|
Chiefs Sawback Build - Spring-Under Susp Here is my build-up of the sawback. I'm not doing anything too different except it's going to be spring-under, and the body is going to be cut a good amount for clearance. I'm running the body as low as possible. Specs: Tekin FXR, cheap atomik 35T motor, traxxas tx/rx, 3s lipos Going to be painted flat olive drab. Hoping to swap to TSL XL's or Rock Crushers pretty soon, maybe try some wideners. I'll post pictures later this afternoon. |
Re: Chiefs Sawback Build The kit was super simple to put together. I like the overall fit and finish of everything. The shocks that come with the kit are too long for spring-under applications. Steering still clears everything, even when fully flexed and turning eithery way. I did the cms mod using the stock servo, which is almost a have-to to run spring-under. Here are the pics I've got. The body is drying right now, I'll have some pics of that in the next couple days. http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps820dc14d.jpg http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps26a967f7.jpg http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps2c09495f.jpg |
Re: Chiefs Sawback Build http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/a...psc2983592.jpg http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps76def06a.jpg http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/a...psda9cb4da.jpg http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps553208f5.jpg That's all I've got for now. I'm thinking of using some RC4WD scale shocks, they look the part and come in the right length. Let me know what y'all think. |
Re: Chiefs Sawback Build I really like how their setup but that chrome frame has got to go. IMO |
Re: Chiefs Sawback Build - Spring-Under Susp What's the benefit of spring under suspension besides the lower cog . I am asking as I'm not that familiar with leaf based trucks |
Re: Chiefs Sawback Build - Spring-Under Susp The only real benefit is the lower cog. It should also help with axle twist due to where the leafs are mounted. I mainly mounted them that way because thats how the original Willys came, plus I knew I could make it work. Both my CJ7 and J10 were sprung-under from factory, and both performed very well with 35's and lockers. I'll try and get some pics with the body mounted tomorrow to show how it looks. |
Re: Chiefs Sawback Build - Spring-Under Susp Old man, I agree that the chrome frame isn't perfect, but I'm still undecided as to what I want to do. I'll probably run it like that for now. I'm too lazy to prep it correctly for paint, and don't really want the rusted out look yet, so chrome will have to do. As low as it sits, it might as well be chromed out like a low-rider. |
Re: Chiefs Sawback Build - Spring-Under Susp I'm not trying to be a smart a$$, but don't you think that belly-dragger will not only bottom out all the time, but also hang the ends of the u-bolts on everything?! :shock: Don't get me wrong, it looks cool, but it just seem impractical for anything other than even surface driving. |
Re: Chiefs Sawback Build - Spring-Under Susp Alpha, most of the terrain we have here is either rocky or just trail riding. My Jk tuber only had about 2" of clearance at the skid with a 13" wb, so I'm gonna wheel this as is. The moment I saw the sawback, I knew I was going to run spring-under. The u-bolts will prob snag on some stuff, but with wheel placement, I can eliminate some of the negatives of running it this way. Plus, it will be getting TSL XL's in the next, which will help alot in clearance. |
Re: Chiefs Sawback Build - Spring-Under Susp I wonder if some old Bruiser square u-bolts could be used to have the ends and nuts pointed upwards? I like your idea of building it spring-under."thumbsup" |
Re: Chiefs Sawback Build - Spring-Under Susp I didn't know about the availability of square u-bolts. With those, I could point the u-bolts up and put the spring plate on top. Thank bigski. I'll get some pics of it with the body painted and stickered and post them tomorrow. |
Re: Chiefs Sawback Build - Spring-Under Susp Here are some pics of the finished product. Don't mind the shady body trimming in the rear fenders, I'm not very good at that stuff. Just waiting on my esc to show up, and I'll have pics of its maiden voyage. http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps7658c078.jpg http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps04e14f85.jpg http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps569d0fbf.jpg http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps7e4853bf.jpg http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps0847a3d6.jpg |
Re: Chiefs Sawback Build - Spring-Under Susp Very interesting! Have you had it out yet? Whats your ground clearance look like? |
Re: Chiefs Sawback Build - Spring-Under Susp 1 Attachment(s) Here is mine. I think we used same paint |
Re: Chiefs Sawback Build - Spring-Under Susp Quote:
|
Re: Chiefs Sawback Build - Spring-Under Susp Quote:
Bigski, thanks for that info. I'll look into it. Between a flat belly and ubolt flip, i'll have more clearance than what i was planning on. |
Re: Chiefs Sawback Build - Spring-Under Susp When I saw these I thought of your rig. Kind of an expensive replacement, but they might be an option if they measure up with the Sawback parts: RC4WD U-Bolts Kit for Blackwell Axle RC4Z-S0062RC4WD U-Bolts Kit for Blackwell Axle RC4Z-S0062 http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps7666c80f.jpg I really do like the look of your Jeep! "thumbsup" <!-- DO NOT change linkToTagId="rwid" as the catalog response has this ID set --> |
Re: Chiefs Sawback Build - Spring-Under Susp Thanks Alpha, I appreciate the info. and the comments. I'm gonna get some measurements of those and the tamiya bigrig ubolts, and see if they will work. I'm working on the flat-belly this week, and getting shocks mounted on the rig, and hopefully this wknd coming up I'll have it out!! WOO-HOO. |
Re: Chiefs Sawback Build - Spring-Under Susp I'm very curious as to how this is going to work for you, please keep us informed. |
| All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:28 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.
Copyright 2004-2014 RCCrawler.com