***"JACKAL"***, The ulitmate FoFF build.

[auskenny]

Extremely nice looking wheels

[stelerzman]

Originally Posted by M1tch

wow just like Christmas!!

Very nice wheels. who made them, and what weight? I'm interested in the weight to compare with the plastic wheels I have.

The product card is in one of the pic's I posted, as for the weight, not sure. They're much heavier then a plastic wheel. I'll get the scale out tonight for ya.

[stelerzman]

Originally Posted by auskenny

Extremely nice looking wheels

Thanks, when I saw them, I had to have them.

[stelerzman]

I have the weight info on the new wheels , they are 4.0 oz each. The total weight with PL sand paw tire is 6.7oz. It's a bit heavier than a stock plastic Wraith wheel with the same tire, which is 4.2oz.
So multiply 2.7oz X 4 = 10.8oz more weight. This will be a factor in the final weight of Jackal.

[RootBreaker]

im on beer eyes.. meaning lookin for pics mainly..

so didnt see if anyone asked.. but what is the benefit of running a t-case with a foff?
just curious...

looks bad @ss though!!!
and i like how you started the thread with a trailered in parts!!!!!!!!!!!

[shwng1973]

That is a lot of weight. It will be low so will help some.

[stelerzman]

Thank you RB, The reason I'm using a transfer case is to make this build unlike any I've seen so far. Most Foff builds use a skid mounted motor/transmission. I want to build "Jackal" as close as possible to a 1:1 rig as I can. In the real world all 4wd trucks need a transfer case to be 4wheel drive, also this puts the motor and transmission up front over the front axle like in the real world. Ie " Ultimate Foff build"

Another piece of info on the wheels, they are 1/8" narrower than a stock Wraith plastic wheel.

[shwng1973]

You know that is what I had planned for mine. Just not decided on what trans to use.
Might be getting the GCM transfer or the RC4WD Killer one. I need it to be 1/1.

[stelerzman]

The Axial transmission will work out just fine and save some weight.
Transfer case, either one will also work just fine, so I guess it's just what you want to buy.

[stelerzman]

I just checked the tracking info on the screws I desperately need to really get going and they should be here tomorrow, I have my lucky beer coolie in hand.

[stelerzman]

I got the screws today. I'm working on finishing up the rear axle, the only thing I need is the rear aluminum lockouts which should bee here early this week. I'll post some pic's soon.

[stelerzman]

Here are the pic's of the rear axle all done except the lockout.
Here are the new wheels mounted up to the PL sand paws.





The Axial stock plastic wheels vs. the Integy aluminum wheels.


The rear axle.

[evan03]

so how is the fit and finish on the rc4wd. bearings tight? everything mounts correctly with not modifying?

looks awesome

[stelerzman]

Every cut on the rc4wd axle housing is dead nut. All bearings fit perfectly and all the parts fit the same way. I love there work on this item. My only wish is they had the front off set axle housing instock. It's understandable that they're waiting to get the fronts machined just like the centered rear. I'm working on links now, so I should have some pic's sometime tomorrow.

[Hunter711]

Jeesh! And I thought I was an axle and wheel....nut. Hahaha, get it? Wheelnut. Lookin darn good there Bud.

[stelerzman]

Thanks Hunter.

[evan03]

Looks awesome man. I think I'm going to have to get one if those rear axles for my wraith. Doesn't the housing come with lockouts?

[stelerzman]

No they do not come with lockouts.

[evan03]

That sucks. I'm pretty sure the wraith rear comes with lock outs

[stelerzman]

Originally Posted by evan03

That sucks. I'm pretty sure the wraith rear comes with lock outs

Nope, look here and you'll see what you get.
Aluminum Rear Centered Axle Housing for Axial Wraith (Black)


More pic's are uploading now.