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tjb · 02-18-2008, 12:28 PM

I scored a bad case of cabin fever this last weekend, and was not happy with how my Rubi build was looking on 1.9's, and I've had the G Wagon body laying aound for about a year, so here's what happened. Nothing fancy, just a quick (12hrs so far) simple build.........
(First build thread so go easy :-P)

Chassis: MFM
Tranny: Pede w/Integy 55T
TLT Axles
B4 front shocks (for now)
Body: Nikko G55

I kept everything as simple as I could. I basically kept the suspension the same as was set up for the Jeep, just shortened the links 1/2" front and rear. I had to do some adding to the holes to get the links to let the axles sit right.....

I had the winch already mounted for the jeep, so I decided to put it back in, and run with it. I added the battery mounts on the rear section, RC10 battery cups held on with extra TLT servo mounts (as is the winch servo)

When I was thinking of how to mount the body, I wanted to try to use the original screw holes/mounts from the Nikko chassis. It actually lined up perfect. I used some scrap aluminum angle I had around, and started fab'n

I used an extra shock mount as a template to get adjustment holes in the mounts so I would be able to play with adjusting the body up or down....

I played with it for a bit and got it as close to looking where I wanted it to be, without looking like it had a 6" body lift, but yet the tires don't beat up the wheelwells when the suspension compresses.

Took off the covered spare tire, and mocked up another idea......

So far I am happy with how everything turned out, I will be maybe swapping out the B4 shocks for a better looking scale set. "Flex" is about a 1/2" or so so it's about right, the shocks bottom out just before the tires rub the wells. I tossed in some odd electronics and test drove it and I actually am very happy with how it drives, and is not one bit top heavy.

Now that the base rig is done I've been pondering the details. I kicked around tossing these in it...

But with as dark as the windows are, I think I am going to just glue some up out of styrene or foam, and save these for a tuber build later on. I will be adding wheelwells, roof rack/ lightbar w/LED's. I am going to keep the headlights in it, and possibly a exo (waiting for a reply from Beckworks on it).................

Updates to come

tanner · 02-18-2008, 12:49 PM

looks good man

fast5xc · 02-18-2008, 12:55 PM

Looks pretty sweet there Jay. Can't wait to see that thing in action.

AeroSynch · 02-18-2008, 01:00 PM

Looking real nice.
Gotta love those G Wagons.

MuddinJeepXJ · 02-18-2008, 02:02 PM

Great work Looks awsome..

tjb · 02-18-2008, 02:42 PM

Thanks guys! Here's what I've been thinking for a exo.......

Either way I'm still planning to go the idea to do a rear and roof rack. The body mounts are actually really sturdy for as crude as they are. I've rolled it pretty hard off the couch and loveseat, and everything is still square..........

pantablo · 02-18-2008, 02:50 PM

I rolled mine pretty bad the other day too-very stout body. I vaguely remember when mine looked so nice...
good build.

AeroSynch · 02-18-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pantablo

I rolled mine pretty bad the other day too-very stout body. I vaguely remember when mine looked so nice...
good build.

Must you bring up that horrible moment again?

pantablo · 02-18-2008, 02:56 PM

more reason for an exo...lol.

AeroSynch · 02-18-2008, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pantablo

more reason for an exo...lol.

lol, good point.

intimadationrc · 02-18-2008, 10:08 PM

sweet build jay. cant wait to run our scalers this spring I'm getting the urge to run the highlift this coming weekend with the 2.2 moabs on it and run the 1.9's when we run in spring.

Nicklepimp · 02-20-2008, 11:32 AM

Is it just me, or is your rear end sagging? I guess that's what happens when you get old.

Looks good Jay.

AeroSynch · 02-20-2008, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicklepimp

Is it just me, or is your rear end sagging? I guess that's what happens when you get old.

Looks good Jay.

lmao. Hey, what are your link lengths?

Stormin2u · 02-20-2008, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicklepimp

Is it just me, or is your rear end sagging? I guess that's what happens when you get old.

Looks good Jay.

Hey Pimp, I take offense to that... that's age discrimination.

tjb · 02-20-2008, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicklepimp

Is it just me, or is your rear end sagging?

They normally do when you've jumped thru them as much as I have!

As far as the age comment.....I'll let Storm deal with you on that one

Quote:

Originally Posted by AeroSynch

lmao. Hey, what are your link lengths?

Links are;
Front
upper: 3 1/4"
Lower: 5"

Rear
upper: 4 1/8"
Lower: 5"

AeroSynch · 02-21-2008, 05:02 PM

Thanks man. When I get your chassis, I plan on doing this..

Any updates?

tjb · 02-21-2008, 05:58 PM

I've been busy last couple of days (even though my winter workbench sits about 6' from my office desk

) Right now I am starting the body work. Should have some by the weekend

AeroSynch · 02-21-2008, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjb

I've been busy last couple of days (even though my winter workbench sits about 6' from my office desk

) Right now I am starting the body work. Should have some by the weekend

lol. okay that's good.

clod freak · 02-21-2008, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjb

Thanks guys! Here's what I've been thinking for a exo.......

