Harley's FJ X-Trail

Harley0706 · 02-03-2008, 09:14 AM

Harley’s Newest Project

The Crawler Store

Presents the Newest Product in Affordable Scale Products

LEAF SPRINGS

What is so new about leaf springs?!?!?!?!?

NO SHACKLES NEEDED!!!!!!

These innovative leaf springs bolt on to your X-Trail scale chassis with only one hole needing to be drilled per leaf. The front and rear eye of the leaf spring ride on aluminum bushings that help aid the sliding motion. The rear slot takes the place of a traditional shackle. By eliminating the shackle we will be able to offer you a complete leaf spring kit for a VERY affordable price.

The leaf springs are designed to give you an 11" Wheelbase

The wheelbase can be stretched a little from there but the optimal maximum setup is 11".

We will be offering these in several different thicknesses, prototype testers will be available very soon on www.tcscrawlers.com

I will try to post a link to them as soon as they are up on the site.

The Harley FJ

Build Specs:

Axial AX-10 Axles
Axial Transmission
TCS X-Trail Chassis
TCS Sliding Leaf Springs

Proline Bushwacker body - Thanks Brandon
RC4WD Cyclone Wheels x 5
RC4WD Rock Crushers

Dinky R/C Front Bumper

Dinky R/C Rear Bumper

Dinky R/C Roof Rack

Dinky R/C Rock Sliders

MSD Juggster Winch

TCS Delrin CNC'd FJ Grill

TCS Delrin Light Rack

Novak Rooster Crawler
Novak 55 lathe motor
Hitec 645 Steering servo
Hitec 645 Winch servo
Ruffin' It Scale Shack Fuel Cell

I have better pictures but I lost the card reader to my DSLR some how

mississippirocs · 02-03-2008, 09:23 AM

Truck looks awesome Josh. I like the look sof the vintage 5 spoke wheels. I am glad you decided to ru these instead of the Cyclones.

Harley0706 · 02-03-2008, 09:31 AM

I still have tons to do on the truck. These pictures pretty much just show it in the state that it was when I picked it up from Dinky R/C.

The sheet metal bumpers are freaking amazing! Matt did an amazing job. The price he charges may seem a little steep to the naked eye but if you ever get to own one for yourself you will understand. I went over to Matt's several times during the build and talked to him on the phone about it several times so I know how much time he has in these. For the price I feel like I stole them.

The rear tire carrier latch is amazing, Matt carved the handle out of a chunk of billet aluminum and hand fabricated every single little part in the mechanism.

The roof rack is another work of art. Each piece was carved from a 1/4" chunk of aluminum again. The cross bar are also freaking amazing, I just haven't taken a great picture of them yet.

You can see the cross rails in this picture

Harley0706 · 02-03-2008, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mississippirocs

Truck looks awesome Josh. I like the look sof the vintage 5 spoke wheels. I am glad you decided to ru these instead of the Cyclones.

Those are just during mock up

I like the Cyclones

4u2nv · 02-03-2008, 10:03 AM

Looks like I'll be placing a big order with the CrawlerStore soon. All these new parts look great

How strong are these new leafs and what are they made from? These won't be breaking all the time like the old Diaz leafs will they?

Harley0706 · 02-03-2008, 10:16 AM

The leafs are made from Delrin. I have not had any breakage yet but I have not put much drive time on it yet.

That is the reason we will be doing the test springs on the site. They will be made available at a reduced price so that you can try them out and give us some feedback. We did initial testing already but this will just be to fine tune them to the customers wants/needs.

4u2nv · 02-03-2008, 11:34 AM

Sounds good... keep us posted on when they will be available.

STANG KILLA SS · 02-03-2008, 11:44 AM

finally shes released, been wondering when this build would go public! looks killer. that carrier is insane

awaiting installed CNC light rack pics

tpliquid · 02-03-2008, 12:36 PM

will you be selling the lights along witht he light rack?

zrider · 02-03-2008, 12:38 PM

this is was makes me want to build an FJ!

looks wicked

Jaynen · 02-03-2008, 12:53 PM

When will the test kits be hitting the site for purchase?

Harley0706 · 02-03-2008, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

awaiting installed CNC light rack pics

DONE

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpliquid

will you be selling the lights along witht he light rack?

No, the product will be done in a limited run so the lights will have to be sourced by you. They are not too hard to find though. We are producing these simply because the CAD work is already done and if a handful of people want them then why not make them available.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaynen

When will the test kits be hitting the site for purchase?

