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Echodawg · 10-11-2007, 11:10 AM

Specifications:

Body: F-350 cab with custom truggy rear end and rock sliders
Chassis: K2-5
Motor: Crawlmaster 3014-1000kv
Trans: RC4WD R2
ESC: Mamba Max
Tires: Rock Crushers
Wheels: Createacrawlers
Axles: TLT Front: 303 steel axle, aluminum 2 piece knuckles Rear: straight axle adapter with straight axle

After tearing down my last build, selling some and saving the rest, I decided to start another build. I wasn't going to bother with another build thread but wtf. I just got started so there isn't too much to see yet.

Assembled the front bumper and just had to go with some more scaleoffroad emblems.

Started the chassis work so I'll get some photos up soon.

gyrene · 10-11-2007, 12:05 PM

Done yet??

lol
Looks like you're off to a good start.

dezfan · 10-11-2007, 12:08 PM

God I want a set of those wheels so bad!

Looks like a good start, looking forward to more.

colonelangus · 10-11-2007, 02:45 PM

awesome ..just waiting for mine to arrive,purchased from rcp crawlers, they were cheapest place that had stock ..any build issues to speak of or is it pretty straight forward.i will be watching this thread for your build pics

Echodawg · 10-11-2007, 05:22 PM

Got some more work done on the chassis. The cab is going to be left a primered gray but I wanted most everything else black. So I'm using a stealth black MFM chassis, to which I mounted a black R2 and of course a Crawlmaster. I also got the links all setup.

Messed around with the rear shocks until I was finally happy with their configuration.

clodstall · 10-11-2007, 05:28 PM

clean job. did you just win those shocks off evilbay? i was watching those.lol

Echodawg · 10-11-2007, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clodstall

clean job. did you just win those shocks off evilbay? i was watching those.lol

Thanks. Nah, those were off my last build.

Echodawg · 10-14-2007, 05:00 PM

After two days of constant tinkering I finally got my links correct. It is amazing how subtle adjustments can really alter the articulation one way or the other. I must have atleast eight hours into messing with the links. I also removed those darn servo mounts off the axle. I feel they just kill the scale look. Anyway, onto the photos.

I cleaned up the mount for the rear shocks with better bushings. Still need to shave that axle.

I got a battery tray mounted, low and over the front axle.

Tranny mounted on homemade mount. Had to be mounted standing up to lower driveshafts and to clear the links.

Link setup, as close to parallel as possible.

Link stand-offs to clear frame during flex.

Front servo chassis mounted.

Weighted front wheels.

2JSC · 10-14-2007, 06:37 PM

You have half of the stuff that I want to use for a build right there! lol Looking good man, how high does the motor/tranny stan above the top of the frame? It doesn't look like its that tall. Did you widen the frame at all?

bigblazerboy · 10-14-2007, 06:53 PM

how did ya do the rear top shock mounts

Echodawg · 10-14-2007, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2JSC

You have half of the stuff that I want to use for a build right there! lol Looking good man, how high does the motor/tranny stan above the top of the frame? It doesn't look like its that tall. Did you widen the frame at all?

Thanks. From the top of the chassis to the top of the tranny is about 5/8. The frame is stock width.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblazerboy

how did ya do the rear top shock mounts

Pretty simple, I just drilled out the crossmembers and ran the screws with some rubber bushings from the hardware store. Once I get some tires on I'll post some flex shots.

bigblazerboy · 10-15-2007, 04:55 AM

thanks

Echodawg · 10-15-2007, 02:55 PM

The electronics are in.

Started working on filling in those holes on the body that aren't needed.

Echodawg · 10-15-2007, 09:29 PM

Since I won't be running a bed I wanted to fix the lower back wall of the cab near the doors and how it just ends abruptly. Out came the styrene. It's not sanded yet but you get the point.

Kranberry · 10-15-2007, 09:40 PM

looks like you gonna make a flat bed. am i right?

the bod's looken great.

Echodawg · 10-15-2007, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjkranwinkle@cableone.net

looks like you gonna make a flat bed. am i right?

the bod's looken great.

You're right but I guess it will be more truggy/warpig, whatever the hell they call those things.

Thanks for the compliment.

colonelangus · 10-16-2007, 12:53 AM

nice truck ..im inspired

Kranberry · 10-16-2007, 05:09 PM

wont be a war pig tho....war pig=k2+any hard body+4 link+1.9 tires+mud flaps

Quote:

Originally Posted by Echodawg

You're right but I guess it will be more truggy/warpig, whatever the hell they call those things.

