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camel_rc · 03-10-2006, 07:57 PM

It all started when I traded my BL converted MT2 for a HPI Pro4 and a pair of clod axles. Well, I had experience with two super class clods prior to this, so I wanted to do something different, so I decided I wanted to make a 2.2 class clod.

So I went to work. First I made my own 4 link posts out of 3/8" aluminum rod. Then I opened up the axles and locked the diffs using the hot glue method. Because this is a 2.2, I needed a way to lock out the rear steering, so I came up with a way to do it for 50 cents and without the use of links.

That's right, grade 8 1/2" zinc washers.

Here is the completed rear axle, ready for installation:

I new from the second I saw them, I was going to make the Home Depot beadlock wheels, so I had to make a way for these things to work on a clod, so I used my trusty drill press and cut off the excess material from the steering knuckles:

For tires, Proline 2.2 Moab's were a natural choice because they pretty much grip anything:

Now for the front axle. Did the same locking treatment as the rear and the same 4 link post. Then I did a behind the axle steering conversion because the other way just plain sucks, especially on a 2.2 rig. The servo plate is a piece of 1/4" aluminum, cut, drilled and tapped to make it fit:

With the the axles prepared for installation, it was time to make a chassis. I just went with a basic design using 1/8" aluminum for the sideplates, 1/4" aluminum for the skidplate, and 3/8" aluminum rod for the cross braces. To make the links, I used 8-32 allthread inside of 1/4" tubing with nuts on the ends for the lowers and 8-32 allthread inside of 3/16" with nuts on the ends for the uppers.

Ladies and getlemen, I present to you, Kerbesäge (German for "hack saw" because I made this with a hack saw and drill press):

The mandatory articulation shot:

Here it is next to my brother's ghetto rig:

With a body this awesome, I had to paint it the original military olive drab. Also, since I don't want to destroy this body, I have my beater body:

Naked pictures!

Thanks for reading this über long post!

dezfan · 03-10-2006, 08:08 PM

Very sweet little rig! Congrats! Would like to see some action shots!

yukon635 · 03-10-2006, 08:28 PM

very nice. i like the color of the green landy

v33 · 03-11-2006, 07:38 AM

really like it ... body colors too. but i think the chassis stance is too wide. im planning on building one that is as thick as a side-by-side battery config, i think the NN is that size.

FFRCJosh · 03-11-2006, 08:48 AM

That's a sweet lookin 2.2 Clod!! You did a great job on it!

CSR · 03-11-2006, 09:23 AM

Looks good!

That rear steer lockout method works well for TXT axles also. ;) That's how I did it on my 2.2" TXT. Also adds some weight down low where it's needed.

camel_rc · 03-11-2006, 12:58 PM

Thanks everyone. I'm really pleased with the way this rig turned out.

I'm glad someone mentioned the width. It is a little wide, but hasn't proven too wide for the stuff I go on. Besides, if it turns out it's too wide, I can just make another set of beadlocks.

dezfan · 03-11-2006, 01:24 PM

Couldn't you just narrow the bottom chassis plate a bit.:? That would narrow the chassis right up.

And you could drill some speed holes in the entire thing.

I think it has a lot of potential!

metomwhou · 03-12-2006, 06:26 AM

I never really noticed how big the 40series rims were until that side by side picture, holy schnikees!! Cool looking truck! Good luck with it!
Tom

rbl · 03-12-2006, 09:20 AM

looks good but its to clean!

Gimbal · 03-12-2006, 09:50 AM

great lid

camel_rc · 03-12-2006, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dezfan

Couldn't you just narrow the bottom chassis plate a bit.:? That would narrow the chassis right up.

And you could drill some speed holes in the entire thing.

I think it has a lot of potential!

Yeah, I could, but that would make the wheel base longer and then I would have to shorten the links then I would have to relocate the shock locations if I do that, I have to redo the steering linkage. Stupid domino effect, besides it works the way it is and I'm too lazy to change it. But, I might install some speed holes to make it go faster.

Quote:

Originally Posted by metomwhou

I never really noticed how big the 40series rims were until that side by side picture, holy schnikees!! Cool looking truck! Good luck with it!
Tom

Yeah, I didn't even notice that until now. Holy schnikees! Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbl

looks good but its to clean!

Thanks, I'll have to fix that by doing some mud trails at the horse ranch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gimbal

great lid

Thanks. Landy is the only way to go!

Scooteracing · 03-13-2006, 10:13 AM

Looks great!!! I love the land cruiser body and nice job with the wheels

camel_rc · 03-13-2006, 10:08 PM

Enjoy!

Some may say that clods can't be scale because of the lack of drive shaft, but scaleness is all in the body how the wheels look under it.

dezfan · 03-13-2006, 10:15 PM

Looks fantastic, love the Landy in that color!

shutupanddrive · 03-13-2006, 10:54 PM

How did you get the flat paint? I was looking into different types of flat clear, but they all appear to be for other types of plastic (like model airplanes and stuff). Did you find something that would flex with the body?

AdamF · 03-13-2006, 10:56 PM

Thats a kick *** rig! I bet you could tear up some ankles with those studs sticking off the rock rings!

But for god sakes, don't call it a "Landy" ! A "Landy" isl a Land Rover.

Call it a 'cruiser.

(sorry, had to say it)

wallaz · 03-14-2006, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamF

But for god sakes, don't call it a "Landy" ! A "Landy" isl a Land Rover.

Call it a 'cruiser.

(sorry, had to say it)

Strangest looking Land Rover I've ever seen me thought.....must have got himself a bit mixed up with his vehicles.

Wild trial · 03-14-2006, 06:07 AM

Thats a cool looking Cruiser,,,,
Nice paint job man......

