Independent suspension fun crawler

[Outdoorsman]

Jip, call me crazy, but I've built the bully the berg and upgraded the axial and repaired the Losi.

A small project of mine that layed dormant for a while is my Tamiya Dualhunter I modified some time ago into something I can only call a dirt crawler. It has one purpose in mind, to have as much fun as possible. I don't like running my crawlers through dirt, mud and beach sand. I use 'em for rocks, that's it.

The Tamiya's nice, but I'm looking for something similar running a single motor, definately single battery, with more adjustment possibilities (I'll be swopping esc, motors and re-adjust settings often until I have the perfect combination). I want to end up with something that is not the best at anything, but able to do everything well.

Reason I don't want fixed axles is handling. The truck must be able to handle fairly well at maximum speeds of about 25Mph, yet still have low speed control.

My first quest, find the perfect chassis. Jang (poster on youtube) built something similar to what I have in mind using a Traxxas slash 4x4 chassis, but i.m.h.o. that limits your possibilities for future adjustments to shocks, tyres, esc and motor. The Tamiya is even more limiting since the gearbox isn't strong enough, thus your motor choices are very limited.

Any suggestions of chassis options I can look at???

[R2j]

Here are some that have been built using custom chassis and slash 4X4 and Summit parts. They use straight rear axles, but I have built one with Slash 4X4 front and rear suspension, see pic.

2010 Dorkstar Hybrid

"Project Mayhem"

Harley's Ultra4400 now w/ Axial Ripsaws!

DmG's ultra hybrid 4400 IFS KOH Racer

[Aussie Nerd]

Off topic but R2j have you got a thread or any more info on that Hilux? It looks incredible

Kieren

[salmonfacesalad]

wherse the link to this beast, thats just fancy.


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[lifted_xj]

yea i wanna check out this build

[papabash]

Originally Posted by lifted_xj

yea i wanna check out this build

Me too!

[R2j]

I'd like to see a build on this too! I'll get in touch with the owner and see when he might do one. It's been done for a while now, but has been kept under wraps. Should be seeing something about this one soon I hope.

I can tell you it is a one off custom chassis built with 3/16" solid rod, TIG welded. Under the cab hides a full cage, Summit trans and brushless system. And runs modified Slash 4X4 front and rear suspension.

[TURTLE]

That be my little girl only known as Indy. You guys should be seeing something real soon.

After that I will try to get a build thread going.

[sally1800]

Originally Posted by TURTLE

That be my little girl only known as Indy. You guys should be seeing something real soon.

After that I will try to get a build thread going.

I hope to see it soon Mr. Tyler Durden. Indy is what inspired me to build Mayhem.

Shon "R2J" is the chassis master

[BGGruff]

That's really cool! I'm currently collecting parts to build something similar. It'll be an IFS Tacoma truggy.

[Outdoorsman]

Thanks!!! This is awesome. I know my first attempt will not even come close to these beasts, but it's still a hell-of-a-lot 'o FUN!!! Pity my wife doesn't understand me spending more on parts than on cars.

[R2j]

Originally Posted by Outdoorsman

Thanks!!! This is awesome. I know my first attempt will not even come close to these beasts, but it's still a hell-of-a-lot 'o FUN!!! Pity my wife doesn't understand me spending more on parts than on cars.

Wife's are funny like that. Keep us posted on your progress, and if you have any questions feel free to PM me.

[Outdoorsman]

Thanks! I've been shipped back to South Africa to start up and run a new assignment, everything (rigs and parts definately) packed up and ready to go. Been ording the stuff I thought I'll need like crazy the last few months, but I already realize there's parts I forgot to order. Will give me a few months of research waiting for my stuff to arrive though. Interesting doing the inventory for the insurance (R/C chassis parts tray = $499, R/C small parts and screws = $499, tranny parts tray, electronic connectors tray...) Can't believe I never ordered a slash 4x4!!! Should have posted here months ago! @#%$it! Guess I'll just have to be creative with what I've got and able to find down South.

[R/C BUM]

i like the cage and body

[BC-Brian]

Nice Job man,

That thing is sharp looking. I was looking into something like that. If I ever get to it I will put it up also.

Brian

[spyderwebbcustoms]

r2j's rig is the one that gets me back to building mine small parts list

slayer a-arms
t-maxx diffs locked (spools)
revo drive shafts cut to fit, not really know how wide I will go yet
Oftna jammin 1/8th scale center diff, Ive used summit trans makes the rig top heavy, that's why the center diff. Be able to mount the motor low on the chassis
mamba monster/2250Kv motor

custom tube frame, haven't started building yet, but the R2J's rig looks cool enuf to start the build.
going to use a cut to He!! ford cab. Ha
not really know how it will work but I'm looking for a all round rig like your after

hope you have fun collecting parts like I have.
O and another thing most of the parts were used, and off of RCC, so not much $ in parts

[sally1800]

Originally Posted by spyderwebbcustoms

r2j's rig is the one that gets me back to building mine small parts list



custom tube frame, haven't started building yet, but the R2J's rig looks cool enuf to start the build.

R2J rig's rock. I will never go any where else again. Shon not only builds the best chassis's I have ever owned. He is a super cool guy.