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08-19-2008, 04:24 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth UK
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Had this a while and thought i would post the build on it. Its long!  The start  I printed some pics from RC4WD for reference. Dont do as i did here,the motor and servos need to be mounted first otherwise you need to take the tranny out.  I went for the Novak Goat brushless system(changed later) Note the collet on the gear shift shaft has been replaced by a Tamiya Hotshot front bumper hex mount.It has more meat on it for the screw to bite.Also took the internal springs out the shocks   Looking a bit new with planty of ground clearance  Originally had the radio gear in a plastic box on the truck bed but was a pain to change the battery or get to anything,so later it went on the chassis.....plus dready said it looked like a hearse!:-P  Took my gleaming pride and joy High Lift body and started weathering it while dready was busy making the roofrack for me   Since running this ive changed a few parts...electrics etc.It now has a set of Gmade shocks minus the springs.Brushed Integy 35t.... Had to adapt the early version body mounts to get the top on   How it looks now with the dready roofrack and scale parts...and a bit more wethering    Love this pic...has the predator look about it....oh the self indulgence!   Thats about it i think......til the 3link version turns up  Last edited by ruffryder; 08-19-2008 at 04:28 PM. |
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08-19-2008, 04:30 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bournemouth
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LOL You got enough bungee cords there?! Is that what´s holding that old rust bucket together now?!! BTW did you find those white scale shocks to be a bit poo? Really jelous of those wheels... |
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08-19-2008, 04:37 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth UK
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what bungees?...oh them,never really noticed them!  Hopefully the new softer springs will sort the shock problems out when theyre released.......but yeah,they had to go! They do look good though. |
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08-20-2008, 12:06 AM
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| RCC Addict  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western ND, Bakken central
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that is one sweet body I have a trailfinder on the way with a very similar setup. did you run the internal springs in those RCW4D shocks  are you running the RC4WD soft leafs Last edited by 701 Technique; 08-20-2008 at 12:10 AM. |
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08-20-2008, 12:21 PM
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The springs were removed and the kit soft leaf springs were used. You wont get any suspension travel if you leave the springs in | |
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08-20-2008, 03:23 PM
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that thing looks great. i love the beat-up YOTA look |
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08-20-2008, 07:29 PM
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looks good. i have one on the way as well....tell me this...why is everything BUT the links available in black? lol
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08-21-2008, 05:55 PM
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08-21-2008, 06:55 PM
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08-21-2008, 07:18 PM
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the weathering you did on the body looks great, I would kill to have that clear glass, interior, and roofrack on my hilux  Last edited by 701 Technique; 08-21-2008 at 07:23 PM. | |
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08-25-2008, 02:49 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth UK
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Had a go at making a bumper.Not too bad for a first attempt,need to smooth some of the solder joints then paint it black..    Gona try a few more things when ive got time |
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08-25-2008, 06:29 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: RUSSIA, SPb
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Your Yota detalizing is very stylish! Think to make my Trail Finder also a trofi rig style mod! Here is my friend's Yota  |
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08-25-2008, 11:14 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SF Bay Area
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We are working on the black links, hopefully have them within a few weeks.
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08-26-2008, 11:45 AM
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Will they be anodized or coated in the same way as the axles? | |
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08-26-2008, 11:47 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth UK
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@bozer Good to see its getting some abuse |
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09-22-2008, 04:40 PM
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I received a set of red leaves from RC4WD today,and im impressed. Wasnt too sure on the red but as my trucks red,they dont look out of place. These are perfect for a layered set up.Being so soft they allow you to use the helper leaves,making the suspension less prone to tweaks and bending. Im not going to try these on their own as i know i`ll wreck them in the end. The difference in flex with one long helper added,compared to the kit main leaf,is very noticable. I chino`d my main leafs before to give more flex,and i think if these were chino`d,you could probably have a three leaf set up thats still pretty flexible. This is how much flex there is compared to the the 3link version.As you can see theres nothing in it,and remember,these are with one long extra leaf underneath the main one.PLUS they`re not worn in yet  I know these are only shown with two wheels and tyres under them,but its just to show a comparison. and i`d like to thank RC4WD for sending these      |
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09-24-2008, 03:26 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles
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truck looks great... excuse the newbie question, but what tires are those?... I didn't see in the thread I'm tossing up the idea of building a TUndra when it comes out or making a Trailfinder... I'm leaning towards the 'Finder |
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09-24-2008, 03:27 PM
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the red springs look like the work very well too... I'll have to add those to my order
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09-24-2008, 04:26 PM
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09-24-2008, 04:49 PM
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I'll be placing my order in about 15 minutes...LOL
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