Dually Tow Rig.....................Goes Prerunner/Crawler

[BENDER]

I've been wanting to build a 2.2 rig that was more scale oriented then performance. I wanted to do something a little bigger then most scalers, 1/8 scale body, but wanted it to be a little different too. I wanted to come up with a way to run a dually rear end using TLT axles. I finally found a way to use these 24 Series touring car rims on a TLT project, and they work great for the rear axle. I mounted the first pair of wheels on the rear axle the standard way, then flipped the second pair around. Using barrel nuts from a set of wideners, you can bolt all the way through both rims. I need to make a small spacer to put between the wheels on each side, the Moabs are just a little too close together. After bolting the rear axle all together I thought it was still missing something. The center of the wheels needed a cap to look more like a real dually. I started going through the R/C scrape pile and found the caps to my 23mm wheels. It turns out they look pretty damn good. :twisted:

I think I'm going to do a custom frame that runs Jugg leaf springs in the rear and 8 stock TLT shocks, 2 on each corner. The wheelbase will be about 13 3/4" to match the body. Racks, brush guards, spare tire and gas cans are all in the plan as well. I may eventually build a trailer for it too.

This build will probably be a slower one, but we'll see.

[microgoat]

oh, hell yes!

[BENDER]

A few more pics of the front wheels and the overall stance.

[ILoveRCRockCrawlin]

NICE!!! cant wait to see it done. the Geolanders look best.

[RandyatBBY]

Duallies are one of my faviorits! I built one with a set of IMEX duallys and a clod, was my avatar for a long time.

[BrandO]

Now ya need some 1 ton looking rear fenders. Need to find a pickup body with some big flares. Didn't they make a Blackfoot body like that. I think it may have been the original Blackfoot. Cool buildup. Would the Tamiya all terain type tires fit on those wheels. The type that comes on the F-150 or S-10 kit.

[BENDER]

Now ya need some 1 ton looking rear fenders. Need to find a pickup body with some big flares. Didn't they make a Blackfoot body like that. I think it may have been the original Blackfoot. Cool buildup. Would the all Tamiya all terain type tires fit on those wheels. The type that comes on the F-150 or S-10 kit.

Yeah, I'm not sure how it's going to look with the second set of rear tires hanging out beyond the body. :neutral: But, it might look cool in a redneck kind of way. :lol:

I was thinking about trying to find a toy body that I could rob the rear fenders off.

I'm not sure if the BFG replicas will fit those rims, but they're a little too small for the 1/8 body IMO. I want it to have that 18" of lift look, kind of like a scale version of Griz's tow rig. :-P :lol:

[CronusTRD]

Lifted Tow Rigs are ghey :flipoff:

[BENDER]

Tow Rigs are ghey :flipoff:

I fixed this for you. ;-)

[Cole82]

That looks cool.
I found a wider ford body that would compltely cover the front tires like a 1.1 Just a thought.

[BENDER]

That looks cool.
I found a wider ford body that would compltely cover the front tires like a 1.1 Just a thought.

When I bolt the 24 Series rims up to the TLT axle without the wideners, the body covers it pretty good. Which body were you thinking?

[Got Rocks?]

wow cant wait for ya to finish it:lol:

[Cole82]

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?&I=LXJMF5

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21212

[microgoat]

Got an old Midnight Pumpkin body you can rob the rear fenders from?

For that matter, see if you can still get a 1/6 scale Ranger cheap, for a while they were $30 with free shipping from KBToys.com. You could use the rear fenders from that as extensions.

[BENDER]

Got an old Midnight Pumpkin body you can rob the rear fenders from?

For that matter, see if you can still get a 1/6 scale Ranger cheap, for a while they were $30 with free shipping from KBToys.com. You could use the rear fenders from that as extensions.

I don't have a MP body, I'll have to look for the 1/6th Ford.

[Rye21]

Dont get a ford cuz it will make your truck run like sh!t and break down on the rocks. :flipoff:

[greenjeep]

you schold make it a daulie front and rear that would be sweet:-P

[CustomCrawler]

I'm not sure if the BFG replicas will fit those rims, but they're a little too small for the 1/8 body IMO. I want it to have that 18" of lift look, kind of like a scale version of Griz's tow rig. :-P :lol:

Narrow some Proline Dirt Hawgs. They are 4.25" tall and 1.25" wide when narrowed.

[Supernova803]

I'd love to get that thing in the mud.

[BENDER]

Narrow some Proline Dirt Hawgs. They are 4.25" tall and 1.25" wide when narrowed.

I have thought about those tires too. The Moab's rounded profile lets them sit really close together without bunching up. The Geolander tires look cool, but they don't seat right on the rims because of the square tread profile. I'm still undecided on the tires, I may have to pick-up a set of Dirt Hawgs and try them out too.

I'd love to get that thing in the mud.


She'll be a runner, I can already see the center caps getting knocked off and lost in the rocks. I think it'll be a fun trail rig that's still fairly capable because of the extra wheel base.

[JohnRobHolmes]

I normally lurk in threads where I dont have tech to add, but that is one very sweet rig you are building. I really dig the design.

[twisted84toyota]

you schold make it a daulie front and rear that would be sweet:-P


Talk about redneck heaven...........truck looks like its gonna be sweet

[BCCrawler]

If you want a dually body the pro-line f-650 has them molded on already.

[BENDER]

If you want a dually body the pro-line f-650 has them molded on already.

I actually bought the F-650 body first, because it looks better IMO. But it looked too small as a tow rig for the CJ8 body on my comp 2.2 rig. This body is quite a bit bigger then the F-650 body.

[BENDER]

I snapped a few pics of the F-150 body with the CJ8 in tow for size comparison.

I dyed the rims black, because the chrome doesn't really cover the back of the rim. I bought another set of 24 Series rims and the chrome covers the back on the new set pretty good. So now I'm not sure which way to go, I may end up sandblasting the wheels and spraying them flat black.

[skipstr71]

Dam thats sick.. You really have it all, and all that is just so clean.. Your collection is very impressive..!

[ILoveRCRockCrawlin]

any updates?

[BENDER]

any updates?

