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Old 03-09-2015, 07:00 PM   #1
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I've been wanting to build a dedicated mud rig for awhile now and when RC4WD finally came out with the 2.2 mud tires i quickly ordered up a set and started collecting parts. I'm leaning towards more of a scale build vs actual all out performance. That's not to say it wont get dirty and sling some serious mud.

Tube chassis inspired by All out Performance's “Gone Ballistic” truck
Proline 72 Chevy longbed
TxT axles and transmission
2.2 RC4WD Mud Bashers on custom DCW 2.6 wheels
Locked Up RC .185 hubs & hardware

Still have a ways to go on the chassis but it's getting there.







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Old 03-09-2015, 07:22 PM   #2
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This is awesome, can't wait to see how it turns out. How do you like the proportions of those tires to those axles? They're almost stock clod tire height right?
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Old 03-09-2015, 07:35 PM   #3
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How do you like the proportions of those tires to those axles? They're almost stock clod tire height right?
Yeah they are just a little bit shorter than the Clod tire. I think they are a good size in relation to the TxT axle. These tires are a little taller and wider compared to a 1:1 Mega truck tire but it's close enough for me.
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Old 03-10-2015, 04:59 PM   #4
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Looking good so far. These are my favorite Chevy trucks.
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Old 03-11-2015, 02:16 PM   #5
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Waiting to see these parts come together!
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Old 03-11-2015, 05:29 PM   #6
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Waiting to see these parts come together!
Me to Actually following your TTC rig build and getting these DCW wheels has really motivated me.


I'm picking away at the chassis. Here i was thinking, it's just a mud truck it'll be a quick and easy chassis to make... yeah right.



The planned ride height i'm shooting for. The truck should sit mostly compressed somewhere around 80/20. The overall track width is 11.5" and the wb is 13.5"
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Old 03-12-2015, 04:18 PM   #7
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Man that looks killer! You did some awesome work on that chassis too.
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Old 03-12-2015, 04:31 PM   #8
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Gonna look killer! I am definitely subscribing to this! I'm piecing one together right now and I have txt axles and trans laying around.
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Old 03-12-2015, 05:25 PM   #9
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Thanks

I was able to get the motor & transmission mounted today. Pay no attention to the silver can... it'll have Big Block power once it hits the mud.

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Old 04-03-2015, 04:21 PM   #10
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Finished the chassis and it's sitting on it's own weight.

The ride height is almost perfect, links are nice & flat. I picked up some black beauty today and hopefully the weather cooperates tomorrow so i can sandblast the chassis.
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Old 04-03-2015, 07:54 PM   #11
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Wow, that looks great.
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Old 04-03-2015, 10:28 PM   #12
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Sweeeeet.
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Old 04-04-2015, 02:53 PM   #13
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Nothing like a freshly blasted steel frame



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Old 04-04-2015, 04:02 PM   #14
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Wow, that is some seriously impressive tube work. Looks spot on to a well built Mega Truck. Can't wait for mud slinging wheelie pics.

How do those tire carcas feel considering they are supposedly super soft? Think they will they tolerate bashing-speed cornering without rock hard foams?

What are the plans for a skidplate? Or does it even really need one?
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Old 04-05-2015, 06:50 AM   #15
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Wow, that is some seriously impressive tube work. Looks spot on to a well built Mega Truck.
Thanks, i tried to make it as scale as possible while adapting the design to fit the 72 long body pickup and TxT transmission. This is the 1:1 All Out Performance chassis that was my inspiration.




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How do those tire carcas feel considering they are supposedly super soft? Think they will they tolerate bashing-speed cornering without rock hard foams?
Yeah i dont think the stock RC4WD foams are gonna cut it. The plan is to go with Crawler Innovations foams once i get it all together.


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What are the plans for a skidplate? Or does it even really need one?
No skidplate... but I did add a small bar just below the transmission just in case. You can see it a little better in this pic.
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Old 04-05-2015, 09:03 AM   #16
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Dang, this is turning out awesome. I look forward to seeing some mud slinging shots!
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Old 06-30-2015, 08:39 PM   #17
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Update?
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Old 06-30-2015, 08:53 PM   #18
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Yea we need an update cause this thing is sick
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Old 07-02-2015, 08:08 AM   #19
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Sorry no big updates All I've done lately is paint the chassis and rebuilt the axles with 4:1 gears.

I started a new job and have been very busy between training and assignments so I've had very little time to mess with toy trucks.

Once things settle down a bit I'll get back on this project.
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Old 07-02-2015, 07:41 PM   #20
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Probably the cleanest toy tube chassis Ive seen.Very precise work.The truck is gonna be badd ass!!!
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