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2.2 Top Truck Challenge Build - Hybrid - Named: SLAMMIT!

so after buying the MT scale nationals dvd and seeing the dorkstar hybrid in action and following the build - i came across a project at a swap meet here in denver - so here we go!

Parts list so far
Slash 4x4 front diff
slash 4x4 tub chassis
axial rear axle
summit 2 speed tranny
summit 775 motor
traxxas evx2 esc
tamiya wild dagger wheels
proline jeep rubicon body
traxxas bandit rear arms
traxxas big bore shocks
tamiya f350 metal bag of parts

here you can see the that im using a front axle for mock up

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_G...202_110153.jpg

water proof reciever box

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_G...202_110133.jpg

traxxas thick wheel hubs to move the wheels outward more

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_G...202_110127.jpg

the bandit rear arms mounted on the front diff brought the front track in almost perfect width with the rear

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_G...202_110113.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_G...202_110102.jpg

this was body thought # 1 - nope

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_G...202_110022.jpg

body option number 3? - thinking about it

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_G...202_111109.jpg

marking the location for the tranny to "poke through"

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_G...208_125040.jpg

Looks good I think I would go with the older hot rod body though..

That thing will go way.... better just by addin the Jeep body...:mrgreen:
Lookin good man. "thumbsup"

Liking the pattern on those wild dagger wheels. Are you planning on dyeing them, or just leaving them white?

Looks good, like the fact that its all from different parts slapped together, will def. be unique and if you keep up the good work itll turn out awesome!
Matt

I like it better with the rat rod body, but you could always just build two with all those parts:ror: You going to make the first ttc event with it?

Looks like a cool build. I like the jeep body better, but thats just me.

nice use of all those f350 parts most discard

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_G...216_163206.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_G...216_163200.jpg

tada! color!

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_G...218_120821.jpg

evil eyes!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_G...218_120828.jpg

mock up

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_G...218_120854.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_G...218_120844.jpg

Currently trying to figure ot the driveshafts.. i ordered teh MIPs that dorkstar used - with where i mounted my tranny - its not going to work. the shafts are too long for the rear and too short for the front - so i am back at square 1 for the drive shafts...

then, i still have to finish the tranny mount

then, figure out the shifting servo for the tranny

then some body posts

then lights

and front bumper and a winch

this is where the front end sits rigth now after a trip to the band saw!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_G...216_163513.jpg

family is thinking about coming up tp the TTC at Dans shop on sunday - truck wont be ready but it is still a great time to watch and maybe get some video!

oh - i also have to rig up a pull point for the tow test....

*sigh* ghetto fab at its finest.

:flipoff: I love it! Bring it sunday, I wanna see it:ror:

I like this thing.love the ifs .

on the way home from the local TTC comp 1 - had to roll by hobby town to check out the clearence section! picked up a 1/8th scale winch which is ironically the exact same size as the lexan one on teh rubicon body from proline.... also got some titanium bits - looking to mount the tranny and get the front driveshaft figured out very shortly....

next thing to find is an outerwear prefilter to keep the crap outta the motor - a couple of guys had thier motors quit at the comp on sunday... figure on of these will just be more protection. need to get this thing done so i can get some testing in and get it all dialed in before the next comp in 4 weeks.

so - ive been scratching my head over the front driveshaft.... finally figured it out! Stock slash driveshaft adapter - summit drive shaft coupler - old hinge pin - titanium drill bit and a drill press and this is what i have!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_G...223_203709.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_G...223_203725.jpg

now - this has to be directly in line with the front driveshaft which is no big deal.

All i have left is the rear driveshaft, tranny mount, and a front bumper to house the winch.

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Originally Posted by TwistedXT (Post 2953007)

now thats thinking outside the box, i love it!

i like it, but what made you go with that chassis?

RIg looks good. It actually looks like you could use it in the Formula Class also "thumbsup"

Let us know how it is going.

Cool ideas going into this rig. Look forward to some updates.

Nate