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Rubbaneck · 12-07-2007, 08:51 AM

This fine rig is based off the most popular Chassis/drivetrain out there.

I went with the BENDER SW3 silver chassis and Axial AX-10 Scorpion drivetrain.
Hand made servo/link mounts and skid from M.IN.E. (Kris).
Losi shocks front and rear. Homegrown links with Losi LST and Jato rod ends.

Here's a few shots of my creature. More to come as the process continues.

Front servo mount

Rear Dig mount

High clearance skid from M.IN.E.

Special thanks to BENDER, Kris, Jared, Acrawler2nv and HobbyClown

BrandonW · 12-07-2007, 08:56 AM

wow thats awesome, i didn't realize how narrow the bender sw3 chassis was, looks like a pretty sweet setup.

BENDER · 12-07-2007, 09:15 AM

Looks sweet Jay, I'm liking the rear dig servo/upper link mount.

binaryterror · 12-07-2007, 09:43 AM

Looks like a SW3 and a GC-1 got together and made a new idea...

Lowers Reversed, Uppers are paralell.

BENDER · 12-07-2007, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binaryterror

Looks like a SW3 and a GC-1 got together and made a new idea...

Lowers Reversed, Uppers are paralell.

Actually, Jay's been running this link set-up for a while on his old rig, before the GC-1 was even around.

IRON CHEF · 12-07-2007, 09:55 AM

Nice work on the skid kid. Is it routered down the middle? When will they be avalible?

THnCS · 12-07-2007, 10:07 AM

Very Nice, I should have mine together real soon. Just waiting on the chassis to arrive. Lowers Reversed, Uppers are paralell.
what advantages does this give? Has it seen any rocks yet?

binaryterror · 12-07-2007, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BENDER

Actually, Jay's been running this link set-up for a while on his old rig, before the GC-1 was even around.

Can I ask why you prefer not to? I only ask because I am working on a Tuber and see many claiming the lower link like these seem to be the ticket. Any input you might have would also be great.

BENDER · 12-07-2007, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binaryterror

Can I ask why you prefer not to? I only ask because I am working on a Tuber and see many claiming the lower link like these seem to be the ticket. Any input you might have would also be great.

No particular reason really. This link set-up does help eliminate axle steer, but a little axle steer can be good in some situations. I've been running my/this link set-up since I built my TXT in 2004. I'm used to how it behaves on the rocks. I'm not saying I wouldn't try a new set-up either, just haven't seen the need to mess with it much. I am thinking about moving the lower links just inside the chassis plates, so there's less to get hung up on though. If Rubbaneck starts kicking my ass in comps, then I might have to switch to this link set-up.

THnCS, your chassis went out yesterday.

Iron Chef, Krakatoa Kris has the full length skids. They have been relieved down the center too.

Wrecker · 12-07-2007, 10:30 AM

Yeah Jay!!
Looking good. I'm liking those upper link mounts.
That link setup is the way to go, it improved the performance of my sw3 a ton!

cars69 · 12-07-2007, 10:36 AM

Your Rig looks Great. I like it a lot. From what you have
shown us so far it should perform great. Maybe Brad
will change his mind on the link placement if you let
him drive it out on the rocks. :-P

Rick

Rubbaneck · 12-07-2007, 10:38 AM

Thanks for the compliments guys...

I really owe one to Kris for his help all the time on my rigs.

This will be rock ready in a few daze when the clouds clear. Losi Rock Claw Tires and the new Axial 2.2 wheels are in route along with the new Grappler from Losi.

Electronics will be the famous Mamba Max and Castle BEC. Steering is controlled by a 402oz JR-PROPO DS8711 and dig is the JR-PROPO Z650.

Radio is a Bling R-1 from JR-PROPO. Rinestones baby...

BENDER · 12-07-2007, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubbaneck

Radio is a Bling R-1 from JR-PROPO. Rinestones baby...

...

SStone · 12-07-2007, 11:54 AM

Looks like it's gonna be a monster! Very nice.

THnCS · 12-07-2007, 01:42 PM

Rubbaneck, the only problem I see with this set up is this, I am going to copy your design

and you are still going to kick my arse

What is up with that. All joking aside, I am going to copy it and you will kick my arse!!! That is a nice rig and can't wait to get mine toghether. Damn cold weather!!!

Bender--You made my day!! Hopefully the mail is good and I get it today or tomorrow. Maybe by Monday the new "Bendial" will be ready.

kawika · 12-08-2007, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BENDER

No particular reason really. This link set-up does help eliminate axle steer, but a little axle steer can be good in some situations. I've been running my/this link set-up since I built my TXT in 2004. I'm used to how it behaves on the rocks. I'm not saying I wouldn't try a new set-up either, just haven't seen the need to mess with it much. I am thinking about moving the lower links just inside the chassis plates, so there's less to get hung up on though. If Rubbaneck starts kicking my ass in comps, then I might have to switch to this link set-up.

THnCS, your chassis went out yesterday.

Iron Chef, Krakatoa Kris has the full length skids. They have been relieved down the center too.

Why does this link set-up eliminate axle steer? I'm curious.

That is a beautiful skid plate.