NoodleSpank · 03-14-2006, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shutupanddrive

How did you get the flat paint? I was looking into different types of flat clear, but they all appear to be for other types of plastic (like model airplanes and stuff). Did you find something that would flex with the body?

Yes....the flat paint....where did you get it....who makes it.......color, container number..........need to know.

Oh and one other thing......killer rig, I like that LAND ROVER body, looks solid.

Good job.

03-10-2006, 07:57 PM	#1
camel_rc Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saugus Posts: 544	My New 2.2 Clod Crawler, Kerbesäge New trail pics It all started when I traded my BL converted MT2 for a HPI Pro4 and a pair of clod axles. Well, I had experience with two super class clods prior to this, so I wanted to do something different, so I decided I wanted to make a 2.2 class clod. So I went to work. First I made my own 4 link posts out of 3/8" aluminum rod. Then I opened up the axles and locked the diffs using the hot glue method. Because this is a 2.2, I needed a way to lock out the rear steering, so I came up with a way to do it for 50 cents and without the use of links. That's right, grade 8 1/2" zinc washers. Here is the completed rear axle, ready for installation: I new from the second I saw them, I was going to make the Home Depot beadlock wheels, so I had to make a way for these things to work on a clod, so I used my trusty drill press and cut off the excess material from the steering knuckles: For tires, Proline 2.2 Moab's were a natural choice because they pretty much grip anything: Now for the front axle. Did the same locking treatment as the rear and the same 4 link post. Then I did a behind the axle steering conversion because the other way just plain sucks, especially on a 2.2 rig. The servo plate is a piece of 1/4" aluminum, cut, drilled and tapped to make it fit: With the the axles prepared for installation, it was time to make a chassis. I just went with a basic design using 1/8" aluminum for the sideplates, 1/4" aluminum for the skidplate, and 3/8" aluminum rod for the cross braces. To make the links, I used 8-32 allthread inside of 1/4" tubing with nuts on the ends for the lowers and 8-32 allthread inside of 3/16" with nuts on the ends for the uppers. Ladies and getlemen, I present to you, Kerbesäge (German for "hack saw" because I made this with a hack saw and drill press): The mandatory articulation shot: Here it is next to my brother's ghetto rig: With a body this awesome, I had to paint it the original military olive drab. Also, since I don't want to destroy this body, I have my beater body: Naked pictures! Thanks for reading this über long post! Last edited by camel_rc; 04-11-2006 at 08:00 PM.

03-13-2006, 10:08 PM	#14
camel_rc Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saugus Posts: 544	Went wheeling with my 2.2 Landy today (pics...56k = you die now!) Enjoy! Some may say that clods can't be scale because of the lack of drive shaft, but scaleness is all in the body how the wheels look under it. Last edited by camel_rc; 03-14-2006 at 02:15 PM.

03-10-2006, 08:08 PM	#2
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Very sweet little rig! Congrats! Would like to see some action shots!

03-10-2006, 08:28 PM	#3
yukon635 RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Trussville, AL Posts: 1,762	very nice. i like the color of the green landy

03-11-2006, 07:38 AM	#4
v33 Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Asia Posts: 510	really like it ... body colors too. but i think the chassis stance is too wide. im planning on building one that is as thick as a side-by-side battery config, i think the NN is that size.

03-11-2006, 08:48 AM	#5
FFRCJosh Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: over there Posts: 264	That's a sweet lookin 2.2 Clod!! You did a great job on it!

03-11-2006, 09:23 AM	#6
CSR RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SERCRC Posts: 1,680	Looks good! That rear steer lockout method works well for TXT axles also. ;) That's how I did it on my 2.2" TXT. Also adds some weight down low where it's needed.

03-11-2006, 12:58 PM	#7
camel_rc Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saugus Posts: 544	Thanks everyone. I'm really pleased with the way this rig turned out. I'm glad someone mentioned the width. It is a little wide, but hasn't proven too wide for the stuff I go on. Besides, if it turns out it's too wide, I can just make another set of beadlocks.

03-11-2006, 01:24 PM	#8
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Couldn't you just narrow the bottom chassis plate a bit.:? That would narrow the chassis right up. And you could drill some speed holes in the entire thing. I think it has a lot of potential!

03-12-2006, 06:26 AM	#9
metomwhou Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 606	I never really noticed how big the 40series rims were until that side by side picture, holy schnikees!! Cool looking truck! Good luck with it! Tom

03-12-2006, 09:20 AM	#10
rbl Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 727	looks good but its to clean!

03-12-2006, 09:50 AM	#11
Gimbal Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Where it's wet Posts: 833	great lid

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03-13-2006, 10:13 AM	#13
Scooteracing Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: VARCOR Posts: 466	Looks great!!! I love the land cruiser body and nice job with the wheels

03-13-2006, 10:15 PM	#15
dezfan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Happiness is a warm AK. Posts: 12,563	Looks fantastic, love the Landy in that color!

03-13-2006, 10:54 PM	#16
shutupanddrive Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: LBC Posts: 370	How did you get the flat paint? I was looking into different types of flat clear, but they all appear to be for other types of plastic (like model airplanes and stuff). Did you find something that would flex with the body?

03-13-2006, 10:56 PM	#17
AdamF RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 1,673	Thats a kick *** rig! I bet you could tear up some ankles with those studs sticking off the rock rings! But for god sakes, don't call it a "Landy" ! A "Landy" isl a Land Rover. Call it a 'cruiser. (sorry, had to say it)

03-14-2006, 06:07 AM	#19
Wild trial RCC Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: the land of the midnight sun Posts: 1,451	Thats a cool looking Cruiser,,,, Nice paint job man......

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