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12-02-2007, 08:18 AM | #1 |
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| LR3 scale trail rig Update new shoes
Since I moved from the rocks of Austin to the swamp of Houston I wanted to start a new rig with trail running in mind. This is what I came up with. 1:10 Newbrite LR3 riegn k2-3s scale chassis RC4WD 1.9 Slingers High lift stocker wheels Locked TLT axles Locked pede RC4WD straight axle adapters out back Aluminum knuckles up front Chassis mounted steering Stock TLT shocks For trail wheel speed a 27turn with mid gearing And a load of my scale goodies With orders out to most every vendor we have available this is what I mocked up. A few days later............... My axles fell victim to the dremel much cleaner look to em now. And a few more days.............. Rear bodymount and radio box The bodymount plate material is overkill but its tough and what I had on hand. The steering arrangement at center right and left travel I still need to trim the axle case bolts to let the knucles travel the rest of the throw. I slapped together a front shock mount and finished mounting my links I still have a little tweaking to get the WB correct and center the axles better but its getting there. The ride will drop a bit when I get the bumpers rock rails and the electrical gear loaded its a little high for my taste. Not bad flex for a scale trail truck. and the obligatory topless shot. A few days later again...... I figured Id make a bumper for this rig. Got ARB ? Sorry for the quality my wifes out of town and she took the camera this is just cell phone pics. I started out with this pic as a idea and a pile of brass plate. And now we have this. I still need to mount it to the chassis and finish trimming the body to fit a little more close and also mount my lights and roller fairlead. I had a chance last night to mount it all up and take her for a test run with the electrics just ziptied to the chassis plate. Lets just use the comment Ripper used "So this is going to be a Dakar LR3 right lol" I have to feather the throttle on launch on a high traction surface. Even with the battery and most of the radio gear mounted in the front it will pull a wheelstand and carry it like a damm WK. I think Im going to gear down alot before I try it in rough terrain. I was surprised at the lack of torque twist and body roll I seem to have managed to hit the setup on the mark the first time. Today Im going to try to clean up the wiring and mount the inner fenderwells and maybe sleve the links if I have time. Comments pls. Last edited by AustinCrawls; 01-13-2008 at 09:55 PM. Reason: new info |
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12-02-2007, 08:25 AM | #2 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 2 miles from nowhere MO.
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That looks killer |
12-02-2007, 08:29 AM | #3 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota
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Looks good, I like it. It's something you don't see a lot of around here. The body seems a little high, but when the truck flexes the tire tuck is almost perfect. I'd say maybe drop it like a 1/2 inch and I think it'd be perfect! |
12-02-2007, 08:42 AM | #4 |
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That looks real good. I really like the body. Is it staying that color?
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12-02-2007, 08:44 AM | #5 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando
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Nice steering setup dude,the bumper looks awesome too!
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12-02-2007, 08:46 AM | #6 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando
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Can we get pictures of that black rig in the background?
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12-02-2007, 08:48 AM | #7 |
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Very nice build. K2 chassis always make a kiiler rig.
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12-02-2007, 09:10 AM | #8 |
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With all the gear loaded and a battery it sits at the right ride hieght now. Again sorry for the quality my wife and her good camera are due back today so Ill take better pics then. The rig in the background is one of my Xmod trail rigs. Last edited by AustinCrawls; 01-13-2008 at 09:23 PM. |
12-02-2007, 09:14 AM | #9 |
I lost my vendor privileges Join Date: May 2006 Location: TOP OF THE HILL
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looks good man. like the steering setup also. is that a stock tlt cantilever for sway arm?
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12-02-2007, 09:17 AM | #10 |
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Those both look damn good! You could spray that chassis with some black paint to help hide it. |
12-02-2007, 09:21 AM | #11 |
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12-02-2007, 11:24 AM | #12 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whales
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This is an amazing build. I thought those LR3 bodies where really narrow? Would you mind shooting some rear or front on shots? I'm curious how the axles fit under it. Well done!!!! |
12-02-2007, 11:44 AM | #13 |
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where did you get that runner body...what scale is it???
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12-02-2007, 12:09 PM | #14 |
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looks real nice
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12-02-2007, 12:23 PM | #15 |
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12-02-2007, 12:27 PM | #16 |
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| The fender flares sit just outside of the centerline on the tires so maybe 3/8ths" on each side is sticking out.
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12-02-2007, 12:51 PM | #17 |
Say hello to my dactylion Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On the Boat to Whore Island
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Sweet build.. I too though the LR3 was to narrow.
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12-02-2007, 03:10 PM | #18 |
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12-02-2007, 03:31 PM | #19 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: England, Where the birds fly backwards.
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Sweet LR3! I was looing at the build thread for the 4runner on scale4x4 just yesterday |
12-02-2007, 03:34 PM | #20 |
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