Yeah, I snapped an axle housing on my 2.2 comp rig, so I robbed an axle off this rig.

[ILoveRCRockCrawlin]

LOL. when do you plan on getting it done? i cant wait to see it finished.

[badger]

LOL. when do you plan on getting it done? i cant wait to see it finished.
When he is good and ready to finish it! Jesus christ, go ride your boyfriends jock for a while.

[braceysdad]

Now that's funny Jesus and boyfriends jock in the same sentence.

[ILoveRCRockCrawlin]

ok sorry that im interested in benders rig. i wont post on this thread anymore

[Unimoger]

Looking good Bender, You never cease to amaze me with the stuff you come up with. I just got a 1/6 Int Cxt from wally world, clearence sale $25 ! I couldn't pass it up. I figured I could convert it to 4wd with some tlt axles and build a custom aluminum trailer to haul my CJ comp rig. we'll see how it looks first. :mrgreen:

[badger]

ok sorry that im interested in benders rig. i wont post on this thread anymore
You must be the receiver since you bend over so easily. I was giving you ****. :flipoff:

[BENDER]

LMAO @ badger!! :lol:

Thanks for the compliments guys.

I'm getting ready to put an order in for leaf springs, as well as a few other things. I just got started on painting the body. I still need to design the frame and figure out the suspension set-up. So, it'll be a while before it's rolling.

[ILoveRCRockCrawlin]

Nope, not posting.

[badger]

Nope, not posting.
LMAO! Wipe the tears and post away.

BTW, nice rig Fender!

[offroadford4x4]

It definitly looks like a cool design, I realy like how ya did the wheels, but an F150 dually? Won't be very accurate. Maybe find an F350 for it. Just M/O.

[TJ_Krawler]

I see a badass rig in the future!

I been thinkin about buyin a newbright F650 or F350 for a tow rig but then I'd need a trailor.

[ILoveRCRockCrawlin]

I see a badass rig in the future!

I been thinkin about buyin a newbright F650 or F350 for a tow rig but then I'd need a trailor.
trailers are really easy to make as long as you dont go into a lot of detail. i could even give you a drawing on how to make one.

[TJ_Krawler]

trailers are really easy to make as long as you dont go into a lot of detail. i could even give you a drawing on how to make one.

Ive got plenty of wood and other scrap stuff layin around so yeah I'd appreciate a picture or drawing of how to build one.

[BENDER]

I got the jug leaf springs, stock TLT suspension stays, and ESC, as well as a few other things that I ordered. The frame is almost finished with the design stage, and I got the body painted too. Turtle like progress. :lol:

[Got Rocks?]

ohhhh looks good cant wait to see it finished:lol:

[xtman]

Looks great. Would you make one of these and sell it to me? Im interested. :-P . Again look really great.

[Brandon]

Looks cool, your work bench is so shiny!!! and clean.

[Unimoger]

Looks awesome Bender, I am really glad that this project didn't die!:mrgreen:

[ColquittCustom405]

Looks like it gonna be a good one, I'll keep checkin up on this post.

[Fordx4]

that thing is so cool keep the pics coming:mrgreen:

[slugzracing]

Crap how could I miss this!? Bender, I have a 1/6 ranger bed (stepside) that you could have for free to make dually fenders with. I will snap a pic tonight with a geolander for scale

[Will]

How did you get the 24 series wheels onto a tlt axle?

[BENDER]

Thanks for the compliments guys.

Crap how could I miss this!? Bender, I have a 1/6 ranger bed (stepside) that you could have for free to make dually fenders with. I will snap a pic tonight with a geolander for scale

Sweet, I'd like to check it out. ;-)

How did you get the 24 series wheels onto a tlt axle?

The hex is the same size, so they bolt right up. But, you'll need a widener of some sort, otherwise the tires will rub the links and shocks.

[microgoat]

Did you have a chance to test-fit those tires I sent ya? And were they of any use for the project?

[BENDER]

Did you have a chance to test-fit those tires I sent ya? And were they of any use for the project?

I did try them on the 24 Series wheels, but the ID on the tires is a little too big. I could make them work if I spun up some adapter rings for the wheels.

[slugzracing]

Looking at the pics it would take some work to mak them fit but then again, F-150s dont come dually
From the body line above the wheel well out to the widest point is about .86 inches
The bulged portion of the fender is about 7.5 inches long
From the upper body line to the bottom of the rocker panel is 3.6 inches

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/7413/dsc010714wy.jpg
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1917/dsc010724ep.th.jpg
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/3529/dsc010732az.jpg

[microgoat]

got any Clod wheels? they might fit those if you narrow the rims enough.

[slugzracing]

LOL I just looked at the Lexan body again, the ranger fenders would need a lot of cutting

[BENDER]

got any Clod wheels? they might fit those if you narrow the rims enough.

Yeah, I do have some stock Clod and TXT wheels. I'll have to take a look at them to see if it'll work.

Slugz, I think that would look cool. But, it is alot longer then the bed on this body. I also agree that it probably would be a PITA to graft the 2 bodies together. I'll have to see if I can find one of those bodys.

[Cubman]

I did try them on the 24 Series wheels, but the ID on the tires is a little too big. I could make them work if I spun up some adapter rings for the wheels.

Maybe you could use Traxxas Jato rims? I believe they are 2.8 inches in diameter.

[Grizzly4x4]

Lifted Tow Rigs are ghey :flipoff:
Yeah! :roll:

I like it Bender. I was wanting to do a replica of my truck with TLT axles.

[shortbusjeep]

looking good can i see how you attached your leaf springs to the tlt axles?

[Unimoger]

Bender, any progress on this truck?????

[BENDER]

Bender, any progress on this truck?????

No, I've got this and another build going right now. I'm slowly making progress, but nothing major lately.

[shortbusjeep]

you have the tlt axles hooked up to the leaf springs yet? can i see?

[crawlingfireguy]

the whole project is awesome!!

[BENDER]

you have the tlt axles hooked up to the leaf springs yet? can i see?

