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SpeedyDad · 02-25-2009, 01:13 PM

The old Toyota body just wasn't what I was looking for so I modded my CR-01 to run a TJ body. I dumped the cantilevers and stretched the wheelbase about an inch using AX-10 parts. The front driveshaft was too short so it was replaced by one of my AX-10 ones (the AX-10 got MIPs), The look is based on my old TJ.

original

CR-01 version

The bumpers just didn't look right using the existing front mount and there was no rear bumper mount so I made some new ones from 4mm and 2mm carbon fiber. I have the buckets for LED headlights installed but haven't put the LEDs themselves in yet. Maybe this weekend.

Future plans call for a scale snorkle (does anyone make one?), lights on the bumper, fabbed side bars like the original, and a spare tire carrier of some sort. Maybe some tires with a more scale look too.

The current springs have it riding a little high. I may try some of the short-barrel ones. Also, ignore the Losi shocks on front and stock on rear. I forgot to change the rear shocks.

cyberdog · 02-25-2009, 01:53 PM

Looks great

860Crawler · 02-25-2009, 02:52 PM

Nice!

Look into the Pro-line rock sliders for your side rails. I've seen them used on the CR-01 on someones rig here.

LOSIASSOCIATED · 02-25-2009, 04:48 PM

What bumpers are those on your CR-01 I like the look you got going
their.
Greg

SpeedyDad · 02-25-2009, 05:57 PM

Proline bumpers

SpeedyDad · 02-25-2009, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 860Crawler

Look into the Pro-line rock sliders for your side rails

The rock sliders aren't the look I'm going for. I want them to look more like what I had on the 1:1 TJ. I'll probably fab some from brass.

tom tom · 02-26-2009, 10:08 PM

Looks like the proline bumpers went on with too much of a hitch... haha

If you wanted to really make it exactly like your 1:1, you should get a set of these: http://www.imexrc.com/servlet/the-28...-T-TIRE/Detail

Could get some RAM lights to mount on the bumper and make some covers, and I think you could put Prolines rock sliders on it, you would get that aspect pretty exact. It would be hard to see the difference with some creative camera work. Very awesome, good job.

2JSC · 02-26-2009, 10:22 PM

Rigs look good!

You need some of these stickers for your 1:1.

SpeedyDad · 02-26-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2JSC

Rigs look good!

You need some of these stickers for your 1:1.

My Tj is long gone now. I sold it due to problems with my back. I had the old school round AZVJC stickers on it. I've been a member almost since the beginning of the cluband I'm actually a moderator on the forum although I'm rarely on there any more. My only Jeep now is a Liberty we use for towing our camper. I miss the old TJ. That's why I built this one.

2JSC · 02-26-2009, 11:01 PM

Oh I didn't see that part. Too bad about the back, my dad is the same way.

LOSIASSOCIATED · 03-14-2009, 04:15 PM

I didnt know that Proline made bumpers,what about the hangers that they mount on to the truck are they Proline?
Greg

SpeedyDad · 03-14-2009, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOSIASSOCIATED

I didnt know that Proline made bumpers,what about the hangers that they mount on to the truck are they Proline?
Greg

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeedyDad

The bumpers just didn't look right using the existing front mount and there was no rear bumper mount so I made some new ones from 4mm and 2mm carbon fiber.

There's your answer.

Proline does make optional mounts for the bumpers but they are designed to work with the AX-10. No good for me.

SpeedyDad · 09-27-2009, 05:05 PM

Quick update. I finished the LED headlights and changed to wheels and tires. It is now sporting the clear RC4WD beadlocks and Rok Lox tires. I also added a radiator behind the grill to close that area off.

silverback4jack · 09-27-2009, 08:18 PM

wow that looks great. i was unaware that proline made bumpers either now I get to go look and spend more money. its a never ending process

860Crawler · 09-28-2009, 02:56 PM

looks awesome

02-25-2009, 01:13 PM	#1
SpeedyDad Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 165	My TJ CR-01 The old Toyota body just wasn't what I was looking for so I modded my CR-01 to run a TJ body. I dumped the cantilevers and stretched the wheelbase about an inch using AX-10 parts. The front driveshaft was too short so it was replaced by one of my AX-10 ones (the AX-10 got MIPs), The look is based on my old TJ. original CR-01 version The bumpers just didn't look right using the existing front mount and there was no rear bumper mount so I made some new ones from 4mm and 2mm carbon fiber. I have the buckets for LED headlights installed but haven't put the LEDs themselves in yet. Maybe this weekend. Future plans call for a scale snorkle (does anyone make one?), lights on the bumper, fabbed side bars like the original, and a spare tire carrier of some sort. Maybe some tires with a more scale look too. The current springs have it riding a little high. I may try some of the short-barrel ones. Also, ignore the Losi shocks on front and stock on rear. I forgot to change the rear shocks. Last edited by SpeedyDad; 02-25-2009 at 01:21 PM.

02-25-2009, 04:48 PM	#4
LOSIASSOCIATED Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Allentown PA Posts: 201	Question What bumpers are those on your CR-01 I like the look you got going their. Greg

02-26-2009, 10:08 PM	#7
tom tom Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 173	Looks like the proline bumpers went on with too much of a hitch... haha If you wanted to really make it exactly like your 1:1, you should get a set of these: http://www.imexrc.com/servlet/the-28...-T-TIRE/Detail Could get some RAM lights to mount on the bumper and make some covers, and I think you could put Prolines rock sliders on it, you would get that aspect pretty exact. It would be hard to see the difference with some creative camera work. Very awesome, good job. Last edited by tom tom; 02-26-2009 at 10:18 PM.

02-25-2009, 01:53 PM	#2
cyberdog Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 301	Looks great

02-25-2009, 02:52 PM	#3
860Crawler RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,048	Nice! Look into the Pro-line rock sliders for your side rails. I've seen them used on the CR-01 on someones rig here.

02-25-2009, 05:57 PM	#5
SpeedyDad Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 165	Proline bumpers

02-26-2009, 10:22 PM	#8
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	Rigs look good! You need some of these stickers for your 1:1.

02-26-2009, 11:01 PM	#10
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	Oh I didn't see that part. Too bad about the back, my dad is the same way.

03-14-2009, 04:15 PM	#11
LOSIASSOCIATED Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Allentown PA Posts: 201	I didnt know that Proline made bumpers,what about the hangers that they mount on to the truck are they Proline? Greg

09-27-2009, 05:05 PM	#13
SpeedyDad Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 165	Quick update. I finished the LED headlights and changed to wheels and tires. It is now sporting the clear RC4WD beadlocks and Rok Lox tires. I also added a radiator behind the grill to close that area off.

09-27-2009, 08:18 PM	#14
silverback4jack Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lost in what was America Posts: 111	wow that looks great. i was unaware that proline made bumpers either now I get to go look and spend more money. its a never ending process

09-28-2009, 02:56 PM	#15
860Crawler RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,048	looks awesome

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