07-10-2017, 07:33 PM | #1 |
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| Slow's "Masada" B1B
In honor of Magpul's Masada rifle (now the Bushmaster ACR), I've decided to build my B1B around the new Magpul TT concept. I'll post more and update when I have a better computer in front of me. But I'm "done" with the bones and drive train of the rig for now. I'll be testing it out at the beach next week with factory panels and wheels, etc. I have a Jeep body I'm working to fit to this. The front end will need a lot of work though. Maybe the rear as well. But I'll leave this here for now. I just hope I can stay on top of this thread... |
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07-24-2017, 07:41 PM | #2 |
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| Re: Slow's "Masada" B1B
I suck at build threads... Well, I got it together. I still have to do a lot of chassis and body work to get the look I want. But I had it ready for a trip to the beach. And it was fun! It did awesomely! Until... I broke some things. I busted to SSD HD rod ends. Some hard and fast driving on the sand seemed to kick it's a$$. I need to look at some other options for trailing arms. Maybe JEC or Super Shafty? I'm open to opinions... I also still have the servo saver on the rack. I'll be changing that out too. It's hard on the servo and rod ends for the steering link. But I'm loving it so far! Just playing with the suspension and what not. |
07-24-2017, 08:04 PM | #3 |
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| Re: Slow's "Masada" B1B
JEC and SuperShafty are the same and both made by JEC - SuperShafty has their logo etched on them on one side... JEC has custom-etched designs and lettering for individuals before - they are incredible. |
07-24-2017, 08:17 PM | #4 |
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| Re: Slow's "Masada" B1B
JEC makes the TA's for SuperShafty so those are the same. Not sure if the way they French in the rod ends is different than the SSD ones but they sure do look beefy.
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07-24-2017, 08:42 PM | #5 | ||
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| Re: Slow's "Masada" B1B Quote:
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IDK. But it's been the only hang up SO FAR. So I guess I'm ok with that! | ||
07-25-2017, 06:26 AM | #6 |
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| Re: Slow's "Masada" B1B
Drill the screw holes out and tap them for M4 or 6-32 set screws then use Revo rod ends. Best case scenario is you solve the rod end breaking problem, worst case scenario is you ruin a set of trailing arms that were going to be replaced anyway. |
07-26-2017, 05:58 AM | #7 | |
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07-26-2017, 07:24 AM | #8 |
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| Re: Slow's "Masada" B1B
Man I thought the SSD TA's used revo ends already. Short sided there are Revo ends have become pretty much standard.
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07-26-2017, 09:56 AM | #9 |
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| Re: Slow's "Masada" B1B
They have their own rod ends, better than some. I think they make HD versions as well. But Revo ends are included with JEC.
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07-26-2017, 09:59 AM | #10 |
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07-28-2017, 11:48 AM | #11 |
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| Re: Slow's "Masada" B1B
Got some things in the mail today... ordered from RPP on Tuesday evening and it shipped from Cali and got to Va today! Holy fast!!! |
07-29-2017, 10:59 PM | #12 |
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| Re: Slow's "Masada" B1B
Apparently I fried my AE-3. Craptastic... Anyone got a spare? I'm not sure if I wanna go sensored or not in this rig... I mainly plan on trailing with it until I get the kinks worked out. |
07-30-2017, 01:26 PM | #13 |
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| Re: Slow's "Masada" B1B
I have an AE-3 I'd sell. Comes with a 3100KV Vanguard motor! ;) PM me. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk |
07-30-2017, 01:28 PM | #14 |
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| Re: Slow's "Masada" B1B
Also, I can see you like VP stuff. Why not go with their one piece trailing arms? I have four pair on different rigs. They take a little patience for proper initial assembly, but once set with loctite they have never had issues. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk |
07-30-2017, 07:23 PM | #15 | |
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| Re: Slow's "Masada" B1B Quote:
On the subject of the TAs, I don't mind fixing them if they break. But I don't want ones that CAN'T be fixed. I thought about the VP ones and declined. I also just ordered and received both 3mm and 4mm x25mm set screws. I'll try those. The ones that come with the SSDs are just a tad short IMHO. But I appreciate the offer! Thanks man! | |
07-30-2017, 07:39 PM | #16 | |
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07-30-2017, 07:48 PM | #17 | |
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| Re: Slow's "Masada" B1B Quote:
I went through two others on my Yeti, the VP were more patience for setup, but no issues at all with them since. I learned the difference between 3mm and4mm with the tie rod on the Wraith..... sorry SSD ! Hang up and Drive | |
07-30-2017, 09:32 PM | #18 | |
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| Re: Slow's "Masada" B1B Quote:
I have Wertymade's on my son's Bomber, and while ugly, they have been pretty solid. The grubs are a smidge bent, but nothing worth replacing over. I had the Masada out on a 4+ mile hike today with my 5 yr old son driving half of it. Zero issues. It was a lot of fun! But I'm gonna have to slow it down... | |
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