My Toyota Flatbed (Moutaineer) new pics on page 11 9/25/06

[badger]

Originally Posted by Smurf

Attach the exo cage to the bumpers and nerfbars/rocksliders. It looks goo but it'll look alot better with the cage on it. A toyota exo cage 2nd gen but you get the idea http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62801

Yeah, I like that one as well.


I don't want to go over board on the cage. Something that looks similar to that.

Ohh, and which Smurf are you?

[Smurf]

THe best way i can see you doing the cage so it and the body comes off at the same time. If you have quik dissconnect at the bumper but you can have the ones on the nerf bars more permantly since there attached to thebody.

[SlinkySam]

I actually received some blow ups images of the tranny which are "ok", but if there is more literature, parts list, etc, that you have quick access to, let me know. I haven't done my homework yet, so I am sure I will find a ton of stuff. I downloaded a PDF file a long time ago about rebuilding them. I need to try and find that.

Actually, I was interested in how Tamiya had it set up on the Bruiser/Mountaineer. I wanted to see how they set up the shifting and if there were any critical pieces that I was missing off of my unit. From what I see, on my unit, it isn't what I thought it would be. It appears to be 2wd high, 2wd mid, and 4wd lowrange. Doesn't seem right, but it could be.

Anyway, next week sounds good. I will PM you for more details on hooking up.

-Sam

[badger]

You have probably already seen the manual on tamiyaclub.com. Page 13 has the tranny info.

Tamiyaclub.com is the only place I have found any decent
documentation on the truck.

The way it works is still a mistery to me. :?

[Nomercy]

http://oldtamiya.interfree.it/
this an exploded view of the tranny. i was able to rebuild my tranny form just this view. kinda confusing but it works. build it from the front back, its the easiest way.

the three speeds to the tranny are 4wd low 2wd mid and 2wd high. but with the right tranny springs you can make it perminet 4wd. just need to paly around with some old ball point pen springs till you get it right.

also the 3 speed out of a king hauler is not a great choice for a new tranny. only because it is a 2wd tranny and a transfer case cost about a $100.

good luck with the exo cage. cant wait to see it. btw quit driving with one headlight, you can get pulled over for that.

[Jim511]

If you really want to turn this into a crawler, I suggest checking out Thorbob's baja bruiser 4 link system on www.thorbob.com I intend on using that once I get my framerails in for my TLT crawler.

[bigred]

Originally Posted by badger

I have a feeling it is not going to stay in one piece for long.

ya especialy when you run through rc TTC 2005.......

[Smurf]

Have you tought about a revo tranny? It's a two speed auto with changable gears.

[badger]

I have been busy working on the Mountaineer, I've add a buggy leaf to the rear, removed two of the leafs from the leaf packs, mounted TLT shocks, mounted a steering servo and a winch servo, and flipped the u-bolts.

I am not going for crazy flex with this truck, mostly because I can't with the leaf springs.

I am waiting on a Pede tranny, and swamp dawgs, then I can finish this truck.

Here are the pics:
















And on to the flex shots:

[revobasher]

that looks niiiice !!!! what shocks are those are they from a TLT?? i wish i had the time money and patience to do that kind of work!!

[gots_a_sol]

interesting idea with the steering servo

I'm taking it with it mounted in that fashion, your not going to use the stock motor/trans?

[pinkfloydman]

is it me or does the exposed frame throw off the scale look???o well it looks very nice...reminds me of this willys jeep that was had that kind of set up... very cool

[badger]

Revobasher - yes they are TLT shocks

Gots-a-sol - No I am not going to use the stock motor/tranny, I am going to use a Pede tranny and a Lathe motor.

Pinkfloydman - Yeah IMO it looks like a toyo with a body lift. Being a ladder frame I think it look much more scale then other frames I have seen.

[revobasher]

keep us updated because im doing a pede tranny on my bruiser frame only im going to use TLT axels because the real ones are hard to find and when you do find them there a sh!t load of money!!

[badger]

Originally Posted by revobasher

keep us updated because im doing a pede tranny on my bruiser frame only im going to use TLT axels because the real ones are hard to find and when you do find them there a sh!t load of money!!

Yep, I will, just as soon as I get my hands on a Pede tranny. I do not want to use the stock tanny/motor because they weigh SOO MUCH. Plus You can locate the weight in the center more with a Pede tranny.

I have two sets of bruiser axles so when I snap one I can quickly swap it out and repair the bad one.

[revobasher]

you lucky bastard!!!!!!

[badger]

I got my Swamp Dawgs in and decided to narrow my Moutaineer rims just like you would TXT rims by just cutting of the inner and outer bead. Now I just need a set of rckjeeps 2.2 rock rings.

And of coarse I took pics and am going to whore them out.

[NICKH]

that is just to nice. the tires look great on it.

[revobasher]

that looks sweet can you ake some under chassis pics i want to use TLT shocks also but i just dont know where to mount them?

[bigred]

i dig that baby whooooooow!!!!.......