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CSR · 02-28-2006, 07:35 PM

Here's a little project I've been working on..... a 2.2" Class comp rig, using TXT axles and transmission. I used TLT link brackets on the axles, Thanks for the idea Unimoger. ;) Maxx turnbuckle links, a 55T with a 9 tooth pinion, it will have a Super Rooster and TQ3 radio. Gonna top it with a HPI Bronco body.;)

CSR · 02-28-2006, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dezfan

I'll buy you a Bronco Body if you ship that FJ to me!

Are you sure about that? That body is beat to hell with several holes drilled in it for body posts.

bigred · 02-28-2006, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CSR

Are you sure about that? That body is beat to hell with several holes drilled in it for body posts.

if he doesnt im second in line to buy you a body, accept i'll let you choose which one you want.

the rig looks great

EeePee · 02-28-2006, 08:28 PM

That FJ is CSR's trademark body. Remember?

Oh wait, you're a newb!

Looks sweet Chris. Get a new camera already!

CSR · 02-28-2006, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EeePee

That FJ is CSR's trademark body. Remember?

Oh wait, you're a newb!

Looks sweet Chris. Get a new camera already!

Thanks Cory! Going to pick up a new camera tomorrow..... Kodak Z740.

That body has been in about four different issues of RCDriver! That should make it worth lots of money, right? The cell phone pics hide the scratches, trust me guys, this body is very used.

CSR · 02-28-2006, 08:51 PM

Here is the FJ40 body sitting on my 2.2" Clod....... not as pretty in a higher quality photo........

superdenk · 03-02-2006, 03:10 AM

It's still a good looking body. All the scratches and dents and holes just give it character.

BrockGrimes · 03-02-2006, 04:22 AM

I wish they still made them, I hate the jeep type bodies they make now days.
They always want to put wierd supports in the back that take away from the original scale appearence. Plus the HPI body is overly used, seems like everyone owns one. I guess I better grab a powerwagon body before they catch on and I end up looking like I'm jumping on the bandwagon. Although I do like the 30's style bodies.

Nice Fj by the way, I used to own a real one when I was younger. DD hit me and totaled it out.

CSR · 03-04-2006, 06:30 PM

The pint-sized TXT is almost complete! I still need to pull it apart to clean up and polish the chassis.

So far I'm impressed with it's capabilities. It's Very stable! It'll stick to off camber obstacles really well. I gave up a lot of center clearance in favor of a low COG. We'll see how that works in competition. I can raise the chassis a full inch in 1/4 inch increments by moving the upper shock mounts if I need to.;)

Recycled the 'ol Cruiser body.....

The lower links and shocks are attached to the axle Unimoger-style, using TLT brackets on the back side of the axle. This left room on the axle tube for the servo.

A couple of naked shots.....

And the flex shot......

It looks like the rig has too much flex, but it's very controlled. The Integy blue springs are firm, so I actually had to force the truck down to get this much flex.

EeePee · 03-04-2006, 07:02 PM

Pretty cool Chris. I actually think when you say UniMoger style, you mean Sparky J style. He did it on his 14'r before Uni used the idea. Really cool idea at that.

I sized my TXT up on 2.2s a while ago and I thought it looked goofy, like a monster truck with it's trailer wheels on or something. Yours looks great though.

Good to see the FJ being used again.

Highmark · 03-04-2006, 07:08 PM

That body has been around sence the begining of time

(Aug 04)

Still looks good though-I dig the truck to!

CSR · 03-04-2006, 11:46 PM

Ah..... memories! This TXT has been reincarnated into many different forms over the past two years.

The 'cruisa was pretty back then.......

CSR · 03-05-2006, 06:38 PM

I put together a video today of the little TXT in action. I can't get the full version with music uploaded anywhere.... guess the file is too big? Here's a little sample....... I actually get on some real rocks in the full version. ;)
http://www.rcpics.net/view_single.php?medid=74450 5.2MB

and the intro to the full version, mixed with some Cannibal Corpse ;)

http://www.rcpics.net/view_single.php?medid=74456 6.4MB

CSR · 03-07-2006, 04:08 PM

A couple of people have asked about the servo mount on the axle...... so here's a few pics. A 3mm bolt is ran up thru one of the holes in the axle housing and into the black servo mount, the aluminum angle is also attached to the housing using one of the existing screws.

Highmark · 03-07-2006, 04:21 PM

Those mounts are sweet, gotta dig simplcity

Let me know if you need any video hosting, I have plenty of bandwidth

CSR · 03-07-2006, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highmark

Those mounts are sweet, gotta dig simplcity

Let me know if you need any video hosting, I have plenty of bandwidth

Thanks! You know me...... simple ideas from a simple mind! 8-)

bigred · 03-07-2006, 04:52 PM

Looks great, when that body is beat even closer to death before you throw it away, im still intrested

are you running foams?

CSR · 03-07-2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bigred

Looks great, when that body is beat even closer to death before you throw it away, im still intrested

are you running foams?

Land Cruisers never die!

I'm running 1/2 foams in the rear, nothing in the front.

bigred · 03-07-2006, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CSR

Land Cruisers never die!

