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resetpunk · 05-08-2009, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_dishmon

if you're gonna run it in mud i'd gear it down a lot to get some torque. i would thing a 12 turn motor would have a hard time puttin power to the wheels to churn some muck.

just remember not to much torque because then u cant clean the tires!

chris_dishmon · 05-08-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by resetpunk

just remember not to much torque because then u cant clean the tires!

true but you're not gonna get "too much torque" from a 12 turn motor.

resetpunk · 05-08-2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_dishmon

true but you're not gonna get "too much torque" from a 12 turn motor.

i kno it was directed towards the guys that said to make sure u have enough torque

sloppy · 05-08-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_dishmon

true but you're not gonna get "too much torque" from a 12 turn motor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by resetpunk

i kno it was directed towards the guys that said to make sure u have enough torque

I think both of you need to rethink what a 12 turn 550 size motor will do.. I am having trouble keeping drive shafts in the truck.. it has plenty of torque and wheelspeed..

JavelinSST390 · 05-09-2009, 07:14 PM

Looks like a cool little mud-beater.

But for a true "mud truck" look, I'd take the stock WK tires, narrow 'em a LOT (think Tractor tires) and then narrow a set of rims to match....

Then with the huge tube-frame under the jeep and those tires it would be the perfect scale Florida/Georgia/Louisiana mud truck.

Just google "Florida mud racing" and you'll see what I mean... those boys down south build some CRAZy stuff....

sloppy · 05-09-2009, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JavelinSST390

Looks like a cool little mud-beater.

But for a true "mud truck" look, I'd take the stock WK tires, narrow 'em a LOT (think Tractor tires) and then narrow a set of rims to match....

Then with the huge tube-frame under the jeep and those tires it would be the perfect scale Florida/Georgia/Louisiana mud truck.

Just Google "Florida mud racing" and you'll see what I mean... those boys down south build some CRAZy stuff....

yeah I have thought about it.. we have mud trucks up here to so I know what they look like.. not really a purpose built mudder at this point still more of a jump bash mud beat truck.. it may end up with some big narrow tires on it some day..

pretty sure I would use IMEX dually tires and clod wheels if it goes full blown mud only truck..

JavelinSST390 · 05-09-2009, 08:18 PM

That would be cool, too!

The WK is so much fun as an all-around beater...

BJoe · 05-09-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JavelinSST390

Looks like a cool little mud-beater.

But for a true "mud truck" look, I'd take the stock WK tires, narrow 'em a LOT (think Tractor tires) and then narrow a set of rims to match....

Then with the huge tube-frame under the jeep and those tires it would be the perfect scale Florida/Georgia/Louisiana mud truck.

Just google "Florida mud racing" and you'll see what I mean... those boys down south build some CRAZy stuff....

Funny, I've been thinking about that too

rocresq · 05-09-2009, 11:56 PM

I think the stock WK chassis is ideal for bashing and beating on. Ive built 3 WK, the 1st two were crawlers with different setup ultimately sold them and bought a stock WK added a hpi crawler kit 5700 mamba max masher 2k's on proline epic beadlocks and have been very happy with it. P.S. what wheel is on the ramcharger 1.9,2.2? Build looks cool

sloppy · 05-10-2009, 05:24 AM

2.2 rc4wd rox lok..

Jstalker · 05-12-2009, 06:06 PM

i would like to see a pic of ur fliped lower link mounts if u have a pics that shows that. thanks

sloppy · 11-26-2009, 09:16 PM

well I got ahold of some duallys there awesome

and now the old ford is getting a big block

couple pics of some finished motors

Motor would not fit to good in the stock WK chassis so I made my own

smm_cbf · 11-26-2009, 09:45 PM

Turning out nice...you using the stock chassis for the weekend mud bash?

sloppy · 11-26-2009, 10:13 PM

probably.. But who knows I may get up early tomorrow and finish this thing up at least enough to drive

sloppy · 11-27-2009, 07:05 PM

well getting up early didnt happen

whipped up some bumpers today. schedule 80 6" black pipe should work..

need to trim some off the one side of the rear freaking shifted on me.

shackles are made and axle are mocked up.

WK tires on for mockup. looks like I will clear clod tires to so that will come in handy once the snow flies.

