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03-19-2013, 09:18 PM | #1 |
RCC Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Volunteer State
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| 6x6 Ford Aeromax Log Truck
Always wanted a 6x6 but didnt want to pay for a beast or a worminator so I started with 2 highlift frames, set my length cut and reassembled the two halves. Its running a highlift 3 speed tranny with 3 highlift axles leafsprung with a HR front shaft rc4wd super long punisher shaft and a modified globeliner driveshaft with ballcups on the rear. I also modified the primary axle to accept a double pinion. Electronics are dual AS2 servo's Integy 45t motor Novak Rooster ESC, Spektrum sr300 rx and venom 4600 6 cell. I had my old Areomax semi cab laying around and put it to good use along with the fuel tanks and running boards. To top it off and relieve some stress from my Globeliner, I took my homebrew log bunk and bolted it on to the remaining frame. I will be using 6 Maxxis trepadors and updating this as it progresses. Heres where im at now: |
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03-19-2013, 09:22 PM | #2 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Come and take it
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| Re: 6x6 Ford Aeromax Log Truck
Oh lookin sweet. I love the 6x6s
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03-19-2013, 09:27 PM | #3 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: round pond (aka clarksville TN)
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| Re: 6x6 Ford Aeromax Log Truck
a long haul loggers truck- stack 'em high!!! |
03-19-2013, 09:31 PM | #4 |
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03-19-2013, 09:35 PM | #5 |
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03-19-2013, 09:42 PM | #6 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: round pond (aka clarksville TN)
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| Re: 6x6 Ford Aeromax Log Truck
i gotta get me a semi! you let me know if you decide to get rid of the chassis you took that ford off of.
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03-19-2013, 09:53 PM | #7 |
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03-19-2013, 09:56 PM | #8 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: round pond (aka clarksville TN)
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| Re: 6x6 Ford Aeromax Log Truck
i just need it in roller form, chassis, axles, and a set of wheels and tires |
03-19-2013, 09:59 PM | #9 |
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03-19-2013, 10:05 PM | #10 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: round pond (aka clarksville TN)
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03-19-2013, 10:21 PM | #11 |
Oppan Gangnam Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Shingle Springs
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| Re: 6x6 Ford Aeromax Log Truck
Nice start, I like the Aero 6x6 idea, it's different than the norm. One thing I'd recommend upgrading is that poor little dogbone between the rear axles, it won't last long if you drive like I do. |
03-20-2013, 01:15 AM | #12 |
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| Re: 6x6 Ford Aeromax Log Truck Thanks, Ive never seen one so I figured Id be the odd one to try it. That dog bone believe it or not is as strong as the punisher shaft I milled down both ends and filled completely in with a mig welder and ground it back into a shaft rather than a blob. The only issue I ran into is steering. I had to hijack the stock steering link off a semi along with the servo mounts and left turns are almost impossible. I also had to re route the shift linkage to where it runs diagonal opposed to a straight line they way it is stock.
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03-29-2013, 09:34 PM | #13 |
RCC Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Volunteer State
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| Re: 6x6 Ford Aeromax Log Truck
Been a while since I've updated this. Got a few pics from its virgin run, what better way than in mud! |
04-07-2013, 06:58 PM | #14 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: hemet
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| Re: 6x6 Ford Aeromax Log Truck
That is a bitchen rig, any more action shots? Needs a stihl saw somewhere
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04-07-2013, 07:17 PM | #15 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bedford Ky
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| Re: 6x6 Ford Aeromax Log Truck
man that thing looks sweet great build i dont see buying the rc4wd beast either i think your like me and rather build it yourself
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04-07-2013, 10:37 PM | #16 |
RCC Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Volunteer State
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| Re: 6x6 Ford Aeromax Log Truck Why pay 800 for just a rtr frame when you'll end up having over a grand in it when you;re done vs making your own for less than the beast
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04-07-2013, 10:38 PM | #17 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: nashville
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| Re: 6x6 Ford Aeromax Log Truck
Looks cool man, especially in the mud
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04-09-2013, 12:42 AM | #18 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Outside DC
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