My FJ CC-01 conversion

[gixxerboi01]

It all started out with a Tamiya Pajero XC. I never really like the 1:1 scale FJ but it looked good as an rc scaler.. lol.. I didn't really like customizing stuff. I'm more into just buying the parts and putting them together. But in this case, I had to make the wheelbase longer for this FJ hard body. That meant that I had to build my own custom rear suspension. I struggled to keep the factory rear shock mounting points. I wish I knew how to make that mount that goes under the rear axle. But I ended up with another familiar setup and so far it has worked out well. I might have to move the lower link for clearance but to get some decent trailing/crawling, it was good enough. I'm not really liking the tires but these are the only set that I have the fits this height. Anybody knows another tire that has the same outer diameter, let me know please. Pics are kinda sucky but I will update later on with lights and custom front and rear bumpers. Here are the mods:

1. custom 4 link rear (Traxxas ball ends, all threads, aluminum tubing)
2. full ball bearings
3. Integy 55t motor with Mtroniks ESC
4. Integy aluminum rims
5. RC4WD mud boggers (anybody know another tire that has the same outer diameter?)
6. shaved front C arms for more front ground clearance
7. TA-03 front universals


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[MassCrawler]

Very cool. I was looking at the FJ today @ ToyzRus and was wondering if the wheelbase is the same as the CC01.


Nice flex shot too!

[Knytemare]

Nice looking rig! I like how you linked the rear axle.

[SoCalMike]

Wow nice Job "thumbsup"

Your in L.A. what part???

[squatch71]

that'll do......

[gixxerboi01]

Nice looking rig! I like how you linked the rear axle.

Thanks guys.. I'm glad the rearend turned out okay. I wish somebody sells upper mounts for the upper links on that rear axle. I'm not really the type who likes to braze and bang a piece of aluminum here and there.. haha.. But I had to do it 8)..

[gixxerboi01]

Wow nice Job "thumbsup"

Your in L.A. what part???

Hey there, it's Mike right? I'm Aries and I'm from North Hollywood. I have been a visitor to most of these rc crawler sites but I finally decided to post since I've been getting into the scale rc 4x4 more than before. I was hoping that there are some gtg close by that I can go to on weekends, preferably on Saturdays cuz Sundays is for the canyons and trackdays on my motorcycle :mrgreen:. It's beginning to get a little boring running my rigs by myself. I also have an RC4WD Trail Finder with the Hilux body. PM me your cel number if you don't mind. Maybe you can show me the proper way to braze cuz I'd like to make my own bumpers and roll cages.

[JOOTZ]

Wow nice Job "thumbsup"

Your in L.A. what part???

hey mike you work at lomita PCH ? maybe just the same name,,,

[LEWIS]

sweet FJ. can you show how u attach the body :mrgreen:

looks really good.
im trying to do the same. Trying to figure out the best way to put the body on.
Thanks

[pantablo]

Hey there, it's Mike right? I'm Aries and I'm from North Hollywood. I have been a visitor to most of these rc crawler sites but I finally decided to post since I've been getting into the scale rc 4x4 more than before. I was hoping that there are some gtg close by that I can go to on weekends, preferably on Saturdays cuz Sundays is for the canyons and trackdays on my motorcycle :mrgreen:. It's beginning to get a little boring running my rigs by myself. I also have an RC4WD Trail Finder with the Hilux body. PM me your cel number if you don't mind. Maybe you can show me the proper way to braze cuz I'd like to make my own bumpers and roll cages.
don't tell me, let me guess. gixxer? lol.
You've been on scale? there are LOTS of local guys and pretty much every weekend there's something going on, often at Vasquez. More likely they go on sunday though. Thats been the usual day. Saturday is better for riding the canyons anyway, less riders, less police. Friday even better.8) That's when I go...

This saturday there's a group going to Corona Del Mar, which from you is probably 60-70 minute drive. Takes me 45-50 from WLA. Its worth the drive. Vasquez is up the 405-5-14fwy and from WLA is 45 minutes so for you should be 25-30.






hey mike you work at lomita PCH ? maybe just the same name,,,
same name. member here called MikeLuther or Mike Luther is the manager at PCH.

"thumbsup"

[JOOTZ]

don't tell me, let me guess. gixxer? lol.
You've been on scale? there are LOTS of local guys and pretty much every weekend there's something going on, often at Vasquez. More likely they go on sunday though. Thats been the usual day. Saturday is better for riding the canyons anyway, less riders, less police. Friday even better.8) That's when I go...

This saturday there's a group going to Corona Del Mar, which from you is probably 60-70 minute drive. Takes me 45-50 from WLA. Its worth the drive. Vasquez is up the 405-5-14fwy and from WLA is 45 minutes so for you should be 25-30.







same name. member here called MikeLuther or Mike Luther is the manager at PCH.

"thumbsup"

small world huh, dont mind me messing around here, this XC/CC01 thread has got me hooked ive been seriously thinkin bout it.
what kind of shop you run, PM be best maybe ? thanks

[4drmopar]

IT's nice tot see someone take yet another unique approach to the rear suspension..... well, unique to RC, that looks similar to a 1:1 rig rear :)
I hadn't even thought about that style but it definitly gives you some more suspension options like that! Very clean design and implementation!

[SoCalMike]

hey mike you work at lomita PCH ? maybe just the same name,,,
wrong Mike "thumbsup"

[JOOTZ]

^^^ i know/LOL. awesome rigs though

[fernando]

Thats a a great looking FJ my friend."thumbsup"