Class One Tundra by VMGontheRocks This builds going to take a while, but I will be taking lots of pics (I usually just build the whole rig and then go whoops). The plan is to try and build a highly competitive lightweight truck. Big shout out to Ben (ToyZuki)! I will be running his new G10 chassis, motor mount, and transfer case. This stuff is light! http://i.imgur.com/4XEnByWl.jpg Ignore the coffee grounds Link to his chassis: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/chass...0-chassis.html Link to his motor mount: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/axles...tor-mount.html Also, shout out to Marcus (boostfreak) his absolute kaos truck is my main inspiration for this truck. http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/...418_230606.jpg I really loved the way this truck looked. I will not be doing the snow theme and instead try and do more of a contractor style truck. I will also be trying my hand at the brass bumpers. Teaser pic: http://i.imgur.com/McS8tZ8l.jpg |
Re: Class One Tundra by VMGontheRocks Nice Scott, should be a great truck when you are finished. LMK if you want any tips on making life easy when soldering the brass work. If I could teach Marcus, even a monkey could do it HAHA:mrgreen: |
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Re: Class One Tundra by VMGontheRocks Made a little bit of progress last night. Painted the motor mount black (forgot to do the servo mount cross bars :roll:) I saw fr8cture do this with his build and decided to follow suit. If you haven't checked out his build thread, it's pretty sweet: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-9-s...tures-jk8.html Anyway the pics: I masked off the bearing holes: http://i.imgur.com/kVCsTAJl.jpg?1 Primer I used, I hit it with two light coats of primer: http://i.imgur.com/e4x8vXMl.jpg?1 Hanging in the booth waiting for paint: http://i.imgur.com/MuG2auXl.jpg?1 Top coat paint I used: http://i.imgur.com/gt1qE5hl.jpg?1 Finished product: http://i.imgur.com/kIBnp86l.jpg?1 I decided to also paint some other toyzuki parts I had laying around for another build while I was at it: http://i.imgur.com/cWK5BRjl.jpg?1 I think it turned out pretty well. Paint isn't perfect but it accomplished what I want it to do and that is make the parts black to match the chassis. |
Re: Class One Tundra by VMGontheRocks Updates!! This thing should be a roller by now !!!"thumbsup" |
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I was able to put together the transfer case last night! "thumbsup" Started off with ToyZuki's transfer case: http://i.imgur.com/LGDDQdWl.jpg?1 Laid it all out: http://i.imgur.com/gKWeX3El.jpg?1 I'm using one of the super shafty mini top shafts for this build: A drop in alternative is AX30408 which requires no driveshaft grinding with WB8 drive shafts. I ordered a set of those and will be pulling the top shaft to use with my split skid. http://i.imgur.com/TNsixOel.jpg?1 Additional parts needed to complete the build: http://i.imgur.com/AYE4jJxl.jpg?1 Here everything is laid out: http://i.imgur.com/bpd3Nprl.jpg?1 Then I realized I grabbed the wrong bearings :lmao: So I had to go dig two out of my transmission box http://i.imgur.com/H1Hd7kwl.jpg?1 Starting to put the case together. The standoffs with tapped holes should go in the two holes marked below with the threaded holes facing down. I loosely tightened the screws to allow for adjustment later. http://i.imgur.com/wloTlf6l.jpg Standoffs all screwed into one side: http://i.imgur.com/hkbrkp7l.jpg?1 Otherside: http://i.imgur.com/Sqk6R72l.jpg?1 Putting the o-rings on either side of the top shaft: http://i.imgur.com/E8rPuL3l.jpg?1 Assembled transfer case! http://i.imgur.com/o0TSenSl.jpg?1 Attaching the supplied mounting plate/battery holder (why you want to screw the case together loosely) http://i.imgur.com/L28d5ZGl.jpg?1 Tightened down all the screws and viola, a transfer case all ready to be installed on a skid plate: http://i.imgur.com/oOsagWIl.jpg?1 |
Re: Class One Tundra by VMGontheRocks I didn't cover the hole for the bearings on mine. Needless to say pita getting them in there. Driveshaft fit with that mini top shaft without issues? Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk |
Re: Class One Tundra by VMGontheRocks sweet! got a nearly identical truck on my to do list. watching for sure. |
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It should, it fits fine on a dinky split skid, so I'm hoping for the same. I'll do a test fit tonight. |
Re: Class One Tundra by VMGontheRocks I couldn't get mine to fit with the pinion shaft due to the thicker g10 which is why I'm asking. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk |
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Re: Class One Tundra by VMGontheRocks I would check it. Lol I'm gonna have to order another top shaft and cut the threads off. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk |
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Mother trucker, it doesn't fit by a smidge. Time to bust out the Dremel and grind down the driveline. |
Re: Class One Tundra by VMGontheRocks Looking good sir! I have some carbon panels, lets make this thing super light."thumbsup" |
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Chassis assembly time! ToyZuki Chassis http://i.imgur.com/TAZTEfMl.jpg?1 Items required:
Quick diagram to show where to bolt everything up to: http://i.imgur.com/GjWOPofl.jpg?1 Rear cross brace could be installed in either set of rear holes. Really depends on wheel base. Since my wheel base will be ~12.25 I'm opting for the holes closer to the end. Also mounting it upside down for better clearance. Motor mount should be mounted with front set of screw holes. I have a few options for the pan hard mount, just haven't decided which one I want to go with. Didn't finish assembling the chassis, so I'll finish that tonight and post up the completed pictures. |
Re: Class One Tundra by VMGontheRocks Assembled the chassis last night and took a few mock-up shots. http://i.imgur.com/63SmdTvl.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/lrx3DrRl.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/p10AMeSl.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/yNu2nF9l.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/a9WUBxol.jpg?1 Quote:
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Re: Class One Tundra by VMGontheRocks Got a whole bunch of goodies for this yesterday: http://i.imgur.com/6WfknTrl.jpg?1 Over the weekend I was able to grind away a WB8 driveshaft to get it to fit the ToyZuki tcase with a super shafty mini top shaft! I think I had to grind off a little more on the edges to clear the bushing set screw: http://i.imgur.com/XeG30KYl.jpg?1 All mounted up! http://i.imgur.com/66HEqzEl.jpg?1 Attached to the motor mount as well. http://i.imgur.com/ShSv2sul.jpg?1 As it sits now. Awaiting links, bumpers and body mounts. http://i.imgur.com/qmh6L0Dl.jpg?1 |
Re: Class One Tundra by VMGontheRocks Nice, I will trade you two cheese burgers and some cold frys.... what ya think ? |
Re: Class One Tundra by VMGontheRocks Coming along really nice.. And what's the wheelbase? Sent from my 2500HD |
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