ErÄjOrMa · 11-29-2009, 02:06 AM

Narrowe the tires and wheels of stock WK, so it wouldn't be a monster truck anymore!

chicostaxxs007 · 11-29-2009, 10:46 AM

narrow tires would help you alot im da mud, looking good

sloppy · 11-29-2009, 11:20 AM

thanks guys maybe you missed the words in between the pics but the WK tires are for mockup.. if you notice in the action pics above it is running on narrow 6.5" tall tractor tires.. Those tires will carry over to this.

sloppy · 11-29-2009, 06:57 PM

started on the interior keeping it simple set of seats from bartos.

added the bartos trans the fit is freaking awesome

firewall fits nice and snug

also got the rest of hangers on..

Ran out of wire for the welder :mad: I think I will make up some U bolts next and get the axle's set...

sloppy · 12-05-2009, 09:26 PM

made up the rear cab wall

started the roll cage.

went ahead and mounted the tractor tires up

05-09-2009, 07:14 PM	#25
JavelinSST390 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rectalville Posts: 889	Looks like a cool little mud-beater. But for a true "mud truck" look, I'd take the stock WK tires, narrow 'em a LOT (think Tractor tires) and then narrow a set of rims to match.... Then with the huge tube-frame under the jeep and those tires it would be the perfect scale Florida/Georgia/Louisiana mud truck. Just google "Florida mud racing" and you'll see what I mean... those boys down south build some CRAZy stuff.... Last edited by JavelinSST390; 05-09-2009 at 08:18 PM.

11-29-2009, 10:46 AM	#37
chicostaxxs007 RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bradenton Posts: 1,299	ya narrow tires would help you alot im da mud, looking good

05-09-2009, 08:18 PM	#27
JavelinSST390 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rectalville Posts: 889	That would be cool, too! The WK is so much fun as an all-around beater...

05-09-2009, 11:56 PM	#29
rocresq Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Clemente, CA. Posts: 531	I think the stock WK chassis is ideal for bashing and beating on. Ive built 3 WK, the 1st two were crawlers with different setup ultimately sold them and bought a stock WK added a hpi crawler kit 5700 mamba max masher 2k's on proline epic beadlocks and have been very happy with it. P.S. what wheel is on the ramcharger 1.9,2.2? Build looks cool

05-10-2009, 05:24 AM	#30
sloppy I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: akron Posts: 4,054	2.2 rc4wd rox lok..

05-12-2009, 06:06 PM	#31
Jstalker Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lake odessa Posts: 78	i would like to see a pic of ur fliped lower link mounts if u have a pics that shows that. thanks

11-26-2009, 09:16 PM	#32
sloppy I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: akron Posts: 4,054	well I got ahold of some duallys there awesome and now the old ford is getting a big block couple pics of some finished motors Motor would not fit to good in the stock WK chassis so I made my own

11-26-2009, 09:45 PM	#33
smm_cbf Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 512	Turning out nice...you using the stock chassis for the weekend mud bash?

11-26-2009, 10:13 PM	#34
sloppy I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: akron Posts: 4,054	probably.. But who knows I may get up early tomorrow and finish this thing up at least enough to drive

11-27-2009, 07:05 PM	#35
sloppy I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: akron Posts: 4,054	well getting up early didnt happen whipped up some bumpers today. schedule 80 6" black pipe should work.. need to trim some off the one side of the rear freaking shifted on me. shackles are made and axle are mocked up. WK tires on for mockup. looks like I will clear clod tires to so that will come in handy once the snow flies.

11-29-2009, 02:06 AM	#36
ErÄjOrMa Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 192	Narrowe the tires and wheels of stock WK, so it wouldn't be a monster truck anymore!

11-29-2009, 11:20 AM	#38
sloppy I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: akron Posts: 4,054	thanks guys maybe you missed the words in between the pics but the WK tires are for mockup.. if you notice in the action pics above it is running on narrow 6.5" tall tractor tires.. Those tires will carry over to this.

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11-29-2009, 06:57 PM	#39
sloppy I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: akron Posts: 4,054	started on the interior keeping it simple set of seats from bartos. added the bartos trans the fit is freaking awesome firewall fits nice and snug also got the rest of hangers on.. Ran out of wire for the welder :mad: I think I will make up some U bolts next and get the axle's set...

12-05-2009, 09:26 PM	#40
sloppy I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: akron Posts: 4,054	made up the rear cab wall started the roll cage. went ahead and mounted the tractor tires up

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