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jason · 01-04-2007, 03:05 PM

I actually started this 8X8 a LONG time ago and have driven it very little. It runs 4 TLT axles, servos on each axle for steering, super narrow wheels, and geolanders. A single pede tranny, with a gd600 and a 35 turn lathe is what makes it go. I topped it all off with a Unimog cab.

Originally it ran 4 leaf springs upside down with each end mounted to an axle and the center mounted on a pivot. Even after adding 4 links to each axle I could never get this setup to work right and control the axle wrap. That along with the fact that it glitched and fell off a 10ft wall and bent the chassis has prompted me to rebuild it. This time it will be 4 linked and running coils.

Sorry I never took any pictures before I tore it down, but here is a quick video.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...49056353&hl=en

Unimoger · 01-04-2007, 03:09 PM

damn I have wanted to see that thing since you first talked about LONG ago. Looks sweet, can we get some pics of how you set up the axles and the steering?

EeePee · 01-04-2007, 03:11 PM

You've stopped reading haven't you Ben?

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Originally Posted by jason

Sorry I never took any pictures before I tore it down, but here is a quick video.

Unless you meant the new build?

1BadJeepBruiser · 01-04-2007, 03:15 PM

Very cool Jason, I love how it crabs, that is to cool. I cant wait to see it after the rebuild

Unimoger · 01-04-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by EeePee

You've stopped reading haven't you Ben?

Unless you meant the new build?

I meant, take pics of it NOW so we can see more than the video

microgoat · 01-04-2007, 04:01 PM

Sure had some funky steering going on

You'll get a lot more traction with a link setup, looked like you only had 3 wheels down most of the time.

jason · 01-04-2007, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unimoger

Looks sweet, can we get some pics of how you set up the axles and the steering?

I'll snap some pics of the steering setup tonight for you.

Double J · 01-04-2007, 04:23 PM

Verry interesting rig ya got there.

Looks like it needs some snow shoes though.

slugzracing · 01-04-2007, 05:08 PM

'Bout time

Will the new version be running at redrocks Sunday?

FrankyRizzo · 01-04-2007, 05:24 PM

8 Cells would have made it.

jason · 01-04-2007, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by slugzracing

'Bout time

Will the new version be running at redrocks Sunday?

I'm sure I won't have the bed done on it, but I hope to get it at least driving.

DirkDigler · 01-04-2007, 06:26 PM

I remember a LONG time ago, you said you'd never build a 2.2 rig. So did I. Then we both built one. Then, I heard you say a LONG time ago, you'd never build a scale rig. So did I. Now you have one and so do I.

I even tried to quit this stupid hobby and here I am. When are you quitting.

Xtant3150c · 01-04-2007, 06:40 PM

That looks kewl!

Look forward to the rebuild.

Trikster · 01-04-2007, 06:45 PM

So you used TLT axels and two Rig axle cases? With a servo on each axle, kind of a no brainer on how it works... Couldn't tell, but where was the tranny; front, back or middle?

Rockmuncher · 01-05-2007, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trikster

So you used TLT axels and two Rig axle cases? With a servo on each axle, kind of a no brainer on how it works... Couldn't tell, but where was the tranny; front, back or middle?

I think the tranny was in the middle
That is awesome jason

Shane

FrankyRizzo · 01-05-2007, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DirkDigler

l: I even tried to quit this stupid hobby and here I am. When are you quitting.

Let me know when you quit again so I can get more of your stuff.

ColquittCustom405 · 01-05-2007, 08:43 AM

Too Much Awesome.

jason · 01-05-2007, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirkDigler

When are you quitting.

I quit a lONG time ago.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trikster

So you used TLT axels and two Rig axle cases? With a servo on each axle, kind of a no brainer on how it works... Couldn't tell, but where was the tranny; front, back or middle?

