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JasonInAugusta · 12-21-2006, 07:28 PM

Just get a flaring tool.

I'll try to get a pic of the completed front end tonight.

It'll all make sense then.

RD400 · 12-21-2006, 07:46 PM

! !Pure blasphemy!!

:sho ck:

Using one of my wheels to hold Ralphs *ss off the ground

Looks like you have some real cool ideas for the build, keep the pics coming.

JasonInAugusta · 12-21-2006, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RD400

! !Pure blasphemy!!

:sho ck:

Using one of my wheels to hold Ralphs *ss off the ground

Looks like you have some real cool ideas for the build, keep the pics coming.

Gerame,

You should see my paperweights.

k9popo · 12-21-2006, 08:18 PM

I have used hollow carbon shafts and never had a durability problem the steel ones should work fine

. Great idea on the flaring of the tubing it looks saweet.

XSRCdesign · 12-21-2006, 08:22 PM

would take forever to do, but threading the threaded rod all the way through would make the links plenty beefy i would think?

rockcrawler505 · 12-21-2006, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloak

As young as rockcrawler505 is, we'll all be old and grey by the time he's just hitting his crawling stride.

Interesting idea about the links, I like it. So the majority of the inside of the link is hollow?

my bday is now on the 30th im going to be 19 but i feel as if im 40 lol im still im my prime.

andres-tavares · 12-21-2006, 10:43 PM

damn

very good job!!!!

JasonInAugusta · 12-21-2006, 10:45 PM

Here's the near complete link assembly.

Lowers are the regular aluminum links that have been used on Ralph for ages.

The uppers are the crap I've been working on. Basically they're a larger version of the stock Wheely King upper link.

The center section is made from 3/16" brake tubing with the 4-40 blind nut welded and brazed in place. This is what attaches the "V" of the link to the axle. A 4-40 screw passes through the upper link mount and threads into the center of the "V".

The two outer links are the 1/4" brake tubing with 8-32 blind nuts welded and brazed in place. Sections of 8-32 threaded rod and some Kyosho 6.8mm ball ends with flanged balls complete the upper links.

More steel will be added shortly.

nightcrawler · 12-21-2006, 10:54 PM

Is there a reason why you opt for U link rather the 4 link?

JasonInAugusta · 12-21-2006, 10:59 PM

The Wheely King axles use this config in stock form.

I decided to carry this over to Ralph instead of making a bunch of aluminum bits to mount a conventional 4-link.

An advantage to doing it this way is that the Wheely King axles stay, for the most part, intact.

I also have no detectable axle steer.

Cloak · 12-21-2006, 11:32 PM

Very cool JIA. I learned something new with the flared ends. I might have to pick me one of those up, I like how it looks. Granted, I suck at measuring it in the first place, so they're always short or long anyway. Pretty ends won't make mine look any better. heh

I really like those triangulated 3 link uppers like that. You're right, that will be very solid.

JasonInAugusta · 12-22-2006, 12:13 AM

It's stout right now but to make strong enough for Ralph I'll beef it up a bit.

Cloak · 12-22-2006, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

It's stout right now but to make strong enough for Ralph I'll beef it up a bit.

Cross support bars parallel to the base?

JasonInAugusta · 12-22-2006, 07:25 PM

Just one on the wide end.

Since the upper links remain stationary in relation to one another I'll cut some sheet steel and make an electronics shelf that will be welded/brazed to the upper links.

Between the cross brace and sheet steel it'll be stout.

ColquittCustom405 · 12-22-2006, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

Between the cross brace and sheet steel it'll be stout.

What will he come in on the scales when your done? Looks like a strong joint to me......

krawlinCJ · 12-22-2006, 08:42 PM

Hey JIA, What are you using to attach the shocks? Or are you attaching them to the axles? I'm just curious cause I'm re-doing the rear four link on my Gecko 2 to give it a 16.5 inch wheelbase and was wondering what I should use to attach the shocks.

Sorry for the hijack.

JasonInAugusta · 12-22-2006, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ColquittCustom405

What will he come in on the scales when your done? Looks like a strong joint to me......

Probably near 10lbs like normal.

krawlinCJ,

The shocks are mounted to the axles using stock link/shock mounts but rotated.

JasonInAugusta · 12-23-2006, 11:29 PM

No progress on the rig tonight.

Went to a buddy's house to help him with Christmas presents for his kids.

