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2-shot's BGR Fabrications Bomber Build - "Bombdiggity"
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Rock Crawler
I was originally gonna buy a RTR when they were first released. Bill (BGR) told me that he wanted to build a Bomber chassis. So he told me that it would be silly to buy a RTR when all I needed was a Bomber skid plate, tranny, interior, and body panels.
It made more sense for me to go that route, knowing I would be upgrading and replacing 95% of the Bomber.
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Rock Crawler
Sorry guys.... I've been sick the last couple of days. Haven't worked on the build. I'm hoping to get back on it in the next day or so.
I definitely haven't put it on the back burner!! LOL!!
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I definitely haven't put it on the back burner!! LOL!!
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Rock Crawler
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Rock Crawler
I got the front links assembled and installed on the BGR Bomber tonight.
The pinion angle should be pretty close, but I'm sure I'll have to make some adjustments to it later on.
Yes, that's the stock tranny on the skid! LOL!!
I would like to try to use the stock tranny, due to the 2-speed add on. Not sure how well it's going to work with a centered pumpkin Currie rear axle. I do have a DMG tranny adapter plate on stand-by, if I can't get the stock tranny to work with the centered pumpkin rear axle. I'm not putting a ton of faith into the two working together, due to the amount of droop I wanna have on it. We'll see what happens! LOL!!
I did open up the stock tranny, re-greased it, and replaced the stock bearings with Avid RC Revolution bearings.
All of the packages of parts is starting to look like something!! [emoji106]
I'll work on the rear links and trailing arms tomorrow evening, along with getting the MIP Yeti rear driveshaft and the MIP Wraith front driveshaft installed.
Stay tuned..... Plenty more to come!!! [emoji106]
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The pinion angle should be pretty close, but I'm sure I'll have to make some adjustments to it later on.
Yes, that's the stock tranny on the skid! LOL!!
I would like to try to use the stock tranny, due to the 2-speed add on. Not sure how well it's going to work with a centered pumpkin Currie rear axle. I do have a DMG tranny adapter plate on stand-by, if I can't get the stock tranny to work with the centered pumpkin rear axle. I'm not putting a ton of faith into the two working together, due to the amount of droop I wanna have on it. We'll see what happens! LOL!!
I did open up the stock tranny, re-greased it, and replaced the stock bearings with Avid RC Revolution bearings.
All of the packages of parts is starting to look like something!! [emoji106]
I'll work on the rear links and trailing arms tomorrow evening, along with getting the MIP Yeti rear driveshaft and the MIP Wraith front driveshaft installed.
Stay tuned..... Plenty more to come!!! [emoji106]
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dlgone
Newbie
Sweet!
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Rock Crawler
It's been a few days since my last update.
I got my VP Yeti rear upper links and VP trailing arms installed, late last night. I ended up using Traxxas Jato rod ends on the VP Yeti rear upper links to get the pinion angle I wanted. I used the Jato rod ends on both ends of the links (4 total).
I'm gonna swap the black Currie rear upper link mount for a clear anodized link mount. It's purely for cosmetic purposes, but I think it'll look much better and tie in the look of the raw aluminum BGR chassis with the black Currie axles.
After some thought, I've decided to swap out the stock Bomber tranny. I'm gonna put a SCX10 tranny with extended rear output shaft, in it. It'll be a more simple setup, and eliminate any issues using the Currie center pumpkin rear axle. I have parts ordered for the SCX10 tranny, but in the meantime, I'm going to "borrow" a SCX10 bomb proof tranny from one of my other rigs! LOL!!
I'll have to figure out where or how I'm gonna mount my esc. I have a couple ideas rolling around, but it will require a little fabrication. We'll see if I learned anything from working with Bill on my chassis!! LOL!!
I'll post more pics when I have the SCX10 tranny installed! [emoji106]
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I got my VP Yeti rear upper links and VP trailing arms installed, late last night. I ended up using Traxxas Jato rod ends on the VP Yeti rear upper links to get the pinion angle I wanted. I used the Jato rod ends on both ends of the links (4 total).
I'm gonna swap the black Currie rear upper link mount for a clear anodized link mount. It's purely for cosmetic purposes, but I think it'll look much better and tie in the look of the raw aluminum BGR chassis with the black Currie axles.
After some thought, I've decided to swap out the stock Bomber tranny. I'm gonna put a SCX10 tranny with extended rear output shaft, in it. It'll be a more simple setup, and eliminate any issues using the Currie center pumpkin rear axle. I have parts ordered for the SCX10 tranny, but in the meantime, I'm going to "borrow" a SCX10 bomb proof tranny from one of my other rigs! LOL!!
I'll have to figure out where or how I'm gonna mount my esc. I have a couple ideas rolling around, but it will require a little fabrication. We'll see if I learned anything from working with Bill on my chassis!! LOL!!
I'll post more pics when I have the SCX10 tranny installed! [emoji106]
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rcaholic13
Quarry Creeper
Hey brother quick question does it change anything by putting the upper links with the short side of the bend to the axle vs on the skid side?