Either way I'm still planning to go the idea to do a rear and roof rack. The body mounts are actually really sturdy for as crude as they are. I've rolled it pretty hard off the couch and loveseat, and everything is still square..........

That exo is going to be beautiful, i have always been a fan of exo tube work like that. I hope you go with it as that would be really neat to see.

tjb · 02-23-2008, 05:13 PM

Here are a few updates. I got the grill, bumpers and stuff sprayed.

Mod'd the front bumper with the lights and winch.

A couple of closer shots of the lights and winch. I don't have the winch screwed on yet so it's a bit crooked

I'm hoping to get at the snorkle and start the interior maybe tonight yet. I picked up all the stock for the roof rack, and should be able to start cranking on that this week also.

02-18-2008, 12:28 PM	#1
tjb Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eau Claire Posts: 776	Quick G Wagon Build I scored a bad case of cabin fever this last weekend, and was not happy with how my Rubi build was looking on 1.9's, and I've had the G Wagon body laying aound for about a year, so here's what happened. Nothing fancy, just a quick (12hrs so far) simple build......... (First build thread so go easy :-P) Chassis: MFM Tranny: Pede w/Integy 55T TLT Axles B4 front shocks (for now) Body: Nikko G55 I kept everything as simple as I could. I basically kept the suspension the same as was set up for the Jeep, just shortened the links 1/2" front and rear. I had to do some adding to the holes to get the links to let the axles sit right..... I had the winch already mounted for the jeep, so I decided to put it back in, and run with it. I added the battery mounts on the rear section, RC10 battery cups held on with extra TLT servo mounts (as is the winch servo) When I was thinking of how to mount the body, I wanted to try to use the original screw holes/mounts from the Nikko chassis. It actually lined up perfect. I used some scrap aluminum angle I had around, and started fab'n I used an extra shock mount as a template to get adjustment holes in the mounts so I would be able to play with adjusting the body up or down.... I played with it for a bit and got it as close to looking where I wanted it to be, without looking like it had a 6" body lift, but yet the tires don't beat up the wheelwells when the suspension compresses. Took off the covered spare tire, and mocked up another idea...... So far I am happy with how everything turned out, I will be maybe swapping out the B4 shocks for a better looking scale set. "Flex" is about a 1/2" or so so it's about right, the shocks bottom out just before the tires rub the wells. I tossed in some odd electronics and test drove it and I actually am very happy with how it drives, and is not one bit top heavy. Now that the base rig is done I've been pondering the details. I kicked around tossing these in it... But with as dark as the windows are, I think I am going to just glue some up out of styrene or foam, and save these for a tuber build later on. I will be adding wheelwells, roof rack/ lightbar w/LED's. I am going to keep the headlights in it, and possibly a exo (waiting for a reply from Beckworks on it)................. Updates to come Last edited by tjb; 02-19-2008 at 12:12 AM.

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02-18-2008, 12:49 PM	#2
tanner Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: buckeye,AZ Posts: 723	looks good man

02-18-2008, 12:55 PM	#3
fast5xc Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2005 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 259	Looks pretty sweet there Jay. Can't wait to see that thing in action.

02-18-2008, 01:00 PM	#4
AeroSynch Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 652	Looking real nice. Gotta love those G Wagons.

02-18-2008, 02:02 PM	#5
MuddinJeepXJ Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Berkley Posts: 30	Great work Looks awsome..

02-18-2008, 02:42 PM	#6
tjb Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eau Claire Posts: 776	Thanks guys! Here's what I've been thinking for a exo....... Either way I'm still planning to go the idea to do a rear and roof rack. The body mounts are actually really sturdy for as crude as they are. I've rolled it pretty hard off the couch and loveseat, and everything is still square..........

02-18-2008, 02:50 PM	#7
pantablo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica Posts: 3,687	I rolled mine pretty bad the other day too-very stout body. I vaguely remember when mine looked so nice... good build.

02-18-2008, 02:56 PM	#9
pantablo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica Posts: 3,687	more reason for an exo...lol.

02-18-2008, 10:08 PM	#11
intimadationrc Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: weather sucks ,mn Posts: 680	sweet build jay. cant wait to run our scalers this spring I'm getting the urge to run the highlift this coming weekend with the 2.2 moabs on it and run the 1.9's when we run in spring.

02-20-2008, 11:32 AM	#12
Nicklepimp RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minnehopeless Posts: 1,129	Is it just me, or is your rear end sagging? I guess that's what happens when you get old. Looks good Jay.

02-21-2008, 05:02 PM	#16
AeroSynch Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 652	Thanks man. When I get your chassis, I plan on doing this.. Any updates?

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02-21-2008, 05:58 PM	#17
tjb Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eau Claire Posts: 776	I've been busy last couple of days (even though my winter workbench sits about 6' from my office desk ) Right now I am starting the body work. Should have some by the weekend

02-23-2008, 05:13 PM	#20
tjb Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eau Claire Posts: 776	Here are a few updates. I got the grill, bumpers and stuff sprayed. Mod'd the front bumper with the lights and winch. A couple of closer shots of the lights and winch. I don't have the winch screwed on yet so it's a bit crooked I'm hoping to get at the snorkle and start the interior maybe tonight yet. I picked up all the stock for the roof rack, and should be able to start cranking on that this week also.

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