JUSTGOINGSLOW · 12-08-2007, 05:35 AM

Hay Bender you being the 2007 2.2 champ and all pretty much speaks for it's shelf I'm looking in to a SW3 my self but now one has them in stock

RXcrawler · 12-08-2007, 07:16 AM

Truck looks good for sure.

JUSTGOINGSLOW:
Bender was the 06 2.2 champ
Gatekeeper was the 07 2.2 champ

Both are great drivers and know ALOT about linkset-up and chassis building! I only wish I knew that much about it.

JUSTGOINGSLOW · 12-08-2007, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RXcrawler

Truck looks good for sure.

JUSTGOINGSLOW:
Bender was the 06 2.2 champ
Gatekeeper was the 07 2.2 champ

Both are great drivers and know ALOT about linkset-up and chassis building! I only wish I knew that much about it.

X2 OOPS 06 thats it

cato · 12-08-2007, 07:25 AM

Jay: super nice clean new rig.........no wonder you don't return calls

you've been buzy

Kris: can you make me a 55mm wide skid plate with cut outs in the center ? :-P

12-07-2007, 08:51 AM	#1
Rubbaneck RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chucking rocks at your little truck! Posts: 1,353	SWX Arachnida This fine rig is based off the most popular Chassis/drivetrain out there. I went with the BENDER SW3 silver chassis and Axial AX-10 Scorpion drivetrain. Hand made servo/link mounts and skid from M.IN.E. (Kris). Losi shocks front and rear. Homegrown links with Losi LST and Jato rod ends. Here's a few shots of my creature. More to come as the process continues. Front servo mount Rear Dig mount High clearance skid from M.IN.E. Special thanks to BENDER, Kris, Jared, Acrawler2nv and HobbyClown

12-08-2007, 07:25 AM	#20
cato RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WHEAT RIDGE, CO Posts: 1,102	Jay: super nice clean new rig.........no wonder you don't return callsyou've been buzy Kris: can you make me a 55mm wide skid plate with cut outs in the center ? :-P

12-07-2007, 08:56 AM	#2
BrandonW RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,043	wow thats awesome, i didn't realize how narrow the bender sw3 chassis was, looks like a pretty sweet setup.

12-07-2007, 09:15 AM	#3
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	Looks sweet Jay, I'm liking the rear dig servo/upper link mount.

12-07-2007, 09:43 AM	#4
binaryterror I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 3,583	Looks like a SW3 and a GC-1 got together and made a new idea... Lowers Reversed, Uppers are paralell.

12-07-2007, 09:55 AM	#6
IRON CHEF Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 303 Posts: 121	Nice work on the skid kid. Is it routered down the middle? When will they be avalible?

12-07-2007, 10:07 AM	#7
THnCS Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 960	Very Nice, I should have mine together real soon. Just waiting on the chassis to arrive. Lowers Reversed, Uppers are paralell. what advantages does this give? Has it seen any rocks yet?

12-07-2007, 10:30 AM	#10
Wrecker [HOONIGAN] Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grand Junction Posts: 4,269	Yeah Jay!! Looking good. I'm liking those upper link mounts. That link setup is the way to go, it improved the performance of my sw3 a ton!

12-07-2007, 10:36 AM	#11
cars69 RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MESA, AZ. Posts: 1,043	Your Rig looks Great. I like it a lot. From what you have shown us so far it should perform great. Maybe Brad will change his mind on the link placement if you let him drive it out on the rocks. :-P Rick

12-07-2007, 10:38 AM	#12
Rubbaneck RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chucking rocks at your little truck! Posts: 1,353	Thanks for the compliments guys... I really owe one to Kris for his help all the time on my rigs. This will be rock ready in a few daze when the clouds clear. Losi Rock Claw Tires and the new Axial 2.2 wheels are in route along with the new Grappler from Losi. Electronics will be the famous Mamba Max and Castle BEC. Steering is controlled by a 402oz JR-PROPO DS8711 and dig is the JR-PROPO Z650. Radio is a Bling R-1 from JR-PROPO. Rinestones baby...

12-07-2007, 11:54 AM	#14
SStone Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WNC Posts: 456	Looks like it's gonna be a monster! Very nice.

12-07-2007, 01:42 PM	#15
THnCS Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 960	Rubbaneck, the only problem I see with this set up is this, I am going to copy your design and you are still going to kick my arse What is up with that. All joking aside, I am going to copy it and you will kick my arse!!! That is a nice rig and can't wait to get mine toghether. Damn cold weather!!! Bender--You made my day!! Hopefully the mail is good and I get it today or tomorrow. Maybe by Monday the new "Bendial" will be ready.

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12-08-2007, 05:35 AM	#17
JUSTGOINGSLOW RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Commerce Twp. Posts: 1,773	Hay Bender you being the 2007 2.2 champ and all pretty much speaks for it's shelf I'm looking in to a SW3 my self but now one has them in stock

12-08-2007, 07:16 AM	#18
RXcrawler Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In my head Posts: 2,744	Truck looks good for sure. JUSTGOINGSLOW: Bender was the 06 2.2 champ Gatekeeper was the 07 2.2 champ Both are great drivers and know ALOT about linkset-up and chassis building! I only wish I knew that much about it.

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