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Old 12-13-2011, 06:27 PM   #1
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Default 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
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Old 12-13-2011, 06:35 PM   #2
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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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Old 12-13-2011, 08:08 PM   #3
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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.
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Old 12-13-2011, 11:04 PM   #4
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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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Old 12-14-2011, 01:15 PM   #5
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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
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Old 12-14-2011, 05:36 PM   #6
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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
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Old 12-17-2011, 08:11 AM   #7
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Any updates on this?
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Old 12-17-2011, 11:25 AM   #8
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what's the height of those tires now?

thanks, ERIK
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Old 12-17-2011, 11:35 AM   #9
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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
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Old 12-18-2011, 09:09 AM   #10
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thats gonna look really nice when it done, whats your plans for it?
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Old 12-18-2011, 11:08 AM   #11
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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
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Old 12-20-2011, 12:13 AM   #12
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Ok the frame is almost done, just have to finish all the small stuff
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Old 12-20-2011, 12:23 AM   #13
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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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Old 12-27-2011, 06:34 AM   #14
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Looks great im a fan of the eb
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Old 01-09-2012, 10:54 PM   #15
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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
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Old 01-10-2012, 06:00 PM   #16
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One question? Where did you get your grill. It looks as if it is a separate piece?
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Old 01-10-2012, 07:20 PM   #17
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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
Looks great, this is exactly what we made the bolts for, good job
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Old 01-10-2012, 10:56 PM   #18
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Thanks guys, the grill comes with the tamiya body kit. decided to paint the rings black so the bolts stand out more
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Old 01-10-2012, 11:20 PM   #19
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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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Old 01-11-2012, 07:09 PM   #20
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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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