KC's commemorative build (ACTION PICS!)

[kaneohecrawler]

Re: KC's commemorative build

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

Its not too tight. I changed the panhard to a stainless 4/40 allthread and it now contours the pumpkin perfect. Just gotta sleeve that and the draglink. It clears full bump and full left and right bump. Nothin touches. Should have a test run vid this weekend. I'm pretty excited to drive it.

I also changed back to the origional susp setup full spung rear and maybe 30% droop front . Had to cause I hadn't figured in battery weight when I had it the other way pictured above. But its perfect now. Just gotta hit the rocks!

 

[kaneohecrawler]

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couple lil updates

got the final rendition of the panhard and drag link made.

used 6/32 all thread w/ axial rodends sleeved with heat shrink.


panhard is bent to contour the pumkin as best i could even at full bump i have over 1/4" clearance all the way around.

here they are installed throught the suspension cycle.
left bump full left right steering
right bump full left right steering
full extend
full bump

the axial cvds allow for plenty steering angle

also fabbed up a brush/rock guard to keep the rocks off the steering linkage

here it is with the susp at full extend so you can see that its impossible for the steering link to get snagged.

not gonna be able to work on this till friday due to my military obligations but next up fabbing a front bumper. it will also cover the guards mount bolts so itll look more clean when finished.

 

[Bulldog]

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I LOVE the links sleeved in heat shrink! They look very scale, though I wonder how they'll look once they see some rocks? Very nice for now. Steering angle is boobs!"thumbsup"

 

[kaneohecrawler]

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I LOVE the links sleeved in heat shrink! They look very scale, though I wonder how they'll look once they see some rocks? Very nice for now. Steering angle is boobs!"thumbsup"

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Thx bro! The panhard and draglink shouldn't get messed up but I'm certain the primary steering linkage will get dinged up hence I'm gonna make a new one that's sleeved in metal not soft plastic. Lol

I wanna get off duty so can make the front bumper and get people intrested in this again. Thing went dry after the first 2 days even tho I went on a building spree. Lol any who I wanted this build to be a look at how I did it instead of a look what I did kind of build.

 

[jthellfire911]

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Thx bro! The panhard and draglink shouldn't get messed up but I'm certain the primary steering linkage will get dinged up hence I'm gonna make a new one that's sleeved in metal not soft plastic. Lol

I wanna get off duty so can make the front bumper and get people intrested in this again. Thing went dry after the first 2 days even tho I went on a building spree. Lol any who I wanted this build to be a look at how I did it instead of a look what I did kind of build.

The rig looks great! I do worry about you bending or breaking the all thread with it not sleeved with brake tubing though. lmk how it turns out and how durable it is. I am loving all the hilux builds! keep up the great work!

 

[kaneohecrawler]

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The rig looks great! I do worry about you bending or breaking the all thread with it not sleeved with brake tubing though. lmk how it turns out and how durable it is. I am loving all the hilux builds! keep up the great work!

Thx bro. Def True but being as its a C1 rig I'm not gonna be near as hard on it as I am my jeep. I'm hoping everything will work out. Ill be reporting finding for sure. And if it doesn't I can always make new. Althread is cheap as hell."thumbsup"

 

[jthellfire911]

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Thx bro. Def True but being as its a C1 rig I'm not gonna be near as hard on it as I am my jeep. I'm hoping everything will work out. Ill be reporting finding for sure. And if it doesn't I can always make new. Althread is cheap as hell."thumbsup"

Very true! I cant wait to get my rig, made a trade and am getting a hilux and I am stoked to make it my own and get some drive time on it!

 

[kaneohecrawler]

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Got all thw wiring done this morning. Everthing is nice and neat and doesn look like a rats nest. Lol

will get more pics later currently working on inner fender wells then a test vid to follow. If I have time today I'm gonna start fabbing the front bump"thumbsup"er as well.

 

[Bulldog]

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Thx bro! The panhard and draglink shouldn't get messed up but I'm certain the primary steering linkage will get dinged up hence I'm gonna make a new one that's sleeved in metal not soft plastic. Lol

I wanna get off duty so can make the front bumper and get people intrested in this again. Thing went dry after the first 2 days even tho I went on a building spree. Lol any who I wanted this build to be a look at how I did it instead of a look what I did kind of build.

