Phishead's Tube chassied TLT

[phishead1101]

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.








More build pics tomorrow.

[feuerradder]

I like it, but i would weld a tube from the middle of the roof to down, to strenght the roof

[mrpink]

Originally Posted by feuerradder

I like it, but i would weld a tube from the middle of the roof to down, to strenght the roof

if it solid rod, strength shouldn't be an issue.

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)

[feuerradder]

Originally Posted by mrpink

if it solid rod, strength shouldn't be an issue.

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)

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

[raytard]

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.
but
If you must do anything, how about something like this?

[phishead1101]

Originally Posted by feuerradder

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

It's solid rod, it's not goin anywhere! Maybe a thirty foot fall would bend it but at that point your gonna break more stuff than a tube chassis.


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.

[raytard]

Originally Posted by phishead1101

It's solid rod, it's not goin anywhere! Maybe a thirty foot fall would bend it but at that point your gonna break more stuff than a tube chassis.

You mean like at Northshore?..


What do you mean buy UGLY? Is that what there calling them now days?

I think the Dorkstar tubers started that term..? (Not sure though)

The D ring is a tow point to give it a little bit of realism.

CooL!

Where's the rest of the pics?.?.?.?

[phishead1101]

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.

[Reflection]

Originally Posted by phishead1101

The D ring is a tow point so Raptorman57 can pull me out when I'm stuck.

I kinda figured that Jason. Looks pretty good so far

[phishead1101]

Originally Posted by raptorman57

I'm so glad you put that tow point on there so you can drag my sorry hustler all over the rocks.

Yup, Always whatchin out for ya buddy!

[phishead1101]

This is a shot of how the axles will sit in relation to the chassis.




My buddy Jerry is stopping by later to drop off some goodies. More in a bit.

[Reflection]

Starting to take shape Jason. Can't wait to see how it works. Where's the battery gonna sit?

[phishead1101]

Jerry stopped by tonight to drop off some parts we've been working on.


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.



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!

[raytard]

How the hell did Jerry get to your house so quick???
He was just here a few minutes ago...


Tell him he left his "kid's" over here too.
Thanks!

[Reflection]

Originally Posted by phishead1101

Are you coming out this weekend?

Have you guys decided on a location yet? I might be able to. Got to work Friday and a side job Saturday morning. Still got my super in pieces right now but should be finished up tonight. Haven't had the time to replace the tranny gears in the R2 yet........for the 2nd time I may try and replace the gears tonight and Friday night then crawl Saturday and/or Sunday.

[phishead1101]

Originally Posted by raytard

How the hell did Jerry get to your house so quick???
He was just here a few minutes ago...

Jerry's got some friends around town


Well we went to work on the links.



Job well done!



Some pics of the link setup.





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!



More in a bit.

[phishead1101]

Got the front all bolted up.

[L-TOWN CUSTOMS]

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

[mrpink]

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. I still like it .

[phishead1101]

Originally Posted by L-TOWN CUSTOMS

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

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. I'll see how this works and go from there.

UGLY=GOOD