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Unimoger · 08-28-2006, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Nluvwithxlr8ing

Thanks man! Not a problem at all, I have copied you before as well

Although you may be able to help me out with something, I tried the chassis mounted servo and it was all over the place when it articulated :-( Any tips on getting rid of that? I might just have to mount it over the axle. I think its due to it being so short causing the extra issues.

Brandon, if you mount the servo to ONE side of the chassis, with the servo horn pointing straight down, you will eliminate 90% of the slop.

just drill two small holes on one side and mount the two servo posts to the chassis rail, then attach the servo, put it on the long side, meaning the steering arm is as long as you can spare, then put a spacer on the axle arm, then another above that to raise the pivot angle of the rod. Then run your steering rod straight to the servo, don't bend it. I can send you a pic if this is too confusing with my rant of typing.

Trikster · 08-28-2006, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unimoger

Brandon, if you mount the servo to ONE side of the chassis, with the servo horn pointing straight down, you will eliminate 90% of the slop.

just drill two small holes on one side and mount the two servo posts to the chassis rail, then attach the servo, put it on the long side, meaning the steering arm is as long as you can spare, then put a spacer on the axle arm, then another above that to raise the pivot angle of the rod. Then run your steering rod straight to the servo, don't bend it. I can send you a pic if this is too confusing with my rant of typing.

Can you post the picture? I would like to see how too.

Brandon · 08-28-2006, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unimoger

Brandon, if you mount the servo to ONE side of the chassis, with the servo horn pointing straight down, you will eliminate 90% of the slop.

just drill two small holes on one side and mount the two servo posts to the chassis rail, then attach the servo, put it on the long side, meaning the steering arm is as long as you can spare, then put a spacer on the axle arm, then another above that to raise the pivot angle of the rod. Then run your steering rod straight to the servo, don't bend it. I can send you a pic if this is too confusing with my rant of typing.

I think I followed you, and tried it, the problem is this thing is so small that the servo mounted there hits the axles when it articulates. Only place it can hang down is right in the middle but then the steering rod gets short and thats where all the slop comes in. Although I might need a picture otherwise I will keep ranting...

FrankyRizzo · 08-28-2006, 01:10 PM

That looks awesome.

As far as bling wheels go try the New Stampede 2.8's. I mounted up a set with Moabs but I know that the Goelanders would look really good on them as well and will be lower profiled.

Definatley the dubs you are looking for.

Trikster · 08-28-2006, 01:22 PM

When you get close to done, take a portable radio out of its casing and mount it inside the body. Then you can have some "bumpin" in your "whip"... (God I hate some of the kid lingo these days)

4RunnerKid · 08-28-2006, 02:56 PM

i'm mounting the servo to the frame too. i'd definitely like to see how you do yours Brandon.

microgoat · 08-28-2006, 03:58 PM

You may be able to use a remote servo and actuate the steering usting a jackshaft and bellcrank setup, like on a Tamiya XC chassis. Although you'd have to build the brackets to hold the Pitman arm, at least your servo would be out of the way.

Unless the axle is hitting the Pitman arm itself. Then ya got problems :-(

Brandon · 08-29-2006, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by microgoat

You may be able to use a remote servo and actuate the steering usting a jackshaft and bellcrank setup, like on a Tamiya XC chassis. Although you'd have to build the brackets to hold the Pitman arm, at least your servo would be out of the way.

Unless the axle is hitting the Pitman arm itself. Then ya got problems :-(

Yeah I have major problems right now! School started and I havent looked at the G Wagen since sunday. Its driving me NUTS!!

Brandon · 08-30-2006, 11:03 PM

Got my tires, servo mounted on the axle, and all the electronics are in. All I need to do is mount the body (dont know how yet) and its complete for Moab! Hopefully before, but it not after I will start adding scale details

4RunnerKid · 08-30-2006, 11:10 PM

sick dude. post some pics.

Brandon · 08-30-2006, 11:18 PM

Will do! I cant wait to get the body mounted. Its first outing is going to be with a 17t motor in it in my backyard on a HUGE mound of dirt that my brother built trails and jumps on for his TA02 hummer. I cant wait to use this on it!

Brandon · 08-31-2006, 11:05 PM

Still no mounted body, but I got it ready for some speed

Also glued the tires and took one last shot before the body gets mounted.

