Ty's FJ40 Ascender
 

Got my Ascender kit today, starting the build as I type! This will be my first Toyota build (I'm a Jeep guy) and I decided to do an FJ40 like this one:

http://photos.ecarlist.com/SE/1x/0P/.../cs/9Q_800.jpg

Specs:

Tamiya FJ40 body
Tekin FXR
Tekin T30 Pro
Spektrum SR2000
RC4WD 1.5 Steelies
RC4WD 1.5 Mud Thrashers

MOAR to come..

Standard box photos:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Mq...=w1274-h955-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6o...=w1274-h955-no

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Transmission built. Lots of room for 2spd goodness in the future!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fR...=w1274-h955-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3z...=w1274-h955-no

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Front axle completed

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/D7...=w1274-h955-no

Rear axle completed

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p8...=w1274-h955-no

Re: Ty's Vaterra Ascender
 

Your C-hubs are on opposite. The panhard needs to be on the same side as the steering drag link.

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Yeah, already changed it. Figured that out after I posted the photo.

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Shocks assembled. Feel pretty smooth.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YI...=w1274-h955-no

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Nice Ty, I'm looking forward to a set of MIP driveshafts to come out so that I can try a ROC412 in this thing and see how it all holds up!

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I think the stock shafts might be alright if driven carefully and if the slipper is set right. I'll still put MIPs on for sure though!

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Almost a roller. I'll need to decide on some wheels!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8J...=w1274-h955-no

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Our brand new Pro Hand Wound Motors were announced today, I went with the T30 after how awesome it was in the Honcho I built. Good wheelspeed and awesome torque! My new favorite brushed setup.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Il...=w1274-h955-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J2...=w1274-h955-no

Yes, it is soldered up. Just need to get me a servo and receiver installed! Wheels and tires are from my Bronco, still need to decide what I want to put on this rig. Thinking of going with an FJ40 body or a Scout....decisions decisions...

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Always been a fan of the stealth wire job. Lil more tuckage in the frame.

Nicely done. "thumbsup"

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Thank you sir! I'm looking at how to hide it even more not much room right there by the link mount!

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I didn't really think it was wired up, had to really look.

Impressive 8)

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I should be able to hide the battery and servo wires decently, but it's going to be one LONG servo wire in this thing.

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Yeah, even my Futaba servo just barely made it. Futaba servos are traditionally much longer than any other servo I've used.

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Whats the big difference between the old 35t and new 30t? Is it worth changing if I already have the 35t?

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I think the 30T gives that little bit extra that the 35T was always lacking for me. I run all 2S on my rigs though since we just crawl for fun. If I was going to comp it I'd run 3S on this motor for sure and I have, it packs some punch for sure!

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Finally pulled the trigger on the body, wheels and tires for this rig. Going 1.55 steelies and Mud Thrashers under a Tamiya FJ40 body! Here's to hoping the wheels clear the knuckles...

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNT...Tyc1S/$_57.JPG

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I cant wait to see what these wheels look like under the truck . I want to do a weather white 5 spoke on a clodbuster body made to look like an old farm truck, eventually.

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I'm excited to see it come together too. Here's what I'm going for:

http://photos.ecarlist.com/SE/1x/0P/.../cs/9Q_800.jpg

http://photos.ecarlist.com/Ec/YW/Uz/.../6E/Fg_800.jpg