Trophy Truck V2.0
 

I have been gathering parts to build another trophy truck but this time take it up a notch or two, more scale and better suspension. Got this lovely box delivered today containing a aluminum centered beefy rear axle done by Metal Concepts RC (check em out)...
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http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/...psvx98nv5k.jpg
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Oh my gawd that's beautiful. Subbing to this for sure.


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Nice big beefy pins and shafts
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I'm going to have fun with this build
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Goodness that is beautiful :shock:

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WOW!! that axle is a work of art! I checked there site out. Are you going to use there front a-arms? Them suckers are BEEFY!!!

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Brah that axle is some dark arts wizardry right there.

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Dude the owner went to Hogwarts... Lmao


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Got the front arms ordered, should be here tomorrow!

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Man that's awesome looking!


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You running the Slash 4x bulk head or doing a custom tabbed mount setup? I was checking them out at RCX last weekend. Best looking stuff out there by far. You running the "new" link mounts out back as well? Because of the tire selection, I'm guessing you are not building one with the Axial TT body in mind. Correct presumption???

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I am going to do something custom for the front bulkhead but will use a stock one til I get it made. The rear link mounts I have are from STRC yeti set, but not sure if they are what I am going to use as of now, I will be using the Axial TT body and figure out the wheel and tire combo later. Just gotta start building and address the issues when I get to that point. I generally don't have any draw out plans i go off of just kind of wing it as I go...

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This already looks sick!

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Got the front A arms and had a lil time to get them mocked up for now...
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So I have gathered pretty much all the parts needed so now I just have get started throwing tubes at it.
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Awesome work and parts so far."thumbsup""thumbsup"

Any updates on the cage?

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Oh. My. ****.......those pieces are gorgeous, and that wheel/tire combo is perfect.

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I have been doing crazy hours at work lately so hopefully I will have some time coming up to get going on this build...

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Had some free time and was able to get the main chassis pan finished up so now it's on to the tube work and the center diff housing I am going to be using for this one.
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Gonna be absolutely amazing! Love those a-arms! BEEF!!
What's the thickness of the pan?


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1/8 inch 6061 aluminum.

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Oh my gawd. Looks great. What's the wheel base your aiming for?


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The wheelbase will be based off the Axial score truck body. The center diff I am going to be using is a slash 4x4 with a RRP Gen3 slipper unit with LCG motor mount, Tekin HD motor and MIP rear drive shaft, Kyosho big bore velvet shocks and I might try an Align DS655 for the steering for speed.

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Cool dude. Im surprised your not using the Proline Big bores. Are the Kyshos good?


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I'm not a fan of the new Proline shocks, they don't seem to be as good quality as they used to be. The Kyosho velvet shocks are the smoothest non leaking quality shocks out there in my opinion.

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I see. I like my Gmade piggy backs, no leaking and plenty of dampening.


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I'm looking for someone that has a mill that wants to help me...thanks

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Where you located? I know some guys around my area that are pretty good.


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I'm in So Cal

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Yeah I can't help you there. Sorry.


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awesome - can't wait for progress .... "thumbsup"

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I think I have the center diff figured out finally, I will post up a pic tomorrow and get some input on it...

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Hey mojave, you want to race this one when done? There is a handful of guys that are getting together this fall to do some "unorganized" races once their builds are done (myself included). Particulars are still in the works, just letting you know if you're interested taking part.

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Have you tried the losi scten shocks with the MIP real shock valve kit in them very nice easy to work on to,, it take's some time fiddling with valve's and oil to get them to your liking but they are sweet once tuned !! I have gotten very little if any leakage out them of course you have to use the grease but just tiny bit,, I run on my SC trucks love them, hope you don't mind poking nose in your business... Where did you find those a arms ? they are awesome !!..

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He found them here.

http://www.metalconceptsrc.com

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Haven't had much free time lately but, I am going to try this. 2 LCG slash 4X4 motor mounts, one forward and the other mounted backward and trimmed down a bit. it looks like I might need to find a shorter drive shaft also...
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Hell Ya!

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I'll keep you posted then as info comes available. I think there are about 6-8 racers as of now. Mostly trucks, me and a buddy are 1 cars, maybe one more of buggy also if it gets built in time. Looking great so far, keep the pics flowing.