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CC01 Isuzu build. Hello everybody. Since I'm a new owner of the re-released Isuzu Mu type x, I've decided to upgrade it as much as possible with the least money spent. Crack open your tool boxes, and let's start. I'm going to divide this into several posts... FIrst thing to do was to make the 4 link suspension. the stock one just looked ridiculously toy-ish. that was an easy build. I've ordered road ends from aliexpress, and bought a cheap M3 allthread, and some brass tubing. Cut the M3 road, and tube to measure , and put it together. After that, I realized I'm missing the mounting posts for the rear shocks, so I had to make some shock mounts. This rewuired a bit more fiddling. Some square aluminum tube, cut it sideways to allow it to slid onto the rear axle, and cut a piece of top section off to allow the shock mounts to fit. I've drilled 2 holes, just to be able to lift the body up if needed. https://i.imgur.com/1SgEicI.jpg https://i.imgur.com/XcTY5cH.jpg https://i.imgur.com/mfFdQAD.jpg https://i.imgur.com/zzhw9FU.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qqVkVbo.jpg |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. next thing on my agenda was rear travel. I took some steel plate, drilled it, and that's about it. I had to add some screws to limit the extension, because the extension arms had a tendency to straighten to a vertical position, and not returning back... https://i.imgur.com/zpiVxAL.jpg |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. Side skirts were an easy one as well. 5mm stainless steel rod, bent, and the ends hammered a bit to get a flat surface for drilling 3mm holes. https://i.imgur.com/yu9hviU.jpg https://i.imgur.com/iV22aUS.jpg |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. I've added the barrel spring set, and GPM steering setup, which was loose out of the box, so I reordered some yeah racing. The difference in quality is really huge, and you even get turnbuckles and ball ends with YR kit. Really a thing to recommend. https://i.imgur.com/dcXcFlE.jpg https://i.imgur.com/lInaxT6.jpg |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. Since the main goal of this build is to get a usable trail rig, I knew I had to change the tires. I've ordered some 96mm beadlocks, but after some consultations with other CC owners, I've learned that 90mm is about maximum that the body can accept without trimming. I've ordered some 90mm tires to mount on the original rims, but I still decided to give it a go with the 96mm ones. I had to raise the body. There are several options of lifting the hard body. The best one is to flip the rear body mounts, and rais ethe front one. I've raised the front one using some plastic rollers ( 10mm high) that came on the plastic sprues, and I haven't found a place to mount them. I've placed them under the front mount, and used long M3screws to screw it in place. I had to move the body part of the rear mount as far up as it goes. Drilled 2 new holes, and got additional 20mm of lift. Awesome. Even fully compressed, the 90mm wheels don't hit anything. With some mm to spare.. I hope 96mm ones will work as well. https://i.imgur.com/mG9YMdT.jpg https://i.imgur.com/8WzBSBn.jpg https://i.imgur.com/cmBdRPg.jpg https://i.imgur.com/4q1wI4k.jpg https://i.imgur.com/c7rcHfT.jpg |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. I really didn't like the front generic bumper, and after seeing the prices of metal ones.. I said .. f-it. I'll make my own... Aluminum plates, aluminum hollow rod (6mm). A bit of sanding here, dremmeling there. A bend here, and a hammer wack there. Didin't turn out that bad at all. Mind you.. I had to cut a bottom part of the spare tire out, so the body sits flush to the rear fender. Not a big deal. I'm waiting for the tow hitch to arrive, and to mount it . It would be really easy to add a small "L" piece of aluminum with a ball end screwed on it, to have a small tow hitch, but I like the bigger version with a pin. Front fender has some extra holes for mounting a winch or something... https://i.imgur.com/ajybsAD.jpg https://i.imgur.com/meVLjdo.jpg https://i.imgur.com/z14JjVT.jpg https://i.imgur.com/69Z5zMC.jpg https://i.imgur.com/aHTuYOW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/LmDTDTS.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ksKdw06.jpg https://i.imgur.com/zDwXYPh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/h1cUyd0.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Y3mgR1m.jpg |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. all of this was done using only basic tools. A vice, a dremmel, a drill and some hand tools. So don't be afraid of trying it yourself. More updates to come, when I get the parts I've ordered.... |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. Nice build there! I also installed the GPM aluminum steering set on my CC01 but it only lasted a few runs. The "D" ends of the shaft had quickly deformed. What a waste. Anyway, I've also ordered the YR steering set. I hope it doesn't give the same problem. Because if it does, the Hot Racing is the final option. |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/upl...2deb47615e.jpg Some new wheels. Had to widen the front arches a bit.. |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. Made some custom plugs for the custom fenders https://scontent.fzag1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...67&oe=5D6307F2 https://scontent.fzag1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...0b&oe=5D5FBBF8 |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. This looks bad ass .. keep it up [emoji106] Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. http://i64.tinypic.com/21l0r4z.jpg http://i64.tinypic.com/2j62zd0.jpg http://i64.tinypic.com/2j62zd0.jpg http://i67.tinypic.com/atu6x4.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/2luays4.jpg http://i64.tinypic.com/rhvqrr.jpg http://i66.tinypic.com/28lyykl.jpg Made a trailer for the isuzu. Need to sew some tarp, paint the wheels.. |
