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10-10-2011, 09:35 PM
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| No idea what I'm doing Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Underground, CO
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|  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:  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?  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.  I also got a good deal on one of the last D-Mounts from UGC...go figure   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.      |
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10-10-2011, 09:52 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston
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Looks good, whats the belly height at?
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10-11-2011, 02:33 AM
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| Try to Bend it   Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth Australia
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Its about time we saw some thing from the UGC man cave. Very nice.
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10-11-2011, 03:36 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ukraine
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Oh Yeah! Those wheels are really sweet! |
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10-11-2011, 03:40 AM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: May 2010 Location: Belfield NSW Australia
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I like what i see |
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10-11-2011, 07:37 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Beaumont, Tx
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Looks good! Nice score on the UGC stuff.  |
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10-11-2011, 08:59 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central FL
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 But seriously, rig came out good I even picked up a couple ideas for my OG FB.
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10-11-2011, 09:19 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lady Lake, Fl
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Nice job Juan, makes me want to put the old FB back together |
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10-11-2011, 10:46 AM
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| Suck it up!   Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas
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Hooray for shafty powa! Good score on those UGC items. How did you stuff your esc under the hood without smooshing it on compression? |
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10-11-2011, 11:10 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scumrise, Flooriduh
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Rig looks good Boss | |
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10-11-2011, 01:32 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: gastonia
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better question.. you got any extra wheels you made that might go to the trash can...I could use a new set  . Sweet looking rig and nice job on the wheels. How wide are them?
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10-11-2011, 05:56 PM
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| R.I.P. Chip  Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Crawler State
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Looks great! Quote:
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10-11-2011, 06:05 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2010 Location: Belfield NSW Australia
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I realy want to know what number beer is that by the time you finished the build it looked like a nice brew
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10-11-2011, 06:31 PM
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| Try to Bend it Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth Australia
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My Guess would be one of Juan's Mead brews. |
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10-12-2011, 09:29 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: 9th Dimension
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Speaking of beer, is the glass from the PumpHouse Brewery in Longmont, CO?
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10-12-2011, 09:38 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Grants Pass
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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  |
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10-12-2011, 05:29 PM
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| Suck it up! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas
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10-12-2011, 05:38 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Amish Buggy PA
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X2 looks like a bta setup.
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10-12-2011, 07:56 PM
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| R.I.P. Chip Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Crawler State
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You gonna make it to the winter series comp this sunday with this thing?
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10-12-2011, 07:58 PM
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| MODERHATER™  Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado
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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.
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