KC's commemorative build (ACTION PICS!)

[Bulldog]

Re: KC's commemorative build

Input...I love the paintjob! but...is there any way you could integrate a rotor graffic somewhere in there? On the hood? On top of the cab? I've been staring at this for half an hour and I can't think of how to do it. That's my only thought. Maybe this on the hood? Just a thought...

 

[kaneohecrawler]

Re: KC's commemorative build

Input...I love the paintjob! but...is there any way you could integrate a rotor graffic somewhere in there? On the hood? On top of the cab? I've been staring at this for half an hour and I can't think of how to do it. That's my only thought. Maybe this on the hood? Just a thought...

Lol on the nose of the A/C there is the a/c number and our squadron logo so that will go there. Maybe somethin on the roof. But don't wanna ?over? Do it...

Here's a shot of the nose.

 

[808DA6]

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U don't see too many commemorative builds. Much respect, sir. Can't wait to crawl with that beast.

-B

 

[pardonmyn00b]

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I didn't notice it in noob's build but is the body glued together? Tenax or something similar? How does it hold up?

Yeah it's just glued together. I've done it with a few bodies and never had a problem. Gets rid of those unsightly bolts.

 

[kaneohecrawler]

Re: KC's commemorative build

Update**

All my parts came in so its time to start building! More updates tonight.

 

[kaneohecrawler]

Re: KC's commemorative build

rear axle and susp is done.

first order of buisness.

remove rear axle

next gather new parts for axle

open axle case and see whats inside

i removed old ring and pinion gear and swapped to hardened underdrives. finished it off with red grease

put axle casings back together and install new goodies axial lockouts and r2j 4link truss

all installed ready to go
decided to utilize touring car shocks in the rear. and for the upper links i just used same method as described b4

NEXT ON THE LIST TRANNY/DRIVELINE

 

[kaneohecrawler]

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trans/drivline

first up remove stock trans as required.

once your trans is removed gather up parts planned for install. rr hardened gears steel outputs mips hh 35t

next up open trans case to expose stock gears

utilizing the old hardware assemble new gear with new outputs

remove stock idler gear and swap bearings and shaft to new hardened gear. coat in grease to keep in smooth and put both gear sets back in

close the case up and wipe exess grease and install motor

all finished up w/ mips. make sure to loctite all setscrews.

next up front axle



coat in grease and reinstall

 

[rocksteadily]

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lookin good man, its a shame you wont be able to make the g6 event. but thanks for your service!! trucks lookin good so far, looks to be a pretty stout little toyota!!

 

[kaneohecrawler]

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lookin good man, its a shame you wont be able to make the g6 event. but thanks for your service!! trucks lookin good so far, looks to be a pretty stout little toyota!!

thx josh yahh it pretty much sux i cant go to the G6 but duty calls! i sure hope its stout when im done.

 

[kaneohecrawler]

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ok update and im officially done for today. lol

removed front axle as required

i dissasembled the axle and began prepping the casings to fit the beef tubes

didn feel like taking pics of the build up but its pretty self explanitory. added beef tubes, axial chubs, vp knucks, axial cvd's, gcm truss for upper link mount.

also traded NJK for some C1 baja claws. i weighted the fronts 3 oz each and rears 2oz each also vented the rims

 

[kaneohecrawler]

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U don't see too many commemorative builds. Much respect, sir. Can't wait to crawl with that beast.

-B

thx i cant wait either but itll be a while b4 can crawl but ill be returning this year around november

 

[rocksteadily]

Re: KC's commemorative build

those tires look like a perfect fit, is this gonna be a class 1 truck?

 

[kaneohecrawler]

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those tires look like a perfect fit, is this gonna be a class 1 truck?

I was thinkin the same thing! And yes C1. Add it to my resume. Lol

 

[Bulldog]

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Awesome build pics as usual. I like the squadron logo. That should definitely go on the hood! And a small "don't tread on me" serpent on the back window. You don't necessarily need the text. But a black graphic. I think that would be killer as well. Just the imagery is nice and would balance out the graffic on the hood if you go that direction. Don't feel pressured by my suggestions...It's easier working on your build than it is on mine!!!!:lmao:

 

[NJK]

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Tires fit cherry!

 

[kaneohecrawler]

Re: KC's commemorative build

Awesome build pics as usual. I like the squadron logo. That should definitely go on the hood! And a small "don't tread on me" serpent on the back window. You don't necessarily need the text. But a black graphic. I think that would be killer as well. Just the imagery is nice and would balance out the graffic on the hood if you go that direction. Don't feel pressured by my suggestions...It's easier working on your build than it is on mine!!!!:lmao:

thx man! ill def be lookin into the graghic. that would look awesome.

Tires fit cherry!

thx they fit perfect in the wells.

 

[kaneohecrawler]

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i know i said i was done earlier but i couldn stop.. lol its an addiction the only way to cope with it is feed it!!

well its a full roller got the home brew cms and 3link with panhard finished. its a little dark so sorry bout the pics.

 

[kaneohecrawler]

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heres some better pics of cms and 3link w/panhard. the last ones were pretty dark

 

[kaneohecrawler]

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also switched to an internally sprung axial shock. running about a 50/50 droop. utilizing bump stops to keep the tires out of the fenders.

i took the short upper soft springs from the stock shocks and transfered them to the rear touring car shocks to make them a bit softer.

after all this i was still able to maintain a good ride height.

i still have all the old components so if i wanna switch back to a full sprung front i can. ill just have to do some testing to see what works better with this rig.

 

[Bulldog]

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"thumbsup" Looks like some tight quarters in the clearance dept. Interested to see how the test run goes!