newbie with a jk

[rch8r]

So after cracking my FJ Crusier body in the same spot twice, my wife got me a New Bright Jeep JK. So far i love the detail of the body.

Specs
Tenkin fxr
Traxxas 20t motor
Spectrum reciver
Axial beadlocks
Flatirons

Here's the fj (rip)


Now onto the build pics of the JK
rolling chassie shots




now with the body resting on top of the frame

[silentcircus]

I picked up one of these bodies too, still trying to decide what direction I'll be going with the build.

[mar618]

looking good so far

[rch8r]

thanks guys, I'm trying to mount the body now. I would like to do a hinge in the rear, with reversed body post in the front.

[rottenbelly]

Cool. I just built mine a got a couple good driving sessions in.
Heres how i did mine.
My 1st scratch built JK scaler.
Like the hinge idea. May have to look into that myself.

[rch8r]

I really like that idea. Is it a pita to remove? My batteries dont last that long so I end up changeing them like three times out on the trail. So I'm looking for a quick & easy removal

[rottenbelly]

Originally Posted by rch8r

I really like that idea. Is it a pita to remove? My batteries dont last that long so I end up changeing them like three times out on the trail. So I'm looking for a quick & easy removal

Really easy actually. 3 body clips hold it on from the bottom.
I set mine up with the whole rear section of the chassis free for battery space. That way i can fit all the way up to a 5000mah pack on it.
I run a 2200 mah lipo and get over an hour run time now.

[rch8r]

cool I was just looking at mine and I think I got the hinge idea figured out. We'll see tomm. when i can get to home depot for some supplys.

[rch8r]

So after a long mental process I finally got the body on a working hinge.
This is just a mock up, and I need to bring the front tires back and make mounts for the front. I will be doing that tomm. but for now here's some pics.







I will get better pics of the hinge assembly tomm.

[turmoil]

love the jeep body, i own the real one, keep up the god work cant wait to see it all finished

[rch8r]

Thanks I can't wait to get it done it's ganna be a blast to drive.

[spicer3]

one thing that i have to say is before it is all done. throw some paint on it

that is the one thing i wish i would have done when i built mine.

[rch8r]

I am planning on painting it in spring when its a little warmer out. Plus this will give me time to choose a color.

[rch8r]

Here's the better pics of the hinge.





And this is all set up. lmk what you guys think











Thanks for looking.

[rch8r]

So since my last post, I changed a few things up. I started by ordering a full lipo set-up, batts., bec and charger, and a 35t to handle the 3s lipo.


so all additions are,

3000mah 3s lipo
castle bec
hpi saturn 35t motor
satin chrome axial beadlocks.

also did some cutting for roll cage and sliders to go with the bumper. the bumper is ugly but its strong.

on to the pics











Thanks for looking comments are greatly appricated.

[shaunleger1]

nice ride bro cant wait till i get mine done

[rch8r]

Thanks for the five min. I drove this I love it. Can't wait till the tube work is done then I can see how it really works, without worry.

[arcticjeff]

I kinda like the front bumper, especially if your going to put a winch on it. Love the JK look.

[MIcrawler]

It kind of looks like the rear tires need to be moved back a little bit... Looks good though I have envy of the JK body... I want one

[rch8r]

Originally Posted by MIcrawler

It kind of looks like the rear tires need to be moved back a little bit... Looks good though I have envy of the JK body... I want one

Actully looking at it again I think they could go back a hair. I'm ganna work on lowering the body soon, I'll take a look at it then.