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STANG KILLA SS · 09-07-2011, 04:21 PM

ive wanted to do this project for awhile. A simple build stock looking k5. Class 0?

also will be my first leaf build. just a pile of parts right now.

Proline Blazer
Proline interior
TSS chassis
rc4wd 1.55 steelies
rc4wd 1.55 BFGs
TSS rear bumper
Tamiya Leafs
rc4wd shackles and mounts
rc4wd superlift wedges
Dinky RC clod grill
TLTs new from RPP

@tw!ll · 09-07-2011, 09:27 PM

Man I wish I had time to build myself a bunch of rigs like you guys

Any idea what paint style you're going to go with Cory?

chip cross · 09-07-2011, 10:59 PM

Need inspiration ? My Jimmy with LS style engine for power. LOL

STANG KILLA SS · 09-08-2011, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by @tw!ll

Man I wish I had time to build myself a bunch of rigs like you guys

Any idea what paint style you're going to go with Cory?

yeah it will be two tone blue w/ white stripe and white top

lol your giving credit where it isnt due.....its just a pile of parts lol

no building actually done. and it will be awhile.

chicostaxxs007 · 09-08-2011, 08:30 AM

cant wait, does dinky still make them clod grills?

STANG KILLA SS · 09-08-2011, 09:01 AM

thanks
yep!

hotrodsonoma · 09-08-2011, 04:55 PM

nice parts pile.cant wait to see it done.

STANG KILLA SS · 09-08-2011, 05:17 PM

newb status: re-obtained

i dont know what to do....never built a leaf spring rig.

what do i do with the shackles? do you tighten them all the way down? they included the little shims for both sides.... do you leave it loose?
what about the difference in width between the leafs and chassis? ie the shackle needs to be wider for the leaf, and closer together to mount to the chassis

also do the leaf helpers (add-a-leaf) go on top of the main spring or the bottom?

Cave Dave · 09-08-2011, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

newb status: re-obtained

i dont know what to do....never built a leaf spring rig.

what do i do with the shackles? do you tighten them all the way down? they included the little shims for both sides.... do you leave it loose?
what about the difference in width between the leafs and chassis? ie the shackle needs to be wider for the leaf, and closer together to mount to the chassis

also do the leaf helpers (add-a-leaf) go on top of the main spring or the bottom?

You will have to make spacers or use washers to make up the differance between the frame width and the springs.Use lock nuts and tighten them until things can still move but are snug enough not to wiggle side to side too bad.The shorter springs go under the main leaves just like a 1:1 rig.This looks like it will be a fun little rig when you're done.

STANG KILLA SS · 09-08-2011, 05:48 PM

thanks! so the little springs go BETWEEN the main spring and the axle? (my springs are on top of the axle)
unfortunatly never owned a 1:1 leafer either. all camaros with trailing arm setup. :blush:

Cave Dave · 09-08-2011, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

thanks! so the little springs go BETWEEN the main spring and the axle? (my springs are on top of the axle)
unfortunatly never owned a 1:1 leafer either. all camaros with trailing arm setup. :blush:

Yes, under the springs and on top of the axle on a spring over setup.

STANG KILLA SS · 09-08-2011, 06:03 PM

many thanks for the help

Badd · 09-08-2011, 06:17 PM

Class 0 , I love it . lol You know I like me some Blazers .

STANG KILLA SS · 09-08-2011, 06:23 PM

thanks! haha yeah i still remember the toilet paper you mailed to bowtie with the badd blazer

STANG KILLA SS · 09-08-2011, 07:06 PM

got the axles on

STANG KILLA SS · 09-09-2011, 06:54 AM

did a little bench flexing, and im only getting about 1/2" of flex before it lifts the rear tire

any suggestions?
on the back im running all three leafs. in the front just two. the main leaf and the smallest helper.

Tommy R · 09-09-2011, 08:18 AM

Hey, are you bringing this rig (or any others) tonight? It can be like a show and tell!

STANG KILLA SS · 09-09-2011, 08:26 AM

haha funny you mention, i almost loaded it up!

crunky · 09-09-2011, 02:58 PM

that's a clean looking setup, are those rails steel ?
if so that leaves tons of cool options open for brazing on sliders and bumpers later.
plans for a tranny or T-case ?

don't worry about the flex, my chevy don't get a whole bunch, but as the springs break in you will gain a bit more.

