My big fat JK build - help me choose some tires!

[SlomoCrawlz]

Re: My big fat JK build

It won't, they just raise the COG. Unless you're using for shorter shocks, or using them mounted sideways for more mounting locations.

Even factory sits a tad high, and the drive line angles are steep when 100% stock, unless you've got longer upper links the lift kits will bind up the driveshafts with stock length shocks.

absolutely correct. i do indeed have longer uppers. the lift kit will be used more for different shock mounting positions more then raising the truck. it will raise it maybe 5-10mm so i can get full up/down travel out of the proline shocks without rubbing the body with bigger tires.

 

[SlomoCrawlz]

small update on the build. this week yeilded some more goodies. mail man has been good to me

couple more parts coming today. will update tonight
-cheers

 

[SlomoCrawlz]

parts keep pouring in.
today i got my package from LockedUp RC, BMRC, and Crawler Innovations

lovin' the locked up wheels! still waiting on my 1.9 gladiators but i had to see how one looked.

spending the next few days switching over hardware to the SS kit from KNKrc and getting axles ready for new parts.

 

[SlomoCrawlz]

quick update for you all while i wait for my axle upgrades to come in so i can put the truck back to roller status.

tires came in yesterday so spent a good part of the night on cleaning tires and assembly of the LockedUp RC beadlock wheels. i am blown away by these wheels. alot of time to get them togethr but worth every minute!

using Crawler innovations dual stage foams

a tiny bit of fab work was done also.
picked up a maddogRC 1" light bar and winch mount.
still being a bit of a newbie. i didnt notice until package arrived that the mount was intended for use with the 3racing winch. after contacting Maddog they told me they didnt have a direct bolt up for the light bar and my RC4WD winch.

some metal and a dremel quickly fixed my small problem

my new rod bender came today so i will post an update on my new Ti links when i get them finished and hopefully show off some more additions to this build.
-cheers

 

[Jeepincwby]

Good looking build so far. I really like those bead lock wheels. There gonna look awesome!!!

 

[SlomoCrawlz]

forgot to add a parts list for this build:

team knk stainless screw kit
VP shock mounts
VP panhard/3link mount
VP cms
VP transmission case
LockedUp RC slipper delete kit
Toyzuki motor mount
Gearhead droop kit
Pro-Line powerstroke shocks
RobinsonRacing trans. gears
MIP drive shafts
LockedUp RC fi spools
Axial HD bevel gears (38 front/43 rear)
Axial cvd
Axial chubs,knuckles,lockouts
LockedUp RC HD rear solid axle shafts
LockedUp RC 1.9 SLW beadlocks wheels/rings
VP clamping hex
HolmesHobbies esc w. 35t motor
Castle BEC
Spektrum dx4c
Axial jk body
Dinky RC radiator/light kit
Axial NVS light kit
br1 esc (light controller)
VP 6" rigid light bar
VP 5" rigid light bar
VP 4" light bar
MaddogRC 1" light bar w. 3racing winch mount
Rc4wd Warn winch
Rc4wd warn winch controller

i think thats everything...i think

 

[SlomoCrawlz]

back again with some more progress.
scored these in the mail yesterday.

was very lucky this worked out. trimmed my body posts up and squeezed the VP gear guard and motor plate onto the toyzuki motor mount.

thats all i got for now. today will be spent making the steering, panhard, and drag links to finish out the suspension.
very happy with how it is coming along. slow and steady. almost ready to tackle the next monster....electronics.

 

[TrimbleTractor]

Re: My big fat JK build

I like the looks of this rig. I recently started buying some vp parts. Sooo nice!

 

[Toykid]

Re: My big fat JK build

Some amazing parts in this build. Really nice build thread, thanks for sharing.


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[SlomoCrawlz]

Re: My big fat JK build

Some amazing parts in this build. Really nice build thread, thanks for sharing.


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thank you. still alot to come. glad ppl have enjoyed seeing it as much as i have enjoyed building it.

I just finished this up
modified the LockedUp RC slipper delete kit to work with my toyzuki mount

 

[79SCX10]

Very nice build, It's gong to be hard to see the first few scratches on the truck lol.

 

[SlomoCrawlz]

Very nice build, It's gong to be hard to see the first few scratches on the truck lol.

i might shed a small tear the first time the rock slides hit lol

thats the biggest reason i chose to stay with plastic housings and not some vp currries or ax10 housings...just couldnt handle seeing them get abused

 

[79SCX10]

i might shed a small tear the first time the rock slides hit lol

thats the biggest reason i chose to stay with plastic housings and not some vp currries or ax10 housings...just couldnt handle seeing them get abused

I also didn't put curries on mine because one I don't want to break the bank and two they would get abused.

 

[SlomoCrawlz]

work has been kicking my butt. havent had much time the last week to do much. i did have a bit of time to do this.

locked up fi spool
rc broa burly tubes
vp wraith knuckles and chubs
xr10 universals

i will get some more done this next weekend after i get the chassid back together. hope to have pics of electronics installed next

 

[visceral]

Those wheels look sick (well the truck in general is awesome) and inspired me to plan to get a set. Question I have a scx power wagon with vanquish stage 1. Do I get the slw or 8l for the hubs?

 

[SlomoCrawlz]

Those wheels look sick (well the truck in general is awesome) and inspired me to plan to get a set. Question I have a scx power wagon with vanquish stage 1. Do I get the slw or 8l for the hubs?

ty! the locked up wheels are very nice. i chose the slw wheels as im running the vp hubs.

 

[SlomoCrawlz]

i have most of the running electronics wired up. just waiting for my traxxas receiver box to get here today to finish. while i waited i started trimming out the front grill for the dinky radiator/light kit. after all the holes are made i will sand them down and plan to hit the front grill with some black plastidip.

will update this weekend as i hope to have it out on some trails for its first test run before the G6 at Flast Nasty next weekend

my bumpers should be here just in time to finish off the truck before it gets "g6 certified" (if it doesnt explode on me in the process lol)

 

[SlomoCrawlz]

got the running electronics installed and took the truck for a little shake down before this weekends G6 at Flat Nasty.
truck did great...until the new HH motor took a dive in the creek and shot craps. i have 2 new 13t on the way to make sure this doesnt happen at the event.

have never had a problem with Holmes motors..especially not a new one with less then 30 mins run time on it. going to send it in to see what the dammage is.

still have to wire in my winch controller and some head lights. i ordered the Knight Customs Angry eyes jeep grill but it will not make it here in time but i need me some lights for the night stage.

i did get the two front light bars hard wired in will add the rest when they get here.

wish me luck at the G6!! as long as i finish, ill be happy!

pic reminded me i still have to finish the grill beforw then lol

 

[Toykid]

Re: My big fat JK build

I hope the G6 went well. The jeep looks great so far.


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[besthaticouldo]

dude, love this build.

where in the metro are you?

I'm in Creve Couer, off Page and 270.