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09-11-2007, 09:41 PM
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| RCC Addict  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Penngrove
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|  Oh no, not another FJ....
Yep, I'm going to do it; my first scaler build. I recently got an AX10 and since it out wheeled my custom TLT based 2.2 comp rig that i spent the last 8 mo's tweaking I decided to diassemble it and attemp a hand made c-channel scaler with tube bumpers etc... First the parts I recently bought and scavenged from my old rig: TLT axles with all the goodies including CVD's, Al knuckles, straight axle kit. I just finished shaving it.  R2 trans with Crawlmaster 3014 brushless.  RC$WD Black beadlocks with wide rock rings. I installed the Lizards from the AX10 kit but i have a feeling they will quickly be swapped for Geo's or something (sorry for the dark pics)  Electronics: Mamba 25, Novak BEC, 5625 for steering and 645 for the winch, 9-cell 1500mAh from CBP  Bushwacker painted metallic green with silver lid  I put diamond plate on the quarter panels and will definetly be removing the LST bumpers  Now for the goods: 1/2"x1/2" box for the frame rails, 1/2" and 3/4" plate for the cross members and 3/16" stainless "DOM" for the bumpers and sliders, etc...  Last edited by Mad4Rnr; 09-12-2007 at 12:01 AM. |
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09-11-2007, 11:55 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Moku O Keawe
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Looks like a great start!!..I think the lizards look pretty good on scalers!
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09-12-2007, 12:07 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Penngrove
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I'm definetly going to do leafs all around with turned TLT shocks, I just found some jugg springs at tower but not sure if these are the shocks or not?  http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXLS97&P=M Also any tips for bending the frame or should I just cut miters? |
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09-13-2007, 10:28 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Penngrove
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^ I should know better about previous post  Haven't made it into the garage in a coupke days but I did order my jugg leafs, diaz blocks and shackles and check out my chassis design:  Am I going in the right direction? |
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09-16-2007, 08:44 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Penngrove
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cut and welded chassis today  I left some chassis hangin out front to mount the winch  Looks like it will fit ok  hopefully tomarrow my jugg springs and shackels will show up |
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09-16-2007, 09:19 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ready to rock!
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Lookin great man. I like that color. It's different from what the norm is on those cruisers. Good start
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09-19-2007, 12:01 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Penngrove
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got my jugg springs and TLT shocks today:  can't decide whether to use the the TLT link mounts or shalckes up front  i will definetky use them in the rear in conjunction with the shackels to gain pinion angle  couldnt get to the garage today but i still need to drill holes and split the frame rails before the end of the week working on a sick cross memeber/skid that looks like a 1:1 "bud-built" |
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09-24-2007, 07:24 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Penngrove
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I feel like i'm talking to myself but here is the chassis with brased tubing for shackel mounts and cut in half:  TLT link mounts brased for rear shackle mounts  welded with cross members:   |
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09-24-2007, 07:31 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH
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Looking like a sweet build up! That FJ's paint almost looks like the color of my Tj. Keep it up!  |
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09-29-2007, 07:34 PM
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| I joined the Band! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ...
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wow, looking great! that is a straight chassis!  |
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09-29-2007, 07:52 PM
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| owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC   Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down!
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Helluva nice job on the chassis so far! I tried the same thing and messed up royally  If you can manage it, put the shackles up front on the front end. That way it will articulate easier when it rolls up to an object. Last edited by JohnRobHolmes; 09-29-2007 at 07:56 PM. |
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09-29-2007, 10:53 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arlington wa
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real fj's have the shackles up front anyway, if your wanting a real scale look...but shackles up front will hinder you aproach angle...maybe...  this rig looks killer  blakeski |
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09-30-2007, 12:13 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Penngrove
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thanks for feedback guys, I actually cut the frame rails using a jig saw with a fence I fabbed from leftover 1/2"x1/16" bar stock my plan is to mount all the leafs on diaz shackles, they should show up with mounting blocks tomarrow or Tues. I may need to make up a pair of 1" shackles to help the rear pinion angle |
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10-04-2007, 10:24 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Penngrove
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I just got the blocks and shackles from diaz so I was finally able to do a mock-up. The only problem is the leaf spring move back and forth because of the two sets of shackles per leaf. I tried tightening the upper bolts on the inboard side to help, and it does but, but is there any other solution?     Last edited by Mad4Rnr; 10-04-2007 at 10:33 PM. |
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10-04-2007, 10:29 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Murray
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| Looks awesome! Hopefully you cna get that little problem fixed... I'd offer advice, but I'm not that skilled yet!!! But the rig looks killer so far. Keep up the great work!
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10-05-2007, 06:36 AM
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| RCC Addict  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MS Coast
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Just tighten down the front set of shackles at the frame. That shoule help with movement or you could drill a second hole and add another bolt to make the front set of shackles on each axle stationary. The rig looks killer by the way!
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10-05-2007, 09:17 PM
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| I joined the Band! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mission b.c canada
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| sweet fj
wow that is by far the best looking frame ive seen to date,very nice paint job you do very good work.
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10-07-2007, 11:23 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Penngrove
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Sorry for the slow build guys, but I've been super busy lately. Yesterday I was able to weld the servo mount (note the brased studs to lock the shackles):  And the crossmember for the electronics box:  Here she is all painted up and lookin' purdy, check out the aluminum skid:  By the end of today it will be a roller. Also chech out the winch I'm building in the back ground of the pic above Last edited by Mad4Rnr; 10-07-2007 at 11:25 AM. Reason: I can't spell worth a dam |
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10-10-2007, 08:32 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Penngrove
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Shes a roller! still lots to do: -the electronics need to be mounted in a water proof box -winch is working but also needs mounting -needs bodymounts -bumpers and sliders I also got some recarros and ram lights coming   |
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10-28-2007, 07:18 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Penngrove
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| Done for now
Well after some sleepless nights she's finally running. Got the TLT shocks dialed, the winch works, fabbed my own hook, electronics water proofed. I even went the extra mile and hooked up some LED's for head and tail lights. The only thing not done is the fake waren winch and the tube bumpers etc. I also just picked up some recaro's but that will be phase two. LMKWYT     |
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