Harley's Low Rider

[Harley]

Well Venom-Crawler inspired me last night with his Low-Lux project, so I got to building.

I had all this stuff laying around the house so I figured I might as well throw it together to get me going.


Here is the build list so far:

• X-Trail
• Narrowed TLT Axles for extreme tuck-age
• Axial Trans with aluminum case
• Prototype VF Dig (spun around so I can run 2wd or lock up the front for burnouts )
• Traxxas VXL system I have (as soon as Brandon sends it back )
• 2s Lipo
• Tour Car wheels with rubber tires
• 4PK controling it all, and I might have to use the 4th channel to do some servo actuated suspension

Here is the start









So now I have to decide on a body, I may go with the F-350 but a Yota may still happen as well.....Thoughts?

[grizz]

I've always wanted to do something like this, looks good.

[rusty_rail]

what are you doing about suspension??
maybe 4 servos for independent suspension in all for corners kinda like hydros, i've had this idea for a while now but since im not doing it anytime soon i'll share with you cuase your on a good start.
long aluminum servo arms with touring car shocks at the end conected to the axle, and then you just plai with springs and oil, 6 channel radio also.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by rusty_rail

what are you doing about suspension??
maybe 4 servos for independent suspension in all for corners kinda like hydros, i've had this idea for a while now but since im not doing it anytime soon i'll share with you cuase your on a good start.
long aluminum servo arms with touring car shocks at the end conected to the axle, and then you just plai with springs and oil, 6 channel radio also.

I have thought about the hydro thing before too, I think I may just do a raise and lower type deal though. I want to run the dig so I can do burnouts and that is going to take up a channel. I guess I could hit up Futaba for another radio but I don't need to press my luck

[AeroSynch]

Originally Posted by Harley0706

I have thought about the hydro thing before too, I think I may just do a raise and lower type deal though. I want to run the dig so I can do burnouts and that is going to take up a channel. I guess I could hit up Futaba for another radio but I don't need to press my luck

Looks great Harley!
I am also thinking of running a R2D II backwards to get 2WD/4WD and lock the axle for burnouts, but on my upcoming Dakar LR3. And the servo suspension would be cool also. I might think about that, seeing as the real LR3's can raise or lower the suspension.

Can't wait to see more.

[Harley]

I need to make links still but I am going to wait until I choose the body and it gets here. Right now it is sitting at 11 3/4 which is obviously way too long. I might be able to use the rear shock hoops as a C-notch and put some draggin block out the back


The outside to outside dimension is 7" with wide hexes. I can go narrower by about 1/4".

[RaleighRCer]

If you cut out the frame below where the shock hoop is, you can tuck the axle into the frame more, like c-notching the real thing.

[Harley]

Originally Posted by Harley0706

I might be able to use the rear shock hoops as a C-notch and put some draggin block out the back

Originally Posted by RaleighRCer

If you cut out the frame below where the shock hoop is, you can tuck the axle into the frame more, like c-notching the real thing.

[Harley]

I just ordered the body from RPP, going with the F-350. Knowing RPP I will have it Tuesday

Now I need to learn how to do styrene work and do something special with it

[venom-crawler]

a 4x4 lowered truck? jk looking good man glad that i inspired you. you could always use a lexan body like the 72 chevy body if you cant tuck those under that ford body.

[slobin3d]

I like the Idea of a line lock maybe look into a 4wd touring car front end for a indy front?

a bagged clod bodied c-10 would be sweet,

for the auto lowering, I was thinking about a cantilever setup on all 4, front and rear tied together and either a separate servo on either side or a find a way to link them in the center so you only need the 1..... now I'm thinking of all the things I would try, crap.....

[Harley]

I am definitely planning on doing a cantilever setup but I am thinking of maybe only doing a rear setup, tail dragger.

I am not sure about swapping out the front yet, definitely a thought.

[2JSC]

IF you want the suspension to drop you can still mount some shocks vertically, just use an arm on the shock towers attached to a servo to change the "height" of the shock mount without losing a spring suspension.

[Rudukai13]

Thats actually a really good idea, as long as you can get a solid mount. Why not use the new Tamiya Tundra body for this build?

[Harley]

Originally Posted by 2JSC

just use an arm on the shock towers attached to a servo to change the "height" of the shock mount without losing a spring suspension.

That is arm is what we were referring to as a cantilever. So, yup that is the plan

[Harley]

Originally Posted by Rudukai13

Why not use the new Tamiya Tundra body for this build?

It is not available yet, as far as I know. This isn't a super crazy build. Just something that will be easy to do and fun to drive. I don't feel like waiting.

[2JSC]

Originally Posted by Harley0706

That is arm is what we were referring to as a cantilever. So, yup that is the plan

Ok - I thought that's what you were talking about, but my brain is too tired to put it all together.

I like Rudukai13 idea... Tundra.

[BJoe]

Are you giung to leave the the trans locked, or are you going to swap a ball diff so it's more of an AWD instead of a locked 4wd?

[Harley]

Originally Posted by BJoe

Are you giung to leave the the trans locked, or are you going to swap a ball diff so it's more of an AWD instead of a locked 4wd?

Nope, locked with locked diffs and big power. I want it to drive like a drifter, I have always wanted a drifter

[2JSC]

Off-Topic: What camera are you using for your pics?