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View Poll Results: What do you think of my crawler? | |||
It's awesome. | 10 | 37.04% | |
It's not too bad. | 12 | 44.44% | |
It sucks. | 5 | 18.52% | |
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02-09-2004, 06:48 PM | #1 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Astoria, Oregon
Posts: 559
| Maxxzilla
This is my project rock crawler, I built a second suspension out of links and other parts. I also locked the front and rear diffs put RPM front and rear shock towers, I used Ti links on most of the custom suspension along with MIP cvds in the rear. Coming in the mail is a set of jumbo amxx swamp dawgs. Enjoy the pictures. |
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02-11-2004, 07:35 PM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Astoria, Oregon
Posts: 559
| Re: Maxxzilla
I got my new tires for MZ today, I think it looks way better. |
02-13-2004, 04:43 PM | #3 |
The Wheels Keep Turning Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 2,831
| Re: Maxxzilla
hmmmmm :? , whats that motor doing up front there? extra power also, could you explain better the mods you made to get the extra travel. thanks.
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02-13-2004, 06:50 PM | #4 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Astoria, Oregon
Posts: 559
| Re: Maxxzilla
Yea, The extra motor acts as nitrous. But really I use it for a weight my front end is too light. Well, I used links to setup a "2nd" supension for my e-maxx by making just connecting the rear bulkhead to the chassis, it works pretty I can get my maxx to 90* of articulation.
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02-13-2004, 09:21 PM | #5 |
The Wheels Keep Turning Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 2,831
| Re: Maxxzilla
ok, so you "4 linked" the rear assembly? cool!
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02-13-2004, 09:24 PM | #6 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Astoria, Oregon
Posts: 559
| Re: Maxxzilla
Well, actually I 6 linked it but the same idea.
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02-14-2004, 10:06 AM | #7 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 271
| Re: Maxxzilla
Looks good but what is with the Stratus body? jugg_crawler |
02-15-2004, 12:35 AM | #8 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Astoria, Oregon
Posts: 559
| Re: Maxxzilla
I don't use that any more, it was all I had laying around now I use a stock body and bronco body.
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02-15-2004, 06:29 AM | #9 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 271
| Re: Maxxzilla
Awsome! I really like the Bronco body though too. You got any pics? jugg_crawler |
02-15-2004, 09:21 AM | #10 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Astoria, Oregon
Posts: 559
| Re: Maxxzilla
Not right now, it is just a clear body that needs some sanding done to the fenders. If only we would get some nice weather to paint in, and go crawling.
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02-16-2004, 10:17 PM | #11 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Astoria, Oregon
Posts: 559
| Re: Maxxzilla
Today I did some more work to MZ, I attached the lower link to the same place where the top one attaches to. I then cut the lower chassis braces up to where the tranny attaches to the chassis. I hope this will prevent rocks snagging on the bottom like they used to. I will keep you posted. btw I am suprised that most people like mz.
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02-17-2004, 07:30 AM | #12 |
The Wheels Keep Turning Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 2,831
| Re: Maxxzilla
hey, we like anything that is unique and cool!
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02-17-2004, 07:13 PM | #13 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Astoria, Oregon
Posts: 559
| Re: Maxxzilla
Here is a pic of what I did. Don't look at the front end that is in between putting a spool in it. In the other pics you can't see it but the bottom links are connected to the chassis brace which has been since dremeld. |
02-17-2004, 09:44 PM | #14 |
Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chadron, NE
Posts: 1
| Re: Maxxzilla
Hello, all. I'm the "Co-designer" of this little project! (hence the name ) I don't have a E-maxx or a crawler even! But hope to make Phase II of this little beast. That will include what you see in Maxxzilla's Signature. A center "diffed" E-maxx (which is locked of course) and will feature a lower CG etc etc etc. Heck might even toss a in a lowered chassis. We'll just have to see how it goes! Anyways Just thought I would let you all know! Thanks for looking at MZ's Emaxx!
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02-17-2004, 10:10 PM | #15 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Astoria, Oregon
Posts: 559
| Re: Maxxzilla
I would have to say I owe at least 1/4 or more of this project to him, with out him I would have given up long ago. But instead I just kept making it better and better. The hanging driveline looks pretty funny, makes it look like junk.
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02-18-2004, 11:44 PM | #16 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Astoria, Oregon
Posts: 559
| Re: Maxxzilla
I can't keep my hands off this truck, today I did kevin's mod (lift the tranny up out of the way) Now my truck has lots of ground clearance, I can't wait to try it out once I get my new spool.
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02-28-2004, 02:48 PM | #17 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Astoria, Oregon
Posts: 559
| Re: Maxxzilla
I went back to my old maxx mashers today, I narrowed the rims and now I'm going to cut the tires some. They worked way better after I narrowed the rims even better than the Jumbo maxx swamp dawgs even if they are smaller. I am going to order some bft tires soon along with front cvds. I will post pics when I get my bfts mounted.
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02-29-2004, 09:00 PM | #18 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Astoria, Oregon
Posts: 559
| Re: Maxxzilla
Well, today I lowered the CG and increased my ride height. I am now using one battery pack, I lowered the esc placement and the RX placement. I then mounted the shocks diffrent so now the suspension is fully extended. I gained over 1/2 inch in ground clearance and now my truck weighs 7 1/2 pounds rtr. I will post pics soon. |
03-01-2004, 05:53 AM | #19 |
The Wheels Keep Turning Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Posts: 2,831
| Re: Maxxzilla
nice!!!!!!
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03-01-2004, 06:36 PM | #20 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Astoria, Oregon
Posts: 559
| Re: Maxxzilla
thanks man, I figured you would like to see it in action (since our maxxes are some what the same) go to general crawlers and look under videos. Speaking of crawling, I had a blast today MZ did pretty well considering I just kept making the course harder. Damn I need those BFT tires. Hey digler, you said the bft tires fit maxx rims right?
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