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Rockmuncher · 01-13-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by insanerc

Very nice setup. It appears that the center relief is there to reduce weight on a heavier skid. I don't really see it as helping with clearance, since it's only a small section down the center, and right beside it are socket head (allen) bolts. Just guessing but it seems the plate could be 5/16" or even 3/8" thick. I've also tried this link setup, after talking to Joey about it, and must say that it feels very solid. I have yet to try this along with keeping the uppers triangulated though. I guess that's next on my list of must do's

Again, sweet work on the SW3!!!

David,
I belive that the skid was made like that so that when crawling along a ledge or something like that, the milled out section would stop you from sliding sideways.
But I could be wrong.

Rubbaneck, the rig is looking great I can't wait to see it painted and complete.
Shane

Rubbaneck · 01-14-2008, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockmuncher

David,
I belive that the skid was made like that so that when crawling along a ledge or something like that, the milled out section would stop you from sliding sideways.
But I could be wrong.

Rubbaneck, the rig is looking great I can't wait to see it painted and complete.
Shane

Shane your right on the skid being raised up for that purpose. It has about 3/16" deep by 1" wide clearance.

AND FOR THE BODY ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Woke up and saw this on rctech. Must be done. I'll have pics of it mounted tonight.

Thanks FB/FX

BENDER · 01-14-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rubbaneck

Shane your right on the skid being raised up for that purpose. It has about 3/16" deep by 1" wide clearance.

AND FOR THE BODY ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Woke up and saw this on rctech. Must be done. I'll have pics of it mounted tonight.

Thanks FB/FX

Very nice. But, I can't believe you're going to ditch that sweet body you have on it now. ;)

Rubbaneck · 01-14-2008, 10:31 PM

Here's the Grappler/LOSI body that Fat Bastard FX painted. Did something different on the rear roll bar area. Left the side' and back area's clear to expose the BENDER SW3 to it's fullest.

Wrecker · 01-14-2008, 10:33 PM

That looks freakin sweet J!!

Wrecker · 01-14-2008, 10:34 PM

I see your running brads old axial beadlocks.;)

Rubbaneck · 01-14-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wrecker

I see your running brads old axial beadlocks.;)

Rentals...... I'll toast 'em real quick for him!

Thanks Rich

Rockmuncher · 01-14-2008, 10:45 PM

This thing is looking sweet!!!
Have you had it on the rocks yet?
Shane

Rubbaneck · 01-14-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockmuncher

This thing is looking sweet!!!
Have you had it on the rocks yet?
Shane

Yeah we went out Yesterday and I slapped a few packs through it. Ran great for the first time out, better then expected for sure. We have a comp this weekend and it'll be a great test for it.

The practice body Bender liked so much was a factor in appearance, not performance.

I'll ups red that POS back real fast....

BENDER · 01-15-2008, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rubbaneck

The practice body Bender liked so much was a factor in appearance, not performance.

I'll ups red that POS back real fast....

Rig looks sweet with the new body Jay.

LIKES2CRAWL · 01-15-2008, 02:24 AM

Looking good man.

shrek · 01-15-2008, 04:13 AM

i like your rig so much that i just had to copy it with my sw3. great job very nice.

STEW<CO> · 01-16-2008, 09:53 PM

I have to say, you put together some fine rigs there Rubba, Nice job brother. The colors you run on your bodies are a good combination, I likey. Good job to the color and graphics sprayer also.

Rubbaneck · 03-21-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LIKES2CRAWL

Looking good man.

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Originally Posted by shrek

i like your rig so much that i just had to copy it with my sw3. great job very nice.

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Originally Posted by STEW

I have to say, you put together some fine rigs there Rubba, Nice job brother. The colors you run on your bodies are a good combination, I likey. Good job to the color and graphics sprayer also.

Thanks for the compliments guys.

It's been running pretty well. Just got back from the Midwest comp a few weeks ago and placed 10th. We had only two comps here in Colorado since our Winter series started. We should be coming up on the fith comp but the snow and rain is to blame for this. Other then that the weather every weekend has been pretty good for some practice.

