KC's Newbright JK

[kaneohecrawler]

Quick post of what I fabbed up today.

Front shock mounts.






All thats left is a few minor things to fab up and make the front upper link, panhard and draglink. Then testing and paint.

[Bulldog]

Yuengling for the win!!! I love it. PA. beer fueling a transplanted coconut's shock hoops!

Those mounts are going to be giving the competition the shocker for sure.

[THX_138]

Most excellent BUILD!

And yes, build is all in CAPS on purpose. Your build is very well thought out, detailed and custom. Your attention to scale dimension seems spot on, the tolerances and symmetry of your cage work is amazing

I guess anyone can click, click, click on the Internet and purchase every bolt on part available and assemble an RC, but I personally enjoy the "Builds" and the effort involved.

I have enjoyed watching this transgress from the beginning and look forward to seeing the updates until it's finished. Keep up the Awesome work







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[kaneohecrawler]

Originally Posted by Bulldog

Yuengling for the win!!! I love it. PA. beer fueling a transplanted coconut's shock hoops!

Those mounts are going to be giving the competition the shocker for sure.

you didnt notice the hienie?? i like to mix it up.

theres some hateraid back there too

[kaneohecrawler]

Originally Posted by THX_138

Most excellent BUILD!

And yes, build is all in CAPS on purpose. Your build is very well thought out, detailed and custom. Your attention to scale dimension seems spot on, the tolerances and symmetry of your cage work is amazing

I guess anyone can click, click, click on the Internet and purchase every bolt on part available and assemble an RC, but I personally enjoy the "Builds" and the effort involved.

I have enjoyed watching this transgress from the beginning and look forward to seeing the updates until it's finished. Keep up the Awesome work







.

thank you. i guess hard work does go a long way...

[Mirage]

Very nice work. I'm definintly watching this one for some ideas. Question though, where did you find the fiberglass and resin? I might have to give that a try with the flairs on my Jeep, and to help strengthen a few areas on the body.

[kaneohecrawler]

I got mine from work. Although it can be found online and most coastal surf shops.
Ill point out the getting resin to stick to plastic is very hard. Once you get the peice prepped go at it with some very low grit paper. This will create little cuts and slots for the resin to seep into and grab and hold on. I had to do the driver flares 3 times due to delaminating.

And thx man.

[kaneohecrawler]

Well guys heres my last update b4 the final reveal.. shes standing on all 4's all on her own. Now its down to sending my mock up links to r2j and last minute stuff and itll be done.



Be sure to be on the lookout for the final post.

[King James]

this build is sick man, awesome fab work. cant wait to see it all finished up

[Bulldog]

We'll be waiting! I'm a little curious about the treps on there...a tire guy like you? Are you going to be running these?

[kaneohecrawler]

Originally Posted by King James

this build is sick man, awesome fab work. cant wait to see it all finished up

Thx man.. way to many hours in this as of and plenty more to go..

Originally Posted by Bulldog

We'll be waiting! I'm a little curious about the treps on there...a tire guy like you? Are you going to be running these?

Ya know greg I dont really know.. the tires suit it perfect.. but my trust worthy x2ss iroks may be the tire I end up using. On the other hand if the cut im doing on these work out during the test phase I may use em.. only time will tell.

[Bulldog]

So can you find any rocks around you? I don't know if it was North or South Carolina I was in, but there was one place that was nothing but clay and pine trees.

[kaneohecrawler]

Originally Posted by Bulldog

So can you find any rocks around you? I don't know if it was North or South Carolina I was in, but there was one place that was nothing but clay and pine trees.

no rocks here. thers a dealership that has some im thinking of aquiring. but as far as natural terrain you gotta make a 3-4 hour trip west to get closer to the mountains. this place is a complete shit hole.

i miss hawaii so bad................

[scalecrazy]

Originally Posted by kaneohecrawler

no rocks here. thers a dealership that has some im thinking of aquiring. but as far as natural terrain you gotta make a 3-4 hour trip west to get closer to the mountains. this place is a complete shit hole.

i miss hawaii so bad................

We miss you to lol

[kaneohecrawler]

Thoroughly impressed with the performance so far. Need some rocks now..

[Bulldog]

Great shot! Running partial droop? Full droop? It looks close. Judging from the pic, it looks like you're going to need some more tread to work through the terrain. I'm feeling your pain on the move. The only upside is that you can get sweet tea by the gallon anywhere you go...

More pics!

[kaneohecrawler]

Originally Posted by Bulldog

Great shot! Running partial droop? Full droop? It looks close. Judging from the pic, it looks like you're going to need some more tread to work through the terrain. I'm feeling your pain on the move. The only upside is that you can get sweet tea by the gallon anywhere you go...

More pics!

Running mosttly droop. I like to run my shocks soft as hell but use anti rock for for roll stability. I like a low stance. Always seems to crawl well with that type of setup for me. And yes love me some sweet tea!

Tech note. My shocks are externally sprung to extend and internally sprung to retract.. G2 ink pens have the best springs ever.

[Bulldog]

Originally Posted by kaneohecrawler

Running mosttly droop. I like to run my shocks soft as hell but use anti rock for for roll stability. I like a low stance. Always seems to crawl well with that type of setup for me. And yes love me some sweet tea!

Tech note. My shocks are externally sprung to extend and internally sprung to retract.. G2 ink pens have the best springs ever.

Any oil? and what shocks are they? Did you put the G2 springs under the shock piston? Please advise!

[kaneohecrawler]

Originally Posted by Bulldog

Any oil? and what shocks are they? Did you put the G2 springs under the shock piston? Please advise!

Yes 35wt all around. They are the rc4wd dual spring shocks that everyone sais get stuck but ive had no issues. I put the g2 spring under the piston. Keeps the axles pulled in during climbs instead of extending when no weight is on them.. tricky tricky..

[Moorin90]

Awesome build enjoyed reading this one, the cage, shock hoops and other details make it look so trick!