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lowslowTJ builds a comanche x-trail
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lowslowTJ
Rock Crawler
I was toying with that idea, but the tires are HUGE in the bobbed bed... it looks kinda funny? Ill post some pics
Even I am shocked at how fast this thing is coming together. Thanks! its been too long since I built one of these things.
I appreciate it, and see above. I guess I am quick!
Thanks Jeffro! I got the Zero Ackerman arms today! Thanks for all the stickers! We need to go "scalin'" soon!
lowslowTJ
Rock Crawler
Here are the two options.
Option 1)
Option 2)
Option 1)
Option 2)
sgtsteve
Rock Crawler
Beautiful work on the tube!
I like option 2 for the perfomance benefits (lower CG and less weight over the rear axle) over option 1.
I like option 2 for the perfomance benefits (lower CG and less weight over the rear axle) over option 1.
lowslowTJ
Rock Crawler
I totally agree from a performance stand point, but option 1 looks more "racey"
bmuzz1
I wanna be Dave
Option 1 makes it look a bit more like a jeep speed type of rig and has my vote. Nice start Verne! "thumbsup"
lowslowTJ
Rock Crawler
Thanks man!
lowslowTJ
Rock Crawler
Thats 2 votes for option 1 and 1 vote for option 2...man thats a confusing sentance! I may try to make it so it can be run with either spare mounting location?
I pick option 1 for the cool factor :mrgreen:
Rob
Rob
What could be cool is if u laid one up against the cab at a angle then laid the other against that. If that makes sense I've seen it on a few off road race trucks. I'll try to find a pic.
This is the closest pic I could find but I would move the furthest back spare up to the first one.
Or stack em
This is the closest pic I could find but I would move the furthest back spare up to the first one.
Or stack em
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lowslowTJ
Rock Crawler
Yea, I think option 1 may win in my mind?
What could be cool is if u laid one up against the cab at a angle then laid the other against that. If that makes sense I've seen it on a few off road race trucks. I'll try to find a pic.
This is the closest pic I could find but I would move the furthest back spare up to the first one.
Or stack em
Hmm I'll have to try those two ideas and see how they look.
vipxj
RCC Addict
Im liking option 2,to me,option 1 is to much.
steele42
Rock Crawler
AWESOME build. I am definitely subscribed. You make we want to learn how to braze
Very nice Verne! I dig it!"thumbsup"
lowslowTJ
Rock Crawler
I flip flop, but yea, option 1 is a bit big and gaudy for a trail rig. I still think I may build it so both options are....an option.
Its not hard technique and practice make it a powerful tool.
Thanks! Your Courier is damn nice!
lowslowTJ
Rock Crawler
OK here is what I tinkered with this AM.
I got my Vanqish Zero Ackerman outer knuckles a few days back. it was time to fab up some 3/16ths solid steering for this bad boy. Here are the details of how I did this.
First here is the stock axial steering. You can see that the inside tire is actually turning less than the outside tire. That causes the tires to fight each other and steering is reduced. Zero Ackerman knuckles will make this better and increase the steering of this crawler.
Here is a lenght of 3/16ths steel about 5mm longer than the distance between the Axial knuckle bolts. I bend the ends to help clear the differential.
Next heat the ends with MAP gas till they are glowing red
While red hot whack it with a big hammer on an anvil a few times to flatten out the steel to about 1/8th inch thick.
Now measure out the distance necessary between the two ends of the outer knuckles. I usually have a little 1mm to .5mm tow-in and drill with an 1/8th inch drill bit. With Zero ackerman knuckels this is the same as the distance between the outer knuckle holes on the axle minus .5mm to 1mm. I think I drilled mine at about 153mm
Then I round off the ends of my new tierod and bolt it to the knuckles like this. use 3mm machine screws threaded tightly in the knuckle and then tighten with a nylock nut and then back off a 1/4 or half turn so the holes in the tie rod's ends turn freely:
Here is the steering throw with the new set up:
The Ackerman angle is better and there is more throw so more steering.
I brazed on a tab and also made a little drag link to connect to the steering servo.
I got my Vanqish Zero Ackerman outer knuckles a few days back. it was time to fab up some 3/16ths solid steering for this bad boy. Here are the details of how I did this.
First here is the stock axial steering. You can see that the inside tire is actually turning less than the outside tire. That causes the tires to fight each other and steering is reduced. Zero Ackerman knuckles will make this better and increase the steering of this crawler.
Here is a lenght of 3/16ths steel about 5mm longer than the distance between the Axial knuckle bolts. I bend the ends to help clear the differential.
Next heat the ends with MAP gas till they are glowing red
While red hot whack it with a big hammer on an anvil a few times to flatten out the steel to about 1/8th inch thick.
Now measure out the distance necessary between the two ends of the outer knuckles. I usually have a little 1mm to .5mm tow-in and drill with an 1/8th inch drill bit. With Zero ackerman knuckels this is the same as the distance between the outer knuckle holes on the axle minus .5mm to 1mm. I think I drilled mine at about 153mm
Then I round off the ends of my new tierod and bolt it to the knuckles like this. use 3mm machine screws threaded tightly in the knuckle and then tighten with a nylock nut and then back off a 1/4 or half turn so the holes in the tie rod's ends turn freely:
Here is the steering throw with the new set up:
I brazed on a tab and also made a little drag link to connect to the steering servo.
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Sing along... All I want for Christmas is for you to...... transfer all of your fab skilz and toolz to me.....:mrgreen:
Love how this is going. I vote for the second tire mounting idea. Not only for performance but I think it looks better and more trail rig like. But if you are really going for the Jeepspeed then option 1. I just like the looks of #2 the best. Like others have said, very nice fab. Or is it "FAP" or maybe the fab makes me wanna fap:lmao:
Love how this is going. I vote for the second tire mounting idea. Not only for performance but I think it looks better and more trail rig like. But if you are really going for the Jeepspeed then option 1. I just like the looks of #2 the best. Like others have said, very nice fab. Or is it "FAP" or maybe the fab makes me wanna fap:lmao:
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steele42
Rock Crawler
Thats much better steering. Good work! "thumbsup" I need to do something like that.