Probably wont get to work on it until Sat. Dove season starts tomorow!! WOOOO!

Brandon · 09-04-2006, 08:42 PM

Almost ready for Moab, need to tweak the suspension and get the lights hooked up.

R/C_rock_rebel · 09-04-2006, 08:51 PM

going to be a nice rig when done

slobin3d · 09-04-2006, 08:55 PM

those tires are dirty!!! wheres the video????

Unimoger · 09-04-2006, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nluvwithxlr8ing

Almost ready for Moab, need to tweak the suspension and get the lights hooked up.

WOW!!!!!!! can not wait to see this at moab next weekend, will have to run along side the mog with it, or get some pics of it on the hauler for sure! very nice work Brandon, very proud to see my chassis under such a nice rig.

Brandon · 09-04-2006, 09:05 PM

Sorry no video, I was having too much fun!!

slobin3d · 09-04-2006, 09:11 PM

if it werent for the servo and the house you couldnt tell it wast a 1:1

4RunnerKid · 09-04-2006, 09:50 PM

sick brandon! nice to finally see it done and dirty.

camel_rc · 09-04-2006, 10:19 PM

Dang! I might have to stop by walmart to pick one of these up.

08-31-2006, 11:05 PM	#52
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Still no mounted body, but I got it ready for some speed Also glued the tires and took one last shot before the body gets mounted. Probably wont get to work on it until Sat. Dove season starts tomorow!! WOOOO! Attached Images

09-04-2006, 08:42 PM	#53
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Almost ready for Moab, need to tweak the suspension and get the lights hooked up. Attached Images

09-04-2006, 09:05 PM	#57
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Sorry no video, I was having too much fun!! Attached Images

08-28-2006, 01:10 PM	#44
FrankyRizzo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vegas Posts: 7,172	That looks awesome. As far as bling wheels go try the New Stampede 2.8's. I mounted up a set with Moabs but I know that the Goelanders would look really good on them as well and will be lower profiled. Definatley the dubs you are looking for.

08-28-2006, 01:22 PM	#45
Trikster RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,469	When you get close to done, take a portable radio out of its casing and mount it inside the body. Then you can have some "bumpin" in your "whip"... (God I hate some of the kid lingo these days)

08-28-2006, 02:56 PM	#46
4RunnerKid RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oceano, CA Posts: 1,154	i'm mounting the servo to the frame too. i'd definitely like to see how you do yours Brandon.

08-28-2006, 03:58 PM	#47
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	You may be able to use a remote servo and actuate the steering usting a jackshaft and bellcrank setup, like on a Tamiya XC chassis. Although you'd have to build the brackets to hold the Pitman arm, at least your servo would be out of the way. Unless the axle is hitting the Pitman arm itself. Then ya got problems :-(

08-30-2006, 11:03 PM	#49
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Got my tires, servo mounted on the axle, and all the electronics are in. All I need to do is mount the body (dont know how yet) and its complete for Moab! Hopefully before, but it not after I will start adding scale details

08-30-2006, 11:10 PM	#50
4RunnerKid RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oceano, CA Posts: 1,154	sick dude. post some pics.

08-30-2006, 11:18 PM	#51
Brandon Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 8,156	Will do! I cant wait to get the body mounted. Its first outing is going to be with a 17t motor in it in my backyard on a HUGE mound of dirt that my brother built trails and jumps on for his TA02 hummer. I cant wait to use this on it!

09-04-2006, 08:51 PM	#54
R/C_rock_rebel Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: turn around Posts: 95	going to be a nice rig when done

09-04-2006, 08:55 PM	#55
slobin3d I'm a stupid C U N T! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the Garage! Posts: 4,307	those tires are dirty!!! wheres the video????

09-04-2006, 09:11 PM	#58
slobin3d I'm a stupid C U N T! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the Garage! Posts: 4,307	if it werent for the servo and the house you couldnt tell it wast a 1:1

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09-04-2006, 09:50 PM	#59
4RunnerKid RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oceano, CA Posts: 1,154	sick brandon! nice to finally see it done and dirty.

09-04-2006, 10:19 PM	#60
camel_rc Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saugus Posts: 544	Dang! I might have to stop by walmart to pick one of these up.

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