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Defender · 03-09-2007, 07:56 AM

didn't like my first build too much...just trying to see what I can do with the stock chassis. I know I need to lower the upper link pivot points on the chassis because the axles are rolling too much..

Rc EnthuSiasTs · 03-09-2007, 06:29 PM

is this like 101 dalmations, because no matter what dog you get it still poops.

Jk...it looks interesting, there have been some interesting things with the stock chassis. It is good to test a few possibilities.

Mriswith · 03-11-2007, 09:18 AM

You can do a decent setup with a stock chassis. It's certainly no full blown comp rig but it would surprise you. With absolutely no extra holes or cutting to the chassis plates. The 'frame rails' were just for body mounts.

MAX climber · 03-11-2007, 09:44 AM

good ideas

HEATHIN · 03-15-2007, 02:03 AM

Here is a pic of what my chassis looks like after 3 times of cutting & rebuilding.

Heathin

Rc EnthuSiasTs · 03-15-2007, 09:09 AM

not bad, look a little tall, but good for a stock chassis

tjarr001 · 03-15-2007, 11:38 AM

Rc EnthuSiasTs you say it looks a little tall. what is a good ride hight for a stock tlt chassis? im currently stretching my tlt and dont know much about doing it, i got it at a 14" wb right now. i think that i need to shorten it a little tho.

Big Mike · 03-15-2007, 11:49 AM

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because no matter what dog you get it still poops.

LOL!
I'm nursing a stocker right now also:

13 1/4" WB, 2 5/8" clearance w/ 2.2 Moabs...

Big Mike · 03-15-2007, 11:57 AM

Mriswith - I'm liking the extra frame rails - good idea, more room for weight distribution.
Are you running two different transmissions in that rig? Using the stock tranny as a transfer case? Interesting...

Rc EnthuSiasTs · 03-15-2007, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tjarr001

Rc EnthuSiasTs you say it looks a little tall. what is a good ride hight for a stock tlt chassis? im currently stretching my tlt and dont know much about doing it, i got it at a 14" wb right now. i think that i need to shorten it a little tho.

On my sw2 i run about 2.75 inches, i have found that a good center of gravity can make or break your crawler, when i first started my gc was at about 3.5 to 4 inches, it flipped all the time. I personally like it too be lower. But if you make a chassis to have droop suspension, you can have the best of both worlds

5150bronco · 03-15-2007, 09:57 PM

I agree about the cg, I would say between 2 1/2 to 3/4 is the way to go.....

Defender · 03-16-2007, 04:20 AM

just finished testing my new build today and so far its the best build yet...sry
didn't have time for action shots

Defender · 03-22-2007, 10:03 AM

how about this? not quite sure if I want to hack the chassis yet. I kinda
like the build that I posted above, but the cg is way better as a droopy..

hmm should I..?

Rc EnthuSiasTs · 03-22-2007, 04:16 PM

looks like you got the droop going. I think that wasy is better. Imo

TheHeadHunter · 02-21-2008, 12:46 PM

I will do a TLT based on my idea...low CG TLT chassis!

iwantoffroad · 02-21-2008, 01:30 PM

too long

TheHeadHunter · 02-21-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by iwantoffroad

too long

yes we will see

as I told you before its not finished I am doing

the testing

if its too long I will shorten it , many who have rigs this long check Kamikazes Super rig...

03-09-2007, 07:56 AM	#1
Defender Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Posts: 387	101 ways to use tlt chassis.... didn't like my first build too much...just trying to see what I can do with the stock chassis. I know I need to lower the upper link pivot points on the chassis because the axles are rolling too much..

03-15-2007, 02:03 AM	#5
HEATHIN Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shingle springs Posts: 7	Here is what I did to my TLT stock CHASSIS Here is a pic of what my chassis looks like after 3 times of cutting & rebuilding. Heathin

02-21-2008, 12:46 PM	#15
TheHeadHunter RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: www.rccrawler.com Posts: 1,113	I will do a TLT based on my idea...low CG TLT chassis! Last edited by TheHeadHunter; 02-21-2008 at 12:48 PM.

03-09-2007, 06:29 PM	#2
Rc EnthuSiasTs Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 566	is this like 101 dalmations, because no matter what dog you get it still poops. Jk...it looks interesting, there have been some interesting things with the stock chassis. It is good to test a few possibilities.

03-11-2007, 09:18 AM	#3
Mriswith Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mesa Posts: 602	You can do a decent setup with a stock chassis. It's certainly no full blown comp rig but it would surprise you. With absolutely no extra holes or cutting to the chassis plates. The 'frame rails' were just for body mounts.

03-11-2007, 09:44 AM	#4
MAX climber Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nor cal Posts: 146	good ideas

03-15-2007, 09:09 AM	#6
Rc EnthuSiasTs Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 566	not bad, look a little tall, but good for a stock chassis

03-15-2007, 11:38 AM	#7
tjarr001 Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: jacksonville Posts: 90	Rc EnthuSiasTs you say it looks a little tall. what is a good ride hight for a stock tlt chassis? im currently stretching my tlt and dont know much about doing it, i got it at a 14" wb right now. i think that i need to shorten it a little tho.

03-15-2007, 11:57 AM	#9
Big Mike I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Martinsburg WV Posts: 2,781	Mriswith - I'm liking the extra frame rails - good idea, more room for weight distribution. Are you running two different transmissions in that rig? Using the stock tranny as a transfer case? Interesting...

03-15-2007, 09:57 PM	#11
5150bronco RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 1,697	I agree about the cg, I would say between 2 1/2 to 3/4 is the way to go.....

03-16-2007, 04:20 AM	#12
Defender Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Posts: 387	just finished testing my new build today and so far its the best build yet...sry didn't have time for action shots

03-22-2007, 10:03 AM	#13
Defender Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Posts: 387	how about this? not quite sure if I want to hack the chassis yet. I kinda like the build that I posted above, but the cg is way better as a droopy.. hmm should I..?

03-22-2007, 04:16 PM	#14
Rc EnthuSiasTs Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 566	looks like you got the droop going. I think that wasy is better. Imo

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02-21-2008, 01:30 PM	#16
iwantoffroad Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Orange County Posts: 589	too long

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