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Re: FJ Cruiser Build Ver y nice fj"thumbsup", i have mine since JIA built his way back, i still have the same stock steering , i will have to upgrade sometime....: |
Re: FJ Cruiser Build Gave the new JB Weld-ed steering parts a quick run. So far, so good. We'll see how well it holds up in the long run. I also put on a lower profile servo horn. I wasn't in love with the angle of the steering linkage with the Axial one (it's still too high, actually). The angle probably contributed to the early demise of the GPM steering kit. Hopefully this one works a little better. https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8668/2...9f1d1dff_b.jpg Tamiya CC-01 FJ Cruiser Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: FJ Cruiser Build I've got a little over 10 trail miles on this thing since I JB Welded the GPM steering kit (including a 2 mile hike this morning where I got the little guy in WAY over his head). So far the band aid seems to be holding. With the steering shored up (for now), I'm going to focus on getting a little more steering range out of the rig. I've got universals on order. Stay tuned. Here are some pics in the meantime... https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8204/2...84ef3802_b.jpg Tamiya CC-01 FJ Cruiser by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8020/2...8fe767a6_b.jpg Tamiya CC-01 FJ Cruiser by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8256/2...77fce337_b.jpg Tamiya CC-01 FJ Cruiser by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8540/2...6567736c_b.jpg Tamiya CC-01 FJ Cruiser by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8858/2...6b2b3fcd_b.jpg Tamiya CC-01 FJ Cruiser by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: FJ Cruiser Build Cool rig,enjoyed the read. Any updates? I need to build one of these myself :D (pic of our daily driven FJ,the Voodoo Blue one,on a club trail ride) http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/...79108410_n.jpg |
Re: FJ Cruiser Build I've been distracted by some other projects, but now I really want to get those universals in there. Stay tuned. |
Re: FJ Cruiser Build Any tips on painting this body. Did you paint the black on the outside? |
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Re: FJ Cruiser Build Nice Rig! What are you doing for shocks and springs. What is the length of the shock you use from eye to eye? See any need for a gear reduction for more torque?"thumbsup" |
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I can definitely see the appeal of a GRU. There's not a ton of torque to be had. If you're doing a lot of rock work, a GRU would probably make sense. A 55t motor on 3s works pretty well on the trails, though. |
Re: FJ Cruiser Build looks promising"thumbsup" |
Re: FJ Cruiser Build Initial testing supports the idea that every degree counts when it comes to steering throw on these particular tiny trucks. While not a huge difference, the FJ Cruiser did seem a bit more nimble on out the trail. https://c2.staticflickr.com/1/418/31...903bfc0c_b.jpg Tamiya CC-01 FJ Cruiser by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: FJ Cruiser Build Great build! I am trying to decide between an TF2 LWB or a CC-01 FJ, leaning heavily toward the FJ, especially after this thread. |
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CC-01s are fun little trucks as long as you have realistic expectations. A lot of people have much more capable rigs than this one (brickectomy, gear reduction, new links, entire IFS replacement). I picked the kit up dirt cheap and have taken a very slow path on the upgrades. It keeps the performance/cost/enjoyment ratios in check. As a result I've been pretty happy with it. |
Re: FJ Cruiser Build Here are a few shots from out on the trails. I picked up some GMade scale hubs. They're a bit big. I wasn't sure If I liked them or not at first. When I look directly at the wheels they seem excessive, but I think I like what they do for the look of the truck as a whole. https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/705/32...d522d5b2_b.jpg Tamiya CC-01 FJ Cruiser by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/744/32...8bd5a415_b.jpg Tamiya CC-01 FJ Cruiser by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/731/31...0c74a732_b.jpg Tamiya CC-01 FJ Cruiser by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: FJ Cruiser Build Crawled around the back yard a bit with the FJ Cruiser while enjoying the unseasonably warm weather. Not too shabby. https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3879/3...74144688_b.jpg Tamiya CC-01 FJ Cruiser by johnny anguish, on Flickr https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/383/33...e8d83707_b.jpg Tamiya CC-01 FJ Cruiser by johnny anguish, on Flickr |
Re: FJ Cruiser Build Nice build. I just put on the Junfac skid plate. I got tired of seeing the stock bulky one. I did the hot racing steering kit with traxxas ball ends an that tightened it up really nice. Also did the hot racing 4 link but I lost a bit of flex due to the tighter parts I guess. Those dirt grabbers are pretty good. I got hung up on some loose dirt so I guess I'll have to get some other tires. Between this and spending money on my real car I'm gonna go broke lol. |
Re: FJ Cruiser Build Absolutely beautiful pics. Truck looks amazing8) |
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