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Double J · 10-09-2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by xjman

Well, my thought is with a solid shaft when the axle moves up and down the distance between the servo and the axle will change. Does the shaft have a slider that I am missing?

If you look at the servo it has a TLT output shaft on it with part of a dog bone on it. It allows it to move up & down, front to back and in a circle.

I'll get better pics tonight so you can see it better. I'll take one compressed and fully extended as well as a flex shot.

I'm thinking of doing the rear normal (on the axle), since it wouldn't really be seen on a 1:1 anyway, not that you'd see the steering on a 1:1 either.

Double J · 10-09-2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bam Bam

Great looking cxt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks

Double J · 10-10-2006, 02:06 PM

Here is how it sits at the moment. I went with 4, 4" shocks in the rear for helping with the trailer when there is a load on it. I'm going to make it a cotter pin set up (instead of nuts, maybe) so I can take out the shocks when I want to crawl, same with the front. 4 of the long shocks in the front for looks. Just wish they were all the same color. oh well I'll work with what I have.

Detailed pics of the steering system as well.

sorry about the crappy pic. don't know what happened.

that white stuff is delrin shavings (dust) from working on my VS skids and all.

Trikster · 10-10-2006, 02:28 PM

Do you have a clearer picture of the arm that steers the wheels? I know that sounds like a retard asking the question, but I cannot think of the word... It looks like either a bent tube or ??

Double J · 10-10-2006, 02:36 PM

I don't have a pic but will take one for tomorrow.
But to explain.
I used 3/16" brake line for the rod, Cut the TLT dog bones in half and brazed it to the 3/16". CA glued the TLT output shaft to the servo horn.
ON the lower part I brazed a cut piece of washer (about an 1/8" thick) drilled a 1/8" hole on the end, ground it down to look nice and neet. used a couple lock washers brazed to the brake line, plus a cupped thing (black deal in the pic) and a washer to keep it from sliding out. It moves well. I just need to "real world" test it. I'm hoping soon. I have the rear just about ready to put on made the part to hold the servo on to the axles since I can't use the stock brace that comes on the axles. Maybe by this weekend. After I get all the other projects to a decent speed I'll start on the Trailer.

It will be for sale as a RTR w/ a Big *** goose neck. $850 for both. I need to get my 1:1 up and pay some bills off. If you get it now you can choose the PC color for the frame. I'm going for a true fire paint job on the truck. so the frame was going to be red or black.

Double J · 10-10-2006, 02:38 PM

I'm also debating on if I want to put the gas and step stuff that goes under the truck or not. ?? I kinda like the way it looks without it. but Not sure.

BaddClod · 10-10-2006, 03:05 PM

Now that is a sweet rig.
How much does she with everything on her?Is she top-heavy?

Double J · 10-10-2006, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaddClod

Now that is a sweet rig.
How much does she with everything on her?Is she top-heavy?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double J

With out the body. I came in at 7 - 7.5 lbs. I think I'm doing good for a 19" WB SCALE clod.

I think when I'm done and a body on it will be around 9 - 10 lbs.

Most Scale rigs are a bit top heavy. considering how big this is I think I'm doing pretty well for balancing the weight out.

Reminds me I need to see how tall it sites with the body on.

Double J · 10-10-2006, 07:05 PM

I'm going to try and get this thing running tonight. I hope. Shouldn't take long. Maybe get the stuff ready for the trailer.

raytard · 10-10-2006, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double J

I'm going to try and get this thing running tonight. I hope. Shouldn't take long. Maybe get the stuff ready for the trailer.

Good Luck!

Now get off of here & get on it..!

run2jeepn · 10-11-2006, 04:43 AM

Hurry up and get it together. I want to know how that steering is going to work. Thats a very scale way of doing it. Nice touch.

Double J · 10-11-2006, 09:02 AM

OK I got it kinda running. I basically slaped it on quickly to test the front steering and see if I thought what would happen when the motors took off.

My steering didn't work. But it is an easy fix. Basically the hole is to large that I pass the rod through, so instead of turning the wheels it moves the shaft around the hole. I'll do one of two things to fix it.
1. make a new plate with a 1/4" hole in it that is about 1/2" long (oval).
2. same as one but add a yoke to the system near the axles so I can have the hole and the shaft will intersect it vertically instead of at and angle.

The other problem is "torque twist" kinda. basically the axles twist the leafs so I'll add a middle link to keep it from rolling.

Here are the other pics of the front steering.

Trikster · 10-11-2006, 10:47 AM

Awesome! I have been toying around with doing something right along those lines for a scaler steering setup.

Double J · 10-25-2006, 09:25 AM

OK This is going to get done this week. Including the trailer (well I hope).

The d a m n thing just sites there looking at me day and night, beging if you will.

Scooteracing · 10-25-2006, 10:55 AM

BLAH, BLAH.... The suspense is killing us.

looneybin · 11-04-2006, 11:28 PM

da**it finish it. just got a nib CXT for $30 and its now waiting on the clod axles. itl be a lot like yours except 4 linked and full on crawler that can tow the others home at the end of the day

Wrecker · 11-05-2006, 12:55 AM

Yeah, let's see this thing done, (as if you have nothing else to do, lol). I really want to see this thing all finished, it's awesome so far.

