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09-29-2011, 03:12 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: May 2006 Location: HONDURAS...ROCK HEAVEN
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Great build  , look what you made do , i just dusted them down |
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09-29-2011, 04:49 PM
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 But, I am planning on going back to a 4-link chassis soon. I've been in contact with a few people, and I believe I have everything tracked down except for shocks... (and money )
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09-29-2011, 04:51 PM
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I freaking love that Toyota! Build thread? Specs? | |
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09-29-2011, 05:44 PM
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Sure thing ,Link, Cartronicshn's fj-40 build Specs -r2 tranny - eritex transfer - mamba 25 - c.c. bec - tamiya fj 4o body - 3013 outrunner - hpi stock car wheels with scale shop rings - pro line flat iron - acoms 4ch reciever/radio - led light kit -1.9 flat irons -home made chassis, 3/4 inch plexi |
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09-29-2011, 11:36 PM
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09-30-2011, 10:16 AM
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cartronicshn: is that the Tamiya FJ 40 body from a CR-01 kit? and SINister: build a scaler! TLT's are pretty much the perfect width |
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09-30-2011, 03:10 PM
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09-30-2011, 05:58 PM
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10-07-2011, 11:20 AM
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Might as well toss a pic of my new build with TLTs in here too  |
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10-13-2011, 08:09 AM
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Since champ posted up his new TLT build, I'll throw mine into the ring.  I've been keeping this under wraps for a while now, but decided to finally post some pics. I am going to try and do a build thread later on, once I get everything ironed out. The design is similar to the Mantis, but is designed specifically for a shaft-based axle (instead of MOA). Chassis plates are made from 1/8" Lexan and links are cutting board material. I am using a TA04 steering knuckle as a carrier bearing (seen just above the rear link). I am going to try and stuff my Evader Pro tranny in, but I have a Mini-Revo transmission that may find its way in there instead. Before rear links:   10" high hearth wall:  Bird's-eye view:  |
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10-13-2011, 01:05 PM
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10-13-2011, 01:09 PM
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It is similar to the Dahu as well.  There are a lot of similarities between the Dahu and the Mantis as well. But, unfortunate for me both chassis are for MOA axles. I decided to be stubborn and see if I could do a similar design with shaft-driven axles.
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10-13-2011, 01:16 PM
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Yes that's what I was wondering, I saw those shaft hagging out  Great work keep those shafty alive |
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10-16-2011, 12:39 PM
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bugman72: That thing is sick! I love the idea of re-making an MOA chassis specifically for a shafty. I would love to see finished pics and/or a video of it running... I'm still rounding up parts, but at this point it's looking like it might take a while before I see a running rig again... I hate paypal, beards rule, and long live TLT's! |
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10-16-2011, 09:36 PM
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Thanks Grob! Why should all of the MOA guys have the cool chassis? I will definitely have a video or two once I've got it finished. Like I mentioned earlier, I plan to make a build thread once it's all finished. I'll be tearing it back down once all of the pieces are made so I remove all of the protective film from the lexan. Gotta show of my sexy CLEAR crawler chassis. |
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10-22-2011, 12:21 PM
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Well... seeing all these TLTs has convinced me to finally get off my duff and get to work! I ordered Hellstrom plates, they're undrilled so I get to have a little fun with a drill  . I also ordered links, braces, and a skid... All I have left to figure out is shocks (I'm leaning towards either cheapo plastic Maxx units, or take-offs from a stock wraith...) I don't care, I just need shocks! And I gotta figure out how I'm going to mount the rear upper links... All that, and a few hours to assemble, and I'll be crawling! (I can't wait...) |
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11-07-2011, 10:55 PM
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Wow... Here's the score....my son scored one of these TLT trucks in trade for some work he did...turns out he hasn't the time to work on it....so I inherit it...nice! I've been reading for days now...all I get is it's old...but reliable and workable... I have some questions for you TLT pro's Can you still get parts ? What can I do with the stock chassis ? I want a tuber I think...or a bodiless... I'm looking forward to seeing this in real life....I've never seen one...I'm also interested in doing a scaler build....sounds like that's a possibility also. I have a mantis Bugman....your build is very interesting Thanks for this thread BTW.... |
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11-08-2011, 03:38 PM
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Not sure what you would do with the chassis. If you are thinking tuber, more than likely you will ditch the main chassis and just use the axles. The axles are the most sought after part anyway. IMO. Good luck to you. You are going to have a blast with this. Aren't the possibilities just endless as to what you will be able to do with this? I would say scaler all the way but that's me. I don't want to sway your thoughts. | |
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11-30-2011, 08:39 PM
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Love the TLT builds from 05 up. Have to say that Orange FJ JUMPED out at me. Wish I could find a true Toy vs the non licensed version that quickly replaced it back in the day. Love Orange.
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