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02-01-2010, 06:20 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marengo, Ohio
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|  New toy. XC FJ.
Picked up this XC roller a few days ago, and just left toy-r-us about an hour ago with a shiny new Nikko FJ Cruiser  Specs so far: XC Chassis, Front diff locked. SCX-10 Beadlocks. RC4WD Creepers. Ball bearing steering kit on the way. More aluminum upgrades planned. Body is not mounted yet, just sitting on top. YELLOW FJ FTW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!   |
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02-02-2010, 02:09 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: on the rock in the middle in the sea
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nice looking rig......been thinking about changing the body on my CC-01. Thats an idea. Good luck on the build
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02-02-2010, 09:39 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: san jose
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looks good but banner on side needs to come off for the scale look  |
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02-02-2010, 04:38 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marengo, Ohio
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02-02-2010, 05:16 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: san jose
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woops i meant the nikko banner heh
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05-17-2010, 07:35 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marengo, Ohio
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Pulled the FJ off the shelf a couple nights ago. Been working on the rear links. Also just put in an order to rc4wd for: 1.55 Stompers 1.55 White Steelies 80t crawler motor - See if this slows it down enough... probably not lol. Heres the new lower links. Axle link/shock mount isnt quite finished, still going to angle the forward edge upwards to help with sliding over objects. Top links aren't 100% either.  Bottom view.  Side view of new found clearance under links.  |
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05-17-2010, 10:26 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: santa rosa
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looks good
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05-21-2010, 10:33 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marengo, Ohio
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Got the 1.55's, finished the 4link. Body is just sittin there for now.   |
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05-29-2010, 11:09 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marengo, Ohio
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Body mounts are done for the most part, front just needs a little something to help hold it once clipped in. Servo mounts mounted to the tub are notched to accept the aluminum.  Servo mounts bolted to the aluminum keep the body centered.  Rear mount, simple hinge system for easier battery changes and whatnot.  |
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06-12-2010, 03:19 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marengo, Ohio
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I wasnt going to post this up, but incase someone else were to view my thread and try to mount the body the same i wanted them to be aware of what will happen. The front body mounts flexed alot under the hood causing a couple cracks in the hood.  My Remedy, a couple braces connecting the other 2 front bumper mounts, really stiffens the whole front of the body up.  Looks like it has a paint job in its future after this happened. |
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06-12-2010, 07:22 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marengo, Ohio
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Figured if i was gonna actually keep running this thing i might as well try to make it turn better. So i stole one of Stus tricks so i can has ackerman too  |
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06-13-2010, 10:37 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MS Gulf Coast
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It's lookin good! Nice work with the rear suspension set up.  Are those RC4WD dual spring shocks? What springs are you using in place of the dual spring set up? |
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06-13-2010, 11:17 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marengo, Ohio
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Thanks man, yes they are rc4wd dual springs, TLT coils.
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06-18-2010, 08:16 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marengo, Ohio
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Was having trouble with the body sliding forward and coming unclipped from the mounts. So I came up with this, and it works pretty dang good.  Metal clothes hanger works good.  Hooks right around the spacer and holds the body tight under the servo clips   |
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06-26-2010, 09:58 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marengo, Ohio
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Got my GRU. Motor is the 80t i was running before the GRU, will probably ditch it soon for an integy 55t or so.      Heres a couple pics from a gtg a week ago i forgot to post up too.   |
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06-26-2010, 11:14 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest
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Thanks for the photos on where to trim up the tub for the reduction. I am considering one myself, but have never driven a rig with one installed; so although I understand what they do... at the same time, I dont! Id like to hear your feedback once youve had a chance to drive it! |
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06-26-2010, 11:27 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marengo, Ohio
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I tested it just on the floor and it slowed it down to a nice speed, but torque still seems to be lacking so im gonna try an integy motor before going with more reduction. These rc4wd can motors havent been impressing me so im going to blame it for now.
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06-26-2010, 05:04 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest
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Thanks! Im running an Integy 45t with a Tekin FXR on a 3c Lipo and it reaches a nice quick speed for the open trail, and has great torque as well. I mention this for your consideration when you pick up an Integy motor. Im not sure I 'need' as much speed as it offers. Thats why Im considering going the reduction route you have taken. |
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06-29-2010, 10:09 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: four o six
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thats a good looking rig man....
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06-30-2010, 05:57 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marengo, Ohio
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Linear Mode
