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Rockpiledriver · 10-19-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

Brian, the IFS rigs took lines that badger couldn't make with his rig. They have a lower CG, sidehill better. I didn't see a spot where they were hindered by the IFS while crawling.

Who was driving the solid axle rig again?

jason · 10-19-2012, 12:22 PM

Nice JIA, just noticed in your pics your garage in Hawaii looks just like the one here on the mainland, the Army ship all your shit out there?

JasonInAugusta · 10-19-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockpiledriver

Who was driving the solid axle rig again?

Badger was driving one, I was driving the other. Threw together a quick video. It'll be up soon.

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Originally Posted by jason

Nice JIA, just noticed in your pics your garage in Hawaii looks just like the one here on the mainland, the Army ship all your shit out there?

Yup.

BigSki · 10-19-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

Had people asking what the Ultra4 back in looks like. Better pictures and such.

Here's some next to a stock Wraith. This blue one has a solid axle front - no IFS conversion. I haven't flipped the shock mounts at the axle, but plan to do so. It'll be a compact lil' critter after I flip the mounts.

Bear with me, I'm trying to follow along and comprehend what's going on but I'm a bit lost w/ this conversion. Is this a basic Wraith w/ a fast back style conversion done to the chassis or is this a full blown hybrid chassis w/ a solid front axle?? I like the stance of this blue rig although I'm loving your IFS conversions for the Wraith.

JasonInAugusta · 10-19-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BigSki

Bear with me, I'm trying to follow along and comprehend what's going on but I'm a bit lost w/ this conversion. Is this a basic Wraith w/ a fast back style conversion done to the chassis or is this a full blown hybrid chassis w/ a solid front axle?? I like the stance of this blue rig although I'm loving your IFS conversions for the Wraith.

Those pictures were posted just to provide more images of the converted back end. That is a stock Wraith that has had the Exo conversion done on the back portion of the cage. Solid axles front and rear.

The IFS rigs use the same cage conversion on the back end, but get chassis, suspension, and driveline work on the front.

Brian, here's a quick throw-together video. My blue Ultra4 and Badgers RCC Wraith are the only solid axle rigs in the video. Everything else is IFS. Some tires are better than others, some drivers are better than others, but at least it's a video.

from Jason Carter on Vimeo.

rubiconrockkrawler · 10-21-2012, 02:10 PM

How well do the chassis's hold up after being pieced together? I have a RTR wraith and broke some of the plastic pieces up forward near the front bumper. I also just got a wraith kit and might have to get an exo kit and do this.

JasonInAugusta · 10-22-2012, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rubiconrockkrawler

How well do the chassis's hold up after being pieced together? I have a RTR wraith and broke some of the plastic pieces up forward near the front bumper. I also just got a wraith kit and might have to get an exo kit and do this.

Rob, good talking with you today. Got your build started tonight, see you tomorrow.

alexchen86 · 10-22-2012, 07:01 AM

I can't believe I just discovered this now!! I must have been living under a rock!! Totally awesome...

Rockpiledriver · 10-22-2012, 11:43 AM

Thanks, I'm sold! Time to round up a Wraith and an Exo.

JasonInAugusta · 10-22-2012, 05:28 PM

Rubiconrockkrawler just dropped off all his stuff. I built his rear axle, transmission, and modified his Wraith skid last night.

Now the real work starts.

JasonInAugusta · 10-22-2012, 08:09 PM

Special Agent is here. Snapped a pic of me routing Rob's chassis.

JasonInAugusta · 10-23-2012, 09:10 AM

Rubiconrockkrawler's rig is done.

Special Agent came over and lent a hand building the Exo front suspension while I worked on the Exo chassis/Wraith skid.

Rob (Rubiconrockkrawler) showed up and the two of them started filling and bleeding shocks. By this time I had the cage work almost wrapped up.

Then DTP showed up. We had beer, food, and not a lot of work was done.

At 4am Rob left with his completed rig. Had to keep going because he's going to sea for the next few months. It was a last-minute build, but it's done. (Mahalo to SA for building that Exo front!)

Did mods to Rob's rig that, until now, had only been done to mine. 4WS with custom sway bar, and added the Wraith stinger to the front. Also installed RC4WD's AX2 with MIP driveshafts, VP's upper and lower Ti links, and VP steering links for the rear.

A few pics of Rob's completed roller.

rubiconrockkrawler · 10-23-2012, 02:07 PM

The rig came out awesome, Thanks again for accepting the last minute rushed build.

It was a pleasure meeting and working with everyone. Now i have plenty of time to sort out electronics and get the body done. To bad UPS doesn't have a boat.

DISTURBIN' tha PEACE · 10-23-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

Then DTP showed up. We had beer, food, and not a lot of work was done.

Seems to happen a lot when I show up.

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Originally Posted by rubiconrockkrawler

The rig came out awesome, Thanks again for accepting the last minute rushed build.

It was a pleasure meeting and working with everyone. Now i have plenty of time to sort out electronics and get the body done. To bad UPS doesn't have a boat.

Great meeting you too Rob.

JasonInAugusta · 10-24-2012, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rubiconrockkrawler

The rig came out awesome, Thanks again for accepting the last minute rushed build.

It was a pleasure meeting and working with everyone. Now i have plenty of time to sort out electronics and get the body done. To bad UPS doesn't have a boat.

No problem. Keep us updated on the rig as it progresses. I'm curious to see what you whip up in the machine shop while at sea.