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Rock Crawler
Not that I'm aware of. I couldn't remember if the short side of the bend went towards the axle or the skid. I looked at a pic on VP's site, and from what I could tell, it looked like they had the short side of the bend pointing towards the axle. It was really late when I installed them, so mine might be on backwards....
This is what I was going by....
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rcaholic13
Quarry Creeper
Yea them pictures are deceiving I installed mine as I took them off and I just looked at it and mine are opposite of yours I did the same thing last night on my wraith cause like you couldn't remember and realized it points the diff a little higher I swapped them around and it sits flat now
rcaholic13
Quarry Creeper
But then again I couldn't tell you which way is right lol that's why I was asking hehe
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Rock Crawler
Hmmmm....
Maybe I'll swap mine around and see if it makes a difference. I'm using Jato rod ends on both ends of both links. So, I have some ultra pinion angle goin on!! LOL!!
Thanks for the info!! [emoji106]
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rcaholic13
Quarry Creeper
Anytime my friend "thumbs-up"
Joshs4x4toyz
Rock Crawler
I think the only difference is that it clears the driveline a little more with the bend out back (if you were offset though). That or I am completely misunderstanding what you guys are talking about.:lmao:
Edit: Interesting, I am not arguing in any way but wouldn't the angle be the same? Bends should be irrelevant in respect to mounting point A and B are the same point and distance, and the link length is unchanged. Again not arguing, just interesting. Just keep going..... this thing is off the charts man!!
Edit: Interesting, I am not arguing in any way but wouldn't the angle be the same? Bends should be irrelevant in respect to mounting point A and B are the same point and distance, and the link length is unchanged. Again not arguing, just interesting. Just keep going..... this thing is off the charts man!!
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Alexander_0_1
Rock Crawler
I put mine the same way they came off. One the plastic ones the short side is towards the skid.
I would wager that if you put the long side toward the skid, you might lose some suspension compression, due to the bend hitting the chassis, but I too have yet to test anything out(...waiting on some goodies from holmeshobbies).
I would wager that if you put the long side toward the skid, you might lose some suspension compression, due to the bend hitting the chassis, but I too have yet to test anything out(...waiting on some goodies from holmeshobbies).
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Rock Crawler
On my BGR chassis, I'm not having any issues with suspension compression and clearance, with the long side towards the skid.... It may be different with the stock chassis, though....
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Rock Crawler
Yeah, I agree! I'm gonna roll with it and see what happens. Very easy fix to turn some links around!! LOL!!
Thanks for the compliment!! [emoji106]
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Rock Crawler
Since I've decided to yank the stock tranny and go with a VP, Robinson Racing, SuperShafty tranny, I've been mocking up the tranny, driveshafts, and how I wanna mount the esc.
I think I've got it figured out!! [emoji106]
I'm gonna use one of the existing threaded holes in the DMG tranny adapter plate. I'll have to drill two more holes for M3 screws. I'm gonna use three 3mm X 25mm internally threaded links/stand offs I ordered from RC4WD. I'll use two spacers on the left side of the tranny output, and one on the right side of the tranny output (between motor and output shaft). Then I'll cut a thin piece of aluminum, drill three holes that correspond with the spacers and screw it down! That should give me plenty of room to mount a big nasty esc! LOL!
Here's a pic of what I'm going to do. The spacers in the pic aren't the correct size, but it'll give you an idea of my plan!
I also got my MIP Yeti rear driveshaft and my MIP Wraith front driveshaft assembled and mocked up on the Bombdiggity! [emoji106]
I'm gonna be waiting a few days for tranny parts and spacers. I'm gonna switch gears and work on some wheels and tires!! WooHoo!! I love building wheels and mounting tires!!
Stay tuned.....
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I think I've got it figured out!! [emoji106]
I'm gonna use one of the existing threaded holes in the DMG tranny adapter plate. I'll have to drill two more holes for M3 screws. I'm gonna use three 3mm X 25mm internally threaded links/stand offs I ordered from RC4WD. I'll use two spacers on the left side of the tranny output, and one on the right side of the tranny output (between motor and output shaft). Then I'll cut a thin piece of aluminum, drill three holes that correspond with the spacers and screw it down! That should give me plenty of room to mount a big nasty esc! LOL!
Here's a pic of what I'm going to do. The spacers in the pic aren't the correct size, but it'll give you an idea of my plan!
I also got my MIP Yeti rear driveshaft and my MIP Wraith front driveshaft assembled and mocked up on the Bombdiggity! [emoji106]
I'm gonna be waiting a few days for tranny parts and spacers. I'm gonna switch gears and work on some wheels and tires!! WooHoo!! I love building wheels and mounting tires!!
Stay tuned.....
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cmbscx10
I wanna be Dave
Exactly how i would have done it. "thumbsup""thumbsup" The DMG plate leaves way more than enough options for raised mounting platforms. Plus it looks like a driveshaft scatter shield.
Agreed. After having both style transmissions in both my bombers I realize the SCX/Wraith style trans is the way to go. Smaller, simpler, stronger, and lighter. I'm really surprised that an aluminum Yeti housing was never developed. I've seen an aluminum transfer case housing but no main trans housing.
