07-09-2019, 08:39 AM | #1 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 241
| Project cheap Jeep
I'll admit I'm not a big JK fan. But I love what people are doing with the GCM Racing Skeleton J2 chassis so time to put one together and see what all the hype is about. Nothing in this hobby is cheap but I picked up some major components for this build second or third hand at the June TTC6 hosted by TeamKnK Hardware. Nothing fancy going into this build. Just a good reliable class 0/1 trail rig. A list of the goodies..... China JK 3 dr hardbody GCM Skeleton J2 chassis kit Scx 10-2 axles Made links with aluminum tubing and Revo rod ends Vanquish aluminum scx10 transmission housing with metal internals Incision slipper eliminator 32p 56t plastic spur 32p 13t Robinson Racing pinion SSD titanium steering linkage HotRacing pro shock 90mm front HotRacing pro shock 70mm rear BoomRacing metal scale driveshafts RC4WD Marlin intermediate driveshaft (for now) SSD 1.9 Contender beadlocks Proline 1.9 class 1 km3 mud terrains Team KnK hardware SS screws thought Electronics.... Flysky fs-gt3c Power HD 20kg steering servo Hobbywing 1060 esc (for now) Tekin Heavy Duty 35t crawler motor Gotta love scale mail. Thanks Rob and Amanda for the fast shipping. And my daughter loved the candies you put inside. Lol Assembled chassis and test fitting to see how I was going to mount the body. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk |
Sponsored Links | |
07-09-2019, 09:18 AM | #2 |
Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Mid-Ohio
Posts: 4,121
| Re: Project cheap Jeep
Congrats on getting the J2 Skeleton! These are a really nice kit. Well worth the money. Looks like a nice build list you have there. I built a J2 Skeleton with the same 2dr China Jeep body last winter. It is a great rig and is very capable. I've only had it out a few times, but it is a blast to drive. I went with the GCM front and rear body mounts that are on Shapeways. The rear mount also gives you a place to mount a small battery in the rear. They are nice and allows the body to mount perfectly to this chassis. Team KNK TTC6 was a blast this year! I missed out on all the good deals though! Subscribed and looking forward to seeing more! |
07-09-2019, 09:48 AM | #3 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 241
| Re: Project cheap Jeep Quote:
My wife likes Jeeps and wanted something to play around with. The plus is if she doesn't run it I can. lol I have the body mounted, I forgot to take detailed pics so will post that tonight when I get home. I like the Shapeway mounts though, really slick. I think i'm going to cut out the rear seat area and styrene a flat area. Then mount a battery back there and make a cover with scale accessories to hide it. It's actually drivable at the moment. Once everything is sorted out i'll take it back down to locktite everything and paint the chassis flat black. Team knk is always a blast! Never a dull moment. I got there early Thursday afternoon and scooped up some good deals with Haus Pickett. Great guy to deal with! | |
07-09-2019, 01:09 PM | #4 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 241
| Re: Project cheap Jeep
Made some aluminum angle brackets and bolted to the frame and the plastic standoff's on the rear. Sandwiched a piece of 5/8" aluminum channel between the frame and ran long 3mm socket heads through to the body standoff's in the front. This mounts the frame up tight against the body and is rock solid. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk |
07-10-2019, 05:59 AM | #5 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 241
| Re: Project cheap Jeep
Links figured out and running chassis mocked up. I'll tear it down and grease drivetrain and locktite all the hardware once everything is ironed out. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk |
07-10-2019, 06:46 AM | #6 | |
Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Mid-Ohio
Posts: 4,121
| Re: Project cheap Jeep Quote:
I like your body mount idea. A whole lot stronger than the GCM 3D printed mounts and cheaper too! I also thought about cutting out the back seat for the battery. I've seen a few others that have done that and they have turned out great. This was my second year in a row to go to KNK TTC and I regret missing the first four. It is a good time. I got there early Friday, so I kinda figured the deals were all scooped up the day before. Yeah, Haus is a great guy. I did look over the stuff he had for sale. Rig is looking good so far! Love the wheel/tire combo! | |
07-11-2019, 07:41 AM | #7 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 241
| Re: Project cheap Jeep
Body solidly mounted and suspension close to where I want it. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk |
07-12-2019, 09:15 AM | #8 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where the sheep run scared.
