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Racer4Life · 10-29-2007, 06:56 PM

Got it on the rocks. Still needs some tweaking. New shocks and lighter fluid.

The portals stood up to the little testing I did. With the Portals on the truck and the weight of the chassis it is a bit top heavy. The Dig tranny worked without any problem.

RPP Hobby · 10-29-2007, 11:22 PM

Very Nice

Racer4Life · 10-30-2007, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rpp Hobby

Very Nice

Thanks!

sods · 10-30-2007, 12:01 PM

damn tom, that looks killer.

Racer4Life · 10-31-2007, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by sods

damn tom, that looks killer.

Thanks. I am hoping to get it tweaked a little more this weekend. I need to order some springs first.

been working on my Hustler.

4stAir · 10-31-2007, 10:39 AM

looks good....

but wheres the paint?

rcjeepbuilder · 10-31-2007, 10:51 AM

Does that delrin lockout trick work on the stock tlt hubs? great lookin rig man!!!!!!!!

Racer4Life · 10-31-2007, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 4stAir

looks good....

but wheres the paint?

Working on it. Not enought time in the day.

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Originally Posted by rcjeepbuilder

Does that delrin lockout trick work on the stock tlt hubs? great lookin rig man!!!!!!!!

I can make a set to work with the stock hubs, but the hubs would need to be altered too.
These actually give a little and I am not sure if they will last or not.

iwantoffroad · 10-31-2007, 03:24 PM

looks very good
i like how its kinda of a black theme
where the frame is black
derlin links black
black beadlocks
black r2
black springs that maybe changed out
where did you get 1/4inch derlin
did you sleeve an all thread rod with the 1/4inch derlin?

keep up the good work

Nitro · 10-31-2007, 05:31 PM

Looking good Tom, we need to have a gtg, so we all can try out are new rigs!

Racer4Life · 10-31-2007, 05:39 PM

Thanks Guys!

I love the looks of the tube chassis. Makes me want to try and build one.

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Originally Posted by iwantoffroad

where did you get 1/4inch derlin
did you sleeve an all thread rod with the 1/4inch derlin?

Get it here. 4 ft for $2.00.
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT...MT4NO=32022500

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Originally Posted by Nitro

Looking good Tom, we need to have a gtg, so we all can try out are new rigs!

No doubt about it!

Jamus · 10-31-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Racer4Life

Get it here. 4 ft for $2.00.
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT...MT4NO=32022500

Are they bad on shipping on such a long piece? I see the 3/8" 1ft pieces are only .77, might have to replace the aluminum in my super with that eventually. Awesome build, hope to see it in person sometime, some really nice rigs being built in WV.

Racer4Life · 10-31-2007, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamus

Are they bad on shipping on such a long piece? I see the 3/8" 1ft pieces are only .77, might have to replace the aluminum in my super with that eventually. Awesome build, hope to see it in person sometime, some really nice rigs being built in WV.

Not really sure on the shipping. I get the hook-up.

I have some 5/16 and it is a little bigger than the Revo rod ends. This is what I have been using on all my rigs. I center drill them and install some cut to length threaded rod. Works great. They have sheets for a great price too.

bustedcrawler · 10-31-2007, 06:34 PM

Nice nice Tom, looks great

Wouldnt mind trying out the Portals...

Uncle_Manuel · 11-01-2007, 09:39 AM

Nice 1!

But where do I get these portals? They are looking very interesting...

Manuel

Lextronix · 11-01-2007, 10:57 AM

Anyone tried flipping the portals to lower the axle? I know that may seem silly and a major loss of axle clearance, but most of the crawlers are headed towards low cg belly draggers anyway. If I had some extra cash i would get the portals and test it myself but....I don't. So there is my suggestion for trying something new!

Or maybe flip the portals and add some larger hybrid tires. This would offset for a larger tire without raising the axle as much as a normal big tired rig, and you would have the extra gear reduction.

Shes looks beautiful though, awsome work! I love the truss.

Lex

The portals are from RC4WD

Racer4Life · 11-01-2007, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bustedcrawler

Nice nice Tom, looks great

Wouldnt mind trying out the Portals...

Thanks! They are pretty cool. RC4WD has some new improved gears for the internal coming out soon.

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Originally Posted by Uncle_Manuel

Nice 1!

