Jeep Grand Cherokee (Rick's Build)

[WKCrawler]

haha, I'm definitely tuned in to this build. I've got one of those bodies! Its red though..

It looks so good scale. Mine doesn't look scale at all lol. Not to mention its mounted on the $50 New Bright Chassis Rockcrawler (which isn't so good comparatively) Its just great to see someone actually doing something great with this body.

I'm also working on a 1:6 WK, with a link to the thread in my sig. I know its not built from scratch (its got a Nylint chassis) but just in case you wanted to see a larger scale, figured I'd let you know.

 

[JRmudmanXJ]

Well, it looks like i'll be drooling all over the computer again. Can't wait to see how it turns out"thumbsup"

 

[Kingofthehill]

The most amusing build thread i have ever EVER read.. GREAT work

JOe

 

[Kingofthehill]

BTW- I think this is the first time my g/f has ever read a build thread over my shoulder... she said Rick is cute :lol:

 

[Mnster]

The TLT kit finally arrived, Rick went to work on welding the spiders.

He configured the spiders to jam.

He then welded the spiders

He then finished up the axle.

After the axle was complete he then went on to the trans.

After assembly he went to work on the maxx drive shafts.

After a bit of grinding the yokes fit right on.

He then installed a new 90t spur.

I then helped Rick mount the trans and beef up the chassis welds.

More later...

 

[L-TOWN CUSTOMS]

very nice i wana see this rig doen it is gonna be sweet

 

[400EXRider]

looking good rick!

 

[4u2nv]

Rick where's the bearings in the axles?

 

[Mnster]

Lol, actually the bushings really do bind the axles up a lot. The custom shaft is just a hair warped causing it to bind really bad. Bearings are in this trucks future for sure.

 

[RedNeck Rc]

Rick sure likes JB weld

 

[SWFLCrawler15]

real nice work on the axle...can't wait to see it finished

 

[its%*&#*%!brokenagain]

Rick sure likes JB weld

Who DOSEN'T like JB weld?:lol:

 

[smokinubyrc]

Who DOSEN'T like JB weld?:lol:

this guys needs a name change

anyways looks great (rick)

wish i had the money time and patints and fab skills to do someof the work io see on here "thumbsup"

 

[camel_rc]

Bwahahaha!!!! Great build thread, as always.

 

[Wrecker]

Rick's doing an awesome job."thumbsup"

 

[chortnhunkrd]

this is awesome cant wait for more
"thumbsup"

 

[ScGRaceR]

rick what did you use for lube on the gears?

cam lube?

 

[Mnster]

Short update...

You can see the progress from the last update, Rick chopped the drive shaft to the proper size.

Rick took a break while I went to work on the upper link.

After grabbing something to eat, Rick went back to work on the suspension.

It was short lived however, Rick realized that he needed to install the steering servo before messing with the panhard.

A few bolts later.

Panhard rod is only temporary I plan to span it to the chassis rail and change the axle mount.

More later...

 

[Mnster]

rick what did you use for lube on the gears?

cam lube?

Marine wheel bearing lube, designed for boat trailers the stuff will not wash off or thin in water, supposedly.

 

[ScGRaceR]

Marine wheel bearing lube, designed for boat trailers the stuff will not wash off or thin in water, supposedly.

hrum i think i almost bought that stuff when i was at home depot but i thought twice for some reason....thanks!