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grimgard · 01-08-2010, 11:20 AM

Cool looking build. Is it just the photos or does the rear wheelbase look to long? Either way great job!

SlickRockSpider · 01-08-2010, 11:30 AM

Tommy

I have been watching the build and it turned out great.

Are the rock sliders mounted to just the body ? I can't tell but, if they are just mounted to the body you may develop cracking. If you take a big hit on the rock sliders the body might break all together. They need to be attached to the frame. It would be a shame she looks soooo.......Cool

If I have missed something in the thread then don't pay attention

Hey good luck on your TTC. The ORCRC one turned out great !!!!

Evan

Tommy R · 01-08-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by grimgard

Cool looking build. Is it just the photos or does the rear wheelbase look to long? Either way great job!

It actually is a little long....a tick longer than I'd like, but the rear links are already shorter than I want so I'd need to shift the motor skidplate forward some more and I just don't feel like doing that right now. ;) But, most Jeep guys stretch the rear way more than the front so it's pretty realistic in that respect, but yes, it can look a little disproportionate.

romulus22 · 01-08-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by grimgard

Cool looking build. Is it just the photos or does the rear wheelbase look to long? Either way great job!

alot of people stretch their wheelbase in 1:1 rigs such as jeeps and samurai's or any other short wheelbase truck

Tommy R · 01-08-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickRockSpider

Tommy

I have been watching the build and it turned out great.

Are the rock sliders mounted to just the body ? I can't tell but, if they are just mounted to the body you may develop cracking. If you take a big hit on the rock sliders the body might break all together. They need to be attached to the frame. It would be a shame she looks soooo.......Cool

If I have missed something in the thread then don't pay attention

Hey good luck on your TTC. The ORCRC one turned out great !!!!

Evan

Thanks, Evan! Yes, the sliders are mounted directly to the body. I did add styrene to the bottom of the body after I cut it and then reinforced it. So far it's taken some pretty nasty hits and did well. I'd prefer to have them mounted to the chassis, but would not have gotten the look I was after....which is like the sliders I've got on my 1:1.

Thanks for the feedback!

Tommy

Tommy R · 01-13-2010, 08:23 AM

This past weekend after the comp trucks were done we played around with the scalers. Here's some pics of the Jeep...

Poor thing is definitely showing some wear and tear!

The Jeep took countless big tumbles down the rocky hill all afternoon and finally had some carnage. Nothing a generous application of Pro-Weld won't fix!

In the next couple weeks I think I'll tear is all down and give it a nice repaint. It needs it!!

Tommy R · 02-19-2010, 09:42 PM

Decided to try some 1.9 Rock Lox on there. I actually kind of like it and I bet it performs better. I'll find out tomorrow!

So what do y'all think? 1.55 Rock Stompers or 1.9 Rock Lox?

lowslowTJ · 02-19-2010, 09:48 PM

I really like the comp cut. but maybe some metal fenders are right up your alley!

Tommy R · 02-19-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lowslowTJ

I really like the comp cut. but maybe some metal fenders are right up your alley!

You would say that!! LOL... Yeah, I think a revamp of this rig is in store soon. I'll repaint it, install clear windows, and maybe build some real metal tube fenders and corner guards. Gee, I wonder if anyone else has done that already. Maybe I could look around for some inspiration!

big bronco · 02-19-2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lowslowTJ

I really like the comp cut. but maybe some metal fenders are right up your alley!

x2

bluechevytuber · 02-20-2010, 10:46 AM

awesome jeep

the rox lox with those wheels looks awesome.
are you going to run those wheels and tires or go back to the tsl's?

Tomy · 02-20-2010, 01:52 PM

Keep up the great work on this rig, Tommy.

This is one of my favorite Jeeps on the forum. I really like the color and tube fenders.

G-crawler · 02-22-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomy

Keep up the great work on this rig, Tommy.

This is one of my favorite Jeeps on the forum. I really like the color and tube fenders.

X2!

I say keep the lox:s!

2brokefor1:1 · 02-22-2010, 01:47 PM

The rock lox look sick on there!! Are you considering doing an interior?

Tommy R · 02-22-2010, 02:12 PM

Thanks, y'all! Yeah, I think the Rock Lox will remain, but I really need to do something to get this rig to sit lower. That's not going to be an easy task, however. But proportionally, it just doesn't look right and not to mention I don't like running a 100% droop suspension.

