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02-23-2018, 06:29 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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|  Aschammer
So I started a new build for something different. I'm using an Ascender chassis and twin hammers suspension and trans. I'm not sure what body I'm going to use yet but I have the chassis started. I built one of these a few years ago and it handled excellent. This is my start just getting everything lined up and set where I want it. I'm going to use traxxas bellcranks for stearing.     Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
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02-24-2018, 03:45 PM
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| RCC Addict  Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Australia
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| Re: Aschammer
This looks interesting mgputer! Is it going to be a crawler or go fast? |
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02-24-2018, 04:35 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: Aschammer
It actually does both rather well. Not as good as a stock TH but much better than a solid axle rig. It's for fun in the yard and trails but crawls better than the stock set up. I have it driveable now. Tried it out and works good besides I really need the shocks I ordered. And I can't decide on a body. I'm using the stock style stearing for now. It has MIP shafts VP hubs, Blue Monkey trailing arms. Steele spur and pinion. I've got King shocks coming and many more upgrades to come.     Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
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02-25-2018, 03:48 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Caldwell ID.
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Lol, anyhoo, I am thinking a prerunner... A honcho has the flared front fenders and extra cab most modern prerunners have... Rear fenders may be a problem though... J concepts has some wide F series bodies with 12.5" Wb. Or old school with a ascender body, they will cover most of the tire... Just thinking out loud here.... | |
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02-25-2018, 05:47 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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02-25-2018, 06:24 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: Aschammer
Actually the last one I made was a prerunner style. This time I'm going a little different. I ordered the body. Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
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02-25-2018, 06:48 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Caldwell ID.
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| Re: Aschammer
Don't leave us hanging! Which body? |
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02-25-2018, 07:26 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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02-26-2018, 07:03 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: Aschammer
Got my shocks on and what a difference. Plus they're pretty.   Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
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02-27-2018, 09:27 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: easton
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| Re: Aschammer
Can you post some pics of how you set up the steering? Seeing this is making me want to pick up an ascender chassis and build my own. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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02-27-2018, 10:26 AM
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| Re: Aschammer
Very cool build!
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02-27-2018, 05:04 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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02-27-2018, 08:16 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: Aschammer
Added some brackets to move the rear shocks forward a bit so it doesn't look so awkward. Debating shortening the chassis to mark 1 to move them forward a little more. I might wait until the body gets here to check out the fitment etc before I do anymore adjustment.  Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
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02-28-2018, 04:00 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: Aschammer
The plot thickens. Now I just have to wait until Friday for the paint to show up.  Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
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03-02-2018, 07:49 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: Aschammer
Paint turned out pretty good.  Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
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03-03-2018, 07:27 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: Aschammer
Body just about done. Have to sand the wheel wells and finish the interior  Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
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03-03-2018, 01:15 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: Aschammer
Dash painted  Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
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03-03-2018, 01:36 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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Installed  Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
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03-04-2018, 08:31 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: Aschammer
Tire swap to test some Vaterra TSL as I have always liked the performance. Stole them of my F100 .  Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
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03-05-2018, 05:17 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Merrill, WI
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| Re: Aschammer
Cleaned up the electronics and did a little more suspension work.    Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk |
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