Here ya go. ;-)

I ground the rivet out of the leafs so I could pull them apart. Then I drilled the hole out for a 3mm screw. I put 2 leafs in on the left rear, torque twist side. Then just the one long leaf on the other side. We'll see how it works.

[Unimoger]

Man I wish I had a s much time as you do to work on these things.:mrgreen:

That truck is looking great, any plans to have it ready to roll soon?

[shortbusjeep]

thanks alot there BENDER.

[Got Rocks?]

any updates?:-P

[dezfan]

Cool build, needs to sit up high like Grizz's ride!:mrgreen:

[BENDER]

any updates?:-P

Not really, I haven't had a chance to do anything with it lately.

[BENDER]

I finally got a chance to get back to work on this build. It probably won't end up being a dually, but I will try it at some point. I made a trade with peej410 from RC Fab (http://www.autosportfab.com/rc/index.html), and the frame arrived today. 8)

Got a little mock-up done on it so far tonight. I'll probably sandblast the frame and paint the silver or flat black. I won the rock ring giveaway from Unimoger and www.montanascaledesigns.com, I also picked up a roof rack from him too. The rack sits in the bed perfectly, and will hold the spare tire and Hi-Lift jack.

A few new mock-up pics.........

[666]

:shock: That looks awesome!:shock: Need another geolander?

[BENDER]

:shock: That looks awesome!:shock: Need another geolander?

Thanks.

I've got 2 new sets of Geolanders here, thanks for the offer though. I may end up running Moabs too, not sure yet.

[racerx]

Sniff Sniff, I thought I smelled moth balls!:lol: I was wondering when you were gonna finish this rig. It kinda looks familiar........kinda."thumbsup"

[slugzracing]

Nice, I had forgotten about this build. Will it be done before the winter series starts?

[BENDER]

I've also got these wheels and tires. Narrowed Jato wheels and a set of BFG replicas I got off microgoat.

[BENDER]

Nice, I had forgotten about this build. Will it be done before the winter series starts?

I don't think it'll be ready for the start of the Winter Series. I've got most of the parts here, so it shouldn't be too bad to get rolling. But, I need to get the Clod back together for the Super Class.

[DISTURBIN' tha PEACE]

Lookin' good Brad. I was wondering about this thing. Nice to see it's back on track.

[slugzracing]

If you want another 4 tires like those BFGs just let me know. I have 4 still bolted to the original toy.

If your tow rig is done for the wither series start I hearby challenge you to a hauling competition!

[BENDER]

If you want another 4 tires like those BFGs just let me know. I have 4 still bolted to the original toy.

If your tow rig is done for the wither series start I hearby challenge you to a hauling competition!

I'll let you drag me around with your 22 pound, 1/4 scale buggy. :lol:

[rocpede]

looking awsome BENDER and what is the length and width in the front part and the rear part of the frame. Because i have a ford body like that i would like to make a scale rig.

rich

[BENDER]

looking awsome BENDER and what is the length and width in the front part and the rear part of the frame. Because i have a ford body like that i would like to make a scale rig.

rich

The overall length of the frame is 20", front width is 3", rear is 4". He made this chassis to match this particular body. So everything fits together nicely.

[slugzracing]

I'll let you drag me around with your 22 pound, 1/4 scale buggy. :lol:
I was thinking tow rig against tow rig since my tow rig weighs about 1/4 of what the truggy does and runs geos:lol:

What do you have planned for a rear bumper?

[rocpede]

thank u BENDER for the info.

rich

[Bam Bam]

Keep on the great work bender"thumbsup" !!!!!

[Unimoger]

I too am glad to see this build get ressurected. Nice parts choice too."thumbsup" Can't wait to see the final product, knowing you, it will be amazing.

[microgoat]

That Peej frame is sweet! Just what this rig needed "thumbsup"

Now GIT 'ER DONE! Although I'm going to excuse myself from the hauling competition. The semi's 34-inch box trailer might give me a little advantage :lol:

[BENDER]

Thanks for the compliments guys. 8)

[Going Up!]

Sweet Bender! I like the look of the Moabs on ther most of all!;-)

[BENDER]

I made a little more progress tonight. It's going to be a challange to make the leafs work. I can't get them spread out enough on the axles to line up with the frame. So, I'm going with coilovers for now, in order to get it going. ;-)

A few more pics, with mandatory flex shots.

[IronOx]

lookin sweet. and wat leafs are you talkin about? im confuzed. keep it up.

Big John

[BENDER]

lookin sweet. and wat leafs are you talkin about? im confuzed. keep it up.

Big John

I have leaf springs on the rear axle in yesterdays mock-up picks. Today, I'm running coils at all 4 corners. ;-)

[TwistedXT]

I've also got these wheels and tires. Narrowed Jato wheels and a set of BFG replicas I got off microgoat.

THOSE ARE SICK!!!!!:shock:

DO YOU HAVE MORE INFO ON THOSE TIRES???????

[gasshead]

did you deside to not go with the dully wheels out back? i think it would look sweet if you keep them with the moabs

[Unimoger]

lookin' good Brad, I see you got your ring.;-)

[Bobtail74]

Any way we can see pics with those BFG tires on it? I also want to know what toy to look for to get a set of those tires.

[BENDER]

DO YOU HAVE MORE INFO ON THOSE TIRES???????
I think they came off a toy Hummer, slugz and microgoat would know for sure.

did you deside to not go with the dully wheels out back? i think it would look sweet if you keep them with the moabs
I'll eventually try the dually set-up out back. But for now, I'm going with the single wheels. I'll try and get a few pics posted with the dually rear tires when I get closer to finishing it.

lookin' good Brad, I see you got your ring.;-)
I did, thanks. ;-)

Any way we can see pics with those BFG tires on it? I also want to know what toy to look for to get a set of those tires.
I'll get some pics with the BFG's too. Again, hopefully slugz or microgoat will post more info on the tires.

I snapped a few outside pics with more body trimming and 2.2 Moabs. I think I like the Moabs the best so far.

