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Rootar · 12-13-2011, 03:22 PM

Your drivetrain is on its way sir. The rear axle is ready to rock just bolt on your link plate, it was greased and waterproofed after i installed the new case and xhd locker, so don't pull it apart unless you want nasty hands. the other XHD locker is in the box for you to rebuild the front with.

helhedded · 12-13-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 4xFord

Very cool I'm digging the V2.

Thanks bud

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Originally Posted by jeepcj578

Looks alot better

Thanks man. The jig that you made for me has helped so much

helhedded · 12-13-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rootar

Your drivetrain is on its way sir. The rear axle is ready to rock just bolt on your link plate, it was greased and waterproofed after i installed the new case, so don't pull it apart unless you want nasty hands. the other XHD locker is in the box for you to rebuild the front with.

ahh sweet you threw in a tranny too? thanks Rootar, you're the best.

I'll have some nasty hands because there is no need for a waterproofed axle on a comp truck.

either way your efforts are much appreciated.

go team ram rod

Rootar · 12-13-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by helhedded

ahh sweet you threw in a tranny too? thanks Rootar, you're the best.

I'll have some nasty hands because there is no need for a waterproofed axle on a comp truck.

either way your efforts are much appreciated.

go team ram rod

No joke wear latex gloves the grease i use around the perimeter of my axle cases is NASTY, it also stinks, and itll stain your pretty little hands.

Youll have more than enough fun with the front axle to worry about the rear.

and yes minus a case, a top shaft, and some bearings you have a tranny as well.

i kept my green gates you bastard

jeepsohigh · 12-13-2011, 08:24 PM

Great start Ashton, I was digging the V1 but after seeing the V2 I am very impressed. It looks like its gonna be very trick

It reminds me of a baby kitten

My Sporty build is in parts just sitting on a bench collecting dust and it will never be as cool as yours

helhedded · 12-14-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rootar

i kept my green gates you bastard

rats

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Originally Posted by jeepsohigh

Great start Ashton, I was digging the V1 but after seeing the V2 I am very impressed. It looks like its gonna be very trick

It reminds me of a baby kitten

My Sporty build is in parts just sitting on a bench collecting dust and it will never be as cool as yours

Yeah I still need to name the chassis. If I pick "baby kitten" I'm not sure that the truck will be able to live up to it's name.

It sounds like you have something up your sleeve? Get to cracking with the beans spillage.

(in your own thread, though)

helhedded · 12-15-2011, 12:37 AM

While I'm waiting on parts to finish the build I decided to go ahead and start messing with the wheel and foam setup. I will be using some prototype inner foams that Eddie at Crawler Innovations has been working on for a while now. I have had great success running them in Khaos tires on my berg so I had to have some for this build. They are a closed cell foam pre-cut to 1.75". From my understanding they will be offered in different widths for different wheel sizes. A channel is machined out to leave room for the tire bead. Without that channel properly mounting tires with these foams would be nearly impossible because they are so dense. One prototype foam weighs 6.7 grams which is less than one of my regular firm inners that weighed over 7 grams.

I have been a firm believer in running an inner support ring but they are now unnecessary with the new inners. I think it's better than running a ring because these foams cover the whole wheel.

I will be testing these on this truck with some siped white dot Rovers.

They will be complimented with some all-adjustable aluminum 1.25" Mayhem Evo bead locks. I won't have any clearance issues with these!

I like to vent my wheels so I needed to vent the foam too. I like to use a body reamer. You have to make sure that you make the hole large enough to compensate for a little foam "squish" once they break-in. Other people will probably just vent the tire.

CI PROTOTYPE closed cell inner foam outfitted with a 5.5" CI soft outer

TC09mini · 12-15-2011, 07:52 AM

I'm dying to get my hands on a set of those!

helhedded · 12-15-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TC09mini

I'm dying to get my hands on a set of those!

I'm not sure on when they will be officially released but we are getting pretty close

Duuuuuuuude · 12-15-2011, 08:56 AM

Yeah I'd like to get ahold of some myself.

JeremyH · 12-15-2011, 09:01 AM

Nice! I've seen Shelby's proto foams a few times and I can't wait for them to come out...

C*H*U*D · 12-15-2011, 11:09 AM

Well I want a set too, Damn it!!!!

I like that sipe pattern on the Rover as well

Szczerba · 12-15-2011, 12:27 PM

Don't forget the vent holes! I drill about 8, 1/4" holes around the foam.

...

3mm carbon fiber front and rear 4-link plates are done. Just waiting on the USPS for the V2 chassis templates and I will get to cutting the 1.5mm. Should be in a few days and they'll be heading back your way.

helhedded · 12-15-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

I like that sipe pattern on the Rover as well

thanks. I borrowed that idea after I saw a pic of John Ripplinger's rovers at a west coast qualifier.

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Originally Posted by Szczerba

Don't forget the vent holes! I drill about 8, 1/4" holes around the foam.

...

3mm carbon fiber front and rear 4-link plates are done. Just waiting on the USPS for the V2 chassis templates and I will get to cutting the 1.5mm. Should be in a few days and they'll be heading back your way.

thanks, mango!

Stormin2u · 12-15-2011, 12:43 PM

Ashton those foams are looking very interesting, I'll hold off on new tire foam for awhile.

Manning · 12-15-2011, 05:17 PM

I'm a firm believer in firm inner foams also.

