Class One Tundra by VMGontheRocks

[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!

Ignore the coffee grounds


Link to his chassis: ToyZuki's angled skid scx10 chassis

Link to his motor mount: ToyZuki's Fabrication Low Center of Gravity Motor Mount

Also, shout out to Marcus (boostfreak) his absolute kaos truck is my main inspiration for this truck.



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:

[hotwheels000]

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

[VMGontheRocks]

Originally Posted by hotwheels000

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

Thanks, that's what I'm hoping for. I know I talked to you way back about soldering brass. I have the flux, which helps a lot. I think the biggest challenge will be making solid templates and cutting everything out correctly.

[VMGontheRocks]

Made a little bit of progress last night.

Painted the motor mount black (forgot to do the servo mount cross bars )
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: Fr8cture's JK8

Anyway the pics:

I masked off the bearing holes:


Primer I used, I hit it with two light coats of primer:



Hanging in the booth waiting for paint:


Top coat paint I used:


Finished product:


I decided to also paint some other toyzuki parts I had laying around for another build while I was at it:


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.

[ToyZuki]

Updates!! This thing should be a roller by now !!!

[VMGontheRocks]

Originally Posted by ToyZuki

Updates!! This thing should be a roller by now !!!

Your expectations are too damn high!

I was able to put together the transfer case last night!

Started off with ToyZuki's transfer case:


Laid it all out:


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.


Additional parts needed to complete the build:


Here everything is laid out:


Then I realized I grabbed the wrong bearings So I had to go dig two out of my transmission box


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.


Standoffs all screwed into one side:


Otherside:


Putting the o-rings on either side of the top shaft:


Assembled transfer case!


Attaching the supplied mounting plate/battery holder (why you want to screw the case together loosely)


Tightened down all the screws and viola, a transfer case all ready to be installed on a skid plate:

[fr8cture]

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?

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[STANG KILLA SS]

sweet! got a nearly identical truck on my to do list. watching for sure.

[VMGontheRocks]

Originally Posted by fr8cture

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?

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That sucks, you got them in though!

It should, it fits fine on a dinky split skid, so I'm hoping for the same. I'll do a test fit tonight.

[fr8cture]

I couldn't get mine to fit with the pinion shaft due to the thicker g10 which is why I'm asking.

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[VMGontheRocks]

Originally Posted by fr8cture

I couldn't get mine to fit with the pinion shaft due to the thicker g10 which is why I'm asking.

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Well now you're making me nervous

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

sweet! got a nearly identical truck on my to do list. watching for sure.

Thanks! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

[fr8cture]

I would check it. Lol I'm gonna have to order another top shaft and cut the threads off.

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[VMGontheRocks]

Originally Posted by fr8cture

I would check it. Lol I'm gonna have to order another top shaft and cut the threads off.

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Mother trucker, it doesn't fit by a smidge. Time to bust out the Dremel and grind down the driveline.

[justinart24]

Looking good sir! I have some carbon panels, lets make this thing super light.

[VMGontheRocks]

Originally Posted by justinart24

Looking good sir! I have some carbon panels, lets make this thing super light.

Though not sure what exactly we can do with those.

Chassis assembly time!

ToyZuki Chassis

Items required:

• Rear Cross Brace
• Skid
• ToyZuki Transfer Case with attach plate
• ToyZuki Motor Mount
• ToyZuki optional servo cross mounts

Quick diagram to show where to bolt everything up to:

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.

[VMGontheRocks]

Assembled the chassis last night and took a few mock-up shots.

Originally Posted by fr8cture

I would check it. Lol I'm gonna have to order another top shaft and cut the threads off.

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http://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/ssd00034.htm

I wonder if that would work.

[VMGontheRocks]

Got a whole bunch of goodies for this yesterday:


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:


All mounted up!


Attached to the motor mount as well.


As it sits now. Awaiting links, bumpers and body mounts.

[hotwheels000]

Nice, I will trade you two cheese burgers and some cold frys.... what ya think ?

[rocpede]

Coming along really nice.. And what's the wheelbase?


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[VMGontheRocks]

Originally Posted by hotwheels000

Nice, I will trade you two cheese burgers and some cold frys.... what ya think ?

I think they better be really big cheese burgers!

Originally Posted by rocpede

Coming along really nice.. And what's the wheelbase?


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Thanks! Wheelbase will be right around 12.25".