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Just Zach · 11-16-2009, 12:57 PM

So I gave up on the panhard bar and am going to deal with the slop. I'm just not used to running leaves on something. Here's some progress pics, it's a mess right now but it's getting there.

Is there any need to put a traction bar on front too? I don't think I've ever seen one.

Code454 · 11-16-2009, 01:08 PM

if you have room for a traction bar up front you can run one, some 1.1 have them some dont, its just because of axle wrap

Big Bear · 11-16-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Code454

if you have room for a traction bar up front you can run one, some 1.1 have them some dont, its just because of axle wrap

Yes this is true not all 1:1's have a pan hard bar. A pan hard is not something that you absolutely have to have. Like you said you will just have to learn to drive it with a little more slop. Looks great though, but we need to see picks with F-Toy chassis mounted. That will be sexy for sure

RcBro · 11-16-2009, 07:14 PM

Rig is looking sweet. As mentioned the pan hard bar really isn't needed and really work best on a 3 link front end. I run my 1:1 toyota just like the scaler here and everything works great. The hardest thing to get use to is the way the springs react, I've been experimenting with a dozen setups to get something I really think preforms well. The spring steal simply has way to much memory and wears out over time.

As for the traction bar, as mentioned, it is only needed if your experiencing axle wrap. And with the springs your using, you will experience some under some extreme bind situations. Something i'm trying to remedy.

Just Zach · 11-16-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RcBro

Rig is looking sweet. As mentioned the pan hard bar really isn't needed and really work best on a 3 link front end. I run my 1:1 toyota just like the scaler here and everything works great. The hardest thing to get use to is the way the springs react, I've been experimenting with a dozen setups to get something I really think preforms well. The spring steal simply has way to much memory and wears out over time.

As for the traction bar, as mentioned, it is only needed if your experiencing axle wrap. And with the springs your using, you will experience some under some extreme bind situations. Something i'm trying to remedy.

With the traction bar I'm not worried about axle wrap. I'm just going to go with it for now and see how it goes.

Just Zach · 11-17-2009, 12:12 AM

My wife has had to study after the kids go to sleep so I have had some good build time

Here's progress

Sorry, a couple of the pics aren't super clear, I'll get some outside pics tomorrow.

Nice and close on the clearance.

Traction bar

Traction bar mounting, just a piece of angled aluminum and a bunch of grinding.

I don't know why I like this one so much but the logo looks cool

2JSC · 11-17-2009, 01:44 AM

Soo sweet. Awesome stuff Zach.

I think the spring pads and hangers need to be painted black though.

Big Bear · 11-17-2009, 06:01 AM

Look great Zach I can't wait to drive it. I really just want to see how those leaf springs perform before I start my next attempt at a rig with leaf springs.

PinchFlat · 11-17-2009, 07:25 AM

I like it with the leafs... make sure you bring it out Saturday.

sally1800 · 11-17-2009, 07:35 AM

Looking super good. I like the red leafs.

Just Zach · 11-17-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 2JSC

Soo sweet. Awesome stuff Zach.

I think the spring pads and hangers need to be painted black though.

I agree but I'm going to have to take everything apart again to do that and that's a project for the future.

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Originally Posted by Big Bear

Look great Zach I can't wait to drive it. I really just want to see how those leaf springs perform before I start my next attempt at a rig with leaf springs.

It's a fun rig, you're welcome to drive it.

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Originally Posted by PinchFlat

I like it with the leafs... make sure you bring it out Saturday.

Oh, it will be there with me on Saturday.

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Originally Posted by saydee1800

Looking super good. I like the red leafs.

So do I. So far I have no complaints about the RC4WD springs and the red looks so good I'm going to stick with them.

kaetwo · 11-17-2009, 09:14 AM

Wow Zach, that looks amazing!!! The leaf color is spot on.

It's for sure one of my favorite builds that you've done.

Just Zach · 11-17-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kaetwo

Wow Zach, that looks amazing!!! The leaf color is spot on.

It's for sure one of my favorite builds that you've done.

Thanks Brett! It's a good part you

Just Zach · 11-17-2009, 10:01 AM

I need to add some sort of wall to cover up the battery/electronics. That really takes away from things.

yukon635 · 11-17-2009, 02:30 PM

damn zach, you have been a busy man. That things looks great

blakeski · 11-17-2009, 03:06 PM

so many projects at once!! all your rigs turn out great!! awesome work on keeping it a true formula rig!! keep the pics coming!

maveric · 11-17-2009, 06:48 PM

That thing looks sweet. I like it a lot

Now it just needs a narrowed FJ grille

2JSC · 11-17-2009, 07:24 PM

How about a Hilux grill?