I will post a link as soon as I know more.

Here are a few more pictures:

The grill will get installed soon, I just need to put the headlights and grill mesh in first.

tanner · 02-03-2008, 03:43 PM

man thats sick. sooo your seending it to me no charge right

. just kiding but it looks bad

chino438 · 02-03-2008, 03:44 PM

damn! i just got a brain overload! lol. awesome bro. thanks for setting me back on track into the dog house. i got to do my fj40 build next. waiting to see this finished man

TOYUTAH · 02-03-2008, 04:07 PM

man that is an awesome build!! nice wrok!

chip cross · 02-03-2008, 04:12 PM

Good looking rig Josh, You gonna have it ready for the K.C.,Mo comp ?

microgoat · 02-03-2008, 06:41 PM

I wanna see some more of those springs

tpliquid · 02-03-2008, 09:06 PM

what kind of lights are needed for the light rack?

how much for the rack?

Harley0706 · 02-03-2008, 09:09 PM

The lights that are pictured are LED "Reading lights" that I bought at Walgreens, they are 2 for $3.

I will not have prices for anything until they are cut and put up on the site. As soon as eveything is available I will post links to the products.

Jaynen · 02-03-2008, 09:19 PM

but but. We want it noooow *whines* awesome stuff cant wait

02-03-2008, 09:14 AM	#1
Harley0706 Writing books.... Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Perpetuating the * stereotype Posts: 8,666	Harley's FJ X-Trail Harley’s Newest Project The Crawler Store Presents the Newest Product in Affordable Scale Products LEAF SPRINGS What is so new about leaf springs?!?!?!?!? NO SHACKLES NEEDED!!!!!! These innovative leaf springs bolt on to your X-Trail scale chassis with only one hole needing to be drilled per leaf. The front and rear eye of the leaf spring ride on aluminum bushings that help aid the sliding motion. The rear slot takes the place of a traditional shackle. By eliminating the shackle we will be able to offer you a complete leaf spring kit for a VERY affordable price. The leaf springs are designed to give you an 11" Wheelbase The wheelbase can be stretched a little from there but the optimal maximum setup is 11". We will be offering these in several different thicknesses, prototype testers will be available very soon on www.tcscrawlers.com I will try to post a link to them as soon as they are up on the site. The Harley FJ Build Specs: Axial AX-10 Axles Axial Transmission TCS X-Trail Chassis TCS Sliding Leaf Springs Proline Bushwacker body - Thanks Brandon RC4WD Cyclone Wheels x 5 RC4WD Rock Crushers Dinky R/C Front Bumper Dinky R/C Rear Bumper Dinky R/C Roof Rack Dinky R/C Rock Sliders MSD Juggster Winch TCS Delrin CNC'd FJ Grill TCS Delrin Light Rack Novak Rooster Crawler Novak 55 lathe motor Hitec 645 Steering servo Hitec 645 Winch servo Ruffin' It Scale Shack Fuel Cell I have better pictures but I lost the card reader to my DSLR some how __________________ TEAM TCS TEAM Futaba TEAM MaxAmps TEAM Vanquish TEAM ASSHOLE Cow RC 2008-09 KCRC 2.2 Champ Harley0706@gmail.com www.HarleyDesigns.com Last edited by Harley0706; 02-03-2008 at 09:17 AM.

02-03-2008, 09:31 AM	#3
Harley0706 Writing books.... Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Perpetuating the * stereotype Posts: 8,666	I still have tons to do on the truck. These pictures pretty much just show it in the state that it was when I picked it up from Dinky R/C. The sheet metal bumpers are freaking amazing! Matt did an amazing job. The price he charges may seem a little steep to the naked eye but if you ever get to own one for yourself you will understand. I went over to Matt's several times during the build and talked to him on the phone about it several times so I know how much time he has in these. For the price I feel like I stole them. The rear tire carrier latch is amazing, Matt carved the handle out of a chunk of billet aluminum and hand fabricated every single little part in the mechanism. The roof rack is another work of art. Each piece was carved from a 1/4" chunk of aluminum again. The cross bar are also freaking amazing, I just haven't taken a great picture of them yet. You can see the cross rails in this picture __________________ TEAM TCS TEAM Futaba TEAM MaxAmps TEAM Vanquish TEAM ASSHOLE Cow RC 2008-09 KCRC 2.2 Champ Harley0706@gmail.com www.HarleyDesigns.com