[Grizzly4x4]

I made a little more progress tonight. It's going to be a challange to make the leafs work. I can't get them spread out enough on the axles to line up with the frame. So, I'm going with coilovers for now, in order to get it going. ;-)
Quitter! :roll: :flipoff:

I looks sweet Bendah, I really like the Moabs better, the Geo's look too small. Great job and I too am glad to see this project come back. "thumbsup"

[Unimoger]

3RD pic, that pic is going on my website, nice job Brad, moabs for sure."thumbsup"

[Wrecker]

I looks sweet Bendah, I really like the Moabs better, the Geo's look too small. Great job and I too am glad to see this project come back. "thumbsup"

I agree, the geo's look too small, but the moabs look badazz!
Awsome build!

[BENDER]

Quitter! :roll: :flipoff:

:lol: :lol: :lol: Yup, I'm getting impatient. I may try it eventually, but for now it's the easy way out. ;-) :lol:

[BENDER]

I got the frame sandblasted this morning, and a rear bumper mocked up. A few pics of the progress, with the BFG's and dually rears installed too. The dually rears rub the 4-link pretty hard. I'm sure that'll be an issue with the leafs, if I go that route.

[666]

Looks great again! I like the way it looks w/ the single moabs best.

What will be the motivation for this booger?

[BENDER]

Looks great again! I like the way it looks w/ the single moabs best.

What will be the motivation for this booger?

Thanks.

I'll probably just run a 65t lathe motor at first, and see from there. I may got to a 45t to get a little wheelspeed, it all depends on the final running weight when I'm done. I want to do a winch in front too, so I'll probably use one of my SR's for the esc.

[Wrecker]

I like the single moabs the best as well. Those bfg's are way too small. Again, it's looking sweet.

[xtman]

Damn it looks good! With the other tires with the Jato rims it make the car look like one of the 909ers trucks where they put 20's on them add never offroad the truck!

Looks really goos with the sinlge Moabs, makes me wanna do a prject after my friends truck....
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c284/shane_yo_/KEVINSTRUCKDGAF.jpg

unfortuanetly it has chenged a little bit since that picture, but none the less its still a really cool truck.

Like i said i love this project and i want one!

[Bam Bam]

And another awesome truck from the GREAT BENDER"thumbsup" "thumbsup" "thumbsup" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gooba]

a 650 with the duals would look awesome but if your stickin with the 150 definetly single moabs

[BENDER]

a 650 with the duals would look awesome but if your stickin with the 150 definetly single moabs

I'm going with single Moabs for sure, it looks the best with the longer 14" wheelbase.

A little more progress, figured out where to mount my D-rings. Stole the tow rope of the LAV, stretched the wheelbase a little to get the bigger Moab tires out of the rock rails. I also started mocking up a front bumper, by recycling the old SW2 stinger. I'm not really sure what the finished bumpers will look like yet.

[microgoat]

I like it. Starting to look like a comp truck now "thumbsup"

[BENDER]

I like it. Starting to look like a comp truck now "thumbsup"

Thanks. It is starting to look more like a comp rig, I guess it's my upbringing. :lol:

Let me know if you want the BFG's back, I don't think I'll be using them. ;-)

[DISTURBIN' tha PEACE]

Looks good B. The rear bumper looks kinda like the one on your jeep, just needs the pressure gauge & coupler. Where's the D-ring from? Toyo?
I think its starting to look like a chase truck.

[BENDER]

Thanks Sheldon.

The rear bumper does look the same as the one I made for the Jeep. It's clean looking, but a little plain. I'm going to work on designing something around it. The D-rings are from toyofast. This rig does have a baja look to it, especially after I cut the body, so I'm going with it. It'll probably end up being a tow rig/chase rig/rock crawler/rock racer all in one. :lol:

[BENDER]

I made a front skid plate up, to hide the "unscale" servo. Eventually, almost everything will be painted black. I got the mounts for the D-rings drilled and tapped too.

[rocpede]

that skid plate looks awsome and can't wait to see some pics of it on the rocks.

rich

[BENDER]

that skid plate looks awsome and can't wait to see some pics of it on the rocks.

rich

Thanks. 8)

It's alive and running. I also got a little more detail work done. I picked up an RPM front bumper that was designed for the Maxx. I cut the front of it to be the fairlead for the winch. Scored a set of stainless D-rings from the hardware store. Made a matching rear skid plate. I cut the spare tire and wheel in half, like rbgerrish did on the Courier, it was sticking up way too high for me before. Next step will be complete teardown and paint.

A few pics of the virgin run.

[BENDER]

A few more.......

[tmyjeeper]

This rig was awesome to watch today, now I need to build a scaler.....:x

[chino438]

those are some sick shots, awsome work as always"thumbsup"

[clod booster]

looks awesome but i dont see any dualies

[BENDER]

This rig was awesome to watch today, now I need to build a scaler.....:x

Thanks. Get busy building!! :lol:

those are some sick shots, awsome work as always"thumbsup"

Thanks. 8)

looks awesome but i dont see any dualies

Thanks. It started out as a dually build, but has gone a different direction for a few reasons. There are some pics of the dually set-up in the begining of this thread.

[Unimoger]

Pics look great Bender, I may nab another one for my gallery on my site."thumbsup"

[JasonInAugusta]

Great lookin' rig! "thumbsup"

I'm trying to get Jason to add a scale 2.2 class for '07.

Help me persude him. :lol:

[BENDER]

Pics look great Bender, I may nab another one for my gallery on my site."thumbsup"

Thanks Ben, use whatever pics you want. ;-)

Great lookin' rig! "thumbsup"

I'm trying to get Jason to add a scale 2.2 class for '07.

Help me persude him. :lol:

Thanks Jason. I'll go for a scale class in '07, but my wheelbase is 14 1/8". :twisted: :lol:

[JasonInAugusta]

That's the entire thing...wheelbase would be unimportant.

The bodies would be left virtually intact and the wheelbase would fit within the wheelwells.

It'd be a helluva fun class.

[ScGRaceR]

beautiful truck :)...personally i love rockcrawlers in silver for some reason

[slugzracing]

Stunning is about the only word that comes to mind "thumbsup"

[racerx]

Lookin good Bender! How did you manage to get all those pics today and not get people in the background? There was people all over the place!:lol:
I kept turning around to see what was making that scrapping sound on the rock when you were dragging belly.

