Scale Jeep MFM Build

[4x4dodge]

Started work on a WK scale jeep build using a MFM chassis. Been working on this for about a week and have the basic chassis done and motor mounted.



The frame had to be widened about 1" to fit the WK tranny. Also got the Hitec 645 servo mounted


Made an aluminum tranny mounting plate with a spur gear rock guard. I used the clocked motor mount with a little modification.


I used the WK springs mounted on E-Maxx shocks, They fit perfectly and are alot softer than the Maxx springs.


I found a nice box to put the electronics in. It will keep water and snow from getting on the ESC and reciever.

A perfect fit.


Here is what it looks like with the body on.


So far I still need to mount the electronics and battery, put body posts on, make a mount for the HPI bumpers, mount the shocks, and paint the body.

[blakeski]

very cool..!! what color are you going to paint the body..? whats the difference between tmaxx and emaxx shocks..? keep us updated..

[BJoe]

Originally Posted by blakeski

very cool..!! what color are you going to paint the body..? whats the difference between tmaxx and emaxx shocks..? keep us updated..

Should just be the truck they're installed on, and other that springs, they're the same as what gets installed on the back of the Rusty's, Pede's, Nitro Sport's, and (other than shock shafts) Bandit's.

[4x4dodge]

Originally Posted by blakeski

very cool..!! what color are you going to paint the body..? whats the difference between tmaxx and emaxx shocks..? keep us updated..

T-Maxx and E-Maxx shocks are the same. I just have an E-Maxx so I used those. I'm going to paint the body white with black trim.

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[Harley]

Hey man the project looks great. I am working on a very similar project, I am going to stand my WK trans up though (not even going to use my own template ).

I am thinking about trying to keep the steering setup stockish too, we will see. Good looking start.

Josh

[kdubb88]

Look'in good. Hope to see it in a week or so. I have scraped my leafer Jeep to make competition crawler. I am almost done. I am trying to finish it before the summit run. How do you like the MFM chassis?
Kevin

[4x4dodge]

Originally Posted by kdubb88

Look'in good. Hope to see it in a week or so. I have scraped my leafer Jeep to make competition crawler. I am almost done. I am trying to finish it before the summit run. How do you like the MFM chassis?
Kevin

The MFM chassis is great since it has soo many different mounting holes, I'm really glad I chose it. Unfortunatly I can't make it to the next comp since I will be on vacation. This truck won't be for competing since I don't want to tear it up and I don't have the $$ to keep replacing parts. I will still go to the comps when I can, just to watch and see what everyone is running. Good luck with your comp truck, you should post some pictures if you get a chance.

[kdubb88]

How you making out with your servo mount and the front cross member on the chassis? I had to mount my servo in the center to gain clearence. I will have pictures soon.

[4x4dodge]

Originally Posted by kdubb88

How you making out with your servo mount and the front cross member on the chassis? I had to mount my servo in the center to gain clearence. I will have pictures soon.

The servo worked out fine since I set the shocks so they don't let the chassis go far enough down to hit the mount. I have a pretty high center of gravity, but that's ok for trail driving and general crawling.

[4x4dodge]

Well today I was able to get quite a bit done. I spent the whole day on this and should be able to finish it up tomorow.

Got all the shocks mounted, just need to fine tune their position later.


Made some brackets to support the electronics box. Also got the body posts on so I can line up the body, got them to match up exactly with the dimples that are on the body from the factory, this will make things easier.



I really like how the battery holder worked out. I was able to use the WK battery box and just have the battery leads exit out the back, notice the hole in the rear of the box in the picture above ^^^


Here is what it looks like right now.


List of whats left to do......(all tomorow!)

1. Put electronics in box
2. Mount the box with doubble sided adhesive foam
3. Make something for the antenna wire (suggestions plz)
4. Paint the body
5. TEST IT OUT!!!!!!!

[kdubb88]

I posted my MFM build tonight. How is the paint coming? I have to figure out an antenna mount as well. If I figure something out, I will let you know.

[Natedog]

Looks pretty nice but a bit too tall...lower the suspension some for bettter crawling.

[4x4dodge]

Originally Posted by kdubb88

I posted my MFM build tonight. How is the paint coming? I have to figure out an antenna mount as well. If I figure something out, I will let you know.

Well the painting went great, at least i think it was good for my 1st paint job. I got the truck totally finished except for getting the bumpers mounted. I'm leaving for vacation tomorow, Moab Utah!!! Then on to Colorado. I will post up some pictures of the truck while i'm on vacation.(as long as my laptop works...)

Looks pretty nice but a bit too tall...lower the suspension some for bettter crawling.

I know it's really tall, but right now thats ok since it's mainly a trail truck.

[BoostCrzy]

if i didnt know any better ....i'd say that "electronics box" is an iPOD case.......lol...looks good!....but the ESC being so close to the reciever may be a bad idea...the interference could get annoying....



and.....i would probably put those shocks at a slight angle to free up some articulation.....looking good though....