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truker · 09-12-2009, 01:25 PM

Wicked build. Looks like I got me a new itch to scratch. The wife is gonna love this...NOT.

DonsATV · 10-07-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by truker

Wicked build. Looks like I got me a new itch to scratch. The wife is gonna love this...NOT.

Thanks!! You'll love it, these things are awesome!!

Found a new local spot to let Buster loose:

We'll be spending a lot of time at this place.

calikingcrawler · 10-07-2009, 10:25 PM

How did Busters rig like the water.

DonsATV · 10-08-2009, 03:30 AM

It goes good till the receiver gets wet.

I keep forgettin balloons when I go to the dollar tree.

ZoSo · 10-08-2009, 09:27 AM

WOW nice spot
now that's crawling

DonsATV · 10-08-2009, 01:09 PM

All he needs now is a fishing pole and a couple wheelin buddies.

DonsATV · 10-23-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by illz302

Lets see some pics with those narrowed g hawgs mounted! This has been a great build by the way.

Thanks!!
Sorry it took so long gettin a pic with the narrowed G-Hawgs but I'm not happy with how the look on there with the narrowed axial bead locks, if the offset kept them under the body I'd like how they look better. And I found out the other day they SUCK on wet granite but they do dig in good on the soft stuff.

Tried water proofing my last new servo early this week and remembered to get me some ballons at the dollar store today so Buster promptly took it for it's first REAL swim today, I LMAO!!!

And then my cameras batteries died.

Looks like we're gonna have to build a snorkel for this thing now, find some water proof switches for the head lights and get another steering wheel servo and water proof it too.

slither302 · 10-23-2009, 07:49 PM

Great job Don

Looks like your having alot of fun with the rig!

dadrab · 10-29-2009, 03:04 PM

Better get Buster a snorkle too.

Really nice build. I like it.

DonsATV · 10-29-2009, 03:21 PM

Thanks guys!!!

Since I finally found a job I think I'm gonna get him some scuba gear for Christmas.

Linx · 11-09-2009, 10:39 PM

Beautiful build. I just scored a gi joe jeep today on ebay. can't wait to start. question for you. Are there any leaf springs made to fit these chassis or do you have to fab your own?

DonsATV · 11-10-2009, 03:06 AM

Thanks!!!

I guess you could use Hi-lift springs but they were a lil too short IMO and wouldn't flex as good as longer springs. Hi-lift springs are a lil over 4.5" long were my home made leaf rake leaves are around 6". My leaves have held up to all the abuse I've thrown at them and just laughed it off, I believe I'd have bent the Hi-lift springs all to hell by now.

broke it again · 11-10-2009, 05:51 PM

Any thoughts on using the RC4WD TREX60 axles?

broke it again · 11-10-2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linx

Beautiful build. I just scored a gi joe jeep today on ebay. can't wait to start. question for you. Are there any leaf springs made to fit these chassis or do you have to fab your own?

Did you happen to buy the one with the truck and gun?

DonsATV · 11-10-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by broke it again

Any thoughts on using the RC4WD TREX60 axles?

If I run across a set of aluminum cased ones cheap enough they'd find their way under it.

Small update on Buster.
Caught him playin with his scaler before all the leaves started fallin off the trees.

That was before he messed up BIG time!!! I tried to warn him but he wouldn't listen. He went and bought himself one of them Russian mail order brides.

Her name is Milenka. Haven't seen much from them here lately but I did manage to get a pic of them together in the ole Willys.

I don't know how he puts up with her though, She can't speak a work of english. I just hope he doesn't end up with a bunch of youngins.

BLOODBANE · 11-10-2009, 08:33 PM

From the way that pic looks, you may be a little late for the no youngins wish. Great build, enjoying the heck out of it......

broke it again · 11-10-2009, 10:25 PM

I have a set of the plastic ones and I will try it on my Willys and let you know how long it lasts.

DonsATV · 11-28-2009, 05:50 PM

I think it's about time to upgrade to some aluminum Trex 60's. :?
Broke 2 C's today, just cracked the first one and a buddy let me borrow one and then Buster tore the other one off the Willys.