[ScGRaceR]

Lookin good Bender! How did you manage to get all those pics today and not get people in the background? There was people all over the place!:lol:
I kept turning around to see what was making that scrapping sound on the rock when you were dragging belly.


hahaha.... see what happens when you are not looking....maybe next time you will wanna drive your truck over in the back ground for free press "thumbsup" :lol:

[BENDER]

Thanks for the compliment guys. 8)

Lookin good Bender! How did you manage to get all those pics today and not get people in the background? There was people all over the place!:lol:
I kept turning around to see what was making that scrapping sound on the rock when you were dragging belly.

I took almost 100 pics of this rig today. :lol:

This thing is loud on the rocks, it almost sounds real. :twisted:

[Bam Bam]

BENDER that looks bada$$!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BENDER]

BENDER that looks bada$$!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Bam Bam.

[redbeard]

BENDER, that is sweet. Very nice build. Hope to see it up close at next weeks comp.

[Wrecker]

That thing is awesome looking!
I wish I could have made it out there later today, I was there from 9-11, just missed all of you.:x

[peej410]

Thanks for the compliment guys. 8)



I took almost 100 pics of this rig today. :lol:

This thing is loud on the rocks, it almost sounds real. :twisted:

MAN that thing looks sick! im glad my frame could be a part of the build! you did an amazing job finishing her off!

one of the coolest things about the CSC is the scraping and clunkin. you dont get that sound with aluminum hehe.

hows it drive?

[snook]

looks awesome:lol:

[BENDER]

MAN that thing looks sick! im glad my frame could be a part of the build! you did an amazing job finishing her off!

one of the coolest things about the CSC is the scraping and clunkin. you dont get that sound with aluminum hehe.

hows it drive?

Thanks. I'm digging it so far, very fun to drive and surprisingly capable. "thumbsup"

Thanks again for the compliments guys.

[Brandon]

I would love to see this thing with a brushless in it and getting some speed :twisted:

[BENDER]

I would love to see this thing with a brushless in it and getting some speed :twisted:

It may double as my rock racer, I've got another Revolver motor here. ;-)

[1BadJeepBruiser]

This thing came out awesome! All the details looks great, I love how the rack looks mounted on the bed. There is actually a truck like that by me set up the same way. That area looks awesome to crawl too! "thumbsup"

Mike

[STANG KILLA SS]

simple yet effective. very nice. seems to be a bit of a pre-runner craze lately

[BENDER]

This thing came out awesome! All the details looks great, I love how the rack looks mounted on the bed. There is actually a truck like that by me set up the same way. That area looks awesome to crawl too! "thumbsup"

Mike

simple yet effective. very nice. seems to be a bit of a pre-runner craze lately
Thanks guys. I've got more details in the works too. I've already installed the front limiting straps and some rope on the rack. I'm finding it hard to say, "that looks good move on the the next thing." :lol:

[mulchman]

Another awesome rig Bender. My hats off to you. BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!

[Grizzly4x4]

I've got to say that the skidplate to hide the steering servo is an incredible idea. :shock:
My biggest complaint with many scale builds is seeing that servo sitting there on the axle. Your skidplate hides it perfectly and looks really cool. I wish I would have thought of something like that.

Oh, and the rest of the truck looks excellent as well.
Great job Fred!!

[BENDER]

Thanks mulchman.

I've got to say that the skidplate to hide the steering servo is an incredible idea. :shock:
My biggest complaint with many scale builds is seeing that servo sitting there on the axle. Your skidplate hides it perfectly and looks really cool. I wish I would have thought of something like that.

Oh, and the rest of the truck looks excellent as well.
Great job Fred!!

Thanks for the compliments Griz. I wanted to try a frame mounted steering servo, but not sure there will be room with the winch installed. So, I stuck it on the axle like my comp rig, and decided to try and hide it with the skid. I'm going to paint the frame and link mounts black, and may go bright red with the skid plates to hide the servo/link mounts even more.

[Unimoger]

I wanted to try a frame mounted steering servo, but not sure there will be room with the winch installed.

Here is how miniwheeler did that on his scale bb-51 blue rubi:
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c366/tessyjim/100_1236.jpg


red skid plates and black guts will look awesome!"thumbsup"

[microgoat]

This thing keeps getting better all the time. Not much tow rig left, but I don't think you'll hear too many complaints.

Then again, you may have to start over with another tow rig, if you can keep it street legal :lol:

[BENDER]

Thanks for the pic Ben, I'll have to see if I have enough room.

This thing keeps getting better all the time. Not much tow rig left, but I don't think you'll hear too many complaints.

Then again, you may have to start over with another tow rig, if you can keep it street legal :lol:

Thanks. It might be street legal here in Colorado. :lol:

[racerx]

Thats how I did mine on the BB-51 also.

[BENDER]

I got a few more details worked out, added ropes and limiting straps to the front axle. I decided to try adding "tubular" rock sliders to the fenders. I may make a couple more for the roof of the cab and one for the front of the hood. It's just 1/4" diameter black Delrin that I bent and mounted to the body.

[ScGRaceR]

looks vey nice bender the straps on the axles :)


very nice, how much *borat voice* :P

[Unimoger]

Really like the straps on the axle and the delrin skids on the side? brilliant!"thumbsup"

[ScGRaceR]

what are the straps made out of.....bike helmet straps?

[BENDER]

what are the straps made out of.....bike helmet straps?

Old snowboard leash. I need to find something that matches for the rear.

[ScGRaceR]

Old snowboard leash. I need to find something that matches for the rear.



thick shoe laces or work boot straps.....

[rocpede]

it looks awsome BENDER and i like the rock sliders on the fenders too.

rich

[dezfan]

Love the limiting straps!

I might add a set to my scaler!"thumbsup"

[ThinkTank]

Nice truck! You should sell it to me

[xjman]

Nice truck! You should sell it to meIm sure he will:roll:

The fit and finish so far is pretty amazing, I really like the limiting straps. Do the straps actually limit it a bit or are they more for show?