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Re: CC01 Isuzu build. Very impressive, no matter how many "better" rigs I've had over the years a CC01 always warms my heart. |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. http://i63.tinypic.com/28ck21f.jpg added some decals... and a rear hitch, front hitch anchors and a winch guide... http://i64.tinypic.com/153uq78.jpg http://i63.tinypic.com/1zmh8oj.jpg |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. Good job on that trailer! :) |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. I was told I can't pass the MOT if the trailer isn't lit... http://i68.tinypic.com/2wehurq.jpg http://i66.tinypic.com/2em3813.jpg I was also told I need a skid plate..... http://i64.tinypic.com/2wddppw.jpg |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. T hi is looks really good Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. http://i63.tinypic.com/5xuanr.jpg I've cut up a fridge magnet and put some random stickers on it. Good thing the trailer is steel.... |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. What's power without control.. 3:1 GRU installed, and a hefty fuel tank. 4000 mAh, hardcase battery. I'm back on stock silvercan. https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/upl...6deb631c54.jpg |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. My Isuzu got a full metal jacket up front :) weighing in at healthy 2,7 kg including the battery.. http://i65.tinypic.com/2rm44ls.jpg Had to make some brass bushings to fit the shocks, since the metal parts don't come with proprietary step down screws.. |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. Servo winch installed. Now, we can go anywhere....Just have to make the anchor... http://i68.tinypic.com/xc62c4.jpg http://i65.tinypic.com/2w314so.jpg http://i64.tinypic.com/2v8j1cj.jpg |
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Re: CC01 Isuzu build. I've noticed I need an earth anchor for my winch. I've ordered that fancy foldable one, but not sure how much grip will it have in soft to medium soft ground.... so I made a spade anchor... http://i64.tinypic.com/azgep0.jpg |
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Re: CC01 Isuzu build. My Isuzu has lost his skid plate. It was really impeding him. don't mind the scratched underbelly if it means he won't keep getting stuck on rock see-sawing on top of them... And I moved the links to the sides. I think i might re do my axle links as well..... http://i68.tinypic.com/33jlt8n.jpg |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. I've modded the 4 link a bit more... I'll change the screws with some countersunk ones later... Do I have to change the driveshaft? Or is the stock one good enough? I'm not into the bling stuff.. just performance upgrades.... If I do decide to get a new one.. can I use the 120-155mm one for the current short wheelbase? I'd like to have the possibility to put some longer wheelbase bodies, without the need for another, longer driveshaft... http://i66.tinypic.com/2rhxovb.jpg http://i66.tinypic.com/akzf2s.jpg |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/upl...5ba195a960.jpg Decided to ditch the old round side bumpers.. And made some new ones. Piece of aluminum and old PC case trim.. Looks pretty nice... https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/upl...a1376b17f7.jpg https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/upl...41c80e81d0.jpg |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. took off the side skirts.. and added 12mm hex extenders... https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/upl...ad0b319a8d.jpg |
Re: CC01 Isuzu build. A massive upgrade. Not sure why I did it.. YR steering was working flawlessly. But I wanted to try it out... In the end.. The winch had to be relocated, several tie rods made.. But it works. This is the maximum throw I can get. Tires are very close to the arches, and the CVD bent to the maximum. https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/upl...2b4c50812a.jpg https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/upl...84e4d52394.jpg https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/upl...f257403e35.jpg https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/upl...4c6cf1b1e9.jpg https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/upl...9ea8bdcce3.jpg https://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/upl...ad1911ddba.jpg |
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