daniels Killerbody Toyota LC70 V8 GXL on RC4WD TF2LWB

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I was in Hong Kong for the Asian Scale Invasion - and then with a bit of luck I ended up having this in my Hotel Room..

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Still traveling in Asia I decided to order a TF2 LWB for it after mocking up some things with my G2 and some Dirt Grabbers on Steelies that I found in my bag.



After it arrived I started to study the book - and started thinking how to get this in the way I want....



The 4-Door Toyota was sold to my friend before even opening the box.

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I am a chassis guy so this is the Plan I developped:

* Leafunder/Spring Under in the Rear
* 3-Link up front
* Single Speed Tranny for more room

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Because the Body of the Topless D90 stayed in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong RC Defender Club I also had a Gelande 2 Chassis with parts at my disposable.

For the leaf under setup I wanted to rotate the rear axle - but also swap the gears to have the same direction as in the front.



After opening the Yota 1 and the Yota 2 it was clear that for my way of doing this I would need to use the Yota 2.



It turned out very nice as the short shocks planed for the front of the TF2 LWB prove to be a perfect fit for the rear with my new setup.

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The 3-Link kit for the normal TF2 was not plug and play - It can be fitted - but I was not so happy with it.



The D90 was allready parted out - so I decided to use the full steering, panhard and other bits from the G2.

But then this happend:



After a little research I found out that the 3-link Truss is mounted on a different location on Yota 1 and Yota 2 - but that turned out to be faster for me to change - then making a new link ;)

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Very happy with the stance I got out of all this tinkering

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This weekend I even had a chance to make two pictures outdoors..





Still lot's to do - and I want to drive at an event on Sathurday ;)

[daniels]

Originally Posted by scalemechanic

This body is awesome! I would have to bob the bed. To much overhang.

You could allways run an Aussie style flatbed.

[daniels]

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPsj-49-Z0k

[distinctive pd]

Nice video! How do those tires hook up your running? Do you like them? I have been running the 1.55 and 1.9 RC4WD MTZ and love them, they would look killer under this 70 series body!

[Natedog]

Yes, beautiful hardbody truck, love the Aussie style traybacks too. Thanks for the scale video too.

How about some body off shots with the technical details?