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RcBro · 11-07-2013, 07:39 PM

Thanks for the kind words sir! Rig is looking great. You guys did a killer job on your links, they are sexy to say the least!

Ty · 11-07-2013, 09:15 PM

The build looks great! I just got my shock bodies the other day, hope to have them built this weekend. Couple questions if you don't mind. Do you feel the machined pistons are a must? What bladders are you using? I also have this chassis and can't wait to rebuild my ti-fighter truck. Thanks Ty.

RcBro · 11-07-2013, 09:19 PM

Ty,
Yes the machined pistons are a must IMO they are actually larger in diameter then the stock piston and the bodies diameter is an exact match. With a stock piston there will be an air gap creating issues with performance.

Beerman Crawler · 11-07-2013, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RcBro

Ty,
Yes the machined pistons are a must IMO they are actually larger in diameter then the stock piston and the bodies diameter is an exact match. With a stock piston there will be an air gap creating issues with performance.

I have to agree the machine Pistons are a must, the fit and finish is amazing. You are going to be so happy. Right now I'm not running any bladders but at some point I'm going to pick some up and try them out, see what I think. The other thing I did with my shocks is drill a 1/16 inch hole in the shock cap so I can bleed my shocks. I wish I did this along time ago.

Ty · 11-07-2013, 09:33 PM

Thank you very much sir! I better get them ordered. Ty

Beerman Crawler · 11-11-2013, 02:24 PM

After playing submarine I'm having some electrical issues. So I'm going to need Tom's help on this one. The best thing I can do before asking for help is make sure Tom has a nice clean workstation and some beer in the refrigerator.

sourdojack · 11-11-2013, 02:29 PM

On my way! Loving this drive home from Montana (And the 75 mph speed limits of course)!!!

RcBro · 11-11-2013, 04:57 PM

Nice! Wanna come clean my place too?

Beerman Crawler · 11-11-2013, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RcBro

Nice! Wanna come clean my place too?

I clean for parts

Beerman Crawler · 11-11-2013, 07:42 PM

I had some free time this afternoon to polish my links. I wish I could get a photo that really shows the shine.

Beerman Crawler · 11-11-2013, 08:17 PM

The process I use to polish my links is a few simple steps. I use some 600 grit sandpaper and really sandown the links. After that I use some high shine compound polish. I've used different types and brands of polish. I usually get something that I find at Lowe's. I apply the compound to the polishing wheel on the bench grinder. The polishing wheel is something I also pick up at Lowe's. The downfall to this is it makes a mess, if you look at my workbench you can see that I have a big red spot. That's because I use a red compound. Here is a picture of bench grinder with the polishing wheel

Something else that works really good to polish with is a Dremel with the polishing wheel on it.

RcBro · 11-11-2013, 09:03 PM

Nice mat!

You sir are a polishing machine, looks good. I'll bring my good camera to the comp and get some bling pics before the rain ruins it

Crawllife · 11-11-2013, 09:29 PM

Love the polish dude. I just don't know if mine are going high shine right away or after a season of woopin on em

RcBro · 11-16-2013, 02:23 PM

Sucks when your truck gets jacked, but at least I took some pictures

Truck looks and feels great JB, nicely done.

Curcal · 11-16-2013, 06:28 PM

That looks really good!

Beerman Crawler · 11-16-2013, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RcBro

Sucks when your truck gets jacked, but at least I took some pictures

Truck looks and feels great JB, nicely done.

Thanks for the pictures, I love them. It's not very hard to turn your products into a sweet crawler. To be completely honest it was the easiest chassis I have ever set up.

Beerman Crawler · 11-16-2013, 09:35 PM

All ready for the comp

Beerman Crawler · 11-17-2013, 04:55 PM

I had a great day at the comp. The crawler worked faultlessly and I couldn't be happier. The courses were technically difficult and challenging but doable at the same time. The weather was gorgeous and the sun came out at times. Have to say great courses, great drivers, good company lots of fun. The perfect way to spend a Sunday

RcBro · 11-17-2013, 10:26 PM

Killer driving today JB, nice 2nd place finish! The rig is working killer.

Beerman Crawler · 11-21-2013, 02:40 PM

I've spent a few hours this morning working on the geometry and suspension on the crawler. I added some preload to the rear shocks. This helped to make the rear of the crawler neutral. On the front of the crawler I made the front upper links longer and change the hole on the upper link mount. There is no preload on the front shocks. These few changes sure has help make the front suspension neutral. The only problem I'm running into is the upper links are making contact with the motor not allowing for full cycle of the suspension. The front upper links may need to be remade with a bend that will clear the motor and clear the chassis brace, not going to be an easy bend. I have included a few pictures that show the amount of preload that I have on my RcBro shock bodies.

The front shocks

Rear shocks

11-07-2013, 07:39 PM	#141
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Re: Beerman's Berg: RcBro/ Secret Agent Chassis Thanks for the kind words sir! Rig is looking great. You guys did a killer job on your links, they are sexy to say the least!

