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Old 01-06-2007, 08:45 PM   #1
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Default Wrangler unlimited maxx build

since i just got this emaxx yesterday i figured it was stock long enough soooo i tore it apart...this may take awhile to get done due to 2 other projects which are now priorities im gona try and find a different body for it but this should work for now whoops forgot pics

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Old 01-06-2007, 09:01 PM   #2
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is that a navellint lid i see?????

and go with a tuber, much better.
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Old 01-06-2007, 09:06 PM   #3
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na im using the ny**** body cause i plan on using this as a large scale trailrig/supercrawler i wanted a semi realistic body its either the heep or the scorpion i have my eyes on another body but well see
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Old 01-07-2007, 01:17 AM   #4
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there r some nice jeep bodies in the scale u should look at them for ideas but looks like a good start
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Old 01-08-2007, 03:50 PM   #5
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i plan on adding some custom rear fenders will make it look like a bobbed unlimited ive got alot of bodywork
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Old 01-08-2007, 08:51 PM   #6
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Here's a spare tire carrier on ebay it might be a good way 2 add some detail

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nylint-1-6-Jeep-...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old 01-09-2007, 03:19 PM   #7
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thats an awesome find there bigrich i dont have a nylint but thats a great idea
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Old 01-09-2007, 03:38 PM   #8
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its just bolted on i already got a spare mount
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Old 01-09-2007, 09:09 PM   #9
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i think it looks pretty good as far as fit goes
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Old 01-10-2007, 12:48 PM   #10
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What tires are those? Look pretty large.
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Old 01-10-2007, 01:14 PM   #11
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He made them. They are Nylint tires cut to Maxx Size Wheels.
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Old 01-12-2007, 12:57 AM   #12
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r u locking out the maxx axles and doing a 4link
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Old 01-12-2007, 01:28 AM   #13
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r u locking out the maxx axles and doing a 4link
yup
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Old 01-12-2007, 01:50 PM   #14
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Looking good, keep it up!
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Old 01-15-2007, 12:30 PM   #15
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what are u going to mount ur esc tran and motor 2. are just going to make a plate or r u doing like frame rails..... let us know
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Old 01-15-2007, 12:33 PM   #16
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im probably goin to try a steel frame
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Old 01-28-2007, 01:54 AM   #17
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well heres a update...this is my first time welding anthing but here it is it will be about 4inches wide when done
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Old 01-28-2007, 10:16 AM   #18
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you might be better off with a 4 link and lock out the axles. Or just run 2 shocks on each axle with and independant front and a solid rear .
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Old 01-28-2007, 10:17 AM   #19
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Looking good, cant wait to see it finished.
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you might be better off with a 4 link and lock out the axles. Or just run 2 shocks on each axle with and independant front and a solid rear .
the axles are going to be locked out thats just a mockup thanks for the replies
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