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BaddClod · 04-01-2008, 05:42 AM

This is looking like a killer build

I love the skidplate design.

ColquittCustom405 · 04-01-2008, 07:35 AM

Brandon that skid is the shiznit! You have a clean area!

Brandon · 04-01-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pantablo

its all looking amazing, but that steering setup is awesome. whats that part used to mate the linkage from the servo to the knuckle, the part mounted to the front of the chassis rail?

Thanks pantablo. Its from a highlift kit, this is the perfect use for it since the 1:1 has a very similar looking steering box

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Originally Posted by guamcrawler

looks good

Thanks

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Originally Posted by BaddClod

This is looking like a killer build

I love the skidplate design.

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Originally Posted by ColquittCustom405

Brandon that skid is the shiznit! You have a clean area!

Thanks guys, the skid still needs some more work, the driveshafts wont quite clear as is. Also need to get the servos mounted.

DJ, the only reason its clean is to take pics. I am sure the more progress I make the dirtier it will get

microgoat · 04-01-2008, 07:25 PM

I'll race ya

that4byguy · 04-01-2008, 08:27 PM

That steering box set up is sick

Brandon · 04-01-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by microgoat

I'll race ya

Wouldn't you love that

Hopefully thats the only thing you win at

Brandon · 04-01-2008, 11:45 PM

Time to get rolling, but before it’s a roller I need to get the axles mounted.
Rear 4 link started. The all thread is for mock up only. The final product will have SS links.

Brandon · 04-01-2008, 11:46 PM

Also Starting on the front. This will replicate the 1:1 version as close as possible

So to start I had to make my own links. Took the 3/16 SS tubing and tapped
it for 6-32 all thread using a #36 bit and 6-32 tap. Remember to always use taping fluid.

Brandon · 04-01-2008, 11:47 PM

Planning on the 3 link with the panhard. Started by welding a TLT link mount to the SS lower links up front. If you look at the pics of the 1:1 this will also be the mounting location for the lower ends of the shocks. That’s why I used 3mm all thread here and tlt rod ends.

drumbeater · 04-02-2008, 12:08 AM

Is this the same stainless I gave you. I still have a little left.

motiracer38 · 04-02-2008, 12:16 AM

You may have already found out, but welding the little kicker braces on both lower links will severly limit your articulation. Most 1:1 vehicles have only one or get away with it cause the bushing ends squirm around alot.

Brandon · 04-02-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by motiracer38

You may have already found out, but welding the little kicker braces on both lower links will severly limit your articulation. Most 1:1 vehicles have only one or get away with it cause the bushing ends squirm around alot.

Yes I agree. The top and bottom of the axle must rotate in and out along its radius when the lower links are at opposite angles. So all I did on this was drill out the passenger side tlt rod ends to allow the all-thread to slide in and out. The driverside still acts as a 3rd link to keep the axle square. Now I have them on both sides for shock mounts as well. The panhard is built but not attached yet.

Drumbeater: That is some SS 3/16th that ryan sent me to do the cage work with.

microgoat · 04-02-2008, 08:18 AM

You're no fun, Brandon.

Where are those other two assholes? Are we the only ones building anything?

STANG KILLA SS · 04-02-2008, 08:50 AM

its the quiet ones you have to worry about......
well thats what they say in prison anyway.

chino63 · 04-02-2008, 09:09 AM

Looks like a good start Brandon but one thing is bugging me...... The front driveline is on the wrong side! Not very scale IMO. Deducting scale points as we speak.

Just kidding!

montereycrawler · 04-02-2008, 09:58 AM

That thing is looking sweet. Based on the other rigs you have built I am sure it will be as capable as it is cool. Nice job so far.

G-crawler · 04-02-2008, 11:00 AM

Im watching this buildoff for sure! great work on this one!

Brandon · 04-02-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by microgoat

You're no fun, Brandon.

Where are those other two assholes? Are we the only ones building anything?

I have no clue, some buildoff when its only two of us and one of them is basically done already

Quote:

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

its the quiet ones you have to worry about......
well thats what they say in prison anyway.

Great... How am I suppose to sleep now?

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Originally Posted by chino63

Looks like a good start Brandon but one thing is bugging me...... The front driveline is on the wrong side! Not very scale IMO. Deducting scale points as we speak.

Just kidding!

I mirrored all the images that way I could irritate you

Otherwise its perfect right?

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Originally Posted by montereycrawler

That thing is looking sweet. Based on the other rigs you have built I am sure it will be as capable as it is cool. Nice job so far.

Thanks Lance! This thing should drive great, I cant wait to drive a scaler with dig... Too bad I cant keep it :-(

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Originally Posted by G-crawler

Im watching this buildoff for sure! great work on this one!

Thanks

microgoat · 04-02-2008, 02:09 PM

You can't keep it, but you can clone it

luis · 04-02-2008, 02:35 PM

wow this is coming out great!, love steering box and the link set up

04-01-2008, 05:42 AM	#21
BaddClod Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pacific Posts: 492	This is looking like a killer build I love the skidplate design.

04-01-2008, 07:35 AM	#22
ColquittCustom405 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 7,420	Brandon that skid is the shiznit! You have a clean area!

04-01-2008, 07:25 PM	#24
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	I'll race ya

04-01-2008, 08:27 PM	#25
that4byguy Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: in my room Posts: 59	That steering box set up is sick

04-01-2008, 11:45 PM	#27
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Time to get rolling, but before it’s a roller I need to get the axles mounted. Rear 4 link started. The all thread is for mock up only. The final product will have SS links.

04-01-2008, 11:46 PM	#28
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Also Starting on the front. This will replicate the 1:1 version as close as possible So to start I had to make my own links. Took the 3/16 SS tubing and tapped it for 6-32 all thread using a #36 bit and 6-32 tap. Remember to always use taping fluid.

04-01-2008, 11:47 PM	#29
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Planning on the 3 link with the panhard. Started by welding a TLT link mount to the SS lower links up front. If you look at the pics of the 1:1 this will also be the mounting location for the lower ends of the shocks. That’s why I used 3mm all thread here and tlt rod ends.

04-02-2008, 12:08 AM	#30
drumbeater RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,852	Is this the same stainless I gave you. I still have a little left.

04-02-2008, 12:16 AM	#31
motiracer38 Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 83	You may have already found out, but welding the little kicker braces on both lower links will severly limit your articulation. Most 1:1 vehicles have only one or get away with it cause the bushing ends squirm around alot.

04-02-2008, 08:18 AM	#33
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	You're no fun, Brandon. Where are those other two assholes? Are we the only ones building anything?

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04-02-2008, 08:50 AM	#34
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	its the quiet ones you have to worry about...... well thats what they say in prison anyway.

04-02-2008, 09:09 AM	#35
chino63 Oppan Gangnam Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Shingle Springs Posts: 5,164	Looks like a good start Brandon but one thing is bugging me...... The front driveline is on the wrong side! Not very scale IMO. Deducting scale points as we speak. Just kidding!

04-02-2008, 09:58 AM	#36
montereycrawler Nor-CalRCRC Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Monterey Peninsula Posts: 745	That thing is looking sweet. Based on the other rigs you have built I am sure it will be as capable as it is cool. Nice job so far.

04-02-2008, 11:00 AM	#37
G-crawler RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: sweden Posts: 1,007	Im watching this buildoff for sure! great work on this one!

04-02-2008, 02:09 PM	#39
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	You can't keep it, but you can clone it

04-02-2008, 02:35 PM	#40
luis Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 539	wow this is coming out great!, love steering box and the link set up

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