[BENDER]

Thanks for the kind words guys. 8)

GT40 this rig isn't for sale. ;-)

xjman the straps are at full extension with the shocks, so they are just for show right now. I may cinch them down more to limit the travel a little after I get some installed in the rear. I'll probably just move the straps down a hole on the axles to do that.

[ThinkTank]

[quote=BENDER]Thanks for the kind words guys. 8)

GT40 this rig isn't for sale. ;-)

ok i'm cool with that
i still like the truck:)
what else are you gonna add?

[BENDER]

ok i'm cool with that
i still like the truck:)
what else are you gonna add?

I've got a couple lights I may add, but not sure what else I'll do at this point.

[xjman]

Have you thought about maybe adding a little to the back bumper? Looks kinda plain. Maybe add some "Runck" style posts, or even a small cage to protect the lights. I seem to see those more and more.

[BENDER]

Have you thought about maybe adding a little to the back bumper? Looks kinda plain. Maybe add some "Runck" style posts, or even a small cage to protect the lights. I seem to see those more and more.

I probably will do a little more with the rear bumper, such as light guards. I may scrap this bumper and make one that wraps around the rear fenders more too. I've thought about adding another rail on top of the existing rock rails. But, it won't look that scale because technically it would block the doors more then they already are.

[ThinkTank]

I probably will do a little more with the rear bumper, such as light guards. I may scrap this bumper and make one that wraps around the rear fenders more too. I've thought about adding another rail on top of the existing rock rails. But, it won't look that scale because technically it would block the doors more then they already are.

i think you should scrap the bumper and make a new one that wraps around the back better i think it'll look nicer:-P

[codizzl]

WOW:shock: :shock: that is one nice scale truck........... in speechless good work man i like the straps u got on the axles to not let the shocks break ( in a real life truck) and the the little tow hooks up front and back along with the skid plates."thumbsup"








"thumbsup"

[JRmudmanXJ]

i just scanned through the pics in this thread and i think this rig is awesome

[brendan h]

where did you get the bow shackles?

looks nice

[BENDER]

Thanks for the compliments guys.

brendan h, I bought the front D-rings from toyofast on this board. I found the rear rings at a local hardware store.

[BENDER]

Made a little more progress tonight. I got the winch mounted up, rear limiting straps on and another rock slider for the hood. I've got about 8' of string on the winch, and could still fit more if needed.

[1BadJeepBruiser]

Bender, the limiting straps look awesome man, what are they made from? I always use this flat string shiat I had in the garage but after a while it freys (<-spelling) and looks like A$$$$$$. Yours dont look like they will do that. You should turn down them shocks and do the dual rate coil over look "thumbsup" and add some resavoirs

[BENDER]

Bender, the limiting straps look awesome man, what are they made from? I always use this flat string shiat I had in the garage but after a while it freys (<-spelling) and looks like A$$$$$$. Yours dont look like they will do that. You should turn down them shocks and do the dual rate coil over look "thumbsup" and add some resavoirs

The straps in the pics I just posted are flat shoelaces. The ones I originally had on the front are on the rear now, they were made from an old snowboard leash. After I cut the shoelaces to length, I burn the frayed ends a little with a lighter. The laces have a little stretch to them, but the snowboard leash doesn't stretch at all. That's why they got moved to the back. All 4 straps are functional now too.

I'm still not sure what I'll do with the shocks. The diameter of the shocks works pretty good with the 1/8th scale body. I see no end in sight at this point. :lol:

[dieselfuel]

great lookin truck but honestly the tubes sticking out of the fenders and hood just ruined it. otherwise i love it

[Wrecker]

Lookin good, I can't wait to actually see it crawl. I saw it at the comp but never saw you run it.

[BENDER]

great lookin truck but honestly the tubes sticking out of the fenders and hood just ruined it. otherwise i love it

Thanks. The tubes do take a little to get used too. I was skeptical at first, but the look is starting to grow on me. I've got more I want to add to give it a more uniform look. I'm trying to do something different from the norm, but we'll see how it looks when I'm done.

You can see a version of the rear sliders here.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4223462795801110450&q=xtreme+engineering&hl=en


Lookin good, I can't wait to actually see it crawl. I saw it at the comp but never saw you run it.

Thanks. I didn't get a chance to drive it Sunday, there was about 4 people on my same frequency. :lol:

[ScGRaceR]

LOOKS AWESOME!!!!


what string are you using for the winch?....and btw the shocks look just fine IMO

[BENDER]

LOOKS AWESOME!!!!


what string are you using for the winch?....and btw the shocks look just fine IMO

Thanks. I bought the string at a hardware store. It's the same as what I have on the rear rack. Just standard mason string.

[ScGRaceR]

cool, thanks!

[rocpede]

look awsome BENDER. did u use the the stock servo horns and just used some long screws right. and how does it hold up with the weight of your truck.

rich

[BENDER]

look awsome BENDER. did u use the the stock servo horns and just used some long screws right. and how does it hold up with the weight of your truck.

rich

Thanks. I did use the stock Hitec servo horns, with long plastic screws connecting the two. I also put fuel line on all the screws, between the horns. I'm hoping that stops the string from fraying over time. The winch will pick the truck up off the ground, and it's got to be in the 7-8 pound range now. I have to give Grizz credit for the winch servo, he modified it for me because I'm electronically handicapped. ;-) :lol:

[ScGRaceR]

I'm electronically handicapped. ;-) :lol:


HAHAHAH, same here!...ima mod my hitec this weekend @ Work :twisted:, with some help "thumbsup"

[BENDER]

I've been slowly making progress with this rig. I got the snorkel/intake assembled and mounted, went to Savage bumpers, and added lights to the front, back and hood. I also stuffed the SR and reciever in a Hitec servo case. It's at least usable to bash in snow and shallow water now.

[BENDER]

A few more pics........

[JasonInAugusta]

All that work...








...and you didn't take time to get rid of the Tamiya battery plugs. :lol:

You're doing that chit on purpose! :lol:

[BENDER]

All that work...








