Phishead & Jerry's Tubed Competition TLT Specs: TLT Axles Fat Rock Axle C's Allum. Knuckles Pede Mamba Max Hyperion 3013 Custom 8 cell configuration Custom Droop Sprung Suspension Twin Force rod ends Super narrow wheels with Moabs Custom Dig TQ3 I used 3/16 solid steel rod and steel plate as the skid. The tube frame is brazed. This is my third attempt at a tube chassis. thought I would share it with you all. http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...d_Tuber004.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...d_Tuber001.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...d_Tuber006.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...d_Tuber008.jpg More build pics tomorrow. |
I like it, but i would weld a tube from the middle of the roof to down, to strenght the roof |
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what is the d-ring on the rear for? or is that top secret? looks good- I am liking these "ugly" tubers. (in no way do I mean that as an insult) |
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Yes, it's solid rod, but never know if in a high climb, you roll over and flick with the roof, could bend a little the roof, besides of you protect the electronics and tranny in a roll over. In the 90% of the cases, you must not have problem |
1 Attachment(s) VERY NICE Jason!!! Looks very promising! I cannot wait to see this version in person, especially since I missed the last two! :-( If you change your mind w/ this one... I want first dibs, if poss... Same Q: about the D-ring.? I think it looks tough, w/o any tubes supporting the roof. :twisted: but If you must do anything, how about something like this? :idea: |
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What do you mean buy UGLY? Is that what there calling them now days? The D ring is a tow point to give it a little bit of realism. |
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I will be working on this tonight when I get home from work. I expect to have the links all finished up by the end of the night tonight. |
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I kinda figured that Jason. Looks pretty good so far"thumbsup" |
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This is a shot of how the axles will sit in relation to the chassis. http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ER_DAY2002.jpg My buddy Jerry is stopping by later to drop off some goodies. More in a bit. |
Starting to take shape Jason. Can't wait to see how it works. Where's the battery gonna sit? |
Jerry stopped by tonight to drop off some parts we've been working on. http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ER_DAY2029.jpg Got my links top and bottom, front droop springs and Jerry brought back a set of Junfac Bead locks from his trip to Korea. I had him get a set of the blue outer bead lock rings to go with them. http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ER_DAY2028.jpg Although the Imex tires look impressive the only thing they have going for 'em' is the height of the tire. I may use these just to bash around on the trails. Raptorman, Patience young rock hoper! Are you coming out this weekend? More in a bit! |
How the hell did Jerry get to your house so quick??? He was just here a few minutes ago... :shock: Tell him he left his "kid's" over here too. Thanks! |
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http://www.hoppershippieart.com/images/fullvan.jpg Well we went to work on the links. http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ER_DAY2030.jpg Job well done! http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ER_DAY2031.jpg Some pics of the link setup. http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ER_DAY2035.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ER_DAY2034.jpg Not to bad for a couple hours work. Jerry thinks we'll have it rollin by the end of the day tomorrow. Time for a break! http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ER_DAY2033.jpg More in a bit. |
Got the front all bolted up. http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ER_DAY2038.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ER_DAY2037.jpg |
looks good in the first pic up above wit ur steering u right wheel looks a little catywhompis like ur steering rod is to long so it is pushing them out |
no way of moving those lower links to the inside of the skid? You might be alight since you got that rock slider there. I just hate getting hung up on stuff like that. Its still ugly:flipoff:. I still like it "thumbsup". |
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Yep, The steering linkage is off another truck. I just put it on there for the mock up. I would like to go BTA with this but I'm not sure I have enough room. BTA steering is on the list! Mr Pink, I have had the links on the inside. The lower links are at an angle were they bind a bit on the skid. I could bend the tamiya part on the axle but I'd rather not. I added the nerf bars because it was getting hung up on those lower link mounts during testing:twisted:. I'll see how this works and go from there."thumbsup" :twisted: UGLY=GOOD :twisted: |
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