Thanks for the compliment.

Echodawg · 10-16-2007, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjkranwinkle@cableone.net

wont be a war pig tho....war pig=k2+any hard body+4 link+1.9 tires+mud flaps

Good to know, thanks.

Kranberry · 10-16-2007, 05:26 PM

no prob bro

Quote:

Originally Posted by Echodawg

Good to know, thanks.

10-11-2007, 11:10 AM	#1
Echodawg Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 663	Echodawg's F-350 Truggy Specifications: Body: F-350 cab with custom truggy rear end and rock sliders Chassis: K2-5 Motor: Crawlmaster 3014-1000kv Trans: RC4WD R2 ESC: Mamba Max Tires: Rock Crushers Wheels: Createacrawlers Axles: TLT Front: 303 steel axle, aluminum 2 piece knuckles Rear: straight axle adapter with straight axle After tearing down my last build, selling some and saving the rest, I decided to start another build. I wasn't going to bother with another build thread but wtf. I just got started so there isn't too much to see yet. Assembled the front bumper and just had to go with some more scaleoffroad emblems. Started the chassis work so I'll get some photos up soon. Last edited by Echodawg; 07-25-2008 at 11:29 AM.

10-11-2007, 02:45 PM	#4
colonelangus I joined the Band! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mission b.c canada Posts: 233	f-350 awesome ..just waiting for mine to arrive,purchased from rcp crawlers, they were cheapest place that had stock ..any build issues to speak of or is it pretty straight forward.i will be watching this thread for your build pics

10-14-2007, 05:00 PM	#8
Echodawg Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 663	After two days of constant tinkering I finally got my links correct. It is amazing how subtle adjustments can really alter the articulation one way or the other. I must have atleast eight hours into messing with the links. I also removed those darn servo mounts off the axle. I feel they just kill the scale look. Anyway, onto the photos. I cleaned up the mount for the rear shocks with better bushings. Still need to shave that axle. I got a battery tray mounted, low and over the front axle. Tranny mounted on homemade mount. Had to be mounted standing up to lower driveshafts and to clear the links. Link setup, as close to parallel as possible. Link stand-offs to clear frame during flex. Front servo chassis mounted. Weighted front wheels. Last edited by Echodawg; 10-14-2007 at 05:03 PM.

10-16-2007, 12:53 AM	#17
colonelangus I joined the Band! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mission b.c canada Posts: 233	f-350 nice truck ..im inspired

10-11-2007, 12:05 PM	#2
gyrene Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Do I look like a freaking people person? Posts: 874	Done yet?? lol Looks like you're off to a good start.

10-11-2007, 12:08 PM	#3
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	God I want a set of those wheels so bad! Looks like a good start, looking forward to more.

10-11-2007, 05:22 PM	#5
Echodawg Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 663	Got some more work done on the chassis. The cab is going to be left a primered gray but I wanted most everything else black. So I'm using a stealth black MFM chassis, to which I mounted a black R2 and of course a Crawlmaster. I also got the links all setup. Messed around with the rear shocks until I was finally happy with their configuration.

10-11-2007, 05:28 PM	#6
clodstall I lost my vendor privileges Join Date: May 2006 Location: TOP OF THE HILL Posts: 3,014	clean job. did you just win those shocks off evilbay? i was watching those.lol

10-14-2007, 06:37 PM	#9
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	You have half of the stuff that I want to use for a build right there! lol Looking good man, how high does the motor/tranny stan above the top of the frame? It doesn't look like its that tall. Did you widen the frame at all?

10-14-2007, 06:53 PM	#10
bigblazerboy Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: richmond, va Posts: 766	how did ya do the rear top shock mounts

10-15-2007, 04:55 AM	#12
bigblazerboy Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: richmond, va Posts: 766	thanks

10-15-2007, 02:55 PM	#13
Echodawg Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 663	The electronics are in. Started working on filling in those holes on the body that aren't needed.

10-15-2007, 09:29 PM	#14
Echodawg Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 663	Since I won't be running a bed I wanted to fix the lower back wall of the cab near the doors and how it just ends abruptly. Out came the styrene. It's not sanded yet but you get the point.

10-15-2007, 09:40 PM	#15
Kranberry RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ****, SL,UT Posts: 1,610	looks like you gonna make a flat bed. am i right? the bod's looken great.

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