Class "Three" Err I mean Two Tundra by VMGontheRocks Yes, I'm building another tundra :lmao::lmao: You can check out my Class One Tundra build here: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-9-s...ntherocks.html This one will be a little quicker as I need to finish it before Nationals and would like to be able to test it a bit as well. The plan is to try and build an under 6 lb competitive C3 truck. Big shout out to Ben (ToyZuki)! I will be running his new G10 chassis, motor mount, skid, and transfer case. http://i.imgur.com/BR9nrESl.jpg 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 There's a couple of really good Tundra build on here already, I'll be using these three as my inspiration: http://i.imgur.com/pY8m0z0l.jpg?1 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/2-2-s...bad-hippo.html http://i.imgur.com/eXNlXJEl.jpg?1 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/2-2-s...-2015-rig.html http://i.imgur.com/WbN0VpTl.jpg?1 http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/1-9-s...er-tundra.html Quick run down of what I'm planning to do:
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Re: Class Three Tundra by VMGontheRocks I like build threads with my goodies! Can't wait to see where it ends up! |
Re: Class Three Tundra by VMGontheRocks Probably on the podium! |
Re: Class Three Tundra by VMGontheRocks I hope so! If I could get you Oregon fellers on board, I think we could fill all the podium spots with toyzuki rigs ;) |
Re: Class Three Tundra by VMGontheRocks I'm looking forward to seeing this build ! |
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Re: Class Three Tundra by VMGontheRocks I really hate you right now! I miss Kramer so bad! |
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Started with a ToyZuki G10 frame and Delrin skid! http://i.imgur.com/qLzPQh2l.jpg?1 How I'm mounting my skid. Notice that the pocket for the transfer case is on the passenger side. http://i.imgur.com/yFMEyP1l.jpg?1 Got the skid on and decided that it would be easier to mock up links with a stock skid and a cross piece. http://i.imgur.com/pPXug44l.jpg?1 Grabbed a stock skid and cross piece from my parts box. http://i.imgur.com/apn0Ld5l.jpg?1 Assembled it up real quick. My brother decided to accidentally photo bomb this pic! :lmao: http://i.imgur.com/vkLc9y8l.jpg?1 Made some front and rear lowers using Traxxas push rods and turn buckles I had in my links box. Wheelbase I was shooting for was 13.25, I think I ended up a bit longer at 13.5. Might need to order up my upper link mounts and mock up the upper links for a true representation. http://i.imgur.com/dLQ2cALl.jpg?1 |
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Not a whole lot going on with this build yet as I'm trying to wrap up my C1 build. My cab arrived from Tim (War Pig) http://i.imgur.com/es30HZrl.jpg I also spent some time monkeying around with links, trying to get the wheelbase just right and fit the look of the body. |
Re: Class Three Tundra by VMGontheRocks I had these bent links from my C1 Tundra build. I added some Jato rod ends to lengthen them a bit. I'll be trying these out in the rear. How I bent Them http://i.imgur.com/r0Uj6Dyl.jpg?1 These damn things have been distracting me a bit: http://i.imgur.com/RtsZC8Tl.jpg Then I traded for some big bore shocks (thanks Justin) and added Dlux spring cups (these are really nice!) http://i.imgur.com/zI2xYRWl.jpg Played around with links for a while and came up with this. Wheels/tires for mockup to get a feel for how it sits. http://i.imgur.com/HPJGLs3l.jpg Decided to make the body posts for this out of brass standoffs. They needed to be ground down 1/16". Marked them with a sharpie. http://i.imgur.com/2m3MN0Fl.jpg Used some vise grips to hold them. http://i.imgur.com/R2iuGRWl.jpg Used the belt sander and quickly took off the 1/16". http://i.imgur.com/J9hjWDzl.jpg Also needed to modify my top shaft for the ToyZuki motor mount. I put it in the vice, drill the hole out with a 3/32" drill bit and then work the bit around a bit to open it enough until the drive line pin fits in. http://i.imgur.com/5dRGyE3l.jpg Drive line pin fits nicely. I also removed a bit from the end so that the drive line can fit all the way on. http://i.imgur.com/1sTZCREl.jpg Used the band saw to cut the body mount plates. Much easier than using a dremel! Check out this link for how I made the rest of the body mounts. http://i.imgur.com/ZNItL44l.jpg |