STANG KILLA SS · 09-09-2011, 03:23 PM

thanks!
naa aluminum. to keep it light up top, and for the stock look i didnt want any tube bumpers or sliders. more of a how it left the dealershop but with MTs swaped on.

ill go with a simple center axial tranny. i plan to use the proline interior so i dont need to keep the floor low etc. the high PL interior will hide the tranny and even spur. and be super light up top too. really just going for a simple fun rig.

well right now im getting zero the 1/2" of flex im getting is just the shackles swiveling. im not wanting or asking for a lot of flex. but id like at least 1.5" to 2"

09-07-2011, 04:21 PM	#1
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	~TSS~ StocK5 ive wanted to do this project for awhile. A simple build stock looking k5. Class 0? also will be my first leaf build. just a pile of parts right now. Proline Blazer Proline interior TSS chassis rc4wd 1.55 steelies rc4wd 1.55 BFGs TSS rear bumper Tamiya Leafs rc4wd shackles and mounts rc4wd superlift wedges Dinky RC clod grill TLTs new from RPP Last edited by STANG KILLA SS; 09-08-2011 at 12:01 PM.

09-09-2011, 06:54 AM	#16
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	did a little bench flexing, and im only getting about 1/2" of flex before it lifts the rear tire any suggestions? on the back im running all three leafs. in the front just two. the main leaf and the smallest helper. Last edited by STANG KILLA SS; 09-09-2011 at 01:36 PM.

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09-07-2011, 09:27 PM	#2
@tw!ll RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 1,261	Man I wish I had time to build myself a bunch of rigs like you guys Any idea what paint style you're going to go with Cory?

09-07-2011, 10:59 PM	#3
chip cross ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In tha Bush of Louisiana Posts: 4,343	Need inspiration ? My Jimmy with LS style engine for power. LOL

09-08-2011, 08:30 AM	#5
chicostaxxs007 RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bradenton Posts: 1,299	cant wait, does dinky still make them clod grills?

09-08-2011, 09:01 AM	#6
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	thanks yep!

09-08-2011, 04:55 PM	#7
hotrodsonoma RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the woods Posts: 1,155	nice parts pile.cant wait to see it done.

09-08-2011, 05:17 PM	#8
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	newb status: re-obtained i dont know what to do....never built a leaf spring rig. what do i do with the shackles? do you tighten them all the way down? they included the little shims for both sides.... do you leave it loose? what about the difference in width between the leafs and chassis? ie the shackle needs to be wider for the leaf, and closer together to mount to the chassis also do the leaf helpers (add-a-leaf) go on top of the main spring or the bottom?

09-08-2011, 05:48 PM	#10
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	thanks! so the little springs go BETWEEN the main spring and the axle? (my springs are on top of the axle) unfortunatly never owned a 1:1 leafer either. all camaros with trailing arm setup. :blush:

09-08-2011, 06:03 PM	#12
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	many thanks for the help

09-08-2011, 06:17 PM	#13
Badd I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dirty South Posts: 4,064	Class 0 , I love it . lol You know I like me some Blazers .

09-08-2011, 06:23 PM	#14
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	thanks! haha yeah i still remember the toilet paper you mailed to bowtie with the badd blazer

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09-08-2011, 07:06 PM	#15
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	got the axles on

09-09-2011, 08:18 AM	#17
Tommy R I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 4,273	Hey, are you bringing this rig (or any others) tonight? It can be like a show and tell!

09-09-2011, 08:26 AM	#18
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	haha funny you mention, i almost loaded it up!

09-09-2011, 02:58 PM	#19
crunky I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cape crud... will you be my friend Posts: 2,102	that's a clean looking setup, are those rails steel ? if so that leaves tons of cool options open for brazing on sliders and bumpers later. plans for a tranny or T-case ? don't worry about the flex, my chevy don't get a whole bunch, but as the springs break in you will gain a bit more.

09-09-2011, 03:23 PM	#20
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	thanks! naa aluminum. to keep it light up top, and for the stock look i didnt want any tube bumpers or sliders. more of a how it left the dealershop but with MTs swaped on. ill go with a simple center axial tranny. i plan to use the proline interior so i dont need to keep the floor low etc. the high PL interior will hide the tranny and even spur. and be super light up top too. really just going for a simple fun rig. well right now im getting zero the 1/2" of flex im getting is just the shackles swiveling. im not wanting or asking for a lot of flex. but id like at least 1.5" to 2"

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