Giant TJ Build "The Twin"

[rockin92xj]

Will i just started tonight rebuilding my nylint bodyed Maxx. This time around its geting all kinds of good stuff! Thanks RC4WD!

-light weight chasis
-EVX 2
-CV axle shafts
-R2 HD Trans
-2 55ts
-2 3300 mahs
-1/4 scale servo
-RC4WD monster rods
-and some sweet little shackles

Well im going to get back to work building the axles thursday. I should be able to finish her before spring so i can hit the trails. This is basicly my first real build up so advice and ideas is welcome. any ideas on the axles? im trying for a completly scale look. well its pic time!

[51WillysJeep]

Nice so far.., for a scale build, you could run TXT axles ( scale Rockwells), and tranny, or run Juggernaught stuff to..I am just running clod cases in my 1/6th scaler, and so far, they work mint..!

[rockin92xj]

i have a set of TXTs but there about 3" to skiny and wheel wideners are only going to give me about 1 1/2 but the maxx axles i have will be perfect(i think). im going to start on the axle tubes ASAP. and those spare TXTs will come in handy on my next project!

[BeeRC]

Would you mind letting us know where you located your very nice looking "D Rings"?

[rockin92xj]

Would you mind letting us know where you located your very nice looking "D Rings"?

Home Depot in the boating section i think but if not there than in the rope section. They also have even smaller d-rings for the 1/10th guys. by the way there extremly heavy duty and stainless steel. if u cant find them at your home depot PM me.

[rockin92xj]

well im kinda at a stand still because i broke a blade on my band saw and i dont have the rite bolts for the ball joints but i have started on the front axle. I will post pics of the axles done hopefully soon.

[skogsvild]

You need to sell that body to me ;)

[rockin92xj]

well i got the band saw up and running so i will update ASAP. This beast is going to be nasty with twin everything. Yee Haw. Let me know what yall think. its my first real build so dont hold back!

[rockin92xj]

I have the front axle and chasis all done! this thing is WIDE! but it think it looks preety good.







what do ya think?

[rockin92xj]

well my progress is slowing but hope to be done within the next 2 weeks. I finished the front axle completly tonight and plan on finishing the back axle by the end of the week.

[rockin92xj]

Wheelbase Pics! The specs for each pic are in the poll. and there in order. thanks for voting.

[Wrecker]

I'm not sure exactly how you calculated your wb numbers for the poll, but they're not correct.
That body is 1:6 scale, so take your actual wb measurment and multiply it by 6 to get the 1:1 equivalent.

Like this,

15" = 90"
15.5" = 93"
16" = 96"
16.5" = 99"
17" = 102"
17.5" = 105"
18" = 108"
18.5" = 111"
19" = 114"
19.5" = 117"
20" = 120"
20.5" = 123"
21" = 126"

I would vote for the 17-17.5" wb to look the best and still perform well. Also, I would narrow your wheels down to 1.75-2" wide to get them to look more realistic and perform better. Other than that it looks good, nice job on the axles. I've been wanting to do a 1:6 scale nylint build for a while now, but I better finish my 1:6 scale ranger first.

[rockin92xj]

Originally Posted by wrecker

I'm not sure exactly how you calculated your wb numbers for the poll, but they're not correct.
That body is 1:6 scale, so take your actual wb measurment and multiply it by 6 to get the 1:1 equivalent.

Like this,

15" = 90"
15.5" = 93"
16" = 96"
16.5" = 99"
17" = 102"
17.5" = 105"
18" = 108"
18.5" = 111"
19" = 114"
19.5" = 117"
20" = 120"
20.5" = 123"
21" = 126"

I would vote for the 17-17.5" wb to look the best and still perform well. Also, I would narrow your wheels down to 1.75-2" wide to get them to look more realistic and perform better. Other than that it looks good, nice job on the axles. I've been wanting to do a 1:6 scale nylint build for a while now, but I better finish my 1:6 scale ranger first.

Sorry dog but its really a 1/5.63636363636363 scale And your Ranger is a 1/7.5 scale. What are u runnin under the ranger? im gathering all the parts to do one. so far i have a set of txts, a emaxx trans, mayhem engineering wheels and an EVX. Im going to run those new TSLs from RC4WD they will be like 42s!!

[Wrecker]

Originally Posted by rockin92xj

Sorry dog but its really a 1/5.63636363636363 scale And your Ranger is a 1/7.5 scale. What are u runnin under the ranger? im gathering all the parts to do one. so far i have a set of txts, a emaxx trans, mayhem engineering wheels and an EVX. Im going to run those new TSLs from RC4WD they will be like 42s!!

Oh dang.
Well regardless what scale I still vote for the 17-17.5" wb. I've built up like four Nylints and that's what wb I ran them at.

Yeah, the ranger is 1:7.5. I've got some txt axles, an e-maxx tranny, and the body so far. The plan is to run probably some msd wheels, mamba max, 4 cell a123 batt, 1/4 scale steering/winch servos, all-t's, and some savage shocks. It will haul balls too.

[rockin92xj]

Well i just got it all linked up at 19"s!! Shes looong! but i can always shortin it up a little if i dont like how it crawls. I think a rear disco driveshaft will have to be in the works to get this thing turned around . Its doesnt have near the flex i want but i will probaly end up with a longer shock w/drop. any ideas on shocks? That ranger sounds sweet i want to maybe do a little jumping with mine. Maybe a prerunner style crawler i will post pics of the tj roller on sunday.

[rockin92xj]

well shes lookin preety sweet but a little too tall needs to be 1-2"s lower so i will have to figure out something. well let me know what yall think

[slugzracing]

Why did you run the poll about wheelbase? 19 inches is WAY too long

[rockin92xj]

well i wanted to see what WB yall thought i should run. the rig is going to be a southern syle rock racer type thingy so loooong is necessary for the big hill climbs. once i lower her down she should look a little better. i will post my insepartion in a minute.

[rockin92xj]

[Cole82]

The truck looks great other than the orange and no engine. Put an engine or inner fenders in so you can't see through the truck.