Re: Class Three Tundra by VMGontheRocks Batteries for Nationals have arrived. Just have to swap the plugs on them. Will be swapping them out every two courses in C1 and C2 and will be swapping them out after every course in C3. http://i.imgur.com/h4m3gi8l.jpg Made a simple little battery tray/mount last night. Cross posting on both build threads. I drew a piece of .030 thick lexan that was 4" long and 1.25" wide. http://i.imgur.com/JoplWtxl.jpg Grabbed a pair of straight lexan scissors and cut out the piece. http://i.imgur.com/Ca3dGZEl.jpg Then I laid it down on the skid lining up the edge of the lexan with the edge of the pocket in the skid. http://i.imgur.com/GJG4VBul.jpg I marked the two rear most holes with a sharpie. Note: most people probably don't have the middle two holes in between the Axial transmission bolt pattern. http://i.imgur.com/CLy2kHil.jpg Grabbed my body reamer. http://i.imgur.com/XF6nCeyl.jpg Put two holes into it. http://i.imgur.com/CiVZg0ql.jpg Getting a feel for how the battery will sit on the plate. http://i.imgur.com/a3sw7YAl.jpg Marking the end that I will bend up. Ended up being 5/8" from the end. http://i.imgur.com/sopIWUCl.jpg Grabbed my hand seamer and bent up the plate. The hand seamers have come in handy the past couple of weeks. http://i.imgur.com/ca3IL1jl.jpg Grabbed two countersunk 10mm screws and two nuts. http://i.imgur.com/jzZdFPMl.jpg Bolted on the mount. http://i.imgur.com/Jo0W3f8l.jpg And all finished. I will need to add some velcro to the mount to keep the battery in place. http://i.imgur.com/eM5yZB8l.jpg |
Re: Class Three Tundra by VMGontheRocks Let the tear down begin: http://i.imgur.com/Qa6lX0X.jpg I will be taking about my C3 Jeep that I have been running since the beginning of 2013. Mainly to steal the axles and servos from it. On the operation table awaiting the knife: http://i.imgur.com/oZqHHNh.jpg I apparently was zip tie happy when wiring this rig up: http://i.imgur.com/gJydAYT.jpg The pile of electronics: http://i.imgur.com/LDtOd8o.jpg Probably will only be using the Hitec 7950 and BEC pro from this pile. Axles removed: http://i.imgur.com/5RaC36f.jpg What I really wanted from my old truck! Here's what's left of the old chassis after being stripped. Good bye Jeep, we had a good run. http://i.imgur.com/ghxs8Uql.jpg Decided to tear apart the front axle and check on everything. It's been several years since these axles were apart. http://i.imgur.com/byc1Dhn.jpg Internals checked out, looked great. I ended up replacing all the bearings on the knuckles as they looked a little worn. Grabbed my Toyzuki truss. These are really nice, I like the multiple mounting holes for adjustability. http://i.imgur.com/wq0vZrql.jpg All mounted up! http://i.imgur.com/AXytVBLl.jpg I managed to get one of the old VP servo/4-link plates from Justin that I will be using in the rear. Thanks Justin! http://i.imgur.com/ijM8d5Cl.jpg All mounted up: http://i.imgur.com/un4ea8Pl.jpg And all mounted up: http://i.imgur.com/mVwjkwE.jpg Things I need to fix.
Another shot: http://i.imgur.com/whiQuVWl.jpg Quick teaser shot: http://i.imgur.com/JckCJ2El.jpg Note: don't take pics through the Facebook app, kills the resolution (that's why some of these pics are tiny compared to others) |
Re: Class Three Tundra by VMGontheRocks Awesome build thread Scott, it's fun to follow along. The truck is getting there."thumbsup" |
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It is, I'm hoping this build is a lot easier as I've worked out most of the kinks with the other one. |
Re: Class Three Tundra by VMGontheRocks Didn't get a whole lot done on this, but I did reclock the C-hubs on the rear axle and switch out the XR10 knuckles for Wraith knuckles. No matter what I do, my workbench ends up looking like this: http://i.imgur.com/Xvq6hGrl.jpg?1 Reclocked the rear C-Hubs, but then the drag link was hitting the servo. http://i.imgur.com/7ayJoGxl.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/4TJAPcQl.jpg?1 Moved the drag link to under the ackerman arms, much better! http://i.imgur.com/82MRahEl.jpg?1 |
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