C*H*U*D's Sporty
 

Like many of my builds, this one came together days before it was needed. I was talking to Ikaika (spelling?) at The Crawlspace last Monday and he said he wanted to get Sportys going. I knew Jason showed up for their grand opening, so I figured I'd give him someone to beat up on.

I got a pretty good deal on a Fastback II chassis, so I figured I would start there. This build is kind of backwards since this truck is done, but I'll add to the history when I can.

Tech:

Chassis Fastback II from UGC

Tires - Front = Sedonas
Rear - Rear = Rovers
Both running stock foam (I'm Poor)

Wheels UGC Custom Wheels (I'm poor but I can machine)

Axles AX-10. Front OD, rear UD
Lockers Front = Axial HD
Rear = XHD


These are pictures from tonight...towards the end of this build (for now). I started today with my rear axle, some UD gears and the XHD locker:

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/r...y/IMG_1220.jpg

I really like this locker. I put one in the rear of my Hilux Scaler, and knew I had to save the other for this build (second set going on order soon). First thing you notice is the heft of this thing...It's not a lightweight plastic or aluminum locker...it's all steel!!

Drilling the UD Axial gear is not easy, but necessary to use this locker.

Pretty huh?

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/r...y/IMG_1222.jpg

Make sure you put it together a few times to check your mesh. Shim if you have to. Mine was a bit tight this time as well as with my Hilux. Shimmed it out and the gear mesh is perfect.

I've used Team3Six Rocklube for my last three axle rebuilds. I waited until I had some time with this lube before saying anything but I really like it. It's stinky and very sticky. I've had it in my scaler and XR and now it's going into this axle too.

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/r...y/IMG_1225.jpg

I also got a good deal on one of the last D-Mounts from UGC...go figure "thumbsup"

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/r...y/IMG_1233.jpg

No time for testing before tomorrow, but that's Ok...just looking to have fun. Here's some bench shots until after tomorrow. Hopefully I can get some tuning time before next Tuesday.

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/r...y/IMG_1227.jpg

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/r...y/IMG_1226.jpg

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/r...y/IMG_1228.jpg

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http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/r...y/IMG_1230.jpg

Looks good, whats the belly height at?

Its about time we saw some thing from the UGC man cave."thumbsup" Very nice.

Oh Yeah!
Those wheels are really sweet!"thumbsup"

I like what i see "thumbsup""thumbsup"

Looks good! Nice score on the UGC stuff. ;-)

:lmao:


But seriously, rig came out good "thumbsup" I even picked up a couple ideas for my OG FB.

Nice job Juan, makes me want to put the old FB back together"thumbsup"

Hooray for shafty powa!

Good score on those UGC items. "thumbsup"

How did you stuff your esc under the hood without smooshing it on compression?

:lmao:

Rig looks good Boss "thumbsup"

better question.. you got any extra wheels you made that might go to the trash can...I could use a new set :mrgreen:. Sweet looking rig and nice job on the wheels. How wide are them?

Looks great!

You really need to set your goals higher.

Sucks I couldn't make it tonight.

I realy want to know what number beer is that by the time you finished the build"thumbsup":lmao: it looked like a nice brew

My Guess would be one of Juan's Mead brews."thumbsup"

Speaking of beer, is the glass from the PumpHouse Brewery in Longmont, CO?

Man I cant wait to start on my sport truck for this season. What did you do for steering or are you hiding it on purpose:)

Looks like a bta to me...

X2 looks like a bta setup.

You gonna make it to the winter series comp this sunday with this thing?

Looks good, I think I can beat it though! I personally would like Rovers up front vs. Sedonas, but I have not tried that combo! Off to the drawing board.