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cembom · 07-14-2007, 03:36 PM

Nice new parts. But your post repeated itself half way through.

Mlow · 07-14-2007, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trikster

This thread always makes me grin like a child when I read it. Thanks for not letting it die.

i agree!

Rockmuncher · 07-15-2007, 06:53 AM

This buildup is one of the best on this site and always makes me laugh

Shane

Stormin2u · 07-19-2007, 10:18 AM

Mnster,

LMAO x 5 = LMAO,LMAO,LMAO,LMAO,LMAO

:-P

Thanks for the comic book like aventure of "Jim and the Tacoma Jero Rebuild"

I look forward to his continuing adventure.

Storm'

rc crawler boy · 07-19-2007, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mnster

Jim continued work on the steering system today. I flopped the truck on its roof to allow easier access.

After removing the worn out parts Jim thought of ways to soak up the slop in the linkage post.

Thats when the teflon tape idea shot to his head. He used it to take up the looseness caused by poor machining on his custom bearing supported linkage post.

He slid the slop free post back into place

He inspected the worn Tierod he removed yesterday.

He found that the stock end was rubbing away on the skid plate.

He found the little Traxxas ends left over from my Clod build up.

New vs. Old

He reassembled the tierod ends and drag link and put them back into place.

I helped him button up the rest of the truck so he could start adapting the wheels.

Jim dropped the wheel hex into position after centering it with a stub axle and placing a drop of ca.

He then started mixing up some JB Weld.

He welded the wheel hub in place.

He was exhausted after all this work so he got tired and went to the Bruiser.

More Later...

look in the back the truck is not jack up!!!

FENDER · 07-19-2007, 05:05 PM

I just read this whole thread. You are a funny m f'er and Jim's got some serious skills.

Great work!!

muddzillatx · 07-29-2007, 02:56 PM

man i have been watchin this thread from start to now..this thing is gonna be awesome when its done

Stallion1967 · 07-31-2007, 11:58 AM

Still an awesome thread, any updates?? videos?

Mnster · 08-03-2007, 01:46 AM

Well Jim caught this idea today while looking at the servos. Why not put them both in front? It would help the winch out by not having to drag the cable through the brass tube that it has currently.

Jim went to the fridge and grabbed a Pepsi box chunk for mockup.

After a while he cut it down to size.

A short while after that he ended up with this.

He traced it to a sheet of 1/8 alum. With some design changes for strength.

After a rough cut we had the basic shape.

After drilling a few holes Jim played connect the dots with a hand powered saw.

After grinding the excess away the part was finished.

Jim bolted it up.

However, after we bolted the winch and servo in we found that the hood didn't allow enough room to fit the winch. The winch spool had to be at the fairlead not under it. So we scrapped the whole idea altogether.

If it works why mess with it.

So after that mess Jim went on to work on the power steering.

Jim pulled the wheel apart to insure that it could be used for this conversion. The wheel spun freely which is good.

He then Ca'd the steering column to the dash so that it wouldn't spin with the wheel.

He found the power steering ram (servo) then went to work outfitting it with a screw.

He chopped the head off the screw.

Done

He fitted it to the dash and made sure he had enough foot room.

After connecting a Y harness he was good for a test or trail run of the steering. (Click the pic its a video)

More Later...

jwrape · 08-03-2007, 05:21 AM

MAN! your rigs get more real every time I see them. Good job on the power steering.

phishead1101 · 08-03-2007, 06:43 AM

So freaking cool!! I love the steering setup great work!

luis · 08-03-2007, 09:29 AM

good to see jim back!! awsome power steering

Trikster · 08-03-2007, 09:30 AM

Just make sure you don't overload your BEC... Those little servo's use a lot of power. I had 4 of the HS-50's and a gyro on my microheli and I had to run a seperate BEC...

OGmicromonster · 08-03-2007, 10:42 AM

This build is awesome. I never get tired of watching Jim's progress. I have one of these trucks as well. I'll need to get to work on my build soon. GOOD JOB!

nonstopboost · 08-15-2007, 06:44 PM

sweet build

ColquittCustom405 · 08-15-2007, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phishead1101

So freaking cool!! I love the steering setup great work!

Quote:

Originally Posted by luis

good to see jim back!! awsome power steering

I'm doing that.I had a Tyco buggy that had that setup....Sweet build up dude.Awesome!

Mnster · 08-23-2007, 01:19 PM

Moab is just around the corner so Jim figured he better get to work.

Winch wiring

Jim wanted a full 7.2 volts going to the winch servo for more torque. So he started with separating the wires.

He then used my razor knife to strip the wire.

Tinned the wires

uh, Jim what are you doing?

Connecting connectors.

New nationals radio gear.

Lots going on.

Quick test.

Jim grabbed a ballon and when to work testing it for air leaks.

It's good

Sealed up the RX.

Bulb grease helped with the ends.

Sealed

Jim insalled a new winch cable.

We went for a quick test we found that the truck could now dead lift a 5 pound truck!

