Dual Dingo build thread-My first build thread

[juswin24]

This is officially my first ever build thread. I've been on here reading and studying a lot.

I'm open to any input you might have.

Dual Dingos, Will be using FUTABA 4PL RADIO back up is 3PL

I would also like to say, KC HOBBY, Archdale North Carolina is a great store. They beat just about everybody's online prices. They are very friendly and helpful.

*** UPDATE ***

I've decided to make grill and lamp bezels for both rigs. Bought a bunch of 5mm LED's to install.
Also decided to make wheel/fender wells out of styrene for both rigs.

First build

1.9 flat irons
Axial 1.9 chrome beadlocks
35t RC4WD motor
Tekin fxr
Hitec servo 5995 robot servo
Castle BEC set at 6v
Robinson racing gears in tranny
Axial alum CHUBS and KNUCKLES
Axial driveshaft rings
Cotter key shackles (found here forgot whose idea)
Stick batteries 1800 nihms 2 ea


Second build

1.9 flat irons
Axial 1.9 black beadlocks
35t RC4WD motor
Tekin fxr
Hitec servo 5645
Castle BEC set at 6v
Robinson racing gears in tranny
Axial driveshaft rings
Cotter key shackles (found here forgot whose idea)
Stick batteries 1800 nihms 2 ea
This build will have wheel wells and fancy wiring


Here's first pic to start off the dual build

[juswin24]

Took me two or three evenings to build the axles. I should say, I have arthritis and some thumb pain which slows me down. I first installed Axials servo arm because I didn't want to drill out the alum one that came with the servo. I later found out it was a terrible fit. Screw wouldn't stay tight when testing. Also was not a tight fit.

[juswin24]

Here's the rear axle. I started out with the three link set up. I've installed Axial rings and found that the one near the spur gear cover rubs real bad. I later change to stock rings at the tranny connections. I really don't think they were needed up there.

[BubbaEinstein]

Are you building the two for different purposes or will they be twins?

[cogfounder]

Cool!

Glad to see you started a build thread.
I am looking forward to watching your progress.

OH, and I think it was BubbaEinstein's post were
you saw the shackle idea. I just read a post you put up
in one of his threads

[juswin24]

Originally Posted by BubbaEinstein

Are you building the two for different purposes or will they be twins?

They'll be for fun! I live to far from any type competition if there is any at all. I don't know of anything near Greensboro NC. As for twins sort of. Build two right now is getting more details such as wheel wells and fancy wiring. I bought two Dingos so if someone comes over we could have some fun with these. So much more relaxing than my racing days!

[juswin24]

Here's a shot os the Aluminum Chubs and knuckles. I found out the hard way that these Axial parts do not come with screws to mount these. I had to order some screws which I got from Tony's screws. He really has good prices. If you run across this I had to order 3 mm x 10 mm metric hex button head. I haven't waterproofed yet. You can see there are two holes on the axle body that needs to be plugged if you stay with the three link set up. I'll be switching to 4 link after running it some. I want to see the differene. I didn't pack the axles, but I did use marine grease.

[juswin24]

I first installed the oversize Axail rings and found the one near tranny is too large and rubs the spur gear cover.

[juswin24]

Dingo Body mount:

I did a lot research on body mounting and I found people didn't like body showing on top of the body in the front. The rear clips where a pain to use. Velcro mounting didn't seem to hold well in roll overs. I've seen rock crawlers where the body mounts are on the side of the body's. My batteries will be the rails. I have new Tamiya hummer that I've been modifying and saw someone on here that mounted the body mounts out back. Got me thinking of how I could do this. This was first attempt. I found the 90 degree mounts on the parts trees. I ran the screws through the bumper posts. I liked the looks but found that they moved to easily so I added wire to keep straight. I've been advised to add strength around the mounts on the body so it doesn't tear. Will be doing.

[SGslow]

I like the way you had mount the body..

[juswin24]

Originally Posted by SGslow

I like the way you had mount the body..

Thanks. I have improved this mount. Will post pics soon. Then I'll have a third revision after that.

[96speedZ28]

Lookin' good so far. I like your detailed pics.

[juswin24]

This is my second revision on the front body mount. I used some light weight aluminum sheet. This allowed me two use two screws to keep body from moving. It also has the clips vertical which I liked because it's easier to put in or remove. The Sheetmetal works but I didn't have away to put in the proper bend. I don't like the rounded corners. I'm going to see if I can make them out of styrene.

[juswin24]

For both Dingos I've mounted the batteries on the rock rails. I drilled and counter sunk new holes to line up with the rail screws location. I bought extra Axial battery trays to do this. I used the no slip pad for tool chest drawers. I only use one strap with the pad and nothing moves.

[juswin24]

Originally Posted by 96speedZ28

Lookin' good so far. I like your detailed pics.

Thanks. I like it when others do the same.

[ceedawwg]

Gonna have to use that body mount technique in the future...great idea

[SGslow]

Very good improvment on the mounting, its now strong to hold the body.. I like it. Thanks for the idea.

[juswin24]

The electronics are being mounted in the rear between shock towers. I'm using plastic box that futaba receivers came in. Perfect fit and big enough for ESC and receiver. I've added a servo extension cord from receiver to outside of box. Once sealed up I can still remove truck. I want the box to be removable because I have a Tamiya Clod Buster and Hummer that I can move the electronics box to. Since the 4pl and 3pl have model memory it works great and saved me some money for now. The wire was to keep shock towers pinched against the box. I need to make a brace to fit there instead of wire. I found a left over parts tree that will work for this. I'll being making soon and will post.

[juswin24]

You can see I've been running this Dingo for a couple weeks now. That's why the NC red dirt. I found that I don't ever use the switch on the ESC. No need to cut off, but I will put it in the box. I'm thinking of painting the bottom half of the box black and leaving the lid clear.

[96speedZ28]

How come there are no pictures of the whole rig with the body on?