4x4 Power Wagon Pull Truck

[Rbs1987]

I thought it would be cool to build a pull truck. So i have been getting parts to build this so far i have,

4 Door power wagon body
F-350 trany
Axial axles
TLT wheels and tires (on the way)
CC Mamba Max w/ 6900kv motor (on the way)
RB Customs Frame (still in the works)

Thats what i have so far.

I will post more pics as i build the truck.
Let me know what you think so far.

[c0astie31]

that body looks familiar

[Rbs1987]

Originally Posted by c0astie31

that body looks familiar

Yeah it does Thank you again

[Rbs1987]

Here is more pics

[Rbs1987]

[Jan-e]

apologized, but the big thing in front what is it?

[Rbs1987]

Originally Posted by Jan-e

apologized, but the big thing in front what is it?

Its a weight box to keep the front end down as you pull

[Jan-e]

aha good work keep up

[Rbs1987]

There are some changes to the plans im going to use the axial trans instead of the F-350 trans

Im hoping i can get the motor and speed control soon

Let me know that you think so far

[jeepjames87]

looks great, you should do a 80's theme paint job on the body.

[Rbs1987]

Thanks I was think of a two tone blue and black but that is still up inthe air

[tombstone]

i tried to build a pulling truck out of the ax10 axles and trans i had left over.

a few probems you might need to address is the stock lockers in axles arent that strong and will wear pretty quickly, i would get some stronger lockers.
and i dont know if it was just mine or not but when it gets under a hard pull the motor mount tends to flex and if your not carefull it might flex too much and mess the spur up.

other then that my ax10 pulled 50 pounds on carpet before i snapped a driveshaft, but i decided to just glue a washer ontop of the drive cup. punisher shafts would work well.

but keep up the good work i cant wait to see it done!

[Rbs1987]

Originally Posted by tombstone

i tried to build a pulling truck out of the ax10 axles and trans i had left over.

a few probems you might need to address is the stock lockers in axles arent that strong and will wear pretty quickly, i would get some stronger lockers.
and i dont know if it was just mine or not but when it gets under a hard pull the motor mount tends to flex and if your not carefull it might flex too much and mess the spur up.

other then that my ax10 pulled 50 pounds on carpet before i snapped a driveshaft, but i decided to just glue a washer ontop of the drive cup. punisher shafts would work well.

but keep up the good work i cant wait to see it done!

Thanks for the tips. I put the HD lockers and HD gears in the axles.
Ill keep a eye on the motor mount and the driveshaft

[tombstone]

what i did was take some washers and glue glued them right where the driveshaft attachs to the drive cup i call it, it held out for a good while but the glue i used wasnt that strong.... i did it so i didnt have to get the axial driveshaft things but hey whatever works.

[venom813]

I don't know very much about pulling, so you will have to excuse the newb question, but could you explain the hitch system you have? Thanks.

[Badd]

hmmmmmmmm I think I have seen those wheels and tires before . I like where you are going with this rig . I have talked to a few people about starting a class around here . Man I have to much stuff going . lol

[thunder7845]

Looking good, I would narrow the rear. That way when you pull on dirt all your tires are biting fresh dirt.
Also check out rcmt's pulling forum.

[2500hdon37s]

Originally Posted by thunder7845

Looking good, I would narrow the rear. That way when you pull on dirt all your tires are biting fresh dirt.
Also check out rcmt's pulling forum.

this is true but a lot of pullers also do it on shallow carpet so there is really no need unless he is going to be pulling on dirt

[trailduster79]

Can't wait to see the finished product!

[Rbs1987]

Originally Posted by venom813

I don't know very much about pulling, so you will have to excuse the newb question, but could you explain the hitch system you have? Thanks.

The hitch is mounted just in front of the axle so when you are pulling the sled is getting heavier it is putting the weight more in the center of the truck then the end of the truck. (Example) Goose neck hitch can pull more then a bumper hitch. Also the hitch is adjustable becuse the hitch has a max height and so when you change tires you can stay at that height. I hope that answerd your question

Originally Posted by Badd

hmmmmmmmm I think I have seen those wheels and tires before . I like where you are going with this rig . I have talked to a few people about starting a class around here . Man I have to much stuff going . lol

Yeah im trying to start something out here with the pullers
Thanks again

Originally Posted by thunder7845

Looking good, I would narrow the rear. That way when you pull on dirt all your tires are biting fresh dirt.
Also check out rcmt's pulling forum.

Yeah i know, I have not seen a narrowed axial axle yet. But with the full size trucks it doesn't really effect them that much. Already checked it out and got a lot of tips.