...and you didn't take time to get rid of the Tamiya battery plugs. :lol:

You're doing that chit on purpose! :lol:

I'm sponsored by Tamiya connectors and AM radios...................................remember? :lol:

[JasonInAugusta]

True, true.

[bigred]

Looks Awesome. Just curious, is there a reason for the VW stickers on a ford, or is it some sick joke?"thumbsup"

[BENDER]

Looks Awesome. Just curious, is there a reason for the VW stickers on a ford, or is it some sick joke?"thumbsup"

Thanks.

Some are VW stickers, some are SW stickers. The VW stickers on the lights were the only thing I had that was the right size. I'll end up towing the bug bodied 2.2 rig with it eventually too.

[run2jeepn]

Looking good. Man I need to start on a Scale build...

[ScGRaceR]

very nice...love the snorkel...and the radio box....yumm soo clean

[twisted84toyota]

did you make the clevis's or did you buy them somewhere?

looks good I have the same lid just setting around and some TLT axles too...........................HMMMMMMMMMMM

[BENDER]

did you make the clevis's or did you buy them somewhere?

looks good I have the same lid just setting around and some TLT axles too...........................HMMMMMMMMMMM

Thanks. I bought the front three D-rings from toyofast, the rears I scored at a local hardware store.

[1BadJeepBruiser]

I'm sponsored by Tamiya connectors and AM radios...................................remember? :lol:

LOL haha, its kinda funny because it seems like alot of people actually use them still... I was busting TC ballz about it not to long ago and he said he has never had an issue to why change them...

The truck looks awesome, I am digging the lights and all the add ons, that snorkel looks SAWEET too "thumbsup"

Mike

[Unimoger]

Love all the scale add-ons Bender. I am so glad to see you getting so into the scale side, it really does make them more fun."thumbsup" :lol:

[BENDER]

Thanks guys, it has been a fun build for sure. 8)

A few action shots from this afternoon.

[BigRedB2]

Reminds me of that big orange 70's blazer that was in Top Truck Challange a while back. it had the same Handicap bathroom rails on its fenders too.

Really sweet build.

[snook]

nice job dude awesome truck"thumbsup"

[ScGRaceR]

haha i think i see those pics somewher else :)....very nice...cant wait to see if you do anything else :)

[octigonwallrus]

looks real good man, how did you make the snorkel if you don't mind me asking?
1BadJeepBruiserQuote:
Originally Posted by BENDER
I'm sponsored by Tamiya connectors and AM radios...................................remember? :lol:


LOL haha, its kinda funny because it seems like alot of people actually use them still... I was busting TC ballz about it not to long ago and he said he has never had an issue to why change them...
ive never had and issue either.

[BENDER]

how did you make the snorkel if you don't mind me asking?

The top of the snorkel is a scrap piece of Delrin I had laying around. The sticker on it is from one of my HPI bug body decal sheets. The tubing going into the body is protective coating for electrical wires. I have a 1/4" diameter aluminum standoff that goes through the center of the tubing to make it rigid. One long M3 screw holds it all together and ties it to the body.

Thanks again for the compliments guys. 8)

[Grizzly4x4]

Lookin really great Bendah, those snow bashing shots are cool. I'm glad to hear that the winch is working for you, just let me know when you are ready to do some lighting. :wink: :lol:

[madhatter]

Just something about this truck makes me want to build another ''comp'' scale rig :)


P.S. did you notice any amount of difference with the weights on the diffs?

[racerx]

Lookin sweet Bender!

Sparky's came out sick as well!"thumbsup" I like the winching of the 650 w/ a 150 pic:lol::lol::lol:

[BENDER]

Lookin really great Bendah, those snow bashing shots are cool. I'm glad to hear that the winch is working for you, just let me know when you are ready to do some lighting. :wink: :lol:

Thanks man, I'll let you know if I decide to add any lights. ;-)


Just something about this truck makes me want to build another ''comp'' scale rig :)

P.S. did you notice any amount of difference with the weights on the diffs?

Thanks for the compliment. I don't really notice the weight on the axles with this rig, I'm going to pull those off when I start painting everything. The front axle is out of one of my old comp rigs, I just never pullled the weight off.

Lookin sweet Bender!

Sparky's came out sick as well!"thumbsup" I like the winching of the 650 w/ a 150 pic:lol::lol::lol:

Thanks, ya these 2 rigs together don't quite look right, as far as the scale appearance goes. :lol:

[rocpede]

the crawling spot looks good and i like the pics, just 1 Q. were is the new vid. of it. or did i miss it.

rich

[BENDER]

the crawling spot looks good and i like the pics, just 1 Q. were is the new vid. of it. or did i miss it.

rich

Thanks. I haven't shot any video yet, but will at some point. I need to buy a seperate harddrive for video, my computer is too full to make anymore vids right now.

[BENDER]

Found a couple cool things at the local hardware store. I wanted a hook for the winch, so I fabbed one out of some small chain link. Also spotted a small pulley that turned out to be a cool functioning snatch block, after cutting a slot in the side for the cable.

[JRmudmanXJ]

thats looks really scale and saawweet"thumbsup"

[ScGRaceR]

very cool!, nice find...ill probally see it in the next gtg with your big brother the f650 :)

[octigonwallrus]

vBENDERQuote:
Originally Posted by octigonwallrus
how did you make the snorkel if you don't mind me asking?


The top of the snorkel is a scrap piece of Delrin I had laying around. The sticker on it is from one of my HPI bug body decal sheets. The tubing going into the body is protective coating for electrical wires. I have a 1/4" diameter aluminum standoff that goes through the center of the tubing to make it rigid. One long M3 screw holds it all together and ties it to the body.

Thanks again for the compliments guys. 8-)

thanks man i appreciate it. nice scale finds

[Rckcrwlr]

Great Build Bender,
I think I just found my next project...a scaler.

Thanks for the insight.

Keep up the great work.

[rockman27]

this build got me hooked on scalers:lol: :shock:

what happened to the dualy?

[BENDER]

this build got me hooked on scalers

what happened to the dualy?

The dually set-up didn't quite look right without the body to match, so it got ditched in favor of the current set-up.

