Flat Bed Fred

[801RYAN]

Originally Posted by DaddyJeep

That looks like great terrain to wheel in. I wish we had that here in PA...for the RC and the 1:1.

It really is a fun spot... always full size rigs out there... you can Google search Little Moab UT. And find a ton of rc/full size video and pictures.

[1beatjeep]

The terrain in UTAH is one of the best to crawler on.You can take the worst tire and it would work good there....

[Bananaclip]

Long live Flatbed Fred

[801RYAN]

I'm gonna strip down and redo a few things on Fred.

First up with the low skid clearance, I get hung up on break overs so I'm gonna replace the stock skid with a TSS smooth skid, Make a place to mount all the electronics on the sliders.
Then I wanna remove the carbon plate and design a new winch mount. . And get some lighter seats.

New body would be nice also... if only I could stop ordering parts for my Gelande 2 D90...

[Bananaclip]

Look into the DSPRO seats from Ryan Gerrish. I bought 3 sets so far. They are perfect size, look amazing. and are feather light

[eric113]

Give you idea on how to do the winch mount. Down and low.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/axial...ml#post2931120

[801RYAN]

Originally Posted by eric113

Give you idea on how to do the winch mount. Down and low.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/axial...ml#post2931120

I forgot about that truck, Nice. I was thinking of placing it in that area. My buddy "Distinctive PD" brazes up some pretty fancy mounts on his builds so my plan is to steal his ideas and make a slick little mount... thanks for the link.

Originally Posted by Bananaclip

Look into the DSPRO seats from Ryan Gerrish. I bought 3 sets so far. They are perfect size, look amazing. and are feather light

I do like the look of his seats, i'll put those on the list.

[801RYAN]

Well Good thing I didn't blast this guy apart yet, I found out a couple days ago that there is a RECON G6 coming to my area on the 15th so Rebuild on hold for a few more days. So in the mean time I brought Fred back in the shop for a fastener check and some lube.

And a shameless Beef Tubes Plug

[801RYAN]

Well 160 RECON G6 gates later, no repairs

Me and my buddies won the team Award.

[klaygrover]

Fred did amazing. Its a champion rig.

[jthellfire911]

Ryan you should sell flat bed Fred to me. Get me back into scale crawling. Just sayin. Lol

[801RYAN]

Originally Posted by jthellfire911

Ryan you should sell flat bed Fred to me. Get me back into scale crawling. Just sayin. Lol

Ha I missed this JT ....Fred stays with me Glad you picked up some cool whips.. hope to catch you on the rocks soon...


My front axle was driving me nuts I could literally move the front wheels 2 inches before the locker would engage. So I took the axle apart and inspected the Universals and I could see there was a significant sign of wear..
if you look at the lower tang you can see a little peak on the middle a sure sign it was twisting in the locker. The top one had the same ridge it just didn't show in the picture.


So field trip time to the Killer Kustomz Shop :dance: :dance:
After inspecting the HR locker and Universals it was decided the Locker was ok and to mod a new set of AR60 universals.

Klay has modified over 30 some axles with no failures so here's how it's done at Killer Kustomz
First he cuts down the axles and then fits them to the locker and Chubs






After the fit is Just right the parts are moved over to the lathe to act as a jig to hold both ends straight while he Tig welds them together and then lets them cool back down.







Then the newly welded axle is chucked up so he can turn down the built up welds.


Some Rock Lube and they are ready !! and they only move about and 1/8 inch now




Tomorrow I'm going to install a TSS smooth skid.

[klaygrover]

Looking good. Fred is a sleeper.

[801RYAN]

Got The TSS skid installed what an improvement I've only had it out once sine installing but I feel it was worth every penny

[801RYAN]

It seems my Holmes Hobbies 20t CrawlMaster has dead spot I've cleaned and rebuilt it twice with a set of new brushes and it will not start up without a bump... So I'm thinking I'll just replace the armature but can't decide on the 11t or the 13t any suggestions ?

[Bananaclip]

13t . I think you already know this but I love this little truck.

[801RYAN]

Originally Posted by Bananaclip

13t . I think you already know this but I love this little truck.

13t ordered..

Thanks man. It's a little cooler when a builder you like likes your build. .

[eric113]

Agreed with Banana. Just wish I could get that interior.

[801RYAN]

Originally Posted by eric113

Agreed with Banana. Just wish I could get that interior.

v 2 on the floor pan coming soon. I'll keep you in mind.

[eric113]

Originally Posted by 801RYAN

v 2 on the floor pan coming soon. I'll keep you in mind.

Please do so.

My flatbed is making a comeback.