11-07-2013, 09:15 PM	#142
Ty Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lincoln Posts: 371	Re: Beerman's Berg: RcBro/ Secret Agent Chassis The build looks great! I just got my shock bodies the other day, hope to have them built this weekend. Couple questions if you don't mind. Do you feel the machined pistons are a must? What bladders are you using? I also have this chassis and can't wait to rebuild my ti-fighter truck. Thanks Ty.

11-07-2013, 09:33 PM	#145
Ty Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lincoln Posts: 371	Re: Beerman's Berg: RcBro/ Secret Agent Chassis Thank you very much sir! I better get them ordered. Ty

11-11-2013, 04:57 PM	#148
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Re: Beerman's Berg: RcBro/ Secret Agent Chassis Nice! Wanna come clean my place too?

11-11-2013, 09:03 PM	#152
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Re: Beerman's RcBros Berg build (update on page 7) Nice mat! You sir are a polishing machine, looks good. I'll bring my good camera to the comp and get some bling pics before the rain ruins it

11-07-2013, 09:19 PM	#143
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Ty, Yes the machined pistons are a must IMO they are actually larger in diameter then the stock piston and the bodies diameter is an exact match. With a stock piston there will be an air gap creating issues with performance.

11-11-2013, 02:24 PM	#146
Beerman Crawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn, Oregon Posts: 358	After playing submarine I'm having some electrical issues. So I'm going to need Tom's help on this one. The best thing I can do before asking for help is make sure Tom has a nice clean workstation and some beer in the refrigerator.

11-11-2013, 02:29 PM	#147
sourdojack Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Where the foams are always wet Posts: 878	On my way! Loving this drive home from Montana (And the 75 mph speed limits of course)!!!

11-11-2013, 07:42 PM	#150
Beerman Crawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn, Oregon Posts: 358	I had some free time this afternoon to polish my links. I wish I could get a photo that really shows the shine.

11-11-2013, 08:17 PM	#151
Beerman Crawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn, Oregon Posts: 358	The process I use to polish my links is a few simple steps. I use some 600 grit sandpaper and really sandown the links. After that I use some high shine compound polish. I've used different types and brands of polish. I usually get something that I find at Lowe's. I apply the compound to the polishing wheel on the bench grinder. The polishing wheel is something I also pick up at Lowe's. The downfall to this is it makes a mess, if you look at my workbench you can see that I have a big red spot. That's because I use a red compound. Here is a picture of bench grinder with the polishing wheel Something else that works really good to polish with is a Dremel with the polishing wheel on it.

11-11-2013, 09:29 PM	#153
Crawllife Fifth dimension Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Quakertown Posts: 2,066	Re: Beerman's RcBros Berg build (update on page 7) Love the polish dude. I just don't know if mine are going high shine right away or after a season of woopin on em

11-16-2013, 02:23 PM	#154
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Re: Beerman's RcBros Berg build (update on page 7) Sucks when your truck gets jacked, but at least I took some pictures Truck looks and feels great JB, nicely done.

11-16-2013, 06:28 PM	#155
Curcal RCC Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Folsom Posts: 1,867	Re: Beerman's RcBros Berg build (update on page 7) That looks really good!

11-16-2013, 09:35 PM	#157
Beerman Crawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn, Oregon Posts: 358	Beerman's RcBros Berg build (update on page 7) All ready for the comp Last edited by Beerman Crawler; 11-16-2013 at 11:50 PM.

11-17-2013, 04:55 PM	#158
Beerman Crawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn, Oregon Posts: 358	I had a great day at the comp. The crawler worked faultlessly and I couldn't be happier. The courses were technically difficult and challenging but doable at the same time. The weather was gorgeous and the sun came out at times. Have to say great courses, great drivers, good company lots of fun. The perfect way to spend a Sunday

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11-17-2013, 10:26 PM	#159
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Re: Beerman's RcBros Berg build (update on page 7) Killer driving today JB, nice 2nd place finish! The rig is working killer.

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Beerman Crawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodburn, Oregon Posts: 358	Beerman's RcBros Berg build (update on page 7) I've spent a few hours this morning working on the geometry and suspension on the crawler. I added some preload to the rear shocks. This helped to make the rear of the crawler neutral. On the front of the crawler I made the front upper links longer and change the hole on the upper link mount. There is no preload on the front shocks. These few changes sure has help make the front suspension neutral. The only problem I'm running into is the upper links are making contact with the motor not allowing for full cycle of the suspension. The front upper links may need to be remade with a bend that will clear the motor and clear the chassis brace, not going to be an easy bend. I have included a few pictures that show the amount of preload that I have on my RcBro shock bodies. The front shocks Rear shocks Last edited by Beerman Crawler; 11-21-2013 at 09:28 PM.

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