut down to fit under the yj body.

the idea I had for the shackles came from looking at the leaf spring setup of a early '90's F150. Basically they had the schackle offset to allow more swing from a smaller link (normally the shackle swing is limited by hitting the frame)

Here it is with the body sitting on it. I want to leave the fenders stock but I am going to cut the running boards off.

I'll be using:
110mm RC4WD dual spring shocks (obviously without the external springs)
Airtronics 94162Z steering servo (frame mounted)
Hobbico TS-80 1/4 scale servo for a winch (343 oz in)

Sidewinder ESC
4s A123
55T motor with a 20T pinion
Make my own LED lights, headlights, brake lights and rock lights

Tonight I'll be mounting the steering servo, make cross braces and possibly hang the shocks (if they're in my mailbox).

bigdodge88 · 08-26-2009, 08:50 AM

Nice work so far.

Looking forward to seeing more of this one.

chino438 · 08-26-2009, 01:26 PM

Great job so far

I will be watching this one. Maybe my Wrangler just might make it off the CC-01

Wild trial · 08-26-2009, 01:45 PM

Yea,,looks very good so far.

I'll be watching!!

engineerjoe · 08-26-2009, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdodge88

Nice work so far.

Looking forward to seeing more of this one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chino438

Great job so far

I will be watching this one. Maybe my Wrangler just might make it off the CC-01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wild trial

Yea,,looks very good so far.

I'll be watching!!

Thanks guys. I'll update it tonight.

BILLYGOAT · 08-26-2009, 02:51 PM

rigs getting there but im alarmed , there isnt enough hot glue holding it together

awesome start dude.

fernando · 08-26-2009, 04:04 PM

Great looking Jeep! Everything is coming along nicely.

engineerjoe · 08-26-2009, 08:24 PM

Thanks for all the comments.

Got the shocks today from Tom Barger(Cruzin Illusion) and bolted them up.

The fronts fit right in and I had to make some small brackets for the rear shocks. I'm pleased with the placement and hopefully they will wear a little and get smoother (they stick a little right now)

I also got the steering servo and linkage in place.

Then I had to put the window in to see what it looks like:

this thing is turning out better than I'd hoped.

Tomorrow will be mounting the body and making a spot for batteries/electronics.

Paint theme is going to be white Sahara edition with a tan top and black bumpers

engineerjoe · 08-26-2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILLYGOAT

rigs getting there but im alarmed , there isnt enough hot glue holding it together

awesome start dude.

I'm trying to push my abilities and build this one without the use of hot glue (*for structural parts*)

Where's your scaler????

4u2nv · 08-26-2009, 08:37 PM

How strong are the shackles with only one on each side. Shouldn't the leaf be sandwiched between two for more strength.

engineerjoe · 08-26-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4u2nv

How strong are the shackles with only one on each side. Shouldn't the leaf be sandwiched between two for more strength.

I am a little concerned about the strength too but I'll see how they do. there really isn't much of a twisting force so they might be okay.

Big Bill · 08-26-2009, 10:04 PM

Nice start to your build. Could you make your frame a little wider, so the frame horns were centered over the leafs? That way you could sandwich the spring between a set of shackles on one end and a spring perch on the other. Just asking as my next build is going to be a leaf set-up.

engineerjoe · 08-27-2009, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Bill

Nice start to your build. Could you make your frame a little wider, so the frame horns were centered over the leafs? That way you could sandwich the spring between a set of shackles on one end and a spring perch on the other. Just asking as my next build is going to be a leaf set-up.

Yep, it's definitely possible to move the frame rails out or even move the leafs in a little bit (this will actually help your flex too)

I built it this way for a couple reasons:
1. I wanted this rig to stay pretty low and be able to stuff a tire under flex
2. the delrin I had for making skids was only 3" wide
3. I had been thinking of using this shackle design for a while

Big Bill · 08-27-2009, 07:46 AM

Thanks joe, Iam collecting parts and info for my next bulid. These are some things I would not have thought of . Thanks

O.C.D. · 08-27-2009, 10:41 AM

Bahhhhh.

Built too quickly - needs to sit on the bench for a year!

Looking good Joe.

bigdodge88 · 08-27-2009, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O.C.D.

Bahhhhh.

Built too quickly - needs to sit on the bench for a year!

Looking good Joe.

You would know all about that, wouldnt you?

Blazefighter · 08-27-2009, 10:56 AM

Looking good! I like the white Sahara look, I think a dark turquoise with a black top would also look good. You see, I saw this YJ today (sitting in my garage) and thought " that color combo would look damn good on Joe's Tamiya body. Just kidding keep up the good work. I call dibbs if now if you decide to sell it.

