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Old 10-26-2011, 08:10 PM   #1
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I made a few changes and thought I'd bring you all up to date. I'm just about done changing stuff. I have some weights for the rear lockouts I'm working on to compliment the VP Knuckle weights I just went to, and will post some more pics when I get them finished in a few days. Other than that, some smaller batteries and trying different tires is about all that I'll change for a while........ I'm Likeing it!!!!!!!





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Pic of my new skid. 7/8" long and a keeper!

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Old 10-26-2011, 09:26 PM   #2
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OK. You're Steve.


(To the real Steve) ... Nice job on the rig!
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Old 10-27-2011, 02:18 AM   #4
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Loving the clearance you got with those links and nice job on the skid. Why'd you move away from the EGRESSor style singular llower link mount?
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Old 10-27-2011, 04:45 AM   #6
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Loving the clearance you got with those links and nice job on the skid. Why'd you move away from the EGRESSor style singular llower link mount?
Travis, I was having trouble getting hung on the point.
I think if I would have just worked on raising the frame and getting the links a little more level it would have worked great.
I also wanted to take some of the wear factor off the link ends, and this skid does that.
These link ends look worn but they weren't new when I installed them.
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Old 10-27-2011, 04:50 AM   #7
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That chassis looks real good who makes that? Or did u cut it yourself?
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Old 10-27-2011, 04:53 AM   #8
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A couple of teaser pics of my rear weight system..........(not finished)



Lousy pic but you get the idea.



These washers will get cut in half, for "below the axle" weight.



The whole thing will have a better fit when finished. I had to order a drill bit closer to the lockout diameter.

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Old 10-27-2011, 04:59 AM   #9
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Another change I forgot to mention is my rear lower link axle mount.
I've still got some work to do on it too, but it is quite functional as is.......
The links were just hanging there when I took this pic in case anyone thinks something looks weird.

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That chassis looks real good who makes that? Or did u cut it yourself?
Thanks man, It's completely home made.
I started with a "Progress Chassis" build and it evolved into this.
If you go to my profile and search the threads I started, you can get an idea how I got to this point.
This is the sixth or seventh chassis, and the fourth topper I have cut to get to this point, and not all of them have been shown in my threads.
Presently this is a 1/8" thick Delrin Frame, a 1/16" thick Delrin Topper, 3/8" thick Delrin Skid. and 0.040 Lexan Panels. Rig weighs in at 5.74 pounds with the battery, Ready To Crawl
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Old 10-27-2011, 05:36 AM   #11
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I'm on the same way for the rear weight (hope to have the proto this week...)
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I'm on the same way for the rear weight (hope to have the proto this week...)
Nice!
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Old 10-27-2011, 05:47 AM   #13
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Great looking truck I'm loving the chassis with the trick small skid!
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Looks cool Steve.
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Looks real good man kinda a rat rod look them other chassis u did look nice as well keep up the good work
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Old 10-29-2011, 08:30 PM   #16
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Here's the wheel weight system I came up with.



I used one regular Vanquish weight cut in half to help clear the tapered hub.
They tuck in really nice to get the weight out and as low as possible. there is still room for more weight but these weigh 2.95 oz.and has my front/rear balance perfect.

Heres a couple more pics and one of my front setup.





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Old 10-29-2011, 08:37 PM   #17
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cool weights system you came up with looks great and very functional
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Old 10-29-2011, 08:43 PM   #18
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Thanks Scorpion!
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Old 10-29-2011, 10:58 PM   #19
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hey steve how tall is your truck from the groung to the top of the truck. i like to keep mine under 7 in an your looks dam tall my friend . i hope it just the links makin it look tall. whell weights look nice. i wish i could come up with something that would work with the stock c's
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I like your upper link mount!
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