09-26-2014, 03:22 PM | #301 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, TX, USA
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| Re: Tommy's Class 1 Jeep Yep. Mine aren't new, but they've always been stored inside (not left in the garage to the elements). It's a real bummer 'cause it's the only 1.5 wheel I like. |
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09-26-2014, 03:29 PM | #302 |
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10-10-2014, 02:03 AM | #303 |
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| Re: Tommy's Class 1 Jeep I just bought some RC4WD predators that are a similar design to the Void but in a 2.2 and had a similar issue with the screws . Turns out it was the screws that had the crap thread on them not the tapped hole in the wheel , I had to swap out about 14 screws from the set but all is good now. Might be worth checking out.
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10-10-2014, 06:46 AM | #304 | |
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10-10-2014, 01:27 PM | #305 |
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| Re: Tommy's Class 1 Jeep Stripped hardware or broken screws? I can helicoil the holes. Also have repaired many aluminum parts by pressing in an aluminum slug to an oversized hole and redrill/tap. Think I fixed one of eric113's portals like that.
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10-10-2014, 01:31 PM | #306 |
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| Re: Tommy's Class 1 Jeep Broken screws. They get bound up and just snap. Maybe if I'd submerged the wheels in PB for a day beforehand, it might've helped. |
10-10-2014, 01:39 PM | #307 |
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10-10-2014, 01:41 PM | #308 |
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I can try to repair them if you want. May take me awhile before I can get to them but I'll give it a shot if you are not in a hurry.
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10-10-2014, 02:49 PM | #309 |
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| Re: Tommy's Class 1 Jeep Last I checked, they do....but I'll steer clear in the future. Oh yeah? I'm definitely not in a hurry! Shoot me a PM with your address and I'll get them off to you. You da man, Dean!! |
05-22-2015, 10:26 AM | #310 |
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Finally picked up a new motor for this rig. Unfortunately, my Tekin Pro Wound 35T motor kept having issues so I removed it and put in a cheapy Integy 45T. I'm also hoping the higher turn motor will yield better low speed resolution. No pics, but y'all have seen motors installed before. So far in my patented "living room crawl test", it's performing admirably. But I've been wrestling a LOT with tires/wheels on this friggin' thing. Here's the issue. 1.55" diameter wheels look great, but stick out too far. 1.9" wheels tuck nicely, but look like dubs....not what what I'm after. In addition, a ~3.75" tire looks like the right diameter for this truck, but because I can't lower the ride height any further (for now), it looks sky high. But if I put a taller 4.1" tire on that fills the fender wells, they just look too big......AND the Jeep still looks too dang tall. Ultimately, I'm just really not happy with the whole setup. As a result, I've giving serious consideration to making this a Class 2 truck, trimming the fenders, re-installing my SCX axles, and slapping on some Pit Bull Rock Beasts. If I go this route, I'll also likely remove and sell the Dinky Gr7 transmission and Split Skid t-case. Someone talk me out of this craziness!!! Anyway, while goofing off the other night with different wheels/tires, I came across this setup, which I think looks half decent. They're 1.9" HPI NASCAR wheels and they suck 'cause they're plastic and 1.9s, but at least they're black so they blend in and aren't that noticeable.....kinda. They do look better since I added disc brake hexes behind them (not shown yet). Those are Rogue Elements hubs on there, but I think they'd look better in black. Thoughts? Pretty decent tire coverage, plenty for a C1 rig to be legal. The rears tuck nicely, which is pretty cool. Still, I'm not sold on this rig remaining in Class 1 and it may go under the knife as soon as I pick up a Beast II! |
05-22-2015, 12:18 PM | #311 |
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C2 it, but only because I need the GR7 and split skid for my TJ build. LOL
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05-22-2015, 12:25 PM | #312 | |
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But if....and that's a big "if"....I go to Class 2, it'll still be some time away. This is my only running rig right now and until I get a 6x6 in the RC garage, this Jeep will have to remain intact. And the Beast II isn't scheduled to be back in stock 'til mid June. Bah... I'm also having issues with three of my LEDs not working properly. Unfortunately, the entire LED system is Shoe Goo'd into place so it'll be a pain to remove, diagnose, and repair. In the meantime I'll just disconnect it. Would rather no lights than a hodge podge of working/non-working lights. | |
05-22-2015, 01:04 PM | #313 |
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This thing turned out awesome - I like the stock car wheels personally. I think them being black makes them look a little smaller than a 1.9. It looks like a LJ on 38's or 40's to me.
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05-22-2015, 03:11 PM | #314 |
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at least in the photos, the MTZs dont look too big too me. i definatly agree hubs need less silver. shorter would be a bonus too. |
05-22-2015, 08:24 PM | #315 |
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I don't know if you have seen these gmade wheels but they come in black with the holes or solid. They are 1.9 but seem to fit quite well. |
05-29-2015, 05:44 PM | #316 |
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If the weather holds out (it's been crazy down here lately), we're hoping to get a trail run in this weekend. It'll be the first time in a loooong while for me and the LJ! Anyway, I painted the hubs and while they're still too long for the wheel depth, I think they look better. I also added some disc brakes. But ultimately, I just wanted to try out the photo box. |
05-30-2015, 11:30 AM | #317 |
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booth and hubs look great. I think Patrick has a Lathe, have him shorten the hubs for you? wish I could join yall |
06-01-2015, 07:17 AM | #318 | |
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But in the meantime, Steve and I had a good time wheelin' our rigs yesterday. The LJ did quite well and I was pleased overall, but the narrow track width really took some getting used to. It really surprised me how well it would tackle some obstacles, but then disappointed me how easily it would roll on a "non-obstacle"! I think the driver would just need more seat time and it'd be a really good performer. Anyway, here's a handful of pics I snapped... And here we see the Jeep LJ in its natural habitat.....resting on its side. And some aftermath of the trail run! Spent nearly the whole day wheelin' on just one 2200 mah battery! I was very, very pleased with that. Got well over 2 hours out of it, but we took a few breaks during that time frame. Nonetheless, very impressive! Steve and I also played around with the super slo mo video on our iPhones. I'll get some uploaded to youtube and slap them in here when they're ready. | |
06-01-2015, 08:29 AM | #319 |
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Couple more pics... |
06-01-2015, 08:35 AM | #320 |
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| Re: Tommy's Class 1 Jeep
Looks good Tommy. Color looks good in the dark green. Idk if your still trying to get those pesky bolts out, but you could try Kroil. We use it in the Aircraft industry for that kind of stuff with good results. Maybe worth a shot. |
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