04-08-2018, 07:17 AM | #81 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Northern Ohio
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nice! I'm looking for some old school KC style buckets. I'm trying to mount the lights mostly to the frame and bumper so I can swap bodies.
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04-08-2018, 07:39 AM | #82 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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04-08-2018, 07:53 AM | #83 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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New bumper and lowered the body 3/8". I broke my dremel bit so the headlights are on hold until I go get some bits. I might adjust the bumper tight to the frame but I will have to modify the mount. Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
04-08-2018, 11:31 AM | #84 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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2 lights done only 6 to go...... Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
04-08-2018, 06:55 PM | #85 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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Going to try some Iroks on it to see how they work a long with some rc4wd wheels and scale lock out hubs and center caps for the rear. Should be here Tuesday. Just realized the tire's were 1.9 not 1.7 like I thought they were so I guess I'll keep the wheels but put the tires on my daughters rig. Oh well they were a good deal. Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk Last edited by mgputer; 04-08-2018 at 07:17 PM. |
04-09-2018, 03:41 PM | #86 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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More lights! I'm not a pro carver by any means but they turned out pretty good. Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
04-09-2018, 06:19 PM | #87 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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One of these days the snow is going to melt and I can get outside again. Not being able to go outside is really weighing my patients! Maybe by this weekend with out weather hitting the 40s by the end of the week the bank I went out on a couple weeks ago will be open again. I have to try this thing out!
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04-09-2018, 08:10 PM | #88 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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Anyone tried the 4.19 Hyrax? I just ordered a set and I am hoping they work well. I've never tried Hyrax of any size but they look like they should get the job done. Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
04-09-2018, 10:18 PM | #89 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: The OC
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They grip fine. The small diameter makes the center drag on everything, and they're not very scale looking. Other than that they run fine. If you don't like your weather move to CA - was 92 today. Unbelievable! |
04-10-2018, 05:56 AM | #90 | |
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04-10-2018, 10:28 AM | #91 | |
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04-10-2018, 10:59 AM | #92 | |
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04-12-2018, 05:23 PM | #93 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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Got the tires on. Now I need to drop the body a little more. Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
04-12-2018, 06:22 PM | #94 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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Lowered the body about 3/8". I can't get it any lower unless I trim out the main support. I might make some new support that will miss the shock tower. Still looking good. Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
04-12-2018, 06:37 PM | #95 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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Changed my bumper. I need to adjust it a little. Not sure which one I like better Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
04-12-2018, 07:05 PM | #96 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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Took it outside for a bit. Working good! Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
04-13-2018, 07:46 AM | #97 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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Almost done with this one for a while. I have been working on another project on the side from this one. I just need the chassis upgrades which are just bolt ons. The other build will be in the trx4 forum due to the axles and trans I am using. I was going to use ascender axles but I ended up getting a very good deal on a set so I couldn't pass it up. Next up, codyboy axles and SSD knuckles and lockouts. And a custom set of high clearance links. Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
04-13-2018, 08:47 AM | #98 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: san diego
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looking great! i cant make a choice on what bumper either... well i think i would go with the first one, just because i cant get onboard the whole stinger bumper look. i still cant get over how it looks like a separate bed. so cool! just wait til you get those codyboy axles! |
04-13-2018, 09:43 AM | #99 | |
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04-13-2018, 11:35 AM | #100 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: The OC
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Turned out well. The pre-drilled body would have been a non-starter for me. [shrug] I just setup a MT body on mine - the JConcepts 'snoop nose' chevy. Works pretty well, a little odd, and not nearly as nice as yours. But WB4 and I don't mind thrashing it to death. LOL Last edited by Browneye; 04-13-2018 at 11:58 AM. |
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