"PHANTASMAGORIA" by DRV KRAWLER

[DRV KRAWLER]

Well finally have got enough parts to start a thread. As most who have read any of my other build threads, they tend to take quite a while. So I hope I won't bore you all. It would go faster if I had a Sponsor LOL.



Front axle

Front axle

Front axle

Rear axle

[DRV KRAWLER]

I should have added the items installed so far :

Ax30395 hardened 38t ring and 13t pinion front and rear.

Highlandcrawler stainless lockers F/R.

Wraith Beef tubes by Biggin69.

Lower links Stainless and Stainless steering links F/R by R2J.

TCS upper links.

STRC Lower link and Shock mounts.

Fasteddy bearings.

STRC Internal Diff. Bearing caps.

STRC C-Hubs

Vanquish Products Upper Link Mounts.

Proline Powerstroke 6063 shocks.

Axial Dog bone axles for the rear axle.

Axial Universal Set for the front axle.

Vanquish Chassis servo mount front.

Axial Axle servo mount rear.

[slickwillie]

Looks good, nice list of parts Do your highland lockers have the new modified tang?

[DRV KRAWLER]

Originally Posted by slickwillie

Looks good, nice list of parts Do your highland lockers have the new modified tang?

I am or I was on the list for the tangs. I have never had any problems with the two sets of lockers that I have. I have seen the "Wobble" people have but neither of my sets have had any "wobble" issues.

I would think the aluminum ones I have in my FOFF build would show it for sure LOL. DRV KRAWLER FOFF'en Formula Offroad

[DRV KRAWLER]

Originally Posted by nitrooxide

Sweet!

Ordered a few more items today. I know most are against buying fro ckrc. I did order the front battery plate kit they have.

I also received the VP front servo chassis mount today.

I did receive some scale items I had been waiting on also from Team3six. NOS bottles and man they are SWEET !

[ohh EPiC FAiL]

looks good man! are you gonna clock the front c's back a little? it looks like it might be set up for a little bit of negative caster as it is since you've clocked the pinion angle up. it's an easy mod to do as well.

[DRV KRAWLER]

Originally Posted by ohh EPiC FAiL

looks good man! are you gonna clock the front c's back a little? it looks like it might be set up for a little bit of negative caster as it is since you've clocked the pinion angle up. it's an easy mod to do as well.

Actually since that picture was taken. I have changed the lower link / shock mounts position back to normal set up. With the 6063 Proline shocks it was to low and the angles where not to my liking. As items roll in slowly I will update the chassis set up pictures.

Thank you for the kind words .

[DRV KRAWLER]

For all of you curious on the name :



Definition of PHANTASMAGORIA

1
: an exhibition of optical effects and illusions

2
a : a constantly shifting complex succession of things seen or imagined b : a scene that constantly changes

3
: a bizarre or fantastic combination, collection, or assemblage

— phan·tas·ma·gor·ic \-ˈgȯr-ik, -ˈgär-\ or phan·tas·ma·gor·i·cal \-i-kəl\ adjective

See phantasmagoria defined for English-language learners »

Examples of PHANTASMAGORIA

1. He saw a phantasmagoria of shadowy creatures through the fog.

Origin of PHANTASMAGORIA

French phantasmagorie, from phantasme phantasm (from Old French fantasme) + -agorie (perhaps from Greek agora assembly) — more at agora First Known Use: circa 1802

[701 Technique]

What shocks are those, the slash fronts or the rears? Looking great so far, subscribed

[atsownz]

Aren't your axles positioned wrong? The pumpkin should be on the right side when looking at it from the front....

[DRV KRAWLER]

Originally Posted by 701 Technique

What shocks are those, the slash fronts or the rears? Looking great so far, subscribed

They are the slash fronts for a lower stance. Thank you for the kind words.

Originally Posted by atsownz

Aren't your axles positioned wrong? The pumpkin should be on the right side when looking at it from the front....

$HI% your right, I did not see it. Thank you for pointing that out. I don't think it would matter for performance. But, I will rectify that issue by my next updated pictures. Thank you !

[701 Technique]

Originally Posted by DRV KRAWLER

They are the slash fronts for a lower stance. Thank you for the kind words

They look great on there, might have to pick some up myself

What tires/wheels you plan on running?

[DRV KRAWLER]

Originally Posted by 701 Technique

They look great on there, might have to pick some up myself

What tires/wheels you plan on running?

Tires are Mickey Thompson 2.2 Baja Claws.

And the wheels are being custom built as we speak by Crawling Calvin

[DRV KRAWLER]

For those not sure on the appearence of the Mickey Thompsons :





Also here is what they will resemble on the wheels :

[DRV KRAWLER]

Originally Posted by atsownz

Aren't your axles positioned wrong? The pumpkin should be on the right side when looking at it from the front....

Had a little time and took care of this issue. Thank you again atsownz, did not even realize my mistake on this till you mentioned it.

Receieved a few items, first was the Vanquish Servo chassis mount and also CKRC battery forward plate arrived. I was only able to install the Servo mount last night.

I am expecting my Dinky R/C "Drop Box" to arrive Friday. I will be doing some install work then on the "Battery forward" and the "Drop Box".

[DRV KRAWLER]

Well a couple of updates to share :

I installed the CKRC battery forward plate.



Idid resolve the axle position and the caster angles needed improvement from previous posts :



And the big deal for today on this thread are the CW wheels have arrived :





Finished installing the Mickey Thompson Baja Claw TTC 2.2's :



Calvin (CrawlingCalvin) always produces a quality / durable and pretty (in my opinion) product at a Great price. These wheels look fantastic. I can't wait to see them installed. I still need knuckles for front and rear before that can be accomplished.

So lets here the opinions of others on the wheels :

[Crawling Calvin]

man those look bad looks like we got the width dead on for the rims

Now all I got to do is get me a wraith and make me one

[DRV KRAWLER]

Well I have not updated this thread in a while. I have changed directions on this build. I desided to not do 4 wheel steering on it. Here are just a few minor updates :

I installed VP Front steering knuckles and R2j Steering set up. Some rear VP Lockouts where also a must have. I purchased some Rogue elements Lug nuts that look very impressive on this build. I do have most of the Transmission ready for this build. I still need to aquire a Blue VP Dig to match the VP Trans housing I have.

[Jeepfixer1]

Sweet, you got a subscriber!

[DRV KRAWLER]

Originally Posted by Jeepfixer1

Sweet, you got a subscriber!

Thank you, the big tie up at this time is of course CASH. I do have everything for the Vanquish Transmission housing. All Robinson Racing Products are waiting. It is only the VP Dig in blue I am waiting to purchase.