Thanks again for the compliments guys. 8)

[BENDER]

Managed to get a little trail run in with Sparky this afternoon, until he grenaded a rear pinion gear. Video should be up in a bit. ;-)

[sleek6mt]

awesome turn out man, gr8 pics

[keithzadok2112]

very koo rig liked the tube work "thumbsup"

[Xtant3150c]

Great Job on this build Bender!"thumbsup"

The progression of the build was kewl to see to.

The Details really set it off.

[tmaxx23]

Looks Awesome.
What eles can i say!

[USATorque55]

Absolutely fabulous. This really has been an inspiration for my first scale build.

Bookmarked as one of my favorites.

[BENDER]

Thanks again for all the compliments guys. 8)

Video is up. ;-)
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53177

[andres-tavares]

Thanks again for all the compliments guys. 8)

Video is up. ;-)
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=53177




great trucks and great vid!!!

[CRF450R]

Great pics looks super scale. Mmmmm....... Lefthand diff fluid run off.

[rockman27]

awesome vid, and a great truck!
i am now saving all those pics when i see them!

[ScGRaceR]

niceeeee bender....that water didnt look that deep lol might need some goggles next time 8)


great video too !

[DeaDShorT]

It needs a roof rack w/mountain bikes:lol:

Quite the build, It looks like it may never end. The add ons will get it into the almost 10# range:shock:

Diggin' on the video, but thats just a Bender standard issue anymore"thumbsup"

[BENDER]

Thanks guys. 8)

Quite the build, It looks like it may never end. The add ons will get it into the almost 10# range:shock:

The add ons are done, she's pretty hefty now too. Only thing left to do is tear it down and paint the frame, link mounts and skid plates. I've already got a little rust starting from the snow and water crossings. :twisted:

[racerx]

Call me next time you go up there, that was a cool place for scaler's.8)

[BENDER]

Call me next time you go up there, that was a cool place for scaler's.8)

We need to plan a GTG there, if it ever warms up again.

[RCWizard]

Great job...keep up the good work

[ScGRaceR]

I've already got a little rust starting from the snow and water crossings. :twisted:




leave it :) i think it would loook sweet

[TwistedXT]

you do awsome work as always bender!!!!

[BENDER]

With all the snow we've been getting lately I figured I'd better get the scaler ready. It started with the plow, but thanks to Sparky I had to make a set of chains for the tires too. ;-)

[Bam Bam]

Really cool bender"thumbsup" !!!!!



and I'll give you 25 bucks to plow my driveway:flipoff: !

[Wrecker]

Dang, this thing just get's better and better. Great work as always!

[Kranberry]

give ya 25 bucks to plow mine but oops i forgot it melted today:flipoff::flipoff:

[BENDER]

Only $25? You guys are killing me. ;-) :lol:

[JasonInAugusta]

Rig looks great.

What'd you use for the plow?

[BENDER]

Rig looks great.

What'd you use for the plow?

Thanks Jason. I made the plow using thin flat aluminum stock, that I formed around some big round stock. The plow is basically 4 linked and tied to the front axle using leftover Maxx turnbuckles, and TLT suspension stays. I use the winch to lift the plow, but I can't angle it until I figure out a better mounting set-up.

[JasonInAugusta]

Simple and effective.

I like it. "thumbsup"

[Unimoger]

Very nice bender, I could use some of those now, we got dumped on last night with snow.:shock:

[chivas72]

no snow here, sunny and 71, high for today 78

awsome work Bender you never stop to inspire

Happy holidays

[BENDER]

Thanks for the compliments guys. 8)

We're gearing up for another blizzard here in Denver starting today. :shock:

[Kranberry]

least u getting snow iam in utah where were having wind and mor wind:twisted:

[rockman27]

hey bender, i was looking to do sompthing simmalar, do you think you could tell me what the name of the store is that you got the d-rings at?

and could you give me a list of stuff you used, and how much it costed

thanks!

[BENDER]

hey bender, i was looking to do sompthing simmalar, do you think you could tell me what the name of the store is that you got the d-rings at?

and could you give me a list of stuff you used, and how much it costed

thanks!

I got the front D-rings from toyofast and RCRockGear. I'm not sure if they are still available though. The rear stainless steel D-rings I found at a local hardware store.
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23725&highlight=%2Ad-ring%2A

The chassis came from www.rc-fab.com But, I don't think they are available anymore either.

The rack, Hi-lift jack and rock rings came from Unimoger and www.montanascaledesigns.com

The G-made wheel wideners came from Kevin at www.thecrawlerstore.com

The Pede tranny came from rockpiledriver at www.rcpcrawlers.com

I'm running TLT axles, Integy 65t motor, Super Rooster, Hitec 645mg steering servo, 645mg winch servo, Savage bumpers, 2.2 Moabs, 24 Series touring car wheels from Pro-Line, stock TLT shocks, Maxx 2.5 driveshafts and DX3 radio gear. This build has been in the works off and on for about a year. Everything else was fabbed by me. I'm not sure about the overall cost, I've never added it up. I bought as much as I could from the Vendors here on RCC. ;-) "thumbsup"

[rockman27]

i was hoping for the name of the hardware store, but i will see if i can get them from here.

any chance you could help me with some of the fab work that you have done?

[BENDER]

i was hoping for the name of the hardware store, but i will see if i can get them from here.

any chance you could help me with some of the fab work that you have done?

Check Home Depot for the D-rings, that's where I got mine.

Unfortunately, I don't have the time to help you fab parts. I'm also a Vendor here on RCC and that keeps me busy for the most part. What little time I have left is spent wrenching on my junk. Most of the parts on this rig are hand fabbed by me, which is time consuming. ;-)

[rockman27]

that's cool, i understand.

i may just ask for a picture occasionaly, like it would be nice to see how the front skidplate attatches!

[BENDER]

i may just ask for a picture occasionaly, like it would be nice to see how the front skidplate attatches!

That I can help you with. ;-)

The skid plates are bent and tie through the frame along with the D-ring mounts. I cut into them on both sides with a bandsaw to make bending it by hand alot easier.

[ScGRaceR]

chains and the plow are soo sweet!...i wish it would snow here :(