My low budget rookie crawler project
 

This is what I have so far after some hacking and drilling.

http://users.zoominternet.net/~sgazi/chassispic1.jpg

http://users.zoominternet.net/~sgazi/chassispic2.jpg

http://users.zoominternet.net/~sgazi/chassispic3.jpg

http://users.zoominternet.net/~sgazi/chassispic4.jpg

yep. A few people here including me have done that setup

Here's a couple updated mockup pics.

http://users.zoominternet.net/~sgazi/truck1.jpg

http://users.zoominternet.net/~sgazi/truck2.jpg

Looks like a great project. Thumbs up to those that can work on a dime and little tools. I look forward to the end product.

-Sam

Thanks, man. I've spent a few bucks, but I was lucky enough to score some awesome deals. I picked up the TLT-1 used for $63 shipped. It was only built and run once or twice, so it was like new. I sold the parts I didn't need, so I paid about $30 for the axles and stuff in the end. I should have a rolling chassis sometime next week if things go as planned. I'll be sure to post some new pics.

Looks like you will be pounding down the trails in no time. :)

Not much of an update, but here are my axles. I used a Stampede steering link for a rear lockout.

http://users.zoominternet.net/~sgazi/axles1.jpg


http://users.zoominternet.net/~sgazi/axles2.jpg

put your steering link on top of the knuckles...this will keep them from getting bent and beat up...also flip you knuckles in the rear you can still use your lock out and not have so much hangin in nowhere...great progress im doing the same set up for my son..they work awesome....

I'm screwing with them now. I need to change some hardware around. I'm having issues with the tires being balanced, but I guess it doesn't really matter if you're not going fast.

You did a real nice job with the spur slot. Most people have nasty hacked stock chassis', but you did very well. What links are you running?

Thanks, man. It's not perfect, but it didn't come out too bad. I should have drilled the upper link holes from the other side because I misfired on the first try. I'm running a Traxxas 106/96 setup. I ordered the 108s, but they say 106 on the package. Traxxas must have changed them. The steering links are the stock links with 3/16" brake line tubing over them.

I also updated the pictures of my axles to show that I changed them around to put everything on top.

he he that setup looks awfully familiar... :flipoff: been there done that and moved on to a home made chassis. YES i didnt have to tell him to sleve his links :flipoff: cool lookin set up nice rim tire choice :flipoff:

One suggestion that i have found that works GREAT with that chassis and ELIMINATES torque twist that is to take your upper link mounts on your chassis and move them down like this....
http://teamlosi.andrevas.net/pics/newlink1.JPG

This set up works great on that chassis and i still use it today on my home made chassis.

http://teamlosi.andrevas.net/pics/newlink4.JPG

Hope this helps...

That TLT chassis is much more respectable after a little cutting and drilling. Cheap and effective - the best way to go. Nice work, good pics.

Thanks for the tip. I'll bash this one around to learn with and then move up to something fancy.

Thanks, man. Those are usually two words that don't go together when it comes to R/C, especially monster trucks.

I've yet to name this beast.

And that setup looks awfully familiar. :lol: Jeeze, everyone is just copying off of everyone nowadays.

PWT,

Theres only so much we can do... I guess eventually it will evolve... but what do you expect.

Nice truck, I agree for a stock chassis its cut really well. Very smooth and stock looking.

Thanks for the comments. Here are some updated pics. I'm waiting on an order from Tower, so I'm down to just needing to mount the motor/spur/etc., shocks and the body. I'm considering filling in all the excess holes and painting the plates.

http://users.zoominternet.net/~sgazi/truckstuff1.jpg

http://users.zoominternet.net/~sgazi/truckstuff2.jpg

goood u moved the links.... believe me i was havin tons of probs with the links really far apart...

One more suggestion... take your rear axle and rotate it to where the rear u joint it almost striaght when viewed from the side.... this will get the drive shaft up and out of the way... but dont do this so much for the front axle it will mess with ur steering.

sort of like this...
http://teamlosi.andrevas.net/pics/newlink4.JPG