O.C.D. · 08-27-2009, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdodge88

You would know all about that, wouldnt you?

Hey, if you wanna buy her she is all yours, lol.

bigdodge88 · 08-27-2009, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O.C.D.

Hey, if you wanna buy her she is all yours, lol.

I wish, no way I could afford that one. Plus I already have too many projects going. The gf would kill me!:-P

BigSki · 08-27-2009, 01:00 PM

it looks good! your x-trial chassis looks much more function than the trail-finder chassis.

08-26-2009, 08:17 AM	#1
engineerjoe Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SUPERMOTO heaven Posts: 695	engineerjoe's X-Trail YJ I started this project a couple weeks ago and heve been tinkering with it. I finally have some time set aside the rest of this week to make some progress on it. X-Trail chassis I got from Nabil (ehills4x4) cut down to fit under the yj body. the idea I had for the shackles came from looking at the leaf spring setup of a early '90's F150. Basically they had the schackle offset to allow more swing from a smaller link (normally the shackle swing is limited by hitting the frame) Here it is with the body sitting on it. I want to leave the fenders stock but I am going to cut the running boards off. I'll be using: 110mm RC4WD dual spring shocks (obviously without the external springs) Airtronics 94162Z steering servo (frame mounted) Hobbico TS-80 1/4 scale servo for a winch (343 oz in) Sidewinder ESC 4s A123 55T motor with a 20T pinion Make my own LED lights, headlights, brake lights and rock lights Tonight I'll be mounting the steering servo, make cross braces and possibly hang the shocks (if they're in my mailbox). Last edited by engineerjoe; 08-26-2009 at 08:20 AM.

08-26-2009, 04:04 PM	#7
fernando RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In a very dark cave can't you tell... Posts: 1,708	Yj Great looking Jeep! Everything is coming along nicely.

08-26-2009, 08:24 PM	#8
engineerjoe Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SUPERMOTO heaven Posts: 695	Thanks for all the comments. Got the shocks today from Tom Barger(Cruzin Illusion) and bolted them up. The fronts fit right in and I had to make some small brackets for the rear shocks. I'm pleased with the placement and hopefully they will wear a little and get smoother (they stick a little right now) I also got the steering servo and linkage in place. Then I had to put the window in to see what it looks like: this thing is turning out better than I'd hoped. Tomorrow will be mounting the body and making a spot for batteries/electronics. Paint theme is going to be white Sahara edition with a tan top and black bumpers Last edited by engineerjoe; 08-26-2009 at 08:33 PM.

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08-26-2009, 08:50 AM	#2
bigdodge88 RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 1,547	Nice work so far. Looking forward to seeing more of this one.

08-26-2009, 01:26 PM	#3
chino438 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Guam Posts: 1,208	Great job so far I will be watching this one. Maybe my Wrangler just might make it off the CC-01

08-26-2009, 01:45 PM	#4
Wild trial RCC Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: the land of the midnight sun Posts: 1,451	Yea,,looks very good so far. I'll be watching!!

08-26-2009, 02:51 PM	#6
BILLYGOAT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RAMBLIN Posts: 1,713	rigs getting there but im alarmed , there isnt enough hot glue holding it together awesome start dude.

08-26-2009, 08:37 PM	#10
4u2nv RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,516	How strong are the shackles with only one on each side. Shouldn't the leaf be sandwiched between two for more strength.

08-26-2009, 10:04 PM	#12
Big Bill Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fortuna Calif. Posts: 997	Nice start to your build. Could you make your frame a little wider, so the frame horns were centered over the leafs? That way you could sandwich the spring between a set of shackles on one end and a spring perch on the other. Just asking as my next build is going to be a leaf set-up.

08-27-2009, 07:46 AM	#14
Big Bill Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fortuna Calif. Posts: 997	Thanks joe, Iam collecting parts and info for my next bulid. These are some things I would not have thought of . Thanks

08-27-2009, 10:41 AM	#15
O.C.D. RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hiatus..sutiaH Posts: 1,620	Bahhhhh. Built too quickly - needs to sit on the bench for a year! Looking good Joe.

08-27-2009, 10:56 AM	#17
Blazefighter Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 230	Looking good! I like the white Sahara look, I think a dark turquoise with a black top would also look good. You see, I saw this YJ today (sitting in my garage) and thought " that color combo would look damn good on Joe's Tamiya body. Just kidding keep up the good work. I call dibbs if now if you decide to sell it.

08-27-2009, 01:00 PM	#20
BigSki I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 4,442	it looks good! your x-trial chassis looks much more function than the trail-finder chassis.

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