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Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread My goal was to have a scale looking rig that crawled good. Judging by yesterday's results, mission accomplished!:mrgreen: Specs: TSS aluminum chassis, SMW Wet Dream Skid, CF elect. plate AR60 axles with the typical treatment, OD, UD, Dlux trusses/servo mount, Creeperbob rear Ti shafts, FI spools, RCBros knuckle weights, VP knucks and Cs, Axial unis., SMW link/shock mounts, 13 3/4'" Wheelbase China knockoff wheels, Nova inners, P.L. mem. outers, J-Concepts Scorpios H.H. BRXL W.P., 35t Holmes handwound, 7950, CC BEC@7.4, Airtronics MT-4, 3s 1500 T.N.T. batts RC4WD AX2 2 speed tranny (might go back to Axial tranny, not sure yet) Ti links, Revo/Jato rod ends, Traxxas Big Bores, Mini-T springs, Jeepindoug cups, some P.L. scale accessories. Some pics from yesterday at a local spot. Rig was driven into and out of all pics, no poser shots. http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...47039bc22b.jpg http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...420_143001.jpg http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...420_142541.jpg http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...420_141306.jpg http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...420_143326.jpg I'll get some more pics later with the body off. Thanks for looking. |
Re: Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread I was just thinking of building something using an RC4WD FJ40 hardbody and cutting it down for a sick FJ45 build. This is exactly what I was thinking. Looking forward to more pics. Wes |
Re: Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread Thanks Wes, here's a few workbench pics. The body pivots on the rear crossbrace and the battery is accessible from the bottom of the truck so no need to mess with the body for batt changes"thumbsup"........................... http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...421_123226.jpg http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...421_123307.jpg http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...421_123341.jpg http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...421_123409.jpg http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...421_123459.jpg http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...421_123438.jpg |
Re: Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread Nice looking rig Travis! That body came out sweet and i like the way your battery mounts up. Is that carbon skid attached to the battery or chassis in any way? |
Re: Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread Badass - I dig it. It's super cool how you ran the uppers |
Re: Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread That looks dialed, and I am sure it works twice as good as it looks too! "thumbsup" |
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Re: Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread Nice work Travis, I don't believe you when you say you are surprised by how well it works. I knew it as soon as I saw your post. "thumbsup" |
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Re: Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread I surprisingly found some old school CDW tranny outputs on RPP, order placed and going to send them to the best machinist for some treatments, Rob B. at SMW! The rig weighs in at 7# with the RC4WD AX2 so with a SCX tranny I should be able to shed some weight up top. |
Re: Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread Got it sitting a little lower. I removed the stock rear shock hoops and bolted on some stock Axial hoops, the front got some softer springs. It looks better but I have yet to drive it, hopefully I'll get out in the next couple days. http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...425_175518.jpg http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...425_175451.jpg |
Re: Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread Soooo nice and it looks killer. |
Re: Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread Great looking rig looks like it performs well. |
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Trying to decide which rings look better, comments welcome. http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...429_192948.jpg http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...429_192935.jpg |
Re: Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread God I love FJs! This rig is awesome! |
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Re: Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread So I tossed on some new shoes on the 2.2 SMW Screw U's, they seem very small compared to the RC4WD Bud Bashers and J-Concepts Scorpions which are about 6"(depending on the foam). Haven't had em on the rocks yet but I have a feeling I will be pleased, although I do wish they were a bit taller. Also installed a HPI lexan interior for a more scale apperance. http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...601_174747.jpg http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...601_174720.jpg I was using a brand new 36 grit flap disc on my grinder to turn down some Nova inners (ghetto lathe) and the dang thing grabbed the foam and shot back, luckily my finger was in the way. If you look close you can see the individual gouges from the large grit. I wish I got a pic when I first did it, it was fairly deep, not sure if I was looking at bone or white meat. That hurt for a few minutes. This pic is fro the next day: http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...528_090913.jpg It was a bleeder, had to change the bandage a few times because I was leaving drops of blood wherever I went.:ror: http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...527_180309.jpg |
Re: Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread Very cool rig! Low and mean |
Re: Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread Finger, the other other white meat. Glad it wasnt any worse. FJ is looking mean! "thumbsup" |
Re: Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread I have the 2.2 Scorpios! I really like the performance with the CI foams. Your truck looks like alot of fun. Great looking also. |
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