My Whitebone showed up today. Stuck Ralph on the trailer and watched the trailer tires squat a bit.

Tomorrow should be a short work day, that means more time to build!

As of now the front is completely done, just need to add the steering servo.

syco133 · 12-23-2006, 11:33 PM

Quit flapping your gums and go finish it allready JEEZ

JasonInAugusta · 12-23-2006, 11:37 PM

he-he

JB, you need to come down to Augusta in Jan.

12-21-2006, 07:28 PM	#41
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Just get a flaring tool. I'll try to get a pic of the completed front end tonight. It'll all make sense then. Last edited by JasonInAugusta; 12-21-2006 at 07:32 PM.

12-21-2006, 07:46 PM	#42
RD400 Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2005 Location: omaha Posts: 858	! !Pure blasphemy!!:sho ck: Using one of my wheels to hold Ralphs *ss off the ground Looks like you have some real cool ideas for the build, keep the pics coming.

12-21-2006, 08:18 PM	#44
k9popo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: * Posts: 2,877	I have used hollow carbon shafts and never had a durability problem the steel ones should work fine. Great idea on the flaring of the tubing it looks saweet.

12-21-2006, 10:45 PM	#48
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Here's the near complete link assembly. Lowers are the regular aluminum links that have been used on Ralph for ages. The uppers are the crap I've been working on. Basically they're a larger version of the stock Wheely King upper link. The center section is made from 3/16" brake tubing with the 4-40 blind nut welded and brazed in place. This is what attaches the "V" of the link to the axle. A 4-40 screw passes through the upper link mount and threads into the center of the "V". The two outer links are the 1/4" brake tubing with 8-32 blind nuts welded and brazed in place. Sections of 8-32 threaded rod and some Kyosho 6.8mm ball ends with flanged balls complete the upper links. More steel will be added shortly. Attached Images Last edited by JasonInAugusta; 12-21-2006 at 11:01 PM.

12-21-2006, 08:22 PM	#45
XSRCdesign I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 8,817	would take forever to do, but threading the threaded rod all the way through would make the links plenty beefy i would think?

12-21-2006, 10:43 PM	#47
andres-tavares Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On the trail Posts: 668	damn very good job!!!!

12-21-2006, 10:54 PM	#49
nightcrawler Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 122	Is there a reason why you opt for U link rather the 4 link?

12-21-2006, 10:59 PM	#50
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	The Wheely King axles use this config in stock form. I decided to carry this over to Ralph instead of making a bunch of aluminum bits to mount a conventional 4-link. An advantage to doing it this way is that the Wheely King axles stay, for the most part, intact. I also have no detectable axle steer.

12-21-2006, 11:32 PM	#51
Cloak I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,206	Very cool JIA. I learned something new with the flared ends. I might have to pick me one of those up, I like how it looks. Granted, I suck at measuring it in the first place, so they're always short or long anyway. Pretty ends won't make mine look any better. heh I really like those triangulated 3 link uppers like that. You're right, that will be very solid.

12-22-2006, 12:13 AM	#52
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	It's stout right now but to make strong enough for Ralph I'll beef it up a bit.

12-22-2006, 07:25 PM	#54
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	Just one on the wide end. Since the upper links remain stationary in relation to one another I'll cut some sheet steel and make an electronics shelf that will be welded/brazed to the upper links. Between the cross brace and sheet steel it'll be stout.

12-22-2006, 08:42 PM	#56
krawlinCJ Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Enterprise Posts: 194	Hey JIA, What are you using to attach the shocks? Or are you attaching them to the axles? I'm just curious cause I'm re-doing the rear four link on my Gecko 2 to give it a 16.5 inch wheelbase and was wondering what I should use to attach the shocks. Sorry for the hijack.

12-23-2006, 11:29 PM	#58
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	No progress on the rig tonight. Went to a buddy's house to help him with Christmas presents for his kids. My Whitebone showed up today. Stuck Ralph on the trailer and watched the trailer tires squat a bit. Tomorrow should be a short work day, that means more time to build! As of now the front is completely done, just need to add the steering servo.

12-23-2006, 11:33 PM	#59
syco133 RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Green River Kentucky Posts: 1,067	Quit flapping your gums and go finish it allready JEEZ

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12-23-2006, 11:37 PM	#60
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	he-he JB, you need to come down to Augusta in Jan.

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