That's one of the best aspects of this build! Sharing and showing your work and techniques. Don't focus on who's watching and post counts and replies....Do good work...be confident in your skills, and know that your effort is appreciated. I know plenty of lurkers with skills that are inspired by builds like this that eventually post up, but more importantly are motivated to get in the garage and start building. At the end of the day...you're building it for yourself, and when you finish...You're the one who will appreciate it most! I'll be a close second. "thumbsup"

 

[kaneohecrawler]

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That's one of the best aspects of this build! Sharing and showing your work and techniques. Don't focus on who's watching and post counts and replies....Do good work...be confident in your skills, and know that your effort is appreciated. I know plenty of lurkers with skills that are inspired by builds like this that eventually post up, but more importantly are motivated to get in the garage and start building. At the end of the day...you're building it for yourself, and when you finish...You're the one who will appreciate it most! I'll be a close second. "thumbsup"

Motivating. Thx bro. I got plenty updates coming tomorrow. Btw she runs! The 53d runs!
It runs real good. Its def diff feel from my jeep but I like it..... a lot. The street feel is a whole diff driving experience.

 

[salmonfacesalad]

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I agree with Bulldog, it's your truck and your going to run it so who gives a fawk what anyone on this forum thinks...enjoy your rig. No need to please anyone else but you. Hurry up on the front bumper would ya.


If its any consolation I like it but not as much as your jeep! "thumbsup"

 

[NGreen]

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I think 43 would have been a sweeter number. =)

 

[kaneohecrawler]

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I agree with Bulldog, it's your truck and your going to run it so who gives a fawk what anyone on this forum thinks...enjoy your rig. No need to please anyone else but you. Hurry up on the front bumper would ya.


If its any consolation I like it but not as much as your jeep! "thumbsup"

i have enjoyed it very much esp today at out gtg got the rigs first run in and couldn be happier! this is the first time ive taken a rig out for the first time and dont want to change a single thing setup wise.

and glad you like it! glad you like the jeep too! i put a lot of hours in that one.

I think 43 would have been a sweeter number. =)

wow parts plane 43.... would you believe we got that plane back at 362 built it up and flew it all of WTI and EMV and then flew it cross country to p-cole florida to the aviation muesium!!

 

[kaneohecrawler]

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well i have lots of updates.

got all the wiring completely finished was having the same lil glitch in the steering as i had on the jeep so a simple ground from the BEC took good care of that.

inner fender wells
took a square gladware b0wl and cut in half. marked mounting point and trimmed as necessary. then scuffed the entire inside with some 150g sandpaper and sprayed about 5 light coats of plasti dip. i like using it as it dulls when it dries and is flexible so i dont chip off.

also a chassis mounted battery bracket.

battery installed holds it in nice n tight

wiring nice n neat and every thing is up front and below the spur execpt the rec which is mounted underneath the front body mount bracket.

i also put touring car shocks up front as well i really like the look of the setup and it works exactly like i want it to.

i had a go pro today to make a vid but apperently it died 1 sec after i turned it on..... im sad. heres a few pics of the aftermath of today.

thx for looking. tomorrow im building the front bumper... i swear lol

 

[Bulldog]

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perfect battle scars! And nice gladware! I used some on my drop bed wheel wells on my dually. Way to be resourceful!"thumbsup"

 

[kaneohecrawler]

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perfect battle scars! And nice gladware! I used some on my drop bed wheel wells on my dually. Way to be resourceful!"thumbsup"

I was gonna make some styrene ones but I wanted some that were flexible and I had these on hand. Although I can't say the wife is happy about it.. lol:lmao::lmao::lmao:

Resourceful is the only way to go in this hobby."thumbsup"

 

[Landcruiser 110]

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looks awesome, could we have a flex shot of the new set up? please!

 

[kaneohecrawler]

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looks awesome, could we have a flex shot of the new set up? please!

Thx man! Sure can. Will get one when I get home. Basically its just higher than a cigarette pack on its side.

 

[kaneohecrawler]

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as requested.. max flex.. back tire is not quite touching the ground.. im guessing about 3" high for max with the touring car shocks.

here is the shocks im using. not using the stock springs tho i opted for the tamiya spring tuning kit as the stock springs are super stiff. medium in back and hards in front. hards are still softer than the stock springs.
Tamiya (#42102) - Tamiya TRF Special Damper Set (Hard Black Coating) RC Tamiya,Kyosho,3Racing,Walkera,Esky,Align,Futaba,Model,Trex 450 500,helicopter spare upgrade part,2.4Ghz,Dragon Fly,Honey Bee King2,Hirobo,SYMA,Micro IR Plane
Tamiya 53163 On-Road Tuned Spring Set - Fluorescent Red Yellow Blue

 

[NGreen]

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So where are the action shots?