Just Zach · 11-17-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by yukon635

damn zach, you have been a busy man. That things looks great

My wife is in school again and has had homework so after the kids are to bed she does homework and I work on RC's

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Originally Posted by blakeski

so many projects at once!! all your rigs turn out great!! awesome work on keeping it a true formula rig!! keep the pics coming!

Thanks. It needs a bit more work but I love it. I got some good run time with it today. The front leaf shackles don't work in the stock position. They need to be moved a bit or they swing the wrong way and lock out. An easy fix though.

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Originally Posted by maveric

That thing looks sweet. I like it a lot

Now it just needs a narrowed FJ grille

I like that idea, I need to pic up a Tamiya FJ-40 grill to find out if it works.

Just Zach · 11-17-2009, 10:04 PM

A few pics from today. After testing today I found out the traction bar works. I'm wondering if the leaves are going to hold up though, especially up front. I guess time will tell.

11-16-2009, 12:57 PM	#81
Just Zach '08 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UTRCRC Posts: 5,585	So I gave up on the panhard bar and am going to deal with the slop. I'm just not used to running leaves on something. Here's some progress pics, it's a mess right now but it's getting there. Is there any need to put a traction bar on front too? I don't think I've ever seen one.

11-16-2009, 01:08 PM	#82
Code454 Hateraide Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mission BC Posts: 1,538	if you have room for a traction bar up front you can run one, some 1.1 have them some dont, its just because of axle wrap

11-16-2009, 07:14 PM	#84
RcBro RcBros Hobbies Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,646	Rig is looking sweet. As mentioned the pan hard bar really isn't needed and really work best on a 3 link front end. I run my 1:1 toyota just like the scaler here and everything works great. The hardest thing to get use to is the way the springs react, I've been experimenting with a dozen setups to get something I really think preforms well. The spring steal simply has way to much memory and wears out over time. As for the traction bar, as mentioned, it is only needed if your experiencing axle wrap. And with the springs your using, you will experience some under some extreme bind situations. Something i'm trying to remedy.

11-17-2009, 12:12 AM	#86
Just Zach '08 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UTRCRC Posts: 5,585	My wife has had to study after the kids go to sleep so I have had some good build time Here's progress Sorry, a couple of the pics aren't super clear, I'll get some outside pics tomorrow. Nice and close on the clearance. Traction bar Traction bar mounting, just a piece of angled aluminum and a bunch of grinding. I don't know why I like this one so much but the logo looks cool

11-17-2009, 01:44 AM	#87
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	Soo sweet. Awesome stuff Zach. I think the spring pads and hangers need to be painted black though.

11-17-2009, 06:01 AM	#88
Big Bear Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Destination Hobbies, Ut Where The Fun Begins... Posts: 129	Look great Zach I can't wait to drive it. I really just want to see how those leaf springs perform before I start my next attempt at a rig with leaf springs.

11-17-2009, 07:25 AM	#89
PinchFlat Say hello to my dactylion Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On the Boat to Whore Island Posts: 4,470	I like it with the leafs... make sure you bring it out Saturday.

11-17-2009, 07:35 AM	#90
sally1800 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ? Posts: 5,055	Looking super good. I like the red leafs.

11-17-2009, 09:14 AM	#92
kaetwo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whales Posts: 2,939	Wow Zach, that looks amazing!!! The leaf color is spot on. It's for sure one of my favorite builds that you've done.

11-17-2009, 10:01 AM	#94
Just Zach '08 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UTRCRC Posts: 5,585	I need to add some sort of wall to cover up the battery/electronics. That really takes away from things.

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11-17-2009, 02:30 PM	#95
yukon635 RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Trussville, AL Posts: 1,762	damn zach, you have been a busy man. That things looks great

11-17-2009, 03:06 PM	#96
blakeski I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arlington wa Posts: 2,100	so many projects at once!! all your rigs turn out great!! awesome work on keeping it a true formula rig!! keep the pics coming!

11-17-2009, 06:48 PM	#97
maveric Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: BFE and Turn Left Posts: 7	That thing looks sweet. I like it a lot Now it just needs a narrowed FJ grille

11-17-2009, 07:24 PM	#98
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	How about a Hilux grill?

11-17-2009, 10:04 PM	#100
Just Zach '08 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UTRCRC Posts: 5,585	A few pics from today. After testing today I found out the traction bar works. I'm wondering if the leaves are going to hold up though, especially up front. I guess time will tell.

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