TTC Build

[TXJeeper1]

Well here is my attempt at a TTC truck build. I do not know what I am going to do about bumpers yet since I do not know how to braise, and do not have anyone to teach me about it. But here is the stuff on it so far.

Axial axles
Losