Almost finished

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by raceeng18

Thank you sir. It crawls OK. Seems to get up and over things pretty well but it's not there yet. I think a shock change is in order. It's pretty heavy and geared very low. I'm running a Tekin 45 turn motor and may swap it out for a 35 turn out of one of my other rigs but I may try a different pinion first. It doesn't have the wheel speed I want. Other than that I'm pretty happy. It's nice not to have to remove the body each time I need a battery change.

3s will really help rather than re-gear or different motor.

[raceeng18]

Originally Posted by Natedog

3s will really help rather than re-gear or different motor.

I've never used a 3 cell. My esc is capable, I will have to take my new battery box to the lhs and see if I can find one to fit. Thanks Natedog for the idea.

[Postclanker]

Originally Posted by raceeng18

I've never used a 3 cell. My esc is capable, I will have to take my new battery box to the lhs and see if I can find one to fit. Thanks Natedog for the idea.

I run the small 1350 mah 3s bats....they fit in the box just right. You'll like the 3s, and probably never look back...

[raceeng18]

OK when I get back from the country on Tuesday I'll give one a try. Is the run time on a 1350 3 cell about the same as lets say a 1600 2 cell?

[Postclanker]

I get about 45-60 minutes on a 35t ...depending on what I'm doing.
Simple crawling, 60

Hill climb, 45

[raceeng18]

Originally Posted by Postclanker

I get about 45-60 minutes on a 35t ...depending on what I'm doing.
Simple crawling, 60

Hill climb, 45

OK, thank you.

[raceeng18]

Originally Posted by Natedog

3s will really help rather than re-gear or different motor.

I took your advice and picked up a three cell today. It's like I gained 50 HP. Thank you.

[raceeng18]

Originally Posted by Postclanker

I run the small 1350 mah 3s bats....they fit in the box just right. You'll like the 3s, and probably never look back...

Wow, what a difference. Thanks my friend. My box lid keeps coming open, do you tape yours? (I know, stay off of my lid)

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by Postclanker

I get about 45-60 minutes on a 35t ...depending on what I'm doing.
Simple crawling, 60

Hill climb, 45

I get about the same with 45T geared 20/87 1300mah 3s1p lipo and it crawls much better than with the big lipos.

@Raceeng18, glad you like the 3s. More HP and wheelspeed really make crawling fun! It can still creep with the best, but when you need the wheelspeed to make an obstacle it's right there.

Originally Posted by raceeng18

Wow, what a difference. Thanks my friend. My box lid keeps coming open, do you tape yours? (I know, stay off of my lid)

Small neodymium magnets? They work great, very strong, tiny, and cheap. ShoeGoo one to the lid and one to the box, they will hold except maybe on really hard roll, I use the Axial straps and some industrial velcro from Home Depot, about $10 for big roll 2" wide. Stick a peice on every battery and the hook part on your battery mounting spot, using Axial battery strap for extra insurance.

[Erbing]

Very nice, I myself been wanting a hilux truggy.

[raceeng18]

Originally Posted by Erbing

Very nice, I myself been wanting a hilux truggy.

Thank you for the compliment Erbing, it's a fun truck. I finally got it on some loose dirt today with some steep climbs and it did OK. Shocks need to be changed and some forward wheel weight may be in order also.

[BCCrawler]

What links did you use. Just picked one of these up myself and have started gathering parts.

[raceeng18]

Originally Posted by BCCrawler

What links did you use. Just picked one of these up myself and have started gathering parts.

I used Axial 6x91 links and made adjustments (upper) as needed for pumpkin angle.

[Postclanker]

Originally Posted by raceeng18

Wow, what a difference. Thanks my friend. My box lid keeps coming open, do you tape yours? (I know, stay off of my lid)

Hey good man...I wouldn't know that for sure as she's not been on the rocks just yet. You might try a little bit of something sticky to make it harder to open and close.

I have been in the hospital for the last couple of weeks. Just got home today. Had pneumonia and a bleeding ulcer. They tell me older people aren't meant to survive pneumonia....guess I'm younger that it shows

I'm on the mend, but it might take a month or so...

[raceeng18]

Originally Posted by Postclanker

Hey good man...I wouldn't know that for sure as she's not been on the rocks just yet. You might try a little bit of something sticky to make it harder to open and close.

I have been in the hospital for the last couple of weeks. Just got home today. Had pneumonia and a bleeding ulcer. They tell me older people aren't meant to survive pneumonia....guess I'm younger that it shows

I'm on the mend, but it might take a month or so...

Glad you're back, take it slow.

[raceeng18]

I've decided to go in a different direction with this build. As much as I like my Yota's, I like my big FORDS better. I didn't have a Ford in my fleet of rigs so I thought I'd add one. The Ford cab is a little shorter than my Mojave cab and it has now allowed my new battery box to be opened fully giving me better access to the battery. I haven't decided on a color yet, I don't know if I'll keep the tinted glass either, the clear glass is on the way for trial.

[Postclanker]

I like the Ford...even the white looks good

[raceeng18]

Originally Posted by Postclanker

I like the Ford...even the white looks good

Thanks Greg, going to look for another red, maybe yellow. I like the color on my Jeep, but want to go with something different from what I already have.

[raceeng18]

I got some paint on the Ford.
A few backyard poser shots,

[Postclanker]

that looks great Joe....I might have to look into that Ford body...