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BlueMonster · 12-29-2006, 10:35 AM

Yeah, something like those servo mounts is exactly what I was thinking of.

william g · 12-29-2006, 04:17 PM

I sold my jefferson chassied jeep to buy a David Diaz chassis for the high lift.

I just had a tranny, no axles so it has TLT axles but they mount the same so... I also made 2 anti wrap or torque bars for the rear axle. Hopefully tomorrow I will get the sift sevo, and driveshafts on for a test run.

What I did since the frame rails are not channeled is trim about 5mm off both sides of the tranny, and cross brace. I also made a few (more to come) out of aluminum round tock.

By narowing the tranny th frame is same as stock width so I drilled and tapped for 3mm studs to mount the electronics tray. Then did the same for the steering servo mount, and bellcrank (not shown yet) I have since finished steering and used a "Z" link bar from bellcrank to knuckle.

Enough of my squaking, pics so far...

ddiaz10240 · 12-29-2006, 04:34 PM

LOOKING GOOD WILLIAM

william g · 12-31-2006, 12:10 PM

Drove it a bit this morning while waiting for my glue gun and soldering iron to heat for lights. I'm very satisfied so far.

Here is a little plastic slider I (will paint black) I made up to keep the shift rod from turning. Works very well, shifts perfect.

the anti wrap or torque bars on the rear axle...

top view of shift servo and frame

rear view

BlueMonster · 12-31-2006, 01:06 PM

I moved the shocks to the back of the axle, reversed the knuckles and set up a good strong link system. I also now get full turning, nothing in the way!

It looks like it sits higher now, I may have to mount up some 2.2's to compensate...

ddiaz10240 · 12-31-2006, 05:29 PM

looking real nice. i love the way the bed fits on there

BlueMonster · 12-31-2006, 06:24 PM

Yeah, it fits perfectly, I just had to cut out a little more of the floor of the bed to clear the second shock mount you added. It's also shorter than the stock bed, so in order to allow it to open, I also removed the last 1/2" or so of the rails. It looks awesome, thanks for a killer chassis!

If I can ever find a spot to mount a shifter servo, I'll be able to run it again! I can't wait to see how the Titan motor runs in it.

BlueMonster · 01-01-2007, 05:10 AM

It runs again!

This chassis ROCKS. I was able to make full power hard corners on pavement without rolling over, I love it.

It's getting 2.2's though, so I may as well kiss the decent center of gravity goodbye, but that's fine with me.

william g · 01-01-2007, 12:03 PM

Here it is, done and test run was perfect.

Truck is fully bearinged, has futaba metal gear steering servo, futaba shift, Traxxas TQ3 radio and Tamiya TEU-302BK esc (step up from the 01 model)

The body looks nice now, some cleanup, and coat of FUTURE floor protectant/wax

BlueMonster · 01-01-2007, 12:07 PM

Lookin good!!!

Can we get close-up of how you mounted the shifting servo?

william g · 01-01-2007, 01:44 PM

mounted using 1 set of existing frame holes

It is an old clod hex 4 link bar cut to fit between the frame rails.

Then threaded at the ends. On the other end just a plastic tamiya servo mount block I drilled into the frame to mount

see pics above, or these larger version pics

http://www.myrcmt.com/review/diaz/lift/diazlift_214.jpg

http://www.myrcmt.com/review/diaz/lift/diazlift_215.jpg

top view of shift servo and frame

http://www.myrcmt.com/review/diaz/lift/diazlift_24.jpg

BlueMonster · 01-01-2007, 02:03 PM

I think I found another answer. I am using a micro servo so I don't need that much room. I was looking at it and noticed that the deal at the end of the shifting rod (that holds the ball for moving the rod in and out) can also be mount to the rear of the trans, where I have enough room for the servo and linkage.

drksyd · 01-01-2007, 02:44 PM

Looks good, I like the extra lift you got.

william g · 01-01-2007, 03:15 PM

Quote:

can also be mount to the rear of the trans, where I have enough room for the servo and linkage.

yes, it can and a couple others have done this sucessfully.

I didn't have to as I mounted the bell crank, and semi stock appearing steering servo mount location.

william g · 01-01-2007, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drksyd

Looks good, I like the extra lift you got.

I plan on going to Imex redrocks or swampers and actually dropping it 1/4 inch if I keep it.

drksyd · 01-01-2007, 05:45 PM

When I'm able to get working on mine I'll leave the suspension as is but raise the tranny. I like the traction bars you got too. I'll see if I can mount mine to the frame where the 4 link would go.
I see you don't have the shocks on, is that how you're going to run it?

bktoys · 01-01-2007, 06:46 PM

boy i hope everyone is enjoying building there chassis because i have been waiting for 7 weeks to get mine

upset builder

well i got me a pm we'll go from here thanks!!!
i got them today1-6-07thanks

outcastrc · 01-01-2007, 07:47 PM

I'm still waiting for mine as well. But then I am in Canada so I am used to waiting... lol

Red Rockcrawler · 01-01-2007, 10:42 PM

I'm waiting to build mine till I have double j Powder coat it black.

william g · 01-02-2007, 11:25 AM

I mounted 3 of the 4 shocks today
I need to get 2 more shock bushings to finish the 4th shock.

