Digital's TF2 Build

[Digital]

Just finished with the main assembly of my new TF2 Mojave Kit. Paint is next and getting this suspension dialed in of course.

I'm going to start out with two leaf's in the front and the rear, just finished the o-ring mod.

Going to run the G2 hoops and pickup some 90mm shocks for the front.

Thanks to all those helpful peeps here on RCC!

[FloridaHoncho]

I just finished mine,started out with 2 leafs myself,each night I let the truck sit with the front wheel perched on something to stretch out the leaf spring,nice job on the dash!

[Digital]

Gonna put some g2 hoops and Proline Scaler shocks on next.

[Digital]

Removed the O-Ring mod last night and grinded out the Chino mod on all the leafs. Hopefully I get some painting time in on the body this weekend.



And shortly after posting this picture, I just realized that I didn't remove any material on the underside of the leaf's. Looks like I'll be taking them off and grinding some more...I like to learn the hard way. doh

[1BadJeepBruiser]

Originally Posted by Digital

Removed the O-Ring mod last night and grinded out the Chino mod on all the leafs. Hopefully I get some painting time in on the body this weekend.



And shortly after posting this picture, I just realized that I didn't remove any material on the underside of the leaf's. Looks like I'll be taking them off and grinding some more...I like to learn the hard way. doh

Get rid of the shoulder screws and switch to regular 3mm hard with rubber insulation from 12 gauge wire

[Digital]

Originally Posted by 1BadJeepBruiser

Get rid of the shoulder screws and switch to regular 3mm hard with rubber insulation from 12 gauge wire

Ooo, thanks for the heads-up! You're referring to the screws that hold the leaf's in, correct?

[Digital]

Finished up the Chino mod today, used 12awg wire tubing as recommended by 1badjeep, worked great! Thanks bud

[neilus]

Where did you use the wire tubing?

[Digital]

Originally Posted by neilus

Where did you use the wire tubing?

Hey Neilus, I replaced the factory screws that hold the leafs in the hangers/shackles with some 14mm screws and sleved them in wire tubing. I think the idea is to allow more flex while minimizing the slop from using skinnier screws.

[neilus]

Originally Posted by Digital

Hey Neilus, I replaced the factory screws that hold the leafs in the hangers/shackles with some 14mm screws and sleved them in wire tubing. I think the idea is to allow more flex while minimizing the slop from using skinnier screws.

Aah i understand now. Just about to start a class 1 TF2 comp truck. Much appreciated.

[Digital]

Finished up this weekend, I gotta say that was one of the more challenging kits I've completed but this thing is very fun to drive. It doesn't articulate well at all compared to my other crawlers but I think that's whats fun about it...I have to really plan where I'm steering it and it looks way cooler than anything else I've had. Too much work into this thing, don't think I'd ever sell it. lol

[Digital]

What do you guys recommend for tire upgrades for the TF2? The stock 1.5's looks small to me, can I go 1.9 without body mods?

[Digital]

Hey Teng, I'll look into 1.7s and see what my options are thanks for the idea.

I discovered that the front shackles were hitting the front of the body so I cut it off.

I can actually get the front to articulate now, imagine that.

[Digital]

Put the BowHouse RC Rear Leaf Shackle Mounts on tonight.

Good to see that Pro-Line still makes high quality shocks, I really like these Scalers...green slime & 30wt seems about right..




Wheels and tires should be here tomorrow, gotta love that RPP Hobby shipping speed. I'll eat that CA tax for their service.

Let's get weird, added this little buddy in the back.

[Digital]

Merry Birthday to Meeee

[Digital]

RC4WD XVD's going in and some Mobil-1 Syn grease, oh yeaaa

[Digital]

I'm super happy with the way it turned out! XVD's are a must for this truck. Turning is where it should be now, super fun truck once you throw some upgrades at it. I guess thats the case for most rigs anyhoo

[neilus]

That looks great. Just needs some inner fenders

[Digital]

Originally Posted by neilus

That looks great. Just needs some inner fenders

Thanks Neilus, do you happen to know where I can get the inner fenders? I checked RPP and eBay and can't seem to find them...

[neilus]

Originally Posted by Digital

Thanks Neilus, do you happen to know where I can get the inner fenders? I checked RPP and eBay and can't seem to find them...

Not sure if anyone makes them. I made my own from a plastic container. I think it's on page 2 of my build:

Just a Bobbed Hilux for FUN!