the northkona Shannon Campbell Ultra4

[mulchman]

What about the rc4wd gladiators. They look close to the nittos.

[northkona]

Originally Posted by mulchman

What about the rc4wd gladiators. They look close to the nittos.

The tread looks good but they only make them in 1.9 . If I did mount them on a 2.2 rim, at 115mm they are still too small.

[Sp3cia1-K]

Originally Posted by northkona

The tread looks good but they only make them in 1.9 . If I did mount them on a 2.2 rim, at 115mm they are still too small.

Cut and shut some 1.9s into 2.2s

[northkona]

Originally Posted by Sp3cia1-K

Cut and shut some 1.9s into 2.2s

Yeah, not by me tho ! My previous efforts at resizing wasn't pretty, I just go for off the shelf these days.

[northkona]

The width of the chassis made the front pivot points of the trailing arms wider than the rear pivots , this made some weird arcs during suspension cycling.
The laser welder and some stainless steel was again used to make some offset link/shock mounts and to add some more bling and performance upgrade. I also made the rear pivot bolt closer to the axle , this swung the pinion angle up and out of the way a bit.

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[northkona]

I still want a few more scale bits and pieces on this so I knocked up a couple of fire extinguishers out of 8mm stainless tube , a bit of paint and some decals and they are good to go.
There is a left and a right one and they'll be mounted on the rear subframe in front of the sway bar , same as the 1:1 . I might nave to braze on a couple of tabs to mount them.

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[northkona]

I just had to get one of these new SSD rear axle housings.

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The only problem I see is the square leading edge of the 3rd member could hook up on things.

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My solution was to make a skid from .5mm titanium laser welded together.

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I ended up with a nice smooth transition to the output.

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After a ton of miles this rig is starting to look pretty rough. Its time for a complete teardown , repaint and fresh skins . Ready for the 7,000 mile trip to Axialfest . I cant wait !

[WesTX]

When can we buy one of those super trick Ti skids from you? Rig is looking really good. Jealous!

Wes

[northkona]

Originally Posted by WesTX

When can we buy one of those super trick Ti skids from you? Rig is looking really good. Jealous!

Wes

Cheers , all these bits are one-offs at this stage . I may get a vendors star and sell a few bits and pieces like the mirrors but not right now.

[tc1]

Those extinguishers are awesome!!! Great looking parts. Im jealous of the laser welder. You have any more information on the one you use? Thanks

Travis

[northkona]

This is the same brand but a newer model than the one I use . Awesome machine , I really want one for home but since the work one is available to me anytime I save myself $30K !Laser welding units - DENTAURUM

[WesTX]

Originally Posted by northkona

Cheers , all these bits are one-offs at this stage . I may get a vendors star and sell a few bits and pieces like the mirrors but not right now.

That axle skid really wants to be a 2-off! Im just jealous I dont have access to super nice equipment like that.

Wes

[mudweaver]

Man, This rig is beautiful!!!!! Your skills as a craftsman are top shelf. Love the ever evolving modifications to "keeping up with the Campells" LOL

[Team Rawlings]

(QUOTE)After a ton of miles this rig is starting to look pretty rough. Its time for a complete teardown , repaint and fresh skins . Ready for the 7,000 mile trip to Axialfest . I cant wait ![/QUOTE]

Lol! Mate that's just patina! It's worth more points that way.

[northkona]

Originally Posted by mudweaver

Man, This rig is beautiful!!!!! Your skills as a craftsman are top shelf. Love the ever evolving modifications to "keeping up with the Campells" LOL

Cheers, I really love driving this thing and its a project that will never be finished , I'll keep tweaking it

Lol! Mate that's just patina! It's worth more points that way. [/QUOTE]

Haha , I've got fresh skins there and I cant think of a better place to show them off than Axialfest ! Gotta get Shannon looking purty

[THAT1GUYETHAN]

WOW...thats honestly the only thing that comes to mind is simply WOW

[northkona]

Fresh skins , lights and a friend .
All ready for the 7200 mile trip to Axialfest !!!!

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[Team Rawlings]

There so perty! This calls for a run up the pyramid when I get back. Gota make sure everythings working properly.

[northkona]

Originally Posted by Team Rawlings

There so perty! This calls for a run up the pyramid when I get back. Gota make sure everythings working properly.

Nah, these are going into mothballs !
Doing the pyramid on sunday with Darcy tho if you're back in time.

[northkona]

It isnt Shannon's AZ5 car but it is a Campbell Enterprise original . I managed to flag him down at the Cisco Grove campground during Axialfest last week and get a couple of pics with my rig . Good Times !!!

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