Avalanche truggy build Im on vacation all this week so after seeing rckjeeps toyota truggy i really wanted to build one. i used a main frame rail set up like his and im gonna do my own set up after that. But after seeing how everyone uses either the F-350 of bruiser bodies i wanted something completly different. any way here are some specs and pics 14" wheelbase(yes its big) custom made frame 1/2" square tube and 1/4" brakeline full tube work tlt axles locked w/ bearings leaf sprung front and 4 linked rear pede tranny with 65 turn axiom m2k's on custom wheels Here are some pics so far I got the main rails and some of the tube work done. http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e3...R/100_0661.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e3...100_0662-1.jpg (^^^ the frame isnt twisted its the camera angle^^^) and a frame shot http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e3...R/100_0663.jpg I'm hoping to get most of the tube work done tomorrow. What do you guys think should i do an exo cage or not? |
looks good, i think you should give it an exo, ill open the first pic in paint and give you an idea |
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That actually looks pretty slick. I might have to do that, if I don't get sick of brazing.:) |
ok i have a big question, what are the custom wheels made from. i need some 1.9 ish centerline stlye rims with the same design. i am looking for some that match the style and i will modify them to make them work if need be. ive been searching and these rims and kyosho pathy rims are the only i could find. any help would be appreciated. ps sorry for the threadjack |
im glad you like it jim |
Got some more done Well today I finished up most of the rear tube work, mounted up the tranny, hung the axles and some other little things I wanted to try to 3 link the rear, but I ran into major clearance issues, so I had to go with 4 link instead. anyway here are some progress pics http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e3...R/100_0664.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e3...R/100_0665.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e3...R/100_0666.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e3...R/100_0668.jpg As you can tell from the body I need to do some body work, I've never repainted a hardbody, so does anyone have any tips about it. Tomorrows list includes lengthening the rear driveshaft, mounted the shocks, I need to make another pair of front springs(not enough arc), making a steering servo mount and winch mount. Any comments/ suggestions? |
Nice tubework. Good luck on the paint"thumbsup" |
Looks cool. I think you should get some 2.2 RR's and paint it red and silver to make it look kinda like the ultimate adventure avalanche |
. Sweet, that is going to look wicked. |
I got some more finished today. I mounted up the shocks,made another set of front leafs with 3/4" more arc, lengthened the rear driveshaft(couldn't lengthen the front need another slider), finished most of the rear tube work, now I just need clean up the joints, and make the front bumper. here are some pics this one is at the final ride height http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e3...R/100_0671.jpg view of the rear http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e3...R/100_0674.jpg and a poser flex shot ( the smokes arent mine) http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e3...R/100_0675.jpg The only problems in the future I see is going to be the turning radius, with a 14" wheelbase its going to need a parking lot to turn around. I'm really glad to see this thing starting to take shape "thumbsup" |
truck looks awsome. it reminds me of the ultimate adventure avalanch that the magizin built up. |
The only problems in the future I see is going to be the turning radius, with a 14" wheelbase its going to need a parking lot to turn around. I'm really glad to see this thing starting to take shape "thumbsup"[/quote] CVD's will fix that problem! Get them from RCP Crawlers when they become available."thumbsup" They make my 13"wb scaler turn on a dime. |
looking real good "thumbsup" I always liked my avalanche body, so i stuck it on an emaxx. I might have to rethink that :lol: |
Looking good! What is the body from? Do you have any pics of the BTA steering set-up? Tom |
looking good"thumbsup" whats with the power on/off switch on the back of the body? |
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cjkranwinkle@cableone. net- the on/off switch was for the light that i put in the body. i'm goning to reuse that switch for the head lights i'm going to do later on |
. Awesome, it is looking good. |
ok i got both the body and frame painted up. it is now a roller, i just need to get a radio and some more pede sliders to extend the front driveshaft. i too it outside to get some pics.i was going to get some frame pics but the camera died. http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e3...R/100_0680.jpg ^^i think if the sleds were'nt in the backround it would look real^^ http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e3...R/100_0681.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e3...R/100_0682.jpg http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e3...R/100_0683.jpg |
that looks SICK. i like it for a chevy |
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