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07-23-2014, 08:21 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Garage!!!
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|  '73 Bronco with mods...
I traded for a jk roller & goin to do a "budget" do it yourself project. First a couple pics how I got it... All stock...    More pics coming with few mods... Last edited by sic1to; 09-09-2014 at 06:39 AM. Reason: Title change |
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07-23-2014, 08:38 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Garage!!!
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| Re: Almost new roller(budget)build!!!
First some parts I've had since a vendor launched the 3d printed parts. Front truss with panhard with chassis mount...  All white for now but gonna try to dye tho???   Cms  A mock up for now...needs a lil tuning.  Got 3 link goin with spare parts laying around!  Changing wheelbase to 12" instead of 12.3"  All links will be made of 1/4" alum tubing with 6/32 all thread when finished mocking it all up!  That all for now...  |
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07-23-2014, 09:08 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Garage!!!
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| Re: Almost new roller(budget)build!!!
I came up with few parts from the toolbox! HH gen2 servo( was a spare) HH 13t TM pro(went bl on wraith) CC bec(spare) Axial uni's(spare) Vp knuckles(off ax10 since went to xr mod) Fxr(old spare) Futaba rec...I realize these parts may not be considered "budget" normally but since I have parts I will use them instead of buying new!!! Any suggestions on body since it didn't come with one??? |
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07-23-2014, 09:21 PM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: ?
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| Re: Almost new roller(budget)build!!!
Bronco?
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07-23-2014, 09:30 PM
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07-23-2014, 09:35 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Garage!!!
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| Re: Almost new roller(budget)build!!!
Looks like it is a lil long at 19.8" & wheelbase at 13"
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07-23-2014, 10:45 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Garage!!!
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| Re: Almost new roller(budget)build!!!
Rear links done!  Pinion clocked, much better!!!  Start up again after work tomorrow...hopefully get body picked out soon!!! |
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07-24-2014, 02:41 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Garage!!!
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| Re: Almost new roller(budget)build!!!
Got a few more things goin... Battery tray template!!!   |
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07-24-2014, 03:14 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Garage!!!
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| Re: Almost new roller(budget)build!!!
Fun part template to alum...   Now drilling holes to mount on existing elec box crossbrace... |
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07-24-2014, 03:21 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bunnell, Fl.
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| Re: Almost new roller(budget)build!!!
Looks good, I'd mount a small 3s pack right on the JCAD plate, it even has the slot for the velcro strap.  I run 2200mah 3s Turnigy packs from Hobby King, I get over 2hrs of run time easily. ( and they are pretty cheap )  |
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07-24-2014, 03:51 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Garage!!!
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| Re: Almost new roller(budget)build!!!
Great minds think alike often...  This other rigs tray...  This keeps it low as possible!   Thanks for advice tho!!! I never seen that mounted that way good to know. |
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07-24-2014, 04:00 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2013 Location: Somewhere in space
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| Re: Almost new roller(budget)build!!!
Great looking budget build you have going on! I saw that you are using 6/32 all-thread for the links..just from reading about making links..6/32 is really bendable and under high loads it may bend so say if it does then 8/32 may be a better option, just something to consider  Other than that it's looking really good, I'm taking your idea of cutting a plate out of aluminum and make a battery plate just like yours. Anyways, sorry to cluder up your thread hahaP.S. I'll probably get a 2,200mah 3s from turnigy as well..they appear to be good for my use. Last edited by axial 4x4 crawler; 07-24-2014 at 04:04 PM. |
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07-24-2014, 08:11 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Garage!!!
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| Re: Almost new roller(budget)build!!!
The 6/32 is course thread & tubing has thick walls you can barely bend a 8" stick without thread in it! I have used this combo a lot with comp crawlers & 9lb wraith rigs with no issues. The battery tray is the best way to get lcg & not cost arm & leg!!! Ty for looking. |
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07-25-2014, 07:49 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bunnell, Fl.
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| Re: Almost new roller(budget)build!!!
Yeah I know a few guys that run 6/32 with aluminum tubing over it with no issues at all. Nice work man! |
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07-25-2014, 12:56 PM
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07-25-2014, 05:13 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Garage!!!
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| Re: Almost new roller(budget)build!!!
Looks like Bronco body is what will be goin on this rig! TowerHobbies.com | Pro-Line '73 Ford Bronco CGR Clear Body Only I know most (like myself) is kinda burnt out on jeep bodies so a lil change is good! Always wanted 1:1 this body style but I'm too cheap plus hard to find! |
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07-27-2014, 09:29 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Garage!!!
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| Re: Almost new roller(budget)build!!!
I figured I would do something while waitn on parts...  Maybe a lil alum???  Flatbed not lookin too bad!!!  Also may add tailgate using .025 alum sheeting & spray flat bed with rhino liner????  |
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07-27-2014, 09:32 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Garage!!!
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| Re: Almost new roller(budget)build!!!
Waitn on 73' bronco body,sliders & bumpers...prob gonna get another xj to chop up but leave more fender to add flares in front? I'm liking the (choncho)...or something!!!  |
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07-28-2014, 06:29 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Garage!!!
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| Re: Almost new roller(budget)build!!!
More flatbed picks!!! Alum plate...  Hitch...  Shot a coat of liner...  Spare mounted!  Just a beater til other parts & body get in. |
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08-06-2014, 08:24 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Garage!!!
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| Re: Almost new roller(budget)build!!!
A lil update...been out of town working so now back to building! 73 bronco coming along...  Dingo flares should be a good match with this body style?    1 down 3 to go!!! Also going with another setup for the cms, vp or blue monkey? Both really close in cost so prob get both test with both & see what fits best for this rig. I aquired a g6 while out of town in local classifieds for dirt cheap!!!   Stock with home brew droop & axial comp shocks! Last edited by sic1to; 08-06-2014 at 08:38 PM. |
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