I'm running 1/2 foams in the rear, nothing in the front.

that may be true...............If it was on a clod, its slowly dieing on that shafty, you should really just put it out of its misery............................................ ..and being the kind person i am i feel bad for it, i have the time to care for it and bring its health back up and release it to the wild where it belongs soooooooo....do you need my address

CSR · 03-15-2006, 05:49 PM

Painted up a new lid for the 2.2" TXT. I thought about waiting 'til I had the Twisted-Toys rock rings on before I posted pics.... but I couldn't wait.

the triplets

02-28-2006, 07:35 PM	#1
CSR RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SERCRC Posts: 1,680	"RockMonkey" gets a makeover 56K killer! Here's a little project I've been working on..... a 2.2" Class comp rig, using TXT axles and transmission. I used TLT link brackets on the axles, Thanks for the idea Unimoger. ;) Maxx turnbuckle links, a 55T with a 9 tooth pinion, it will have a Super Rooster and TQ3 radio. Gonna top it with a HPI Bronco body.;) Attached Images Last edited by CSR; 03-04-2006 at 06:33 PM.

03-05-2006, 06:38 PM	#13
CSR RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SERCRC Posts: 1,680	I put together a video today of the little TXT in action. I can't get the full version with music uploaded anywhere.... guess the file is too big? Here's a little sample....... I actually get on some real rocks in the full version. ;) http://www.rcpics.net/view_single.php?medid=74450 5.2MB and the intro to the full version, mixed with some Cannibal Corpse ;) http://www.rcpics.net/view_single.php?medid=74456 6.4MB Last edited by CSR; 03-05-2006 at 07:15 PM.

02-28-2006, 08:28 PM	#4
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	That FJ is CSR's trademark body. Remember? Oh wait, you're a newb! Looks sweet Chris. Get a new camera already!

02-28-2006, 08:51 PM	#6
CSR RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SERCRC Posts: 1,680	Here is the FJ40 body sitting on my 2.2" Clod....... not as pretty in a higher quality photo........

03-02-2006, 03:10 AM	#7
superdenk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: south central Posts: 47	It's still a good looking body. All the scratches and dents and holes just give it character.

03-02-2006, 04:22 AM	#8
BrockGrimes Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Warner Robins Posts: 803	I wish they still made them, I hate the jeep type bodies they make now days. They always want to put wierd supports in the back that take away from the original scale appearence. Plus the HPI body is overly used, seems like everyone owns one. I guess I better grab a powerwagon body before they catch on and I end up looking like I'm jumping on the bandwagon. Although I do like the 30's style bodies. Nice Fj by the way, I used to own a real one when I was younger. DD hit me and totaled it out.

03-04-2006, 06:30 PM	#9
CSR RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SERCRC Posts: 1,680	The pint-sized TXT is almost complete! I still need to pull it apart to clean up and polish the chassis. So far I'm impressed with it's capabilities. It's Very stable! It'll stick to off camber obstacles really well. I gave up a lot of center clearance in favor of a low COG. We'll see how that works in competition. I can raise the chassis a full inch in 1/4 inch increments by moving the upper shock mounts if I need to.;) Recycled the 'ol Cruiser body..... The lower links and shocks are attached to the axle Unimoger-style, using TLT brackets on the back side of the axle. This left room on the axle tube for the servo. A couple of naked shots..... And the flex shot...... It looks like the rig has too much flex, but it's very controlled. The Integy blue springs are firm, so I actually had to force the truck down to get this much flex.

03-04-2006, 07:02 PM	#10
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Pretty cool Chris. I actually think when you say UniMoger style, you mean Sparky J style. He did it on his 14'r before Uni used the idea. Really cool idea at that. I sized my TXT up on 2.2s a while ago and I thought it looked goofy, like a monster truck with it's trailer wheels on or something. Yours looks great though. Good to see the FJ being used again.

03-04-2006, 07:08 PM	#11
Highmark I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 3,866	That body has been around sence the begining of time (Aug 04) Still looks good though-I dig the truck to!

03-04-2006, 11:46 PM	#12
CSR RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SERCRC Posts: 1,680	Ah..... memories! This TXT has been reincarnated into many different forms over the past two years. The 'cruisa was pretty back then.......

03-07-2006, 04:08 PM	#14
CSR RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SERCRC Posts: 1,680	A couple of people have asked about the servo mount on the axle...... so here's a few pics. A 3mm bolt is ran up thru one of the holes in the axle housing and into the black servo mount, the aluminum angle is also attached to the housing using one of the existing screws.

03-07-2006, 04:21 PM	#15
Highmark I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 3,866	Those mounts are sweet, gotta dig simplcity Let me know if you need any video hosting, I have plenty of bandwidth

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03-07-2006, 04:52 PM	#17
bigred Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mt.View CA Posts: 940	Looks great, when that body is beat even closer to death before you throw it away, im still intrested are you running foams?

03-15-2006, 05:49 PM	#20
CSR RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SERCRC Posts: 1,680	Painted up a new lid for the 2.2" TXT. I thought about waiting 'til I had the Twisted-Toys rock rings on before I posted pics.... but I couldn't wait. the triplets

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