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06-03-2008, 01:18 AM
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| '08 2.2 National Champ   Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UTRCRC
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|  k2-5 Tamiya Jeep I loved the K2-5 that I built up for the Big Dumb Hilux but I'm just not in to 2.2 scale. Scale=1.9  I did think though that one would work perfectly for a build I have been wanting to do for some time now. I picked up a Tamiya Jeep body, a little rough but that was good because I don't feel bad running it. It got a fresh coat of paint and was ready to go. I've had to do some modifying of the chassis. I hope I'm done now but it might need a little more. I cut some of the chassis off both sides. TIP; if you need to cut a K2 chassis, use the cut off section as a template to redrill the holes.  I was in the LHS today and saw some 10mm Axial posts which worked perfectly to mount the tamiya shocks to.  I wanted to have the steering chassis mounted. The most simple way I could come up with was mounting it to the front cross member with the servo mounts from the Axial kit. I need to raise the steering link on the knuckle a bit but right now there is practically no bump steer and a spacer should take it all out.   The body still needs to be mounted and bumpers are a must. |
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06-03-2008, 01:31 AM
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| Est. 2003   Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On the Boat to Whore Island
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| Looking good... I sould finish my K2-3s Isuzu MU build. |
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06-03-2008, 01:35 AM
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I'm really excited to run this thing. | |
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06-03-2008, 10:59 AM
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| Fighting off whores   Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whales
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06-03-2008, 11:20 AM
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| Adilynsdad too!  Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville
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| Cool, I've been wanting to re-build my YJ and actually picked up a K2-5 to do it with... Thanks for the inspiration. BTW, I have an extra YJ window set if you ever need one BD |
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06-03-2008, 11:33 AM
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06-03-2008, 02:47 PM
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| Very cool build so far man!!! Are you interested in trading tires? Ive got a set of crushers...1.9s ? |
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06-03-2008, 02:57 PM
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06-03-2008, 03:20 PM
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| Where did you end up gettin them!! |
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06-03-2008, 03:27 PM
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| support@rc4wd.com  Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ohio
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06-03-2008, 03:30 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: AZ - In The 928
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| Cory sells Trail Dr's..... Looks nice! I like the green. |
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06-03-2008, 03:37 PM
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06-03-2008, 04:49 PM
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| I am a Liar!  Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica
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http://sdi4x4.com/index.php I just bought a set of 4 today-$52 shipped to my door, Spain to Los Angeles. Last time it took 9 days to arrive. | |
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06-03-2008, 05:01 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hiatus..sutiaH
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| OMG Where did you get the soft 8 look-a-likes? I have been searching for an 8 hole wheel for a long time. Can you tell me please. Thx. |
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06-03-2008, 05:25 PM
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06-03-2008, 05:26 PM
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06-03-2008, 05:45 PM
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Are they dished on the backside as well like a real steal wheel? Do you think you could add a scale beadlock to the lip of the rim? Are they anodized or painted? Can you please get a few more pics of the wheels alone or up close with good light? I would really appreciate it. | |
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06-03-2008, 06:00 PM
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06-03-2008, 06:16 PM
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| Ok, i will quit buggin you, but is there any way that these would git Axial hexes? From what little I can find they look like the kind that take the pin on the wheel, and not the hex. Is this right? |
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06-03-2008, 06:21 PM
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