When we came back to the shop we found that Jim's new 35's have been delivered. Super super slicky moab rock rubber.

Installing

Wow

Rubs a little.

Looks good.

More later...

braceysdad · 08-23-2007, 01:22 PM

New tires look great, can't wait to get mine.

Mnster · 08-23-2007, 01:23 PM

They are definitly one of the softest tires I have ever felt.

Mirage · 08-23-2007, 01:27 PM

Dang, it looks meaner than ever just sitting there:

08-23-2007, 01:19 PM	#657
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Moab is just around the corner so Jim figured he better get to work. Winch wiring Jim wanted a full 7.2 volts going to the winch servo for more torque. So he started with separating the wires. He then used my razor knife to strip the wire. Tinned the wires uh, Jim what are you doing? Connecting connectors. New nationals radio gear. Lots going on. Quick test. Jim grabbed a ballon and when to work testing it for air leaks. It's good Sealed up the RX. Bulb grease helped with the ends. Sealed Jim insalled a new winch cable. We went for a quick test we found that the truck could now dead lift a 5 pound truck! When we came back to the shop we found that Jim's new 35's have been delivered. Super super slicky moab rock rubber. Installing Wow Rubs a little. Looks good. More later... Last edited by Mnster; 08-23-2007 at 01:24 PM.

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07-14-2007, 03:36 PM	#641
cembom Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Flint/Mt. Morris Posts: 570	Nice new parts. But your post repeated itself half way through.

07-15-2007, 06:53 AM	#643
Rockmuncher Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: wollongong, NSW, Australia Posts: 413	This buildup is one of the best on this site and always makes me laugh Shane

07-19-2007, 10:18 AM	#644
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	Mnster, LMAO x 5 = LMAO,LMAO,LMAO,LMAO,LMAO :-P Thanks for the comic book like aventure of "Jim and the Tacoma Jero Rebuild" I look forward to his continuing adventure. Storm'

07-19-2007, 05:05 PM	#646
FENDER Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 13	I just read this whole thread. You are a funny m f'er and Jim's got some serious skills. Great work!!

07-29-2007, 02:56 PM	#647
muddzillatx Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: In the mud pits Posts: 35	man i have been watchin this thread from start to now..this thing is gonna be awesome when its done

07-31-2007, 11:58 AM	#648
Stallion1967 Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tacoma Posts: 699	Still an awesome thread, any updates?? videos?

08-03-2007, 01:46 AM	#649
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Well Jim caught this idea today while looking at the servos. Why not put them both in front? It would help the winch out by not having to drag the cable through the brass tube that it has currently. Jim went to the fridge and grabbed a Pepsi box chunk for mockup. After a while he cut it down to size. A short while after that he ended up with this. He traced it to a sheet of 1/8 alum. With some design changes for strength. After a rough cut we had the basic shape. After drilling a few holes Jim played connect the dots with a hand powered saw. After grinding the excess away the part was finished. Jim bolted it up. However, after we bolted the winch and servo in we found that the hood didn't allow enough room to fit the winch. The winch spool had to be at the fairlead not under it. So we scrapped the whole idea altogether. If it works why mess with it. So after that mess Jim went on to work on the power steering. Jim pulled the wheel apart to insure that it could be used for this conversion. The wheel spun freely which is good. He then Ca'd the steering column to the dash so that it wouldn't spin with the wheel. He found the power steering ram (servo) then went to work outfitting it with a screw. He chopped the head off the screw. Done He fitted it to the dash and made sure he had enough foot room. After connecting a Y harness he was good for a test or trail run of the steering. (Click the pic its a video) More Later...

08-03-2007, 05:21 AM	#650
jwrape Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bethlehem, GA Posts: 583	MAN! your rigs get more real every time I see them. Good job on the power steering.

08-03-2007, 06:43 AM	#651
phishead1101 Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Knoxville Posts: 611	So freaking cool!! I love the steering setup great work!

08-03-2007, 09:29 AM	#652
luis Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 539	good to see jim back!! awsome power steering

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08-03-2007, 09:30 AM	#653
Trikster RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,469	Just make sure you don't overload your BEC... Those little servo's use a lot of power. I had 4 of the HS-50's and a gyro on my microheli and I had to run a seperate BEC...

08-03-2007, 10:42 AM	#654
OGmicromonster Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Upland Posts: 546	This build is awesome. I never get tired of watching Jim's progress. I have one of these trucks as well. I'll need to get to work on my build soon. GOOD JOB!

08-15-2007, 06:44 PM	#655
nonstopboost Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2007 Location: home Posts: 369	sweet build

08-23-2007, 01:22 PM	#658
braceysdad Adilynsdad too! Join Date: May 2004 Location: G ville Posts: 8,844	New tires look great, can't wait to get mine.

08-23-2007, 01:23 PM	#659
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	They are definitly one of the softest tires I have ever felt.

08-23-2007, 01:27 PM	#660
Mirage RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Beaver County, PA Posts: 1,366	Dang, it looks meaner than ever just sitting there:

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