Underground Crawlers FF-4 "Frame Forward" Chassis

[wolfen]

WOOOOHOOOO, got mine today, great craftmanship, I like the way the skid goes under the side plates, better protection, thanks again...

[Phylodog]

Got mine today as well and it looks great so far. Being a newb I put it together backward the first time but I've got it straightened out now. Got everything put together and the 2nd coat of paint is drying on my new CKRC big body now. I'll try to get pics up in the next day or so.

[wolfen]

This is what I have so far, still debating on the lengths of the bottom links,

[Phylodog]

Here's where I'm at now. It seems to drive well and I've got a bit more articulation than with the stock chassis and the weight is definitely forward of the centerline now. I'm hoping to test it out later this evening on some rocks:






A few pics of the new body I painted last night:

[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by wolfen

This is what I have so far, still debating on the lengths of the bottom links,

Looks great! For my bottom links, I first make sure my shocks are at the same angle, and adjust the links forward or back if they are not. This will put the motor/trans just under .6" forward of center.

Originally Posted by Phylodog

Here's where I'm at now. It seems to drive well and I've got a bit more articulation than with the stock chassis and the weight is definitely forward of the centerline now. I'm hoping to test it out later this evening on some rocks:


A few pics of the new body I painted last night:

Great looking body!! Let me know what you think after tonight.

[jkwrangler08]

Got mine together this weekend but (of course) it's snowing So will have to wait a bit to be able to try it out.. Here's a couple of pics..

[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by jkwrangler08

Got mine together this weekend but (of course) it's snowing So will have to wait a bit to be able to try it out.. Here's a couple of pics..

I think all of us Front Range guys are battling the weather .......just when you think it's going to be nice, the rug gets yanked out. It's back down to the basement table for me tonight.

Great looking truck though

[truckbob]

Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

I think all of us Front Range guys are battling the weather .......just when you think it's going to be nice, the rug gets yanked out. It's back down to the basement table for me tonight.

Great looking truck though

I got mine today.Great work.I will let you know how I do at my next comp.
I am hoping to advance my currant possition of forth place .My competition is mostly m.o.a

[BigSki]

Here's mine. I'm taking my sweet time on it, but so far everything is going together pretty well. I added some M3 screws in the side plates to hold the plates and the skid together without needing the links mounted. I also added a spacer between the lower links, it helps to capture the ends and makes the connenction stronger. I used Jato rod ends, so the spacer ended up being exactly .75" long. I used .25 diameter brown Delrin because it's what I had on hand.






Thanks again to Underground Crawlers for a great product at a great price!

[DickyT]

mine just showed up, looks GREAT Juan, this work day will not pass fast enough.

[truckbob]

awesome frame!! Increased my ramp angle by 4 degrees

[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by truckbob

awesome frame!! Increased my ramp angle by 4 degrees

Glad to hear it Bob!! Post some pics when you get the chance!

[crf250x]

hopfully going to order mine in 2 weeks

[truckbob]

Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

Glad to hear it Bob!! Post some pics when you get the chance!

Here you go
http://www.mdrccrawlers.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=848

[mxracer33x]

The website says Out of stock, is this actually the case?

[C*H*U*D]

Originally Posted by mxracer33x

The website says Out of stock, is this actually the case?

Currently yes......more sideplates will be cut and available starting 03-15-10. Sorry for the inconvenience.......I underestimated the demand for these


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