I used TLT axles, the middle ones were modified to have a pinion on each side, then flipped upsidedown to correct the rotation. The tranny is in the middle. When driving it's crazy to look at, the first driveshafts, going from the tranny to the first axles are spinning one way, the driveshafts going from that axle to the other one are spinning the other way. I'm guessing that'll pretty much kill torque twist.

Got a lot done on the new chassis last night, going out to the shop to work on it some more. I also decided to ditch the pede tranny and drop an R2 into it ;)

ede670 · 01-05-2007, 09:50 AM

Lovin it Jason,

I was surprised at how well it controlled I was expecting it to be a bit of a slow coach in the turning department.

Snow performance ....mmmm :-P

Will keep an eye out for the new build up best of luck.

FrankyRizzo · 01-05-2007, 10:41 AM

When you get them four linked it will be really cool watching it go over obstacles like a centipede.

01-04-2007, 03:05 PM	#1
jason R.I.P. Chip Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Crawler State Posts: 13,938	My first Scale build 8x8 I actually started this 8X8 a LONG time ago and have driven it very little. It runs 4 TLT axles, servos on each axle for steering, super narrow wheels, and geolanders. A single pede tranny, with a gd600 and a 35 turn lathe is what makes it go. I topped it all off with a Unimog cab. Originally it ran 4 leaf springs upside down with each end mounted to an axle and the center mounted on a pivot. Even after adding 4 links to each axle I could never get this setup to work right and control the axle wrap. That along with the fact that it glitched and fell off a 10ft wall and bent the chassis has prompted me to rebuild it. This time it will be 4 linked and running coils. Sorry I never took any pictures before I tore it down, but here is a quick video. http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...49056353&hl=en

01-04-2007, 03:09 PM	#2
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	damn I have wanted to see that thing since you first talked about LONG ago. Looks sweet, can we get some pics of how you set up the axles and the steering?

01-04-2007, 03:15 PM	#4
1BadJeepBruiser Sinking with the ship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast Posts: 8,864	Very cool Jason, I love how it crabs, that is to cool. I cant wait to see it after the rebuild

01-04-2007, 04:01 PM	#6
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	Sure had some funky steering going on You'll get a lot more traction with a link setup, looked like you only had 3 wheels down most of the time.

01-04-2007, 04:23 PM	#8
Double J I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: between heaven and hell. Posts: 3,367	Verry interesting rig ya got there. Looks like it needs some snow shoes though.

01-04-2007, 05:08 PM	#9
slugzracing I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hiding from Goodall Posts: 2,518	'Bout time Will the new version be running at redrocks Sunday?

01-04-2007, 05:24 PM	#10
FrankyRizzo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vegas Posts: 7,172	8 Cells would have made it.

01-04-2007, 06:26 PM	#12
DirkDigler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,027	I remember a LONG time ago, you said you'd never build a 2.2 rig. So did I. Then we both built one. Then, I heard you say a LONG time ago, you'd never build a scale rig. So did I. Now you have one and so do I. I even tried to quit this stupid hobby and here I am. When are you quitting.

01-04-2007, 06:40 PM	#13
Xtant3150c RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: On Da' Shelf Posts: 1,253	That looks kewl! Look forward to the rebuild.

01-04-2007, 06:45 PM	#14
Trikster RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,469	So you used TLT axels and two Rig axle cases? With a servo on each axle, kind of a no brainer on how it works... Couldn't tell, but where was the tranny; front, back or middle?

01-05-2007, 08:43 AM	#17
ColquittCustom405 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 7,420	Too Much Awesome.

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01-05-2007, 09:50 AM	#19
ede670 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highlands Scotland Posts: 102	Lovin it Jason, I was surprised at how well it controlled I was expecting it to be a bit of a slow coach in the turning department. Snow performance ....mmmm :-P Will keep an eye out for the new build up best of luck.

01-05-2007, 10:41 AM	#20
FrankyRizzo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vegas Posts: 7,172	When you get them four linked it will be really cool watching it go over obstacles like a centipede.

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