Posts: 3,008
| Re: Project cheap Jeep
Your GCM Jeep is turning out very nice. I have a very similar Skeleton build myself. I need to post on it some.... Keep it coming and how do you like the HR shocks? Look pretty slick on the build... |
07-12-2019, 09:45 AM | #9 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Chilliwack
Posts: 273
| Re: Project cheap Jeep I love my skeleton, they are surprisingly capable. The only thing I’m have been 100% happy with was the links that came from GCM. Soft, flimsy metal that I can bend with my fingers. Need to find someone to make me some custom links. |
07-12-2019, 02:42 PM | #10 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Simcoe Ontario Canada
Posts: 291
| Re: Project cheap Jeep
That lc70 is really coming along beautifully.., 2 builds 1 thread.., sneaky;) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
07-13-2019, 02:52 PM | #11 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 241
| Re: Project cheap Jeep Quote:
On the bench these shocks feel real good. Haven't tested them on the trail yet. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk | |
07-13-2019, 02:54 PM | #12 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 241
| Re: Project cheap Jeep Quote:
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk | |
07-13-2019, 02:56 PM | #13 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 241
| Re: Project cheap Jeep Quote:
The LC70 is in the 1.9 forum also. They just happen to be on the bench at the same time between whichever one I'm working on. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk | |
07-13-2019, 03:08 PM | #14 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 241
| Re: Project cheap Jeep
Cut out the rear seat portion and built a battery tray and covered the floor area. With the little Helios 1500 3S. And the Gens Ace 2200 3S. I glued little sheet metal tabs in the corners of the body and two rare earth magnets onto the underside of the cargo cover to hold it in place. Sealed up all the joints with E6000 then off to prep and paint. Cut the lower rocker panel off for clearance for sliders. I'll make some at work next week. Before... After... Cut the top portion of the doors also. Masked and ready for paint. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk |
07-13-2019, 05:31 PM | #15 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 241
| Re: Project cheap Jeep
Painted the underside flat black. You know for when Jerps are on their lids. Lol Time for the mask to come off. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk |
07-14-2019, 09:47 AM | #16 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 241
| Re: Project cheap Jeep
Had a Circle City RC scx10 bumper mount. Used it to mount the rear HR bumper. R.I.P. Brandon you will be missed. I trimmed the ends of the aluminum bumper to narrow it up some. Before.... After.... Getting closer now. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk |
07-15-2019, 03:03 PM | #17 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 241
| Re: Project cheap Jeep
Fabricated an aluminum front bumper bracket. Nikki can't wait to post it on social media. LOL Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk |
07-16-2019, 09:20 AM | #18 |
Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Mid-Ohio
Posts: 4,121
| Re: Project cheap Jeep
I'm really liking how your JK is turning out! Nice detail and great pics. The battery compartment turned out great! That is similar to what I had in mind for mine. Love how clean it looks with the cover on. Great job on the bumper mounts also and nice mod on the rear bumper! |
07-16-2019, 12:22 PM | #19 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 241
| Re: Project cheap Jeep Quote:
Velcro holds the battery in and from moving around. I ordered some scale accessories to shoe goo onto the rear deck. Then might cover it with a mesh type material for a cargo hold down. Hence the name cheap jeep, i try to fabricate what i can to save money. lol | |
07-22-2019, 11:40 AM | #20 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 241
| Re: Project cheap Jeep
Got some scale accessories to get the points up there. Getting closer to finished now. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk |
Project cheap Jeep - Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
It is finally done.... project Cheap Jeep | outlaw_Jeep_krawler | Tamiya TLT Crawlers | 11 | 11-07-2006 08:40 PM |
Project: Cheap Bastard | Trike Kid | Traxxas Crawlers | 22 | 09-04-2005 11:34 PM |
project cheap jeep | xtremcrawler | General Crawlers | 1 | 07-02-2005 08:39 PM |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
| |