01-01-2007, 06:46 PM	#297
bktoys Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Apache Junction Posts: 305	dtrail12 boy i hope everyone is enjoying building there chassis because i have been waiting for 7 weeks to get mine upset builder well i got me a pm we'll go from here thanks!!! i got them today1-6-07thanks Last edited by bktoys; 01-07-2007 at 07:30 PM.

12-29-2006, 10:35 AM	#281
BlueMonster RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,437	Yeah, something like those servo mounts is exactly what I was thinking of.

12-29-2006, 04:17 PM	#282
william g Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: newport Posts: 408	I sold my jefferson chassied jeep to buy a David Diaz chassis for the high lift. I just had a tranny, no axles so it has TLT axles but they mount the same so... I also made 2 anti wrap or torque bars for the rear axle. Hopefully tomorrow I will get the sift sevo, and driveshafts on for a test run. What I did since the frame rails are not channeled is trim about 5mm off both sides of the tranny, and cross brace. I also made a few (more to come) out of aluminum round tock. By narowing the tranny th frame is same as stock width so I drilled and tapped for 3mm studs to mount the electronics tray. Then did the same for the steering servo mount, and bellcrank (not shown yet) I have since finished steering and used a "Z" link bar from bellcrank to knuckle. Enough of my squaking, pics so far...

12-29-2006, 04:34 PM	#283
ddiaz10240 I joined the Band! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gardena,Ca. Posts: 609	LOOKING GOOD WILLIAM

12-31-2006, 12:10 PM	#284
william g Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: newport Posts: 408	Drove it a bit this morning while waiting for my glue gun and soldering iron to heat for lights. I'm very satisfied so far. Here is a little plastic slider I (will paint black) I made up to keep the shift rod from turning. Works very well, shifts perfect. the anti wrap or torque bars on the rear axle... top view of shift servo and frame rear view

12-31-2006, 01:06 PM	#285
BlueMonster RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,437	I moved the shocks to the back of the axle, reversed the knuckles and set up a good strong link system. I also now get full turning, nothing in the way! It looks like it sits higher now, I may have to mount up some 2.2's to compensate...

12-31-2006, 05:29 PM	#286
ddiaz10240 I joined the Band! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gardena,Ca. Posts: 609	looking real nice. i love the way the bed fits on there

12-31-2006, 06:24 PM	#287
BlueMonster RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,437	Yeah, it fits perfectly, I just had to cut out a little more of the floor of the bed to clear the second shock mount you added. It's also shorter than the stock bed, so in order to allow it to open, I also removed the last 1/2" or so of the rails. It looks awesome, thanks for a killer chassis! If I can ever find a spot to mount a shifter servo, I'll be able to run it again! I can't wait to see how the Titan motor runs in it.

01-01-2007, 05:10 AM	#288
BlueMonster RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,437	It runs again! This chassis ROCKS. I was able to make full power hard corners on pavement without rolling over, I love it. It's getting 2.2's though, so I may as well kiss the decent center of gravity goodbye, but that's fine with me.

01-01-2007, 12:03 PM	#289
william g Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: newport Posts: 408	Here it is, done and test run was perfect. Truck is fully bearinged, has futaba metal gear steering servo, futaba shift, Traxxas TQ3 radio and Tamiya TEU-302BK esc (step up from the 01 model) The body looks nice now, some cleanup, and coat of FUTURE floor protectant/wax

01-01-2007, 12:07 PM	#290
BlueMonster RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,437	Lookin good!!! Can we get close-up of how you mounted the shifting servo?

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01-01-2007, 01:44 PM	#291
william g Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: newport Posts: 408	mounted using 1 set of existing frame holes It is an old clod hex 4 link bar cut to fit between the frame rails. Then threaded at the ends. On the other end just a plastic tamiya servo mount block I drilled into the frame to mount see pics above, or these larger version pics http://www.myrcmt.com/review/diaz/lift/diazlift_214.jpg http://www.myrcmt.com/review/diaz/lift/diazlift_215.jpg top view of shift servo and frame http://www.myrcmt.com/review/diaz/lift/diazlift_24.jpg

01-01-2007, 02:03 PM	#292
BlueMonster RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,437	I think I found another answer. I am using a micro servo so I don't need that much room. I was looking at it and noticed that the deal at the end of the shifting rod (that holds the ball for moving the rod in and out) can also be mount to the rear of the trans, where I have enough room for the servo and linkage.

01-01-2007, 02:44 PM	#293
drksyd Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Honolulu Posts: 58	Looks good, I like the extra lift you got.

01-01-2007, 05:45 PM	#296
drksyd Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Honolulu Posts: 58	When I'm able to get working on mine I'll leave the suspension as is but raise the tranny. I like the traction bars you got too. I'll see if I can mount mine to the frame where the 4 link would go. I see you don't have the shocks on, is that how you're going to run it?

01-01-2007, 07:47 PM	#298
outcastrc Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 127	I'm still waiting for mine as well. But then I am in Canada so I am used to waiting... lol

01-01-2007, 10:42 PM	#299
Red Rockcrawler Trying to have Fun Again Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In your fridge stealing a beer Posts: 2,923	I'm waiting to build mine till I have double j Powder coat it black.

01-02-2007, 11:25 AM	#300
william g Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: newport Posts: 408	I mounted 3 of the 4 shocks today I need to get 2 more shock bushings to finish the 4th shock.

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