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BGGruff · 08-26-2009, 01:46 PM

Nice work so far! I was wondering when someone was going to get into this seeing as rc4wd came out with these great axles. I always thought that it would be better to try and attempt it on this chassis as opposed to just putting them on a custom rail chassis. Keep it up Pantablo...you always do great work!

1BadJeepBruiser · 08-29-2009, 10:03 AM

Thread cleaned up...I'm not doing it again...next person to start a bitch fit over what a SAS is (which by the way stands for "solid axle swap" ) getting an infraction... Keep it on track...This thread is about pantablo's build, I don't care who else has done a SAS or built another rig where they swapped axles in or whatever it is.

toyofast · 08-29-2009, 12:34 PM

Awaiting more images of this build. Wondering how high it'll be sitting once it's completed vs. stock height IFS based rig.

Keep building! More I see the more I want to cut into mine

pantablo · 08-29-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyofast

Awaiting more images of this build. Wondering how high it'll be sitting once it's completed vs. stock height IFS based rig.

preliminary mock ups suggest just shy of 3" clear at the "rails", which means at the output shaft housing, lowest point, should be 2-1/4" to 2-1/2".

Thanks 1BJB!

toyofast · 08-29-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pantablo

preliminary mock ups suggest just shy of 3" clear at the "rails", which means at the output shaft housing, lowest point, should be 2-1/4" to 2-1/2".

I guess that shouldn't be too bad. What do you expect the wheelbase to finish up at? Going to push the front out a bit farther than stock(IFS) setup?

pantablo · 08-29-2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyofast

I guess that shouldn't be too bad. What do you expect the wheelbase to finish up at? Going to push the front out a bit farther than stock(IFS) setup?

not really. planned on keeping to a 10.5" wb. not sure what body to run. Possibly the sequoia, possibly making a jeep unlimited. I think thats what they're called-basically a regular jeep thats a bit longer in the back, to make the tamiya jeep's 9.5" wb out to 10.5.

pantablo · 09-01-2009, 01:36 AM

Got a couple simple things done today.
Assembled the front and rear axle, made a front link/shock mount and installed the rear axle.

Here'a a link mount I made. More on this fiasco later.

Less the link mount this is what you get with the package for the front axle. I also have new matching straight housing for rear axle.

SOLID aluminum

Had some bearings so used them instead of the old bushings.

Hmm, missing a bushing on the pinion...

The rear axle internals drop right in. I literally picked it up by the ends and dropped in into these new housings.

The rear axle installed. I used MRC shocks but may need to change them.

The axles completely assembled. Links and shock mounts need to be tweaked a bit as the current setup tilts the output drive a bit downward.

Notice something wrong with the link mount?
Yes, the center upper link mount bracket is facing the wrong way. GRRR.
Also, I first made it, cleaned it up and painted it, only to realize when I installed it I still needed shock mounting points. D-OH. Getting the little brackets to stay put while trying to rebraze that, and having the brake line come off the bracket...oh the joy. Finally cut a new one piece bent plate mount for one side. then installed it and realized when assembling the whole axle I did it facing the wrong way. You have to laugh...okay, I really wasn't laughing.
I think I'm just going to abandon it and start with a new one...

@tw!ll · 09-01-2009, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pantablo

Notice something wrong with the link mount?
Yes, the center upper link mount bracket is facing the wrong way. GRRR.
Also, I first made it, cleaned it up and painted it, only to realize when I installed it I still needed shock mounting points. D-OH. Getting the little brackets to stay put while trying to rebraze that, and having the brake line come off the bracket...oh the joy. Finally cut a new one piece bent plate mount for one side. then installed it and realized when assembling the whole axle I did it facing the wrong way. You have to laugh...okay, I really wasn't laughing.
I think I'm just going to abandon it and start with a new one...

I know this feeling well. I've done it a few times. Put the front end piece on a tube chassis upside down. Bent 4 pieces for a tube chassis going the opposite direction I needed. Fun stuff. For me, that's always time to head back in the house and call it a night.

sloppy · 09-01-2009, 11:01 AM

so can you use the stock diff in the front?? cause there aluminum and gears well you know the issue's..

pantablo · 09-01-2009, 12:13 PM

it does look like the stock rear diff is the same as the provided solid front one.

squatch71 · 09-01-2009, 09:16 PM

wow, that aluminum looks really solid...does it have alot of mass to it....think it will take alot to make it turn...I know its on bearings, but still...