I've heard of these trick foams. Now I've seen a pic. Now I want!!!

ROCKEDUP RICKY · 12-15-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Manning

I'm a firm believer in firm inner foams also.

I've heard of these trick foams. Now I've seen a pic. Now I want!!!

Me too.
Is this the end of the line.

opek · 12-15-2011, 05:45 PM

Is the middle ring the firmest or is the inner ring the firmest? And can anyone comment on why? <3's all around, thanks in advance!

helhedded · 12-15-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Stormin2u

Ashton those foams are looking very interesting, I'll hold off on new tire foam for awhile.

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Originally Posted by Manning

I'm a firm believer in firm inner foams also.

I've heard of these trick foams. Now I've seen a pic. Now I want!!!

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Originally Posted by ROCKEDUP RICKY

Me too.
Is this the end of the line.

I'm glad that you guys like them. You shouldn't have to wait too long

There is a little more info in this thread Crawler Innovations Khaos Rover Comp Tire

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Originally Posted by opek

Is the middle ring the firmest or is the inner ring the firmest? And can anyone comment on why? <3's all around, thanks in advance!

It's one foam. What you are calling the "inner" is actually the same black foam but it is channeled out to leave room for the tire beads.

ROLANDROCKSHOP · 12-16-2011, 07:36 AM

name for your chassis.. "lightrunner"

12-13-2011, 03:22 PM	#21
Rootar Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 596	Your drivetrain is on its way sir. The rear axle is ready to rock just bolt on your link plate, it was greased and waterproofed after i installed the new case and xhd locker, so don't pull it apart unless you want nasty hands. the other XHD locker is in the box for you to rebuild the front with. Last edited by Rootar; 12-13-2011 at 03:27 PM.

12-15-2011, 12:37 AM	#27
helhedded I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 4,786	Re: helhedded's Comp Shafty While I'm waiting on parts to finish the build I decided to go ahead and start messing with the wheel and foam setup. I will be using some prototype inner foams that Eddie at Crawler Innovations has been working on for a while now. I have had great success running them in Khaos tires on my berg so I had to have some for this build. They are a closed cell foam pre-cut to 1.75". From my understanding they will be offered in different widths for different wheel sizes. A channel is machined out to leave room for the tire bead. Without that channel properly mounting tires with these foams would be nearly impossible because they are so dense. One prototype foam weighs 6.7 grams which is less than one of my regular firm inners that weighed over 7 grams. I have been a firm believer in running an inner support ring but they are now unnecessary with the new inners. I think it's better than running a ring because these foams cover the whole wheel. I will be testing these on this truck with some siped white dot Rovers. They will be complimented with some all-adjustable aluminum 1.25" Mayhem Evo bead locks. I won't have any clearance issues with these! I like to vent my wheels so I needed to vent the foam too. I like to use a body reamer. You have to make sure that you make the hole large enough to compensate for a little foam "squish" once they break-in. Other people will probably just vent the tire. CI PROTOTYPE closed cell inner foam outfitted with a 5.5" CI soft outer Last edited by helhedded; 01-02-2012 at 07:40 PM.

12-15-2011, 07:52 AM	#28
TC09mini RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 1,005	Re: helhedded's Comp Shafty I'm dying to get my hands on a set of those!

12-15-2011, 08:56 AM	#30
Duuuuuuuude Suck it up! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 11,652	Re: helhedded's Comp Shafty Yeah I'd like to get ahold of some myself.

12-15-2011, 11:09 AM	#32
CHU*D No idea what I'm doing Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Underground, CO Posts: 4,529	Re: helhedded's Comp Shafty Well I want a set too, Damn it!!!! I like that sipe pattern on the Rover as well

12-13-2011, 08:24 PM	#25
jeepsohigh Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saint Charles Posts: 732	Great start Ashton, I was digging the V1 but after seeing the V2 I am very impressed. It looks like its gonna be very trick It reminds me of a baby kitten My Sporty build is in parts just sitting on a bench collecting dust and it will never be as cool as yours

12-15-2011, 09:01 AM	#31
JeremyH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16,952	Nice! I've seen Shelby's proto foams a few times and I can't wait for them to come out...

12-15-2011, 12:27 PM	#33
Szczerba I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Castle Rock, WA Posts: 8,785	Re: helhedded's Comp Shafty Don't forget the vent holes! I drill about 8, 1/4" holes around the foam. ... 3mm carbon fiber front and rear 4-link plates are done. Just waiting on the USPS for the V2 chassis templates and I will get to cutting the 1.5mm. Should be in a few days and they'll be heading back your way.

12-15-2011, 12:43 PM	#35
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	Re: helhedded's Comp Shafty Ashton those foams are looking very interesting, I'll hold off on new tire foam for awhile.

12-15-2011, 05:17 PM	#36
Manning RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lowell, Arkansas Posts: 1,307	Re: helhedded's Comp Shafty I'm a firm believer in firm inner foams also. I've heard of these trick foams. Now I've seen a pic. Now I want!!!

12-15-2011, 05:45 PM	#38
opek Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 698	Re: helhedded's Comp Shafty Is the middle ring the firmest or is the inner ring the firmest? And can anyone comment on why? <3's all around, thanks in advance!

12-16-2011, 07:36 AM	#40
ROLANDROCKSHOP I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: roland,ar Posts: 5,981	Re: helhedded's Comp Shafty name for your chassis.. "lightrunner"

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