LC79 build

[cooper_xl]

An idea came to mind today and did these bolts between jobs...









Video!

These leaf shackles came with 4mm holes in one end(3mm on the other) and no matching hardware. And like the leaf holes are 4mm, thought on these "cheater" bolts that allow some rotation to help when flexing. Don't know if was made before...

[ferp420]

onthe leafs ive seen people shave the ends of the leafs to get more articulation from them it might work good with your leaf spring pins

that steering link you made is gona cause all kinds of steering slop i cant tell you how many of those style links ive change out for people who were complaining about poor steering
its the movement of the pivit balls on the steering link itself that give it the slop replace the pivit balls with bushings and it wont be nearly as bad but going to the knuckle is always the best mounting point for the steering link

[cooper_xl]

How it's sitting, right now. I've improvised a battery mount and already tested it indoors with one of those new ISDT esc70 ESCs.... really excited in how it handles.





I'm also working on the 3D printed parts to hold the body at the rear. Speaking of that area, I've removed all the fragile hooks and hinges from the rear section, added my own metal ones, covered the holes I'll not use. Got also rid of the frames for the taillights. I'll do tailgates on the bumper more on the style we have here in this country

https://i.imgur.com/Z10qpeL.mp4

[cooper_xl]

So I've made a scaled down version, with an upper section bolting to the stock bed holes and 4 lower parts. There's M2.5 bolts threaded on the upper section that go through holes on the other parts and then hold with nuts







The battery seems to found the definitive place, with this tray that sits on the rails. On the cab, is right under the seats. Planning to print with another filament because this one sucks...





I'm making a cover to mimic the rear sheetmetal of the cab so the battery will be well hidden

[cooper_xl]

This week worked on rock sliders. I don't want to hit the doors on the rocks. The body came with a set but they're a bit bland.


First, welded 4mm collars on the rails:



And the rock sliders:



5mm main tube, 4mm outer tube and mounts. The mesh came from a pen holder



Done. You can even clean your boots before stepping in!

[durok]

Nice touch!

I'm definitely enjoying watching this come together...

[B-MOW71]

This is a great looking build!

Nice fabrication work as well! Them sliders turned out great!

Looking forward to seeing more of this!

[HumboldtEF]

Sliders look great! Keep it coming

[cooper_xl]

Originally Posted by durok

Nice touch!

I'm definitely enjoying watching this come together...

Originally Posted by B-MOW71

This is a great looking build!

Nice fabrication work as well! Them sliders turned out great!

Looking forward to seeing more of this!

Originally Posted by HumboldtEF

Sliders look great! Keep it coming

Thanks guys!


Finally could paint the resin grille TheGamer printed for me. Came out great off the printer!


All black and the logo was done with a silver Sharpie...






This weekend also I'm working on the rubber mud flaps. KillerBody failed a bit with their stock ones. They need an angle on the mounting surface to be vertical when mounted

[cooper_xl]

Tinkering with the mud flaps in TPU to replace the bland stock ones...

[j0e]

Originally Posted by cooper_xl

Tinkering with the mud flaps in TPU to replace the bland stock ones...

That's cool, man!

[cooper_xl]

Originally Posted by j0e

That's cool, man!

Thank you!





This TPU is the best I've had until so when I've saw this empty space at the rear window...


(before)



...I've had to design it's rubber:




While we are it, also did for the side windows:

[cooper_xl]

This time, painted the fuel tank so it can be mounted . The tank also hides the switch for the ISDT ESC





Underside

[cooper_xl]

Tried something new: making leaf springs

Had this old chainsaw rewind that has the same width as the leafs I'm replacing but it's 0.40mm thick,instead of 0.65mm. The steel itself is different because, although the difference in thickness is small, the new leafs are much softer




Seems to flex nice. It just needs shock mounts on the chassis to hold a pair of 70mm shocks to help the leafs




How the truck looks at the moment:

[HumboldtEF]

Looking sharp!

[AK KRAWLER]

Originally Posted by cooper_xl

Tried something new: making leaf springs

Had this old chainsaw rewind that has the same width as the leafs I'm replacing but it's 0.40mm thick, instead of 0.65mm. The steel itself is different because, although the difference in thickness is small, the new leafs are much softer.

That is a great idea and I might steel () it for later.
Yes, I am very punny...

Originally Posted by cooper_xl

How the truck looks at the moment:

Originally Posted by HumboldtEF

Looking sharp!

Agreed, that does look sharp man, great job

[cooper_xl]

Originally Posted by HumboldtEF

Looking sharp!

Originally Posted by AK KRAWLER

That is a great idea and I might steel () it for later.
Yes, I am very punny...





Agreed, that does look sharp man, great job

Thanks guys!


Added some shock mounts and 70mm shocks to help the leafs

[cooper_xl]

Seems so close to finish but still far...


Added 2 things:


A little mesh on the bumper to step on





Designed this cab back to close the hole left by changing to the tray bed. Well, the hole is there with the standard bed but hidden

[cooper_xl]

I'm working on a exhaust in steel tube. Need to add the muffler in the middle and find a way to hold it

https://youtu.be/ISe-xYBin2M

[cooper_xl]

My plan was to hide the battery on a tray under the seats. Closing the rear of the cab killed that idea. Now, I've made these boxes to hide the battery and it's easier to swap them