Another Cherokee build

[qwkjimmy]

Here are some pics of my Dingo. I purchased it used about 2 weeks ago..

This is the how it set when I first got it..


First thing I did was remove the electronics


Mounted the battery over front axle with custom mounts...lol




Went down to Radio shack and grabbed a electronics box.. I plan on waterproofing it ...





A few goodies parts I picked up...





Ahh and the cherokee









A couple more




1.55's waitin on wheels


I went with the mud thrashers for a more scale look but they may be too short for good crawling... opinions??

Ok its bedtime.. Last ones for the night..

[qwkjimmy]

Wow this is a rough crowd, 87 views and not one comment..

Does anyone have experience with 1.55 Mud thrashers?

[sniper101]

Looks good. Curious to see how the 1.55's look on there!

[Solitaire]

I take it that's a Proline body. Does it line up perfectly with the Dingo wheelbase? Can't completely tell from the pics.

I can see where 1.9's are a bit large for the fender openings, thus the 1.55's. Do you think trimming the openings would be sufficient for the 1.9's?

I'm asking as I'm about to start a Cherokee build and the body hasn't arrived yet, but I'd like to stick with 1.9's if possible.

Sorry, no experience with 1.55 MudThrashers, but I may have to if the 1.9's don't work at all.

[ZJMike]

Looking good
Where ya at in Maryland???

[qwkjimmy]

Originally Posted by sniper101

Looks good. Curious to see how the 1.55's look on there!

Thanks

Originally Posted by Solitaire

I take it that's a Proline body. Does it line up perfectly with the Dingo wheelbase? Can't completely tell from the pics.

I can see where 1.9's are a bit large for the fender openings, thus the 1.55's. Do you think trimming the openings would be sufficient for the 1.9's?

I'm asking as I'm about to start a Cherokee build and the body hasn't arrived yet, but I'd like to stick with 1.9's if possible.

Sorry, no experience with 1.55 MudThrashers, but I may have to if the 1.9's don't work at all.

Yes I think the cherokee body is a good fit for the stock Dingo chassis. I wouldnt call it perfect but very close. I will post a side view shot shortly to give You a better idea.

If You trim the fender flares the 1.9's will work fine. If Ive read correctly 1.55's series tires come in different heights also. Some even as tall as the stock 1.9 series tires. The Mud thrashers are the shortest of the 1.55 series I believe...

Question with this color combo should I do black or white stamped beadlocks?

Originally Posted by ZJMike

Looking good
Where ya at in Maryland???

Waldorf near the Woodrow bridge.. A fellow MD man.. Where Do You guys crawl at?

[ZJMike]

Originally Posted by qwkjimmy

Waldorf near the Woodrow bridge.. A fellow MD man.. Where Do You guys crawl at?

I've been to Rocks SP, and a few spots up near me in Delaware....
We are just getting into it, I have a Cherokee build going myself

[Solitaire]

White beadlocks would be my choice for your blue body and thanks for the info.

[qwkjimmy]

Originally Posted by Solitaire

White beadlocks would be my choice for your blue body and thanks for the info.

Anytime

Here's that wheelbase pic...

Stock Dingo and Proline Cherokee


[QUOTE=heinie_21;3576651]

Originally Posted by qwkjimmy

. The Mud thrashers are the shortest of the 1.55 series I believe...
/QUOTE]
False. Check rc4wd's 1.55 section. The dirt grabbers and mtz's are WAY shorter than mud thrashers.


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Thanks for the heads up. I just checked up on Your info and Your correct. It also makes sense but I never put it together... If thrashers are a scale 37x13.5x15 there would have to be a smaller scale tire to represent a stockish tire height... Good info Thanks again

Also what color stamped beadlocks wheels do You prefer for my color? black or white?

[heinie_21]

[QUOTE=qwkjimmy;3576393]. The Mud thrashers are the shortest of the 1.55 series I believe...
/QUOTE]
False. Check rc4wd's 1.55 section. The dirt grabbers and mtz's are WAY shorter than mud thrashers.


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[Speedrc91]

I love the look of the 1.55's with the cherokee..with the body lowered down they really fit in the wheel wells and look scale. Just my $0.02

[qwkjimmy]

Originally Posted by Speedrc91

I love the look of the 1.55's with the cherokee..with the body lowered down they really fit in the wheel wells and look scale. Just my $0.02

I totally agree.. Pics comin soon

Got a package in the mail





A comparison between the 1.9 flatirons ans the 1.55 Mud thrashers



A couple of views











Before and after

[Hydro-Tank]

Looks really great with the 1.55s!!! Very nice job.

[steele42]

Originally Posted by qwkjimmy

I went with the mud thrashers for a more scale look but they may be too short for good crawling... opinions??

That is correct. More scale, but a little short for "good, capable" crawling. I guess it depends on what you consider good. They'll be just right for good scale crawling.

I'm liking how it looks though

[josborne024]

Love the look of the 1.55 on it it just looks more scale . Sweet lookin rig

[qwkjimmy]

The 1.55 Mud Thrashers impressed me Today