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Old 12-13-2012, 01:34 PM   #1
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Well I made some drawings for designs for a new chassis. Since I'm not familiar with delrin I will be using aluminum. I plan on using the shock arms off the LCC and just plan on making the main frame itself. I may end up making the shock arms with more adjustability but to start with it will be LCC stockers or some carbon fiber ones if I can locate some. This will take a while to make as my only real time to work on this is weekends here and there and occasionally, a week night here and there. After looking at the chassis and taking some measurements, I decided to go make some changes to this chassis as the one I plan on fabricating will look quite similar. I'de rather pick up an aftermarket chassis, such as the Phoenix or Ringer but the market isnt there. Here's a picture of what was done.

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Old 12-13-2012, 02:34 PM   #2
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Very Nice, curious how it performs.

Got my wheels turning.
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Old 12-14-2012, 07:17 AM   #3
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Like it,

Got to follow this..
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Old 12-14-2012, 07:20 AM   #4
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Had a simular idea, this is a first mockup.. Still tweacking tho..
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Old 12-15-2012, 02:49 PM   #5
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Stonewall, what did you use to make your bent lower links?
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Old 12-15-2012, 08:55 PM   #6
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would like to see more detailed pics.
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Old 12-16-2012, 03:26 AM   #7
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Stonewall, what did you use to make your bent lower links?
I used 6/32 all thread rod from Lowes and brake line from an auto parts store. The fronts are stock rods that bent in the vice.

Crelesy, I was actually thinking something similar to that when I first had the idea to change some things around.

Dentonmac, appreciate it.

Deiselmudder, I'll get some pics up tomorrow. The chassis is pretty much done

Not Detailed yet, however the chassis is pretty much done here. It has also been narrowed.


Pic of it narrowed.


The front upper links are there just temporary for mock up perposes.

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Old 12-16-2012, 12:08 PM   #8
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Thanks, following this build. Did you use stock rod ends or jato?
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Old 12-16-2012, 12:33 PM   #9
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Thanks, following this build. Did you use stock rod ends or jato?
Right now I'm using the stock rod ends. Never really looked at JATO ends but will look into it. I should be able to spend a couple hours today and will post pics tonight. Hopefully I'll be able to get the front servo/battery tray done tonight.
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Old 12-16-2012, 05:30 PM   #10
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i like that. ive got 2 extra sets of chassis plates, one i already hacked out to try the rubbaneck mod, may take the other an try this. in all reality ive got enough parts to build a LCC and a sporty. just lacking the motivation.
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Old 12-16-2012, 11:26 PM   #11
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would like to see more detailed pics.
Here is a shit ton of pictures. Let me know if there are any specific pics you would like me to take. Still working on the servo/battery tray then have to solder on the BEC, forgot to do that and come up with a dig mount. Enjoy....











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Old 12-17-2012, 01:13 AM   #12
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Looks great man, I love how you've used the original chassis, very ingunewitive(i think thats how you spell it), by the way what wheels are they? Axial? And the battery tray looks good too, I see you angled it to lower the cog? Another question what size servo is that and is the turnigy working good for you. Well I think that covers everthing. Ow pics are a little big lol.
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Old 12-18-2012, 10:52 PM   #13
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Looks great man, I love how you've used the original chassis, very ingunewitive(i think thats how you spell it), by the way what wheels are they? Axial? And the battery tray looks good too, I see you angled it to lower the cog? Another question what size servo is that and is the turnigy working good for you. Well I think that covers everthing. Ow pics are a little big lol.
Thanks for the kind comments, I do think that is will perform better after the mod. Should help on the breakovers.....

They are Axial Rockster and so far no complaints with them. The Servo is the 959 and at 200 oz a bit underpowered.....after Christmas is a new servo.
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Old 12-18-2012, 11:00 PM   #14
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Thanks for the info. Yeah it definatly should help on breakovers.
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Old 12-18-2012, 11:14 PM   #15
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Decided to redo the steering. The servo is mounted but still need to finish up battery side and then comes cleaning it up, and then primer and paint.

I decided to make the drag link, not sure if I like it. Also, relocated the steering link to the rear of the axle. Pics are below.




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NIIIIICE.. like it so far!
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Old 01-02-2013, 07:33 PM   #17
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Well, after Christmas and New Years, I was finally able to finish it up and take a few photos. I cant wait to get some wheel time to see if the work pays off, I think the added ground clearance and the skid will help on break overs. With 4 inches at the rear of the skid and 3 1/2 at the front of skid, it should help.
recent mods include:
-Narrowed and hacked chassis
-Rear lower links
-front over the axle battery and servo tray
-dig mount
-behind the axle steering link
-made a steering drag link



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Old 01-02-2013, 08:00 PM   #18
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How did you mod your knuckles to get your steering setup?

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How did you mod your knuckles to get your steering setup?

I'll take a pic. Havent had but one run for testing but no issues and it seems pretty stout
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I'll take a pic. Havent had but one run for testing but no issues and it seems pretty stout
What I did was drill a small hole in the knuckle and ran a hex screw though it. Since i had some lower links I was using anymore I bend the end on one side, cut it to length. before I screwed it onto the knuckle, I took my dremel with a cutting wheel and added some grooves to the end that was going up against the plastic. With that and blue loctite I screwed it on tight and havent had any issues.

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