I like the look of that rear axle...very cool build so far..

pantablo · 09-01-2009, 10:11 PM

it feels surprisingly light actually. I first had to reinspect it to be sure it was solid. I dont think there will be a problem turning it.

got a bit done tonight. not liking how the link mounts at the chassis came out so may redo.

pantablo · 09-02-2009, 01:40 AM

BAM!

Got all the links and shocks mounted up tonight. Still need a bit of tweaking but its all there.

On the rear, I swapped out the plastic upper links with standard TLT links so I could have some adjustability. This allowed me to straighten the output drive.

On the front, I used the stock CC-01 steering links, extended a hair, as upper links. Mounted them to the stock location where the two rear screws of the skid mount.

Looks a bit odd but seems to work at this point, without running it. I may cut the mounting point down about 1/4" to bring the uppers more parallel to the lowers.

The front brick on the chassis can go completely at this point. The body sits flush with the bottom of the chassis rails. Body needs to come down 1/8" or so to cover the inner fender wells. This is not the final body at this moment.

This is with standard 1.9 wheels and standard Trail Docs. NO modifications to tires or wheels. Clearance is 2-9/16" at the chassis rails. The trans gear housing hangs down 1/2" from there but is close enough to the front axle that I dont think it will hang up as often as on a stock cc-01.

Crawln Coles · 09-02-2009, 08:47 AM

It looks very good so far. How do you think the chassis will hold up?

pantablo · 09-02-2009, 10:53 AM

Chassis is actually quite strong so I don't see any problems with it.
Next step is to install the Team Raceway transfer case and get driveshafts in.

bigdodge88 · 09-02-2009, 01:02 PM

That thing has some serious flex.

Very nice Pablo.

pardonmyn00b · 09-02-2009, 02:35 PM

Flexed out! That may not be the body you are using, but it appears the WB is perfect for that Sequoia. Good stuff.

squatch71 · 09-02-2009, 05:52 PM

That is sweet, are you sticking with the MRC shocks...I can't stand mine..not stiff enough...

can't wait till the report on those axles.

pantablo · 09-02-2009, 06:03 PM

Thanks. I'm really digging it.
The Sequoia wasnt intended for this SAS but I did make it specifically for a cc-01. I was going to use this chassis before the axles came up. Now that I see it on there I'm somewhat inspired to finish it and use it here, lol...so torn, Sequoia hardbody or Nissan Hardbody lexan pickup...

Going to stick with the shocks. I'll see if they're a problem once I do actual testing.

vipxj · 09-02-2009, 06:32 PM

Looking real good there Pantablo , i recon finish the sequioa body and go with that boby. It will be one unique scaler for sure.

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08-26-2009, 01:46 PM	#21
BGGruff RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MS Gulf Coast Posts: 1,949	Nice work so far! I was wondering when someone was going to get into this seeing as rc4wd came out with these great axles. I always thought that it would be better to try and attempt it on this chassis as opposed to just putting them on a custom rail chassis. Keep it up Pantablo...you always do great work!

08-29-2009, 12:34 PM	#23
toyofast I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Columbia Gorge Posts: 5,512	Awaiting more images of this build. Wondering how high it'll be sitting once it's completed vs. stock height IFS based rig. Keep building! More I see the more I want to cut into mine

