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02-07-2008, 12:00 AM
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| RCC Addict   Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rohnert Park
Posts: 1,086
|  Production tubers?? Who's making production tubers specifically for the AX-10 axles? I'm interested in carrying some tube chassis in my shop, but I'm not having much luck finding anything that I can get built around AX-10 axles. I did order some Sinaster's to take a look at, and I know about the Hustler and the Edge (but TCS doen't sell to hobby shops) ... So, who else is out there?? Jake |
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02-07-2008, 12:30 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson/Las Vegas, NV
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| it really doesnt matter what axles are used under a tube chassis. the only difference between a hustler running tlt and a hustler running axials is the links. same applies to fatdog tubers, boyers, mrpink tubers etc... a chassis is a chassis. |
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02-07-2008, 12:47 AM
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| Quarry Creeper   Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Folsom, CA
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| I think he's looking for a chassis kit that comes with the correct links or a chassis that is a direct bolt on with stock links. Correct me if I'm wrong. |
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02-07-2008, 12:59 AM
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| MadDogRC LLC  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma
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| I haven't really heard to many good things about the Sinistar tube chassis, too simplistic for my tastes. I've always really liked the fatdog tuber: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85048 It's definetly AX10 ready with few mods and the lower Aluminum boatside tub is pretty cool. I've got a new design for a 1.9 rock tuber brewing Jake. I just bought 50ft of 3/16" 304L tubing. |
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02-07-2008, 10:50 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rohnert Park
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| Well, I guess what I'm looking for is a production based company that can build tubers with jigs (so everything lines up properly), can have them on hand when I need to order them, and have them designed specifically for the AX-10 axles. I know that many will say "will work with Ax-10 axles" but this is not always the case. If design for a TLT, shock mount, link geometry is not the same. I know things can be modified, but I'm looking for more than that for my customers. Ideally, I want parts that bolt together, with the proper geometry, so my customers will enjoy a nice running rig without problems ... Any tuber builder who read this and feel they have what I'm looking for, please e-mail me ASAP. Mad4Rnr: Tell ya what, let's make two cause I need one also!! |
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02-07-2008, 12:54 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Detroit
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| JPH, not that I like the look but New Era has a AX-10 tuber they sell: http://www.neweramodels.com/item.cgi...=&part_id=9009 Maybe talk to them on production of a more comp friendly tube chassis. Work a deal with say Mr. Pink buying one of his designs and having New Era be the Manufacturer of it... |
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02-08-2008, 08:44 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rohnert Park
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| 260+ views and only 2 or 3 ideas? Bummed! I thought there were more companies making tubers? |
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02-08-2008, 09:02 PM
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| I play with TOY TRUCKS  Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ukiah
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| Quote:
Try http://www.neweramodels.com/search/index.cgi?q=crawler They have been making tube chassis since the clod buster monster truck hay day. They do some crawler tubers, I have not seen them in person, so I can't say how they work, I know there quality is pretty good from tube frame monster trucks I used to do from them. The will be the closest to a true production shop Most of the popular ones you see are from fellow enthusiasts out of the garage, that have a full time job. Thanks Corey | |
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05-02-2008, 11:03 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posts: 336
| ...maybe check out Death Metal Garage in the vedor section? Not sure if he would cater to you as a dealer / stockist but you never know... Last edited by BitHed; 05-02-2008 at 11:15 AM. |
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05-02-2008, 11:19 AM
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| Web Wheeling  Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities
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| HBZ has one in the works, it was at the RCX show. If you look at the gallery, you will see some pics of it. I believe they are still working out some production issues, to get it as straight at light as possible  |
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05-02-2008, 11:59 AM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal
Posts: 4,212
| We will have a complete Team Carnage Crew AX10 based tuber kit available in a few weeks. |
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05-02-2008, 12:05 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rohnert Park
Posts: 1,086
| Hey thanks for the responses guys, this old thread got some new life! Bithed: DMG is a little tough to work with on the dealer side of things .... Great looking products, and the quality has gone up since he started using a jig to line things up straight. I've got one of the older chassis and, well, it's a little off in a few parts. Etype: Thanks for the lead, I'll shoot them an e-mail! Brian: Looking forward to it! Can you please e-mail me some pricing and info? I'd like to get a few on back order!!! Thanks! |
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05-02-2008, 06:08 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RAMBLIN
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| Trost Makes Some Nice Ax-10 Tubers At A Good Price Too. |
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05-02-2008, 06:36 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posts: 336
| ...yeah Trost is in the list too  He would have ben my next suggestion too  |
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06-30-2008, 02:05 PM
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| That Was Totally Ninja!  Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Whore Island
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| The Warthog is out! Watch RCC for buildups. Badger is running his and loves it! http://www.hbzusa.com/WARTHOG.htm |
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