Magic's Chasis

[magicmudder]

I just wanted to thank everyone on this site for the information. I found this site 2 weeks ago and started building my chasis based on the info here. I made the chasis out of 1/8" plate and the links are 1/4" rod. The wheelbase is at 18" and the center clearance is 5". I'm still waiting on my shocks to come in so for now I'm using the stock clod shocks They are obviously limiting the flex a little, but other than that, let me know if you see anything that looks out of place.

I made the upper link mounts and shock mounts and bought the steering setup from RCguy for independant 4WS. I've still got to make some motor mounts, wheel adapters/wideners, and body mounts, but I just wanted to get this thing going to test it out a little. Then I'll tear it back down, make any improvements needed, and polish it up a little. This is my first crawler so let me know if anything could be improved and thanks again for a great site.

 

[magicmudder]

Here's a side shot too although it's not too good. I'll get some better (non poser)pics outside when the weather clears up and my new shocks come in.

 

[kwj48]

Looks pretty good to me so far. Nice work

 

[roktoy]

Nice chassis. I would add cross braces where each set of shocks is located.
Jay

 

[magicmudder]

Jay,

I was wondering whether or not I needed one there, and after running it some I could see it flexing there (on both ends). I definitely need to do that. Thanks for your input man.

 

[roktoy]

Yeah, it's the furthest corner out on the chassis as well. The body will protect it a good, bit but one good rock smack and the shock mount could be bent.
Jay