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jetboat · 01-10-2009, 09:38 AM

Im starting this thread in the middle of the build, I didnt figure anyone wanted to see all the mistakes I made.

I started with 1/2 aluminum rod, 1/4" alum plate and a mill.

Bully Axles
jr 8711
15 amp switch
2 55t Integy Lathe motors
sidewinder esc
cc BEC
Heim joints from Mcmaster
1/4" chrome bolts from ace (have to have some bling)
Dubro 6/32 rod ends
steel brakeline links (for now)
Jcustoms body

thevulgarcowboy · 01-10-2009, 10:11 AM

looks good jet. does your wife know you using her bowls for that??

hellbentrodder · 01-10-2009, 10:14 AM

Nice job!

Can't wait to see how it works.

jeeper_05 · 01-10-2009, 10:44 AM

From experience with this same build under my belt, and doing it 3 times, lower the backbone until it touches the top of the motor cans, you will still have plenty of clearance, and it will not have near the axle swing ;) Also, turn the rear motor around if you want better approch for the rear axle

jetboat · 01-10-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by thevulgarcowboy

looks good jet. does your wife know you using her bowls for that??

She does now...she caught me putting them back

Been thinking about lowering the backbone, it means I have to get the mill back out and machine some new adapters :-(

jeeper_05 · 01-10-2009, 10:54 AM

I thought the same thing both times I made lowering brackets, but trust me, you will like it mucho more

Ced RC · 01-10-2009, 12:03 PM

That makes at least three MOA rigs amongst the SCRC members, rumor has it there's more to come

Sweet rig Jeff

4x4allstar · 01-10-2009, 03:06 PM

That's wild that you have the shock towers sticking out of the body. That's the first time I've seen that done on a r/c vehical. I thought you were going to get a bug body. Does your truck run yet?

wojin · 01-10-2009, 03:16 PM

so who has the third "known" one? and who is thinking about it

we gotta set up a MOA GTG, figure out what these things are capable of

jetboat · 01-10-2009, 03:37 PM

MOA rigs
Mnster, Wojin, D_dogg, ced rc (just a guess)

It was running/driving but, I didnt like the mount for the DIG so I desoldered it and made a new mount.

Jeeper_05's truck is setup very similar to mine with the shock towers coming out of the body. I tried the bug but, after cutting it all up, I didnt care for it.

Ced RC · 01-10-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetboat

MOA rigs
Mnster, Wojin, D_dogg, ced rc (just a guess)

I was referring to Jetboat, Mnster and ddog, but now it looks like we have wojin too. Future MOA's will remain nameless at this point

wojin · 01-10-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ced RC

Future MOA's will remain nameless at this point

so did you get bullys or bergs?

4x4allstar · 01-10-2009, 09:23 PM

Bug bodies are ugly anyways. They work good though. I would never have a bug body. What is that brand body that you bought for it? Is that a jpcustoms single cab or what? I just hope it was worth paying that money and building that truck. Because how much better would something like that do compared to a full competion 12.5 2.2 truck. That's what I wonder. Like is it worth paying all that money just to have more clearence.

Mnster · 01-11-2009, 02:08 AM

LOL, same body I have. Looks great, but will it perform?

Very impressed with it so far.

jetboat · 01-11-2009, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mnster

Looks great, but will it perform?

who cares, I just want it to look good

I still havent gotten the flex exactly where I want it and I need to redo the rear links but, plenty of time before May.

Ced RC · 01-11-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by wojin

so did you get bullys or bergs?

Pretty sure I'm gonna build an MOA rig, undecided between Bully and Berg, I like the design of the Bully's but RC4WD worries me about availability, will repair parts be readily avail?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mnster

Looks great, but will it perform?

I'm waiting on all you guys to work out the kinks before I build my MOA stick

jetboat · 01-11-2009, 10:55 AM

Ininto a small issue with the dig... On carpet tests it doesnt stay fully locked, really close but allows the tires to rotate somewhat.

Normally closed to esc
Normally open to ground of motor
Switch to pos of motor

jetboat · 01-11-2009, 11:26 AM

updated pictures..

