Rebuilding Pepe into a 2.2 TTC rig

[Grizzly4x4]

Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

3 pages and only 13 pictures....are you sure this isn't Harley's thread?

I guess if it was, there would be 13 pages and 3 pictures.

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Yeah, c'mon now.

Originally Posted by ColquittCustom405

Thank you! HARLEY and Griz current builds are A listers!

Sum biches!

Since I was at Hobbytown I picked up a set of underdrive gears for the rear axle. I had it apart so figured I might as well put them in. A coating of Rocksmith Gear Jelly and they are good to go.

I also took a picture of what the shafts and bearing looked like fromt the front axle. Nasty stuff.

The GH Racing C's have a little binding on one side, I'll heve to file it down a bit I guess. I wish they would have had Axial parts. You can see the GC-2 axle plate I used on the rear. The geometry looks really nice. You can also see the limiting strap.

[666]

So you are running Chisels? I thought they told me NO....?

So lame that this rig will beat me....

[Grizzly4x4]

I also picked up a RC4WD King Kong shackle while I was there. This thing is pretty beefy and looks nice. I may try to use the bracket later but for now I stuck it on the front tow point.

The bumper was in the way of the tires really bad so I had to cut it off. It's a shame because that bumper was a pain to build. I left some bullhorns though for wrapping up the winch line.

A couple dabs of RTV silicone should help keep crap out of the housings this time.

Here's the transmission and 7T Cobalt Puller. I stole the filter off Guido too since I was taking the trans. You can see the 54/12 32 pitch gears as well. They are about equal to 84/17 48 pitch gears but won't get grit stuck in them.

[Grizzly4x4]

Originally Posted by 666

So you are running Chisels? I thought they told me NO....?

So lame that this rig will beat me....

No, I'll be running Rok Loxs Pat. Gimme a second and I'll show you.

We won't know if it will beat you unless you show up. Cmon Pat.

[Grizzly4x4]

Now Pepe's warming up!

A front shot for Ric and a hood shot for Toyo. The belly clearance is 3 1/8" with the Rok Lox. A bit tall but it is what it is. The 13 1/4" wheelbase should help compensate on the climbs.

You can see one of the tires just barely off the ground in the articulation shots. A Coors can is a bit taller than a pop can, I think it would touch all 4 on a pop can. But beer is better.

I need to trim the grill a bit for clearance.
You can see I had to cut off the rear tow point to clear the rear servo, but with the chassis ending right above the rear axle I think weight distribution will be good for the truck pull and it wont try to lift the front tires too bad.

Gotta finish up electronics and put new oil in the shocks.

[War Pig]

Pepe is looking great Chris, can't wait to see how it does. Can't get over the axle mounted servo though......

It actually looks better than I thought it would with 2.2's, the tires tuck nicely.

[Grizzly4x4]

Originally Posted by 666

So you are running Chisels? I thought they told me NO....?

So lame that this rig will beat me....

I was looking at the tank trap/frame twister course today. There are a couple spots where you will need a winch once it gets muddy but you can prolly get by without a winch in the Mini Rubicon using assistance from another vehicle. The hill climb, truck pull, and mud bog don't use winches.

Heck, this 3 Racing winch is going to be my downfall.

[Grizzly4x4]

Originally Posted by War Pig

Pepe is looking great Chris, can't wait to see how it does. Can't get over the axle mounted servo though......

It actually looks better than I thought it would with 2.2's, the tires tuck nicely.

Thanks Tim. I'm excited to see how it does too. It looks better than I thought it would, I thought it would be silly.
If I ditched the axle mounted servos I could lower it quite a bit like "Pimpin Ain't Easy"

Yeah, the axle mounted servo detracts a bit but you gotta think "cheater" and I don't need the points.

[dezfan]

I finally see that goofy thing on the rear axle you were referring to.

Pepe is looking the killa!

[Grizzly4x4]

I can see some resemblance in the stance.

The wheels too.

[XSRCdesign]

Originally Posted by Grizzly4x4

I can see some resemblance in the stance.

The wheels too.

your gonna make me build another truggy.....

[Grizzly4x4]

Originally Posted by exesivefire

your gonna make me build another truggy.....

Yeah buddy!

[XSRCdesign]

no means no!

[Grizzly4x4]

Originally Posted by exesivefire

no means no!

If I win this event you'll think twice.

[666]

I don't like the rims. And the fact that this thing is going to kill me....

[Highmark]

Looks badass Griz! You do some fast work

[Grizzly4x4]

Originally Posted by 666

I don't like the rims. And the fact that this thing is going to kill me....

The rims aren't my favorite but I absolutely wanted to use the bad ass custom rings that Pat made.

Originally Posted by Highmark

Looks badass Griz! You do some fast work

It helps to be under a huge time crunch. I work best under pressure.

[Grizzly4x4]

I didn't really want to cut off the headlights but it was necessary. Still rubs a bit but I think we can live with it.

[666]

Makes me wanna hack up the F100 I got from Pat!! Mount it on the ole D90....
Look out! Oh wait the event is tomorrow!!

[ColquittCustom405]

Between you and Harley you two are making me want to build a 2.2 scaler. Don't know where to start though. Chris I love this truck even more now since the makeover. Great work!