09-01-2009, 01:36 AM	#27
pantablo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica Posts: 3,687	Got a couple simple things done today. Assembled the front and rear axle, made a front link/shock mount and installed the rear axle. Here'a a link mount I made. More on this fiasco later. Less the link mount this is what you get with the package for the front axle. I also have new matching straight housing for rear axle. SOLID aluminum Had some bearings so used them instead of the old bushings. Hmm, missing a bushing on the pinion... The rear axle internals drop right in. I literally picked it up by the ends and dropped in into these new housings. The rear axle installed. I used MRC shocks but may need to change them. The axles completely assembled. Links and shock mounts need to be tweaked a bit as the current setup tilts the output drive a bit downward. Notice something wrong with the link mount? Yes, the center upper link mount bracket is facing the wrong way. GRRR. Also, I first made it, cleaned it up and painted it, only to realize when I installed it I still needed shock mounting points. D-OH. Getting the little brackets to stay put while trying to rebraze that, and having the brake line come off the bracket...oh the joy. Finally cut a new one piece bent plate mount for one side. then installed it and realized when assembling the whole axle I did it facing the wrong way. You have to laugh...okay, I really wasn't laughing. I think I'm just going to abandon it and start with a new one...

09-01-2009, 11:01 AM	#29
sloppy I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: akron Posts: 4,054	so can you use the stock diff in the front?? cause there aluminum and gears well you know the issue's..

09-01-2009, 12:13 PM	#30
pantablo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica Posts: 3,687	it does look like the stock rear diff is the same as the provided solid front one.

09-01-2009, 09:16 PM	#31
squatch71 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: four o six Posts: 2,101	wow, that aluminum looks really solid...does it have alot of mass to it....think it will take alot to make it turn...I know its on bearings, but still... I like the look of that rear axle...very cool build so far..

09-01-2009, 10:11 PM	#32
pantablo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica Posts: 3,687	it feels surprisingly light actually. I first had to reinspect it to be sure it was solid. I dont think there will be a problem turning it. got a bit done tonight. not liking how the link mounts at the chassis came out so may redo.

09-02-2009, 01:40 AM	#33
pantablo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica Posts: 3,687	BAM! Got all the links and shocks mounted up tonight. Still need a bit of tweaking but its all there. On the rear, I swapped out the plastic upper links with standard TLT links so I could have some adjustability. This allowed me to straighten the output drive. On the front, I used the stock CC-01 steering links, extended a hair, as upper links. Mounted them to the stock location where the two rear screws of the skid mount. Looks a bit odd but seems to work at this point, without running it. I may cut the mounting point down about 1/4" to bring the uppers more parallel to the lowers. The front brick on the chassis can go completely at this point. The body sits flush with the bottom of the chassis rails. Body needs to come down 1/8" or so to cover the inner fender wells. This is not the final body at this moment. This is with standard 1.9 wheels and standard Trail Docs. NO modifications to tires or wheels. Clearance is 2-9/16" at the chassis rails. The trans gear housing hangs down 1/2" from there but is close enough to the front axle that I dont think it will hang up as often as on a stock cc-01.

09-02-2009, 08:47 AM	#34
Crawln Coles RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Behind the torch! Posts: 1,360	It looks very good so far. How do you think the chassis will hold up?

09-02-2009, 10:53 AM	#35
pantablo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica Posts: 3,687	Chassis is actually quite strong so I don't see any problems with it. Next step is to install the Team Raceway transfer case and get driveshafts in.

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09-02-2009, 01:02 PM	#36
bigdodge88 RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 1,547	That thing has some serious flex. Very nice Pablo.

09-02-2009, 02:35 PM	#37
pardonmyn00b I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Unnecessary Surgery Land Posts: 3,406	Flexed out! That may not be the body you are using, but it appears the WB is perfect for that Sequoia. Good stuff.

09-02-2009, 05:52 PM	#38
squatch71 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: four o six Posts: 2,101	That is sweet, are you sticking with the MRC shocks...I can't stand mine..not stiff enough... can't wait till the report on those axles.

09-02-2009, 06:03 PM	#39
pantablo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica Posts: 3,687	Thanks. I'm really digging it. The Sequoia wasnt intended for this SAS but I did make it specifically for a cc-01. I was going to use this chassis before the axles came up. Now that I see it on there I'm somewhat inspired to finish it and use it here, lol...so torn, Sequoia hardbody or Nissan Hardbody lexan pickup... Going to stick with the shocks. I'll see if they're a problem once I do actual testing.

09-02-2009, 06:32 PM	#40
vipxj RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: tauranga north island new zealand Posts: 1,786	Looking real good there Pantablo , i recon finish the sequioa body and go with that boby. It will be one unique scaler for sure.

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