The dig unit is holding up pretty well considering I put a JR 8711 in for the servo. It's really over kill but I blew up my other servo on the carpet.

So the next best thing to a 8711 dig is the VF dig for the axial tranny. It's cheaper then the servo alone..... I'm sold.

Just got some MSD Top Guns and had my roomate anodize the rings black. So I got a new body for it too. The paint work is from Chenzo here in Denver. Thanks bud

Enjoy some more pics....

Grizzly4x4 · 03-21-2008, 06:35 PM

This thing looks evil Jay.

Looks like it ready to kick ass at the next comp.

I love the look of the hack from the top, looks sexy.

cato · 03-21-2008, 06:58 PM

J: liking the rims, and if the dig will not cooperate that servo will prob. talk it into working

Can't wait for the VF .........

By the way, can the crawler make the loopy-loop?

Stormin2u · 03-21-2008, 07:23 PM

Really sweet build

very interesting and nicely fabricated.

Wrecker · 03-21-2008, 10:36 PM

Looks sweet Jay! I love the new paint and the rings.

O.C.D. · 03-21-2008, 10:58 PM

I never like the word, but "pimp" is coming to mind, lol. Hell of a nice build there.

jimbiss · 04-28-2008, 01:32 AM

Very nice SW3

01-14-2008, 10:31 PM	#44
Rubbaneck RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chucking rocks at your little truck! Posts: 1,353	Here's the Grappler/LOSI body that Fat Bastard FX painted. Did something different on the rear roll bar area. Left the side' and back area's clear to expose the BENDER SW3 to it's fullest. Last edited by Rubbaneck; 01-14-2008 at 11:33 PM.

03-21-2008, 06:58 PM	#56
cato RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WHEAT RIDGE, CO Posts: 1,102	J: liking the rims, and if the dig will not cooperate that servo will prob. talk it into working Can't wait for the VF ......... By the way, can the crawler make the loopy-loop? Last edited by cato; 03-21-2008 at 07:01 PM.

01-14-2008, 10:33 PM	#45
Wrecker [HOONIGAN] Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grand Junction Posts: 4,269	That looks freakin sweet J!!

01-14-2008, 10:34 PM	#46
Wrecker [HOONIGAN] Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grand Junction Posts: 4,269	I see your running brads old axial beadlocks.;)

01-14-2008, 10:45 PM	#48
Rockmuncher Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: wollongong, NSW, Australia Posts: 413	This thing is looking sweet!!! Have you had it on the rocks yet? Shane

01-15-2008, 02:24 AM	#51
LIKES2CRAWL I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: KENNEWICK, WA Posts: 2,513	Looking good man.

01-15-2008, 04:13 AM	#52
shrek Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: commerce twp. Posts: 570	i like your rig so much that i just had to copy it with my sw3. great job very nice.

01-16-2008, 09:53 PM	#53
STEW<CO> Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Man Cave! Posts: 892	I have to say, you put together some fine rigs there Rubba, Nice job brother. The colors you run on your bodies are a good combination, I likey. Good job to the color and graphics sprayer also.

03-21-2008, 06:35 PM	#55
Grizzly4x4 PapaGriz Yo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler Posts: 13,137	This thing looks evil Jay. Looks like it ready to kick ass at the next comp. I love the look of the hack from the top, looks sexy.

03-21-2008, 07:23 PM	#57
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	Really sweet build very interesting and nicely fabricated.

03-21-2008, 10:36 PM	#58
Wrecker [HOONIGAN] Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grand Junction Posts: 4,269	Looks sweet Jay! I love the new paint and the rings.

03-21-2008, 10:58 PM	#59
O.C.D. RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hiatus..sutiaH Posts: 1,620	I never like the word, but "pimp" is coming to mind, lol. Hell of a nice build there.

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04-28-2008, 01:32 AM	#60
jimbiss RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 1,168	Very nice SW3

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