But where do I get these portals? They are looking very interesting...

http://rc4wdstore.com/product_info.p...roducts_id=661

Manuel

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Originally Posted by Lextronix

Anyone tried flipping the portals to lower the axle? I know that may seem silly and a major loss of axle clearance, but most of the crawlers are headed towards low cg belly draggers anyway. If I had some extra cash i would get the portals and test it myself but....I don't. So there is my suggestion for trying something new!

Or maybe flip the portals and add some larger hybrid tires. This would offset for a larger tire without raising the axle as much as a normal big tired rig, and you would have the extra gear reduction.

Shes looks beautiful though, awsome work! I love the truss.

Lex

The portals are from RC4WD

Interesting idea. I have some hybrid tires on my 2.2 Hustler. But not enough time to try that out. The only real issue with the Portals is the steering clearence. I may take the Dremel to them soon!

Racer4Life · 11-09-2007, 06:47 PM

I made a change. I went with a droop set-up. Took the springs off. It seems to be a little better. Going to test tomorrow on the rocks. With the Portal's it should have the clearance I need and lower the COG.

MasterShake44 · 11-11-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Racer4Life

I made a change. I went with a droop set-up. Took the springs off. It seems to be a little better. Going to test tomorrow on the rocks. With the Portal's it should have the clearance I need and lower the COG.

Did you use internal springs or none at all? I have a tuber in works droop with no springs and sometimes coming off a rock the suspension will cock on me. Let me know how yours works out.

Racer4Life · 11-11-2007, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MasterShake44

Did you use internal springs or none at all? I have a tuber in works droop with no springs and sometimes coming off a rock the suspension will cock on me. Let me know how yours works out.

No springs, but I plan to order some! I don't think that it will work that well without springs.
I didn't get a chance to try it out this weekend, we will see though!

10-31-2007, 05:31 PM	#30
Nitro Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mountain State! Posts: 388	. Looking good Tom, we need to have a gtg, so we all can try out are new rigs!

10-29-2007, 06:56 PM	#21
Racer4Life I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In Cali. Posts: 4,109	Got it on the rocks. Still needs some tweaking. New shocks and lighter fluid. The portals stood up to the little testing I did. With the Portals on the truck and the weight of the chassis it is a bit top heavy. The Dig tranny worked without any problem.

10-29-2007, 11:22 PM	#22
RPP Hobby I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ukiah Posts: 5,357	Very Nice

10-30-2007, 12:01 PM	#24
sods Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: salunga Posts: 717	damn tom, that looks killer.

10-31-2007, 10:39 AM	#26
4stAir RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Amish Ghetto Posts: 1,932	looks good.... but wheres the paint?

10-31-2007, 10:51 AM	#27
rcjeepbuilder I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: clarksburg Posts: 2,009	Does that delrin lockout trick work on the stock tlt hubs? great lookin rig man!!!!!!!!

10-31-2007, 03:24 PM	#29
iwantoffroad Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Orange County Posts: 589	looks very good i like how its kinda of a black theme where the frame is black derlin links black black beadlocks black r2 black springs that maybe changed out where did you get 1/4inch derlin did you sleeve an all thread rod with the 1/4inch derlin? keep up the good work

10-31-2007, 06:34 PM	#34
bustedcrawler RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5280 Posts: 999	Nice nice Tom, looks great Wouldnt mind trying out the Portals...

11-01-2007, 09:39 AM	#35
Uncle_Manuel Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bamberg / Germany Posts: 93	Nice 1! But where do I get these portals? They are looking very interesting... Manuel

11-01-2007, 10:57 AM	#36
Lextronix Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 226	Anyone tried flipping the portals to lower the axle? I know that may seem silly and a major loss of axle clearance, but most of the crawlers are headed towards low cg belly draggers anyway. If I had some extra cash i would get the portals and test it myself but....I don't. So there is my suggestion for trying something new! Or maybe flip the portals and add some larger hybrid tires. This would offset for a larger tire without raising the axle as much as a normal big tired rig, and you would have the extra gear reduction. Shes looks beautiful though, awsome work! I love the truss. Lex The portals are from RC4WD

11-09-2007, 06:47 PM	#38
Racer4Life I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In Cali. Posts: 4,109	I made a change. I went with a droop set-up. Took the springs off. It seems to be a little better. Going to test tomorrow on the rocks. With the Portal's it should have the clearance I need and lower the COG.

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