12-13-2011, 06:27 PM | #1 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska
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| 1.5 Early Bronco
I guess its time to start a build thread for this thing. Started gathering parts to get this thing moving. 1.9 boggers reduced to 1.5 by crawler innovations 1.5 voids rc4wd front scale hubs Rouge elements rear hubs K44 axles, only have the front so far GCM t-case rc4wd ultimate scale shocks 100mm Scale frame, homemade unless someone comes out with one havent decided if I will use the tamiya body or a modified mangler body goat 2s Last edited by AkFordfan; 12-13-2011 at 10:51 PM. |
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12-13-2011, 06:35 PM | #2 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego,CA
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Great idea reducing the 1.9's to 1.55's I was wondering what that would look like. Much more realistic looking boggers that way. Something just doesn't look right with the 1.55 mud slingers.
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12-13-2011, 08:08 PM | #3 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bozangeles
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That axle just looks right under there with those tires and wheels definitely use the the tamiya bronco it would look great. |
12-13-2011, 11:04 PM | #4 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hillsboro, OR / Kapolei, Hi
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Those wheels/tires look perfect. Need to try a set myself. This rig is going to be awesome.
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12-14-2011, 01:15 PM | #5 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wasilla
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Looking good man, I really like those tires. And for some reason when you told me boggers i was imagining TSL's |
12-14-2011, 05:36 PM | #6 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska
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| Re: 1.5 Early Bronco
Thanks guys, small update today. Got bored and decided to build some diff armor this afternoon, maybe I will get bored this weekend and build a frame |
12-17-2011, 08:11 AM | #7 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arrowhead Diggin
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| Re: 1.5 Early Bronco
Any updates on this?
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12-17-2011, 11:25 AM | #8 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kaena Point, Hawaii
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| Re: 1.5 Early Bronco
what's the height of those tires now? thanks, ERIK |
12-17-2011, 11:35 AM | #9 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska
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| Re: 1.5 Early Bronco
No updates yet, going to try and start on the frame today They are a little over 4.25", here is the specs Crawler Innovations reduced 1.9 boggers |
12-18-2011, 09:09 AM | #10 |
Newbie Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: GR, MI
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| Re: 1.5 Early Bronco
thats gonna look really nice when it done, whats your plans for it?
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12-18-2011, 11:08 AM | #11 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska
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| Re: 1.5 Early Bronco
Probably just going to be a trail runner, might not be a very competitive rig but it will be fun (hopefully) Well I got the frame bent up yesterday with the help of a friend. i will post some pictures later today |
12-20-2011, 12:13 AM | #12 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska
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| Re: 1.5 Early Bronco
Ok the frame is almost done, just have to finish all the small stuff |
12-20-2011, 12:23 AM | #13 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bozangeles
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| Re: 1.5 Early Bronco
Yea all the small stuff, And then, well you know, like getting the rear axle? No in all honesty I can't wait to see this completed I'm sure it will be great!
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12-27-2011, 06:34 AM | #14 |
Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: newaygo
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| Re: 1.5 Early Bronco
Looks great im a fan of the eb
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01-09-2012, 10:54 PM | #15 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska
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| Re: 1.5 Early Bronco
Small update, got some of the rc4wd scale bolts for my voids and decided to flip the rings inside out and I think it looks a ton better |
01-10-2012, 06:00 PM | #16 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Reno, NV
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| Re: 1.5 Early Bronco
One question? Where did you get your grill. It looks as if it is a separate piece?
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01-10-2012, 07:20 PM | #17 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK
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01-10-2012, 10:56 PM | #18 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska
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| Re: 1.5 Early Bronco
Thanks guys, the grill comes with the tamiya body kit. decided to paint the rings black so the bolts stand out more |
01-10-2012, 11:20 PM | #19 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: burlington
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| Re: 1.5 Early Bronco
wheels look good. if you keep it low, a little shorter than normal wheel base and very sharp steering you will be very surprised how it handles. i did that with my bronco and i have no problem keeping up with very well built c2 class rigs in our local comps.
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01-11-2012, 07:09 PM | #20 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Near D.C. (Centreville)
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| Re: 1.5 Early Bronco
What method did you use to cut your frame rails in half (I assume you started with one piece of tube, bent it, then cut it in half) |
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