Robotboy's GSpeed 6X6 Mofo

[Robotboy]

I've been thinking of modernizing my 6X6 with some of the nice parts being
offered lately. I was inspired by a few builds on here, Fricker08's & Savageasflux's,
to name a couple. So I started gathering parts. After getting the bulk of it
together I've decided to build a new and leave the Bio Unit as is. It has it's
nostalgic value and it works. Still undecided on the body, ideas are rollin, but
mechanically I'm set.
The goods I'm rolling with:
GSpeed 6x6 CF Rails, laydown servo mount, elect. trays & spacers,
TGH panhard mount, Vader skid, Bowhouse ar45 panhard mount,
AR45's with china brass goodies, SSD OD front diff gears, TRX6 shocks and
Mofo RC Big Boy trans & divorce kit. I'm still pondering the power plant. I
have a Brood Pathfinder 5 Slot 13T & HW 1080 to test with and go from there.

The beginnings ......

[smog]

LCG 6X6? Unstoppable!


This is neat. How did you manage to procure an odd number of AR45's?

[Fricker08]

Very nice man, solid parts list!
I’m jealous of the ar45p’s
That’s my next big change. Trying to get lucky on buying a take off set on eBay and then I have some parts laying around so I can build another rear fairly cheap


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[Robotboy]

Originally Posted by smog

LCG 6X6? Unstoppable!
This is neat. How did you manage to procure an odd number of AR45's?

Gonna get it as low as possible. I picked up a partial scx10.3 kit and
wanted OD up front so I had to get those gears anyway. So the og gears
went in the back and had to piece out the rest. Not cheap but I was tired
of waiting for some to pop up.

Originally Posted by Fricker08

Very nice man, solid parts list!
I’m jealous of the ar45p’s. That’s my next big change.
Trying to get lucky on buying a take off set on eBay and then I
have some parts laying around so I can build another rear fairly cheap
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Thanks man! I've been enjoying yours, it pushed me over the fence.
I just knew it had to have portals and seeing that mofo trans is the gravy.
I'm hoping it works as well as I think it will.

[twade984]

I’m looking forward to seeing this come together! Good start already.

[savageasflux]

Looks awesome, and awesome parts list. Can't wait to see when its done, your gonna love it with those portals.

Still gotta finish mine up..... need to update my thread...

[Robotboy]

Originally Posted by twade984

I’m looking forward to seeing this come together! Good start already.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by savageasflux

Looks awesome, and awesome parts list. Can't wait to see when its done, your gonna love it with those portals.
Still gotta finish mine up..... need to update my thread...

Thanks, and yes, I wanna see that beast running!

[Robotboy]

Some progress made. I think I'm done with the tedious task of links. Used a
mix of some SCX10.3, Enduro, a couple others and a wide variety of rod ends.
Should be just about right. Also limited the shocks a bit.
Here's where I be now...

[Robotboy]

Ran into a couple snafoos today. The first is the one output shaft on the Mofo
trans. The hole for the driveshaft through-pin is off center (on both ends) which
makes it impossible to screw it in. I sent an email to them, hopefully they take
care of me with a replacement. In the meantime I used a long set screws so I
could move along. Pic of the shaft...



Second problem was my rear axle going the wrong direction. With the AR45's
you can't just flip the diff gear. What to do...ugh! Aaaah, dug through the parts
bin and found a metal CrossRC transfer case. Also found a brace the right width
for the chassis. A few minutes later and I was back in business.
The transfer case is stronger than the Mofo center carrier and no wobble. So
here she is as of now...

[Fricker08]

Yea I ran into the same deal, he’s very vague on some of the information. What’s the deal with the pin again? Like you can’t get a driveshaft to bolt to it?

I swapped to an ar44 high pinion rear housing, he has the parts file for a reversing carrier, but again I had to email him for the info on what to put in.. twice.. before I got a response. He also wanted $60 to print me a case that he has the file out for free. Sorry getting off track.

It’s a great idea for the setup but I feel it leaves a lot to be desired. I had to do quite a bit of shimming on mine and the bearing pockets are still loose but shimming helped.
Glad you’re getting it together, unfortunately these rigs don’t come with a manual so it’s a lot of trial and error


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[SurlyBurly]

So many driveshafts lol. Can't wait to see where this goes.

[Robotboy]

Originally Posted by Fricker08

Yea I ran into the same deal, he’s very vague on some of the information. What’s the deal with the pin again? Like you can’t get a driveshaft to bolt to it?

I swapped to an ar44 high pinion rear housing, he has the parts file for a reversing carrier, but again I had to email him for the info on what to put in.. twice.. before I got a response. He also wanted $60 to print me a case that he has the file out for free. Sorry getting off track.

It’s a great idea for the setup but I feel it leaves a lot to be desired. I had to do quite a bit of shimming on mine and the bearing pockets are still loose but shimming helped.
Glad you’re getting it together, unfortunately these rigs don’t come with a manual so it’s a lot of trial and error
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Yeah the pin won't go all the way through because the hole in the shaft
is off center. I was already a bit worried with rear carrier. It was super wobbly.
When I first got it and looked at it I was like whoa...no. Took it apart and
shimmed it the best I could but it still had tons of wobble. So in the long
run I know this transfer case will be much better. I remember it being super
cheap. And it's the perfect size. Bought it for a project that changed
direction. Glad now.

[B-MOW71]

This build is going to be a beast! Nice list of parts!

Good start so far! Nice use of the CrossRC t-case to solve the problem.

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[Robotboy]

Originally Posted by B-MOW71

This build is going to be a beast! Nice list of parts!
Good start so far! Nice use of the CrossRC t-case to solve the problem.
Subscribed and following to see more!

Thanks B! I was lost till I found that t-case and it worked out great.

[Fricker08]

Man I ran mine in the apartment last night, I’m getting some serious binding. I’m going to blow it apart tonight and flip the transmission to get my driveline angles back.
How’s your build coming?


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[Robotboy]

Progress has been slow. Lots of little time consuming things. I got a hold of
MofoRC and they sent me out a new gear/shaft for the trans. Kudos to them
taking care of me so fast. So trans is back together. Decided to go with some
real power. It's gonna need it. HH Trailmaster Pro 2200kv. I installed it and
it was a hair longer than my brood. Ended up rubbing against the rodend for
the middle upper link. So had to make up some shorter links.



I moved the front axle forward about a quarter inch. So I had to make up
new links for that as well. Tiny little things that eat up time
Made up a small battery tray up front. It's just big enough to hold my
3S shorty packs. Got my front body mount made up and going to hinge
it at the rear.





Decided on wheels and tires and got em all together. RC4WD M/T Baja Pro X's.
Picked up some china beadlocks that had the look I wanted. Swapped out
all the silver hardware for black and added LURC acorns in the center. I'm lovin the look.



Been working on the body off and on. It's been interesting, to say the least.
More on that soon. Still piecing it together.

[durok]

Dang, I have a set of those wheels...

AND a set of those tires!

Looking great!

[Robotboy]

So I went to install the electronics and found out my Mamba MicroX didn't come
with the sensor harness. The others I've gotten have all come with. So it will
be a few days before actual testing and tuning can take place.

I wanted to go with some kind of tractor truck cab and go from there. But I
couldn't find one I liked for a reasonable price. So in the meantime I give you
something completely different...

[Fricker08]

Oh hell yes! That is badass, great job


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[B-MOW71]

I really like your "something completely different"!

That looks awesome! It fits the chassis so good! Love how you made that cage work! Looks like it has always belonged there!

Great color too! It fits the look well!