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04-21-2016, 11:29 AM | #1 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chico now
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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! 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. I'll get some more pics later with the body off. Thanks for looking. Last edited by travis c.; 04-21-2016 at 06:50 PM. |
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04-21-2016, 12:31 PM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pearland, TX
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| 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 |
04-21-2016, 02:01 PM | #3 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chico now
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| 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........................... |
04-21-2016, 02:58 PM | #4 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: P-TOWN
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| 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?
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04-21-2016, 04:41 PM | #5 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin Texas
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| 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
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04-21-2016, 05:36 PM | #6 |
Im Brandon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colfax, CA
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| 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! |
04-21-2016, 06:44 PM | #7 | |
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Thank you, had to clear the battery somehow. Thank you Brandon, I was quite surprised by the performance on the maiden voyage! | |
04-21-2016, 08:25 PM | #8 |
Oppan Gangnam Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Shingle Springs
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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. |
04-22-2016, 10:03 AM | #9 |
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04-22-2016, 11:16 AM | #10 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chico now
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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.
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04-26-2016, 03:59 PM | #11 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chico now
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| 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. |
04-26-2016, 04:29 PM | #12 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew.
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| Re: Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread
Soooo nice and it looks killer.
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04-26-2016, 06:32 PM | #13 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Santa Fe, NM
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| Re: Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread
Great looking rig looks like it performs well.
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05-01-2016, 05:11 PM | #14 |
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05-06-2016, 06:58 AM | #15 |
Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Flemington
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| Re: Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread
God I love FJs! This rig is awesome!
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05-06-2016, 12:33 PM | #16 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sacramento, Ca
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| Re: Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread
bottom pic looks better imo
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06-01-2016, 07:22 PM | #17 |
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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. 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: It was a bleeder, had to change the bandage a few times because I was leaving drops of blood wherever I went. |
06-01-2016, 07:59 PM | #18 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where the sheep run scared.
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| Re: Travis C's FJ45 2.2 part Deux already built thread
Very cool rig! Low and mean
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06-06-2016, 10:44 PM | #19 |
Oppan Gangnam Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Shingle Springs
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| 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! Last edited by chino63; 06-06-2016 at 10:46 PM. |
06-06-2016, 11:58 PM | #20 |
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| 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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