Dig has been rebuilt, only rear lockup right now but as you can see I can add front

with my driving I thought this was an appropriate sticker... its under the servo

side hilling shouldnt be much of a problem

verticle climb?

even the esc needs protecting

wojin · 01-11-2009, 06:42 PM

lookin good. my dig switchs lock the axles pretty damn well.i like doing doughnuts

Mnster · 01-15-2009, 03:47 AM

Yeah mine lock pretty good as well. Maybe it's your gearing? I'd test it on the rocks first though. Carpet is a highly exaggerated traction crawling surface.

01-10-2009, 09:38 AM	#1
jetboat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tax Nation Posts: 2,289	Bullys on a stick... Im starting this thread in the middle of the build, I didnt figure anyone wanted to see all the mistakes I made. I started with 1/2 aluminum rod, 1/4" alum plate and a mill. Bully Axles jr 8711 15 amp switch 2 55t Integy Lathe motors sidewinder esc cc BEC Heim joints from Mcmaster 1/4" chrome bolts from ace (have to have some bling) Dubro 6/32 rod ends steel brakeline links (for now) Jcustoms body Last edited by jetboat; 08-27-2010 at 03:36 PM.

01-10-2009, 10:11 AM	#2
thevulgarcowboy Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Shorewood Posts: 192	looks good jet. does your wife know you using her bowls for that??

01-10-2009, 10:14 AM	#3
hellbentrodder Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cotati Posts: 704	Nice job! Can't wait to see how it works.

01-10-2009, 10:44 AM	#4
jeeper_05 RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Prosser Posts: 1,278	From experience with this same build under my belt, and doing it 3 times, lower the backbone until it touches the top of the motor cans, you will still have plenty of clearance, and it will not have near the axle swing ;) Also, turn the rear motor around if you want better approch for the rear axle

01-10-2009, 10:54 AM	#6
jeeper_05 RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Prosser Posts: 1,278	I thought the same thing both times I made lowering brackets, but trust me, you will like it mucho more

01-10-2009, 12:03 PM	#7
Ced RC Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 42N 88.02W Posts: 639	That makes at least three MOA rigs amongst the SCRC members, rumor has it there's more to come Sweet rig Jeff

01-10-2009, 03:06 PM	#8
4x4allstar Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bedrock Posts: 11	That's wild that you have the shock towers sticking out of the body. That's the first time I've seen that done on a r/c vehical. I thought you were going to get a bug body. Does your truck run yet?

01-10-2009, 03:16 PM	#9
wojin Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lemont, IL Posts: 551	so who has the third "known" one? and who is thinking about it we gotta set up a MOA GTG, figure out what these things are capable of

01-10-2009, 03:37 PM	#10
jetboat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tax Nation Posts: 2,289	MOA rigs Mnster, Wojin, D_dogg, ced rc (just a guess) It was running/driving but, I didnt like the mount for the DIG so I desoldered it and made a new mount. Jeeper_05's truck is setup very similar to mine with the shock towers coming out of the body. I tried the bug but, after cutting it all up, I didnt care for it.

01-10-2009, 09:23 PM	#13
4x4allstar Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bedrock Posts: 11	Bug bodies are ugly anyways. They work good though. I would never have a bug body. What is that brand body that you bought for it? Is that a jpcustoms single cab or what? I just hope it was worth paying that money and building that truck. Because how much better would something like that do compared to a full competion 12.5 2.2 truck. That's what I wonder. Like is it worth paying all that money just to have more clearence.

01-11-2009, 02:08 AM	#14
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	LOL, same body I have. Looks great, but will it perform? Very impressed with it so far.

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01-11-2009, 10:55 AM	#17
jetboat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tax Nation Posts: 2,289	Ininto a small issue with the dig... On carpet tests it doesnt stay fully locked, really close but allows the tires to rotate somewhat. Normally closed to esc Normally open to ground of motor Switch to pos of motor

01-11-2009, 11:26 AM	#18
jetboat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tax Nation Posts: 2,289	updated pictures.. Dig has been rebuilt, only rear lockup right now but as you can see I can add front with my driving I thought this was an appropriate sticker... its under the servo side hilling shouldnt be much of a problem verticle climb? even the esc needs protecting

01-11-2009, 06:42 PM	#19
wojin Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lemont, IL Posts: 551	lookin good. my dig switchs lock the axles pretty damn well.i like doing doughnuts

01-15-2009, 03:47 AM	#20
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Yeah mine lock pretty good as well. Maybe it's your gearing? I'd test it on the rocks first though. Carpet is a highly exaggerated traction crawling surface.

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