09-29-2014, 10:14 AM | #1 |
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| 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: 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: Last edited by Ty@Tekin; 01-27-2016 at 12:09 PM. |
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09-29-2014, 10:31 AM | #2 |
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Transmission built. Lots of room for 2spd goodness in the future! Last edited by Ty@Tekin; 01-27-2016 at 12:10 PM. |
09-29-2014, 12:33 PM | #3 |
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Front axle completed Rear axle completed Last edited by Ty@Tekin; 01-27-2016 at 12:10 PM. |
09-29-2014, 02:09 PM | #4 |
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Your C-hubs are on opposite. The panhard needs to be on the same side as the steering drag link.
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09-29-2014, 03:16 PM | #5 |
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09-29-2014, 03:39 PM | #6 |
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Shocks assembled. Feel pretty smooth. Last edited by Ty@Tekin; 01-27-2016 at 12:11 PM. |
09-29-2014, 03:58 PM | #7 |
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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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09-29-2014, 04:38 PM | #8 |
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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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09-29-2014, 04:53 PM | #9 |
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Almost a roller. I'll need to decide on some wheels! Last edited by Ty@Tekin; 01-27-2016 at 12:11 PM. |
09-30-2014, 04:55 PM | #10 |
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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. 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... Last edited by Ty@Tekin; 01-27-2016 at 12:11 PM. |
09-30-2014, 04:57 PM | #11 |
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Always been a fan of the stealth wire job. Lil more tuckage in the frame. Nicely done. |
09-30-2014, 05:00 PM | #12 |
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09-30-2014, 05:07 PM | #13 |
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I didn't really think it was wired up, had to really look. Impressive |
09-30-2014, 05:10 PM | #14 |
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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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09-30-2014, 10:13 PM | #15 |
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09-30-2014, 10:40 PM | #16 |
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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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10-01-2014, 09:05 AM | #17 |
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| Re: Ty's Vaterra Ascender 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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10-20-2014, 04:15 PM | #18 |
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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... |
10-21-2014, 02:09 AM | #19 |
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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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10-21-2014, 10:21 AM | #20 |
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I'm excited to see it come together too. Here's what I'm going for: |
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