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01-07-2011, 12:40 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tulsa
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|  My first sportsman build
Well I got a boat load of parts from a guy on here a few weeks ago and was orginaly going for a bling king look and do kinda a basher truck but the more I think about it I should build a sportsman rig so I can compeat in KCRC comps comming up. Sense I moved I lost most of my power tools but I want to try to build this all on my own with what I got: A dremal and other basic hand tools So far for parts I have: Used Black jack chassie Wk axles R2 tranny Strc aluminum rear lock outs and hand made steel inner rear shafts Intigy knuckles and chubs trimmed for clearance( may use aluminum axial Knuckels for better turning) Holmes hobbies tourque master brushless motor Sidewinder esc Aluminum shocks Custom four link mounts Custom links |
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01-07-2011, 12:42 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tulsa
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Made the tranny mounts today  |
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01-07-2011, 10:28 PM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Albans
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Looking good just be careful about the stock crawler king axles. My son has snapped 3 in one day. I need to find something beefier for it
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01-07-2011, 11:09 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tulsa
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Yah the dog bones suck I have went through at least 3 sets. And bent the stainless steel rear shaft that comes without the Strc lockout kit
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01-08-2011, 12:16 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cutting Comms
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Hey Adam, had no idea you were planning to build a sportsman. Make sure you brace up that Black Jack chassis real well and it should treat you right. Ive got a brand new set of WK offset beadlocks if you need some.
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01-08-2011, 12:20 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tulsa
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Thanks man it was kinda a last minute thing. I just want to have something to compete with. My xr was cool but I didn't really have to think when I built it I like to have something that's mine that I had to put some thought in to to get it right. | |
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01-08-2011, 04:10 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In the mancave...
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this looks like it's gonna be a cool build. i'm gonna keep an eye on this..  keep us posted
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01-08-2011, 06:12 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tulsa
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I went over to bcracing's place today and ran my scx10 and Jeff got some new tires and nothing to run them on so I wanted to test them out and here's what happened   |
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01-08-2011, 07:35 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tulsa
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Well tomorrow I'm goin to pick up some all thread and some 1/4" tubing for some links. Hope to have a a up date latter that night
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01-08-2011, 09:23 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: pullin somebody else out of a mud hole
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ouch !!!!! that sucks adam. looking forward to having you out comping this year |
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01-09-2011, 12:49 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cutting Comms
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01-10-2011, 01:11 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tulsa
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Yah thats what I was thinking that's what I usually use for links weather kinda sucks so I dont know if I'm going to be able to go get all thread but I have some t-maxx links that will work for mock up. What do u guys think about running widener up front and leaving the axle the stock length In back |
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01-10-2011, 02:10 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tulsa
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Well got it "mocked up" I guess u could say just wanted to see how the chassie looked. Using t-maxx links for the lowers don't have anything for the uppers. Wheel base is long at 14 in. But I still need to make my links. Have wideners front and rear but I'm going to take them off the rear.   |
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01-12-2011, 05:49 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tulsa
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Got a little work done Took the wideners off the rear  Made a four link plate  Rear end linked up [IMG]  [/IMG]Sorry for the crappy pics |
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01-12-2011, 06:25 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cutting Comms
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Looks like youre getting it sorted out. Id skip the wideners though. The gates are only 12.5" apart and youll want all the wiggle room you can get.
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01-12-2011, 06:37 PM
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01-12-2011, 07:49 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cutting Comms
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Guess now is the time to mention that we have rules/specs for every class. You need to be aware of the requirements when building. The biggest is the body, wheelbase and track width. http://www.usrcca.com/rules/2010_USRCCA_Rules.pdf Didnt notice before, but is your 2 piece skid plate temporary or permanent? |
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01-12-2011, 08:10 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tulsa
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Yah I know there are some rules just didn't know all of them I'll have to study up. I haven't decided I have been trying to use just parts and pieces I have but I'm not a big fan of a 2 piece skid not much support.
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01-13-2011, 05:35 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tulsa
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Got the front end done today  Due to my awsome math skills it's about a half inch long. So need to adjust the lowers a little. And I am going to try to make high link steering arms. And I'm going to make solid steel rear inner axles |
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01-14-2011, 08:54 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tulsa
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I saw in the rules u can run a 6" tall tire does anyone know who makes a 6" tall tire
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