So I guess if I can swing it that'll be Busters Christmas present.

CUSTOMHILUX · 11-28-2009, 06:51 PM

You know, you can get the plastic ones (i own there great!) and buy some aluminum, diff covers, CNC machined alum steering knuckles and T-rex 60 Reinforced Axle C, and it will shave the cost down a little

DonsATV · 11-28-2009, 07:45 PM

This thing has so much torque I'm afraid it'll just break the plastic housings instead of the aluminum C's. That's why I've decided to skip trying Aluminum C's and knuckles for the Axial axles.

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DonsATV RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States of the Offended Posts: 1,184	It goes good till the receiver gets wet. I keep forgettin balloons when I go to the dollar tree. Last edited by DonsATV; 10-08-2009 at 12:58 PM.

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09-12-2009, 01:25 PM	#101
truker Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: kamloops, b.c. canada Posts: 5	Wicked build. Looks like I got me a new itch to scratch. The wife is gonna love this...NOT.

10-07-2009, 10:25 PM	#103
calikingcrawler RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Crawlifornia Posts: 1,941	How did Busters rig like the water.

10-08-2009, 09:27 AM	#105
ZoSo RCP CRAWLERS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Upland CA Posts: 1,541	WOW nice spot now that's crawling

10-08-2009, 01:09 PM	#106
DonsATV RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States of the Offended Posts: 1,184	All he needs now is a fishing pole and a couple wheelin buddies.

10-23-2009, 07:49 PM	#108
slither302 Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa Posts: 593	Great job Don Looks like your having alot of fun with the rig!

10-29-2009, 03:04 PM	#109
dadrab Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Augusta Posts: 101	Better get Buster a snorkle too. Really nice build. I like it.

10-29-2009, 03:21 PM	#110
DonsATV RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States of the Offended Posts: 1,184	Thanks guys!!! Since I finally found a job I think I'm gonna get him some scuba gear for Christmas.

11-09-2009, 10:39 PM	#111
Linx Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 30	Beautiful build. I just scored a gi joe jeep today on ebay. can't wait to start. question for you. Are there any leaf springs made to fit these chassis or do you have to fab your own?

11-10-2009, 03:06 AM	#112
DonsATV RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States of the Offended Posts: 1,184	Thanks!!! I guess you could use Hi-lift springs but they were a lil too short IMO and wouldn't flex as good as longer springs. Hi-lift springs are a lil over 4.5" long were my home made leaf rake leaves are around 6". My leaves have held up to all the abuse I've thrown at them and just laughed it off, I believe I'd have bent the Hi-lift springs all to hell by now.

11-10-2009, 05:51 PM	#113
broke it again Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glendora Posts: 88	Any thoughts on using the RC4WD TREX60 axles?

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11-10-2009, 08:33 PM	#116
BLOODBANE Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canon City Posts: 466	From the way that pic looks, you may be a little late for the no youngins wish. Great build, enjoying the heck out of it......

11-10-2009, 10:25 PM	#117
broke it again Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glendora Posts: 88	I have a set of the plastic ones and I will try it on my Willys and let you know how long it lasts.

11-28-2009, 05:50 PM	#118
DonsATV RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States of the Offended Posts: 1,184	I think it's about time to upgrade to some aluminum Trex 60's. :? Broke 2 C's today, just cracked the first one and a buddy let me borrow one and then Buster tore the other one off the Willys. So I guess if I can swing it that'll be Busters Christmas present.

11-28-2009, 06:51 PM	#119
CUSTOMHILUX Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Syracuse Posts: 455	You know, you can get the plastic ones (i own there great!) and buy some aluminum, diff covers, CNC machined alum steering knuckles and T-rex 60 Reinforced Axle C, and it will shave the cost down a little

11-28-2009, 07:45 PM	#120
DonsATV RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States of the Offended Posts: 1,184	This thing has so much torque I'm afraid it'll just break the plastic housings instead of the aluminum C's. That's why I've decided to skip trying Aluminum C's and knuckles for the Axial axles.

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