I'm wanting to make some other changes to the Jeep, too. And yeah, an interior is part of it, along with some fender liners, clear windows, new paint (still yellow to match my 1:1), and some stuff. I might also kill the rear tire carrier because it hurts the performance so much! :(

country_crawler · 03-09-2010, 05:08 PM

I liked the look better with the rock stompers, but whatever floats your boat i guess! Anyway NICE JEEP!!!

big bronco · 03-09-2010, 07:20 PM

looks awsome!

MNROKCRAWLR · 03-09-2010, 10:26 PM

Nice full size Jeep....Great job on scale replica. Too tough to call on which shoes....I give the 1.55's the nod

P.S. The yellow is awesome....one of my fav colors!

evil.motorsports · 03-30-2010, 07:36 PM

what lenght links did you end up using ..??

rock-racer · 03-30-2010, 07:42 PM

whats your wheelbase?

01-08-2010, 11:20 AM	#101
grimgard I joined the Band! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,024	Cool looking build. Is it just the photos or does the rear wheelbase look to long? Either way great job!

01-08-2010, 11:30 AM	#102
SlickRockSpider Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Albany Posts: 640	Tommy I have been watching the build and it turned out great. Are the rock sliders mounted to just the body ? I can't tell but, if they are just mounted to the body you may develop cracking. If you take a big hit on the rock sliders the body might break all together. They need to be attached to the frame. It would be a shame she looks soooo.......Cool If I have missed something in the thread then don't pay attention Hey good luck on your TTC. The ORCRC one turned out great !!!! Evan

01-13-2010, 08:23 AM	#106
Tommy R I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 4,273	This past weekend after the comp trucks were done we played around with the scalers. Here's some pics of the Jeep... Poor thing is definitely showing some wear and tear! The Jeep took countless big tumbles down the rocky hill all afternoon and finally had some carnage. Nothing a generous application of Pro-Weld won't fix! In the next couple weeks I think I'll tear is all down and give it a nice repaint. It needs it!!

02-19-2010, 09:42 PM	#107
Tommy R I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 4,273	Decided to try some 1.9 Rock Lox on there. I actually kind of like it and I bet it performs better. I'll find out tomorrow! So what do y'all think? 1.55 Rock Stompers or 1.9 Rock Lox?

02-19-2010, 09:48 PM	#108
lowslowTJ Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 919	I really like the comp cut. but maybe some metal fenders are right up your alley!

02-20-2010, 10:46 AM	#111
bluechevytuber Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Centertown,TN Posts: 317	awesome jeep the rox lox with those wheels looks awesome. are you going to run those wheels and tires or go back to the tsl's?

02-20-2010, 01:52 PM	#112
Tomy RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 1,265	Keep up the great work on this rig, Tommy. This is one of my favorite Jeeps on the forum. I really like the color and tube fenders.

02-22-2010, 01:47 PM	#114
2brokefor1:1 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 230	The rock lox look sick on there!! Are you considering doing an interior?

02-22-2010, 02:12 PM	#115
Tommy R I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 4,273	Thanks, y'all! Yeah, I think the Rock Lox will remain, but I really need to do something to get this rig to sit lower. That's not going to be an easy task, however. But proportionally, it just doesn't look right and not to mention I don't like running a 100% droop suspension. I'm wanting to make some other changes to the Jeep, too. And yeah, an interior is part of it, along with some fender liners, clear windows, new paint (still yellow to match my 1:1), and some stuff. I might also kill the rear tire carrier because it hurts the performance so much! :(

03-09-2010, 05:08 PM	#116
country_crawler RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rock Bouncin' with the Patented Technique Posts: 1,374	I liked the look better with the rock stompers, but whatever floats your boat i guess! Anyway NICE JEEP!!!

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03-09-2010, 07:20 PM	#117
big bronco Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: babylon, long island ny Posts: 887	looks awsome!

03-09-2010, 10:26 PM	#118
MNROKCRAWLR Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Linwood Posts: 98	Nice full size Jeep....Great job on scale replica. Too tough to call on which shoes....I give the 1.55's the nod P.S. The yellow is awesome....one of my fav colors!

03-30-2010, 07:36 PM	#119
evil.motorsports Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: canada Posts: 1	what lenght links did you end up using ..??

03-30-2010, 07:42 PM	#120
rock-racer Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: british columbia Posts: 87	whats your wheelbase?

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