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Old 03-26-2006, 08:11 PM   #1
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Default first trail rig ever

here is my first trail rig that me and my dad built usuing 1/4 square stock. I'd like to thank sicj as well as all the other members here on this site that helped me with all the info. on to the picks.
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specs:
custom chassis 1/4 square stock
team associated threaded shocks
locked tlt axles
lock pede
hpi spike wheels, single narrowed
55t lathe, 87spur 13 pinion
moabs, star shape foam
rebel 2 esc
hitec 645
airtronics blazer sport
custom links
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Old 03-26-2006, 09:15 PM   #2
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Thats a nice looking truck you got going on there. What body are you putting on it.
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Old 03-26-2006, 09:47 PM   #3
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looks great johnny! but I am bias towards slammed belly dragger crawlers like yours :-P

commin' to the next comp? will be the 3rd Saturday of the month
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Old 03-26-2006, 10:28 PM   #4
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i have a nissan titan body for it but not sure what color to paint it yet. um not sure if i will make it to the comp but will surely try
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Old 03-27-2006, 10:49 AM   #5
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is it heavy??? i know that some of that square stock is heavy... and i think your shocks are a little too layed down, but i can barely see from the pics.


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Old 03-27-2006, 05:24 PM   #6
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um haven't weighed it yet but im thinking somewhere around 6 or 7 lbs. The truck surprisingly doesn't doesn't torque twist that bad, i may have to change the setup later if i get a different motor.
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Old 03-27-2006, 09:14 PM   #7
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some action shots today. All shots were driven in and out of
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Old 03-28-2006, 10:44 AM   #8
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nice, I love the low profile.
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Old 03-28-2006, 09:42 PM   #9
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Old 03-29-2006, 10:19 PM   #10
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That frame is nice. looks like you did a lot of work to get it and running.
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Old 03-29-2006, 10:42 PM   #11
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thanks for the input everyone, the most trouble i had with this truck was the driveshafts
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