02-03-2008, 10:03 AM	#5
4u2nv RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in my house Posts: 1,457	Looks like I'll be placing a big order with the CrawlerStore soon. All these new parts look great How strong are these new leafs and what are they made from? These won't be breaking all the time like the old Diaz leafs will they? __________________ [QUOTE=Dean Martin]“I feel sorry for people who don't drink. They wake up in the morning and that's the best they're going to feel all day.”[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=braceysdad] I own a hobby store too, I just don't ever sell anything[/QUOTE] Last edited by 4u2nv; 02-03-2008 at 10:07 AM.

02-03-2008, 10:16 AM	#6
Harley0706 Writing books.... Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Perpetuating the * stereotype Posts: 8,666	The leafs are made from Delrin. I have not had any breakage yet but I have not put much drive time on it yet. That is the reason we will be doing the test springs on the site. They will be made available at a reduced price so that you can try them out and give us some feedback. We did initial testing already but this will just be to fine tune them to the customers wants/needs. __________________ TEAM TCS TEAM Futaba TEAM MaxAmps TEAM Vanquish TEAM ASSHOLE Cow RC 2008-09 KCRC 2.2 Champ Harley0706@gmail.com www.HarleyDesigns.com

02-03-2008, 11:34 AM	#7
4u2nv RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in my house Posts: 1,457	Sounds good... keep us posted on when they will be available. __________________ [QUOTE=Dean Martin]“I feel sorry for people who don't drink. They wake up in the morning and that's the best they're going to feel all day.”[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=braceysdad] I own a hobby store too, I just don't ever sell anything[/QUOTE]

02-03-2008, 09:23 AM	#2
mississippirocs RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MS Coast Posts: 1,361	Truck looks awesome Josh. I like the look sof the vintage 5 spoke wheels. I am glad you decided to ru these instead of the Cyclones.

02-03-2008, 11:44 AM	#8
STANG KILLA SS ~The Scale Shop~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 4,894	finally shes released, been wondering when this build would go public! looks killer. that carrier is insane awaiting installed CNC light rack pics __________________ The Scale Shop www.freewebs.com/thescaleshop www.txrcrca.com

02-03-2008, 12:36 PM	#9
tpliquid Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: san jose Posts: 195	will you be selling the lights along witht he light rack?

02-03-2008, 12:38 PM	#10
zrider Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: san jose Posts: 116	this is was makes me want to build an FJ! looks wicked

02-03-2008, 12:53 PM	#11
Jaynen Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tujunga Posts: 512	When will the test kits be hitting the site for purchase?

02-03-2008, 03:43 PM	#13
tanner Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: buckeye,AZ Posts: 670	man thats sick. sooo your seending it to me no charge right. just kiding but it looks bad

02-03-2008, 03:44 PM	#14
chino438 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Guam Posts: 1,097	damn! i just got a brain overload! lol. awesome bro. thanks for setting me back on track into the dog house. i got to do my fj40 build next. waiting to see this finished man __________________ [COLOR="Red"]X___________________[/COLOR]

02-03-2008, 04:07 PM	#15
TOYUTAH Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: northern utah Posts: 437	man that is an awesome build!! nice wrok!

02-03-2008, 06:41 PM	#17
microgoat very funny Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: compulsively washing my hands Posts: 5,626	I wanna see some more of those springs __________________ brushless since 6/23/05 MSD Team Driver Sarcasm is the body's natural defense against stupidity

02-03-2008, 09:06 PM	#18
tpliquid Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: san jose Posts: 195	what kind of lights are needed for the light rack? how much for the rack?

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02-03-2008, 09:09 PM	#19
Harley0706 Writing books.... Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Perpetuating the * stereotype Posts: 8,666	The lights that are pictured are LED "Reading lights" that I bought at Walgreens, they are 2 for $3. I will not have prices for anything until they are cut and put up on the site. As soon as eveything is available I will post links to the products. __________________ TEAM TCS TEAM Futaba TEAM MaxAmps TEAM Vanquish TEAM ASSHOLE Cow RC 2008-09 KCRC 2.2 Champ Harley0706@gmail.com www.HarleyDesigns.com

02-03-2008, 09:19 PM	#20
Jaynen Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tujunga Posts: 512	but but. We want it noooow whines awesome stuff cant wait

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