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Originally Posted by DISTURBIN' tha PEACE

Seems to happen a lot when I show up.

Yes. Yes, it does.

Good times.

Jayzrc · 10-24-2012, 02:20 PM

Can I assume my Wraith's VP wheels will still work with this conversion?

DISTURBIN' tha PEACE · 10-24-2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayzrc

Can I assume my Wraith's VP wheels will still work with this conversion?

I have SLW's w/475 hubs & the backside BL screw/boss rubs the knuckle arm slightly. I clearanced it with a demel.

The OMF's w/225 hubs will clear.

motomoto · 10-24-2012, 02:29 PM

I actually email VP about this. The inside diameter of their OMF wheels is 53mm. RC4WD's Hitmans are also 53mm. So yes, they will fit.

Jayzrc · 10-24-2012, 04:25 PM

I have the SLW v3's with the 475 hubs as well, the exo I would be sending has the STRC alum steering components. If I can clearance them as well great! I'll consider alternative wheels as well. Thanks for the info guys.

DISTURBIN' tha PEACE · 10-24-2012, 04:25 PM

STRC knuckles should hold up better & longer than my stock plastic will.

10-19-2012, 12:22 PM	#22
jason R.I.P. Chip Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Crawler State Posts: 13,938	Re: JIA's IFS KOH Ultra4 Wraith Conversions Nice JIA, just noticed in your pics your garage in Hawaii looks just like the one here on the mainland, the Army ship all your shit out there?

10-21-2012, 02:10 PM	#26
rubiconrockkrawler Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Close to nowhere Posts: 88	Re: JIA's IFS KOH Ultra4 Wraith Conversions How well do the chassis's hold up after being pieced together? I have a RTR wraith and broke some of the plastic pieces up forward near the front bumper. I also just got a wraith kit and might have to get an exo kit and do this.

10-22-2012, 07:01 AM	#28
alexchen86 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 2,004	Re: JIA's IFS KOH Ultra4 Wraith Conversions I can't believe I just discovered this now!! I must have been living under a rock!! Totally awesome...

10-22-2012, 11:43 AM	#29
Rockpiledriver I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,027	Re: JIA's IFS KOH Ultra4 Wraith Conversions Thanks, I'm sold! Time to round up a Wraith and an Exo.

10-22-2012, 05:28 PM	#30
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Re: JIA's IFS KOH Ultra4 Wraith Conversions Rubiconrockkrawler just dropped off all his stuff. I built his rear axle, transmission, and modified his Wraith skid last night. Now the real work starts. Last edited by JasonInAugusta; 10-22-2012 at 05:43 PM.

10-22-2012, 08:09 PM	#31
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Re: JIA's IFS KOH Ultra4 Wraith Conversions Special Agent is here. Snapped a pic of me routing Rob's chassis.

10-23-2012, 09:10 AM	#32
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Re: JIA's IFS KOH Ultra4 Wraith Conversions Rubiconrockkrawler's rig is done. Special Agent came over and lent a hand building the Exo front suspension while I worked on the Exo chassis/Wraith skid. Rob (Rubiconrockkrawler) showed up and the two of them started filling and bleeding shocks. By this time I had the cage work almost wrapped up. Then DTP showed up. We had beer, food, and not a lot of work was done. At 4am Rob left with his completed rig. Had to keep going because he's going to sea for the next few months. It was a last-minute build, but it's done. (Mahalo to SA for building that Exo front!) Did mods to Rob's rig that, until now, had only been done to mine. 4WS with custom sway bar, and added the Wraith stinger to the front. Also installed RC4WD's AX2 with MIP driveshafts, VP's upper and lower Ti links, and VP steering links for the rear. A few pics of Rob's completed roller. Last edited by JasonInAugusta; 10-23-2012 at 02:21 PM.

10-23-2012, 02:07 PM	#33
rubiconrockkrawler Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Close to nowhere Posts: 88	Re: JIA's IFS KOH Ultra4 Wraith Conversions The rig came out awesome, Thanks again for accepting the last minute rushed build. It was a pleasure meeting and working with everyone. Now i have plenty of time to sort out electronics and get the body done. To bad UPS doesn't have a boat. Last edited by rubiconrockkrawler; 10-23-2012 at 02:10 PM.

10-24-2012, 02:20 PM	#36
Jayzrc Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: look up, waaay up Posts: 136	Re: JIA's IFS KOH Ultra4 Wraith Conversions Can I assume my Wraith's VP wheels will still work with this conversion?

10-24-2012, 02:29 PM	#38
motomoto Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 140	I actually email VP about this. The inside diameter of their OMF wheels is 53mm. RC4WD's Hitmans are also 53mm. So yes, they will fit.

10-24-2012, 04:25 PM	#39
Jayzrc Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: look up, waaay up Posts: 136	Re: JIA's IFS KOH Ultra4 Wraith Conversions I have the SLW v3's with the 475 hubs as well, the exo I would be sending has the STRC alum steering components. If I can clearance them as well great! I'll consider alternative wheels as well. Thanks for the info guys.

10-24-2012, 04:25 PM	#40
DISTURBIN' tha PEACE I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: On the G-Train!!!!! Posts: 6,081	Re: JIA's IFS KOH Ultra4 Wraith Conversions STRC knuckles should hold up better & longer than my stock plastic will. Last edited by DISTURBIN' tha PEACE; 10-24-2012 at 04:29 PM.

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