Bronco · 11-05-2006, 05:13 PM

second that

@tw!ll · 11-05-2006, 10:22 PM

Not sure how I missed this thread, but I'm kinda glad. It was fun to read through the 7 pages all at once. That thing is a monster! Huge, yet damm cool. I hope your wife doesn't have any plans for the mantle , because I think you should keep it there once your done.

Double J · 11-06-2006, 02:35 PM

Well it looks like I'll get to do a little work on the BFR tonight. I was able to pencil it in.

10-10-2006, 02:06 PM	#123
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	Pictures of the steering Here is how it sits at the moment. I went with 4, 4" shocks in the rear for helping with the trailer when there is a load on it. I'm going to make it a cotter pin set up (instead of nuts, maybe) so I can take out the shocks when I want to crawl, same with the front. 4 of the long shocks in the front for looks. Just wish they were all the same color. oh well I'll work with what I have. Detailed pics of the steering system as well. sorry about the crappy pic. don't know what happened. that white stuff is delrin shavings (dust) from working on my VS skids and all.

10-10-2006, 02:28 PM	#124
Trikster RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,469	Do you have a clearer picture of the arm that steers the wheels? I know that sounds like a retard asking the question, but I cannot think of the word... It looks like either a bent tube or ??

10-10-2006, 02:36 PM	#125
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	I don't have a pic but will take one for tomorrow. But to explain. I used 3/16" brake line for the rod, Cut the TLT dog bones in half and brazed it to the 3/16". CA glued the TLT output shaft to the servo horn. ON the lower part I brazed a cut piece of washer (about an 1/8" thick) drilled a 1/8" hole on the end, ground it down to look nice and neet. used a couple lock washers brazed to the brake line, plus a cupped thing (black deal in the pic) and a washer to keep it from sliding out. It moves well. I just need to "real world" test it. I'm hoping soon. I have the rear just about ready to put on made the part to hold the servo on to the axles since I can't use the stock brace that comes on the axles. Maybe by this weekend. After I get all the other projects to a decent speed I'll start on the Trailer. It will be for sale as a RTR w/ a Big *** goose neck. $850 for both. I need to get my 1:1 up and pay some bills off. If you get it now you can choose the PC color for the frame. I'm going for a true fire paint job on the truck. so the frame was going to be red or black.

10-10-2006, 02:38 PM	#126
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	I'm also debating on if I want to put the gas and step stuff that goes under the truck or not. ?? I kinda like the way it looks without it. but Not sure.

10-10-2006, 03:05 PM	#127
BaddClod Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pacific Posts: 492	Now that is a sweet rig. How much does she with everything on her?Is she top-heavy?

10-10-2006, 07:05 PM	#129
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	I'm going to try and get this thing running tonight. I hope. Shouldn't take long. Maybe get the stuff ready for the trailer.

10-11-2006, 04:43 AM	#131
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	Hurry up and get it together. I want to know how that steering is going to work. Thats a very scale way of doing it. Nice touch.

10-11-2006, 09:02 AM	#132
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	OK I got it kinda running. I basically slaped it on quickly to test the front steering and see if I thought what would happen when the motors took off. My steering didn't work. But it is an easy fix. Basically the hole is to large that I pass the rod through, so instead of turning the wheels it moves the shaft around the hole. I'll do one of two things to fix it. 1. make a new plate with a 1/4" hole in it that is about 1/2" long (oval). 2. same as one but add a yoke to the system near the axles so I can have the hole and the shaft will intersect it vertically instead of at and angle. The other problem is "torque twist" kinda. basically the axles twist the leafs so I'll add a middle link to keep it from rolling. Here are the other pics of the front steering.

10-11-2006, 10:47 AM	#133
Trikster RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,469	Awesome! I have been toying around with doing something right along those lines for a scaler steering setup.

10-25-2006, 09:25 AM	#134
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	OK This is going to get done this week. Including the trailer (well I hope). The d a m n thing just sites there looking at me day and night, beging if you will.

10-25-2006, 10:55 AM	#135
Scooteracing Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: VARCOR Posts: 466	BLAH, BLAH.... The suspense is killing us.

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11-04-2006, 11:28 PM	#136
looneybin RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Johnston SC Posts: 1,562	da**it finish it. just got a nib CXT for $30 and its now waiting on the clod axles. itl be a lot like yours except 4 linked and full on crawler that can tow the others home at the end of the day

11-05-2006, 12:55 AM	#137
Wrecker [HOONIGAN] Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grand Junction Posts: 4,269	Yeah, let's see this thing done, (as if you have nothing else to do, lol). I really want to see this thing all finished, it's awesome so far.

11-05-2006, 05:13 PM	#138
Bronco I joined the Band! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ... Posts: 515	second that

11-05-2006, 10:22 PM	#139
@tw!ll RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 1,261	Not sure how I missed this thread, but I'm kinda glad. It was fun to read through the 7 pages all at once. That thing is a monster! Huge, yet damm cool. I hope your wife doesn't have any plans for the mantle , because I think you should keep it there once your done.

11-06-2006, 02:35 PM	#140
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	Well it looks like I'll get to do a little work on the BFR tonight. I was able to pencil it in.

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