Fj40 on narrowed wraith axles chop chop

[Rodamis]

one More pic . Didn't Finish the servo mount got side tracked making front shock hoops and some other things lol

Look what showed up in the mail , where to put it is the question

[Rodamis]

Today had a little bit of time to make and weld in the front shock hoops with 90 mm kings up front .

[Crutch]

Man I'm digging it! Can't wait to see how this turns out...

[Rodamis]

Originally Posted by Crutch

Man I'm digging it! Can't wait to see how this turns out...

Thanks . I'm really feeling this build too , let's hope I can do the rest justice

[Rodamis]

Tonight I started in on the rear shock positioning and welded in the starting bar just to see how the chassis will sit with the 110 kings out back. Rig is looking more and more like an ultra 4 rig . What I did notice is that the rear shocks carry a lot of the rigs weight because the front shocks are mount farther forward on the axle and chassis . I will have to test this out soon here is a few more pics

[Rodamis]

Start of the rear shock mounts

[Rodamis]

Cut out a servo mount and spot welded it in . I tapped the 4 holes to make it easier to mount It. Here are a couple pics

[Crutch]

Awesome work! Maybe some stiffer springs would help support the rear shocks. If needed that is.

[Rodamis]

Originally Posted by Crutch

Awesome work! Maybe some stiffer springs would help support the rear shocks. If needed that is.

Thanks for the kind words Crutch .Ya might be . Won't know till the rig is Finished and full loaded

[Rodamis]

last couple days I haven't worked much on this project. Got a piece of metal in the eye from the bench grinder under my safety glasses so I'm one eye ballin the work now lol. Built front shock hoop braces and started on the rear lower section on the back and built the mount to hold the sway .

This is where it started from

[Rodamis]

Put The bottom tubes in for the back and tied them into the sway bar Mount. Looks like I have no room For batteries unless i sacrifice part of scale interior and that would be floor depth . Here's some pics

[danmac]

Man thats a sweet ride man can't wait to see it done

[djjiz]

You almost have room for a firewall mount. Have you seen the venom 2100mah 3s flight packs? They're super cheap and the smallest 2100mah pack I've seen.

http://www.amazon.com/Venom-2100mAh-.../dp/B004UZD4Q8

[Rodamis]

Originally Posted by danmac

Man thats a sweet ride man can't wait to see it done

Thanks, it Looking better and better every day.

Originally Posted by djjiz

You almost have room for a firewall mount. Have you seen the venom 2100mah 3s flight packs? They're super cheap and the smallest 2100mah pack I've seen.

Amazon.com: Venom 20C 3S 2100mAh 11.1 LiPO Battery with HXT 3.5mm Plug: Toys & Games

Those batteries that are in the pic are 3s 2250mah 45c and measure out at 25mmx32mmx106mm and that is the only place they will fit . I could flip the spur to the front But would need to trim the hood and put a hood scoop to cover it up .That maybe an option I will have to do . I do like the idea of running 2 packs on the chassis to weight it down low .

Thanks for the comments gentlemen

[Rodamis]

So today was able to get A little battery tray made up from 1/8 Rod it sits above the motor and extends into the cab. I will be adding some 3mm nuts to all the interior areas for the styrene panels and areas to mount the seats To.











Started hitting the welds with a file Getting close to making an interior

[Tantaran69]

Looking sweet,,, great way to solve the battery problem.... Keep it up!!!

[Rodamis]

Originally Posted by Tantaran69

Looking sweet,,, great way to solve the battery problem.... Keep it up!!!

Thanks It is getting there . Ya the battery Tray worked out great but really limited leg room in the cab lol

[Rodamis]

Finished the nuts for the interior and started on making the floor pans and made a little seat rack That bolts into the floor pan looks pretty good

This first one is the for the back where the ess-one will go with the speaker pointing down . I will cover the ess-one with a styrene fuel cell and tool box for camping and such .

[Rodamis]

Started Working on a dash and doing little mock up . Also put a spare tire mount on the back .

[Rodamis]

Finished the rear axle up and assembled and ready for abuse. Bolted the axles in and loaded the chassis up . There are a few bars to go in. Still not sure if I am going to do any tubes across the open door area yet . I kind of like the open doors . Any comments on the door area would be appreciated.











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