Runnin' Raptor

[TURTLE]

My buddy RPMJ came to me with an idea for a rig based off his new truck, a brand new Ford Raptor with the 6.2 liter. It didn't take long before the wheels were turning and I decided to take over the build for him.

With perfect timing Wrecker came into town and helped get the project off the ground. Wrecker and I worked on it for a couple hours before he had to head out of town. After that I was on my own and going to town. Started with a SCX10, a Proline Raptor body, RC4WD 4.19" Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, some custom links and 30 feet of 1/8th solid rod.

Some body cutting and about 15 feet into the 1/8th rod and here is how she sits.



















Now this isn't going to be a crawler per say, more of a pre runner, with some big brushless power. So I braced everything in the bed including the braces. There will also be a full internal cage, trailing arms and some pretty long rear shocks. More as it comes.

-Ty

[dubAron]

looks really cool can't wait to see where you take this build

[XSRCdesign]

Well eff me in the butt and call me Sally

This is fun.



Always wanted to make something like this, I'm in

[Wrecker]

Geeze, you've been busy since I left!! Looks great!

[RPMJ]

Thanks again Tyler, It keeps getting better every time I see it Thanks Richard for all the cool ideas and awesome tube bending.

[TURTLE]

Originally Posted by dubAron

looks really cool can't wait to see where you take this build

Should be a good time, lots still to do.

Originally Posted by XSRCdesign

Well eff me in the butt and call me Sally

This is fun.



Always wanted to make something like this, I'm in

Me too, I just needed Rodney to show and give me all the parts.

Originally Posted by Wrecker

Geeze, you've been busy since I left!! Looks great!

Thanks, You did the hard part.

Originally Posted by RPMJ

Thanks again Tyler, It keeps getting better every time I see it Thanks Richard for all the cool ideas and awesome tube bending.

Thanks for the fun project buddy, its been a lot of work, but a really fun project , plus I know you will let me test drive it when its done. :for:


Tangent! Everytime I see the name of this build I think of this song.



But this version.

[dezfan]

I think your tractor's sexy.

[Hittman]

Oooo.. Looks nice! Cant wait to see how this turns out

[Colby]

Cant wait to see it done up! Splatter it!

[pozman]

awesome work, i would give my left nut for a raptor, wish we had them here. this will be very cool and i will be watching, although a long arm ifs set up would suit very nicely for the pre-runner style ie, summit?

[Brandon]

I like where this is going

[ScaleFreak93]

Ty, this is looking absolutly mean Keep it up!

[jason]

Needs TLT's so those tires tuck.

[4RunnerKid]

love the idea. i'll definitely be watching this one...

[TURTLE]

Originally Posted by dezfan

I think your tractor's sexy.

And I can't believe your mob ever got done.

Originally Posted by Hittman

Oooo.. Looks nice! Cant wait to see how this turns out

Should be a pretty fun rig capable of taking a beating.

Originally Posted by Colby

Cant wait to see it done up! Splatter it!

Its Rodney's call, but we did talk about just a little bit.

Originally Posted by pozman

awesome work, i would give my left nut for a raptor, wish we had them here. this will be very cool and i will be watching, although a long arm ifs set up would suit very nicely for the pre-runner style ie, summit?

Yeah we talked about doing a Indy front end, but it just seemed like too much hassle in the end. Plus a Summit would be way too big!

We did notice a HPI Mini Trophy truck is almost identical in width, Maybe for a future project though. Plus the way the front bumper will be you really won't notice the solid axle up front.

Originally Posted by Brandon

I like where this is going

Thanks Brandon.

Originally Posted by ScaleFreak93

Ty, this is looking absolutly mean Keep it up!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by jason

Needs TLT's so those tires tuck.

We talked about that too, but we were both some what worried about durability. Although the Axial axles are a hair wide for this style they will be stronger and it also gives us tons of hop up and replacement options.

Originally Posted by 4RunnerKid

love the idea. i'll definitely be watching this one...

Thanks man, I have been cranking away today. The internal cage is almost done. Slowly working my way to the front.

Thanks again guys for the props.

-Ty

[ScaleDustin]

That is some complicated tube work.. Much respect.

[Colby]

Originally Posted by TURTLE

Its Rodney's call, but we did talk about just a little bit.

Well dont hold back on my subaru.

[XSRCdesign]

HPI mini trophy is dead nuts to the right width..

It's the lack of steering that sucks though.. Might have a plan for that though.

Have I mentioned I've been pondering this for a while..

[dezfan]

Originally Posted by TURTLE

And I can't believe your mob ever got done.

My what?


I think your jeans are cutting off the blood flow to your brain!

[TURTLE]

Originally Posted by ScaleDustin

That is some complicated tube work.. Much respect.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Colby

Well dont hold back on my subaru.

Originally Posted by XSRCdesign

HPI mini trophy is dead nuts to the right width..

It's the lack of steering that sucks though.. Might have a plan for that though.

Have I mentioned I've been pondering this for a while..

That was the big issue for us too. The steering is the worst part of the entire vehicle, sure I could make some fancy system, but I don't think I have it in me. I will save that for you. The other issue is the A-arms need to sit pretty much level or the dog bones will fall out, I added shocks to the front of mine that were maybe a quarter inch longer then stock and the dog bones fell out. I hear the CVDs help with this. But just another issue I didn't want to deal with at this time.

Originally Posted by dezfan

My what?


I think your jeans are cutting off the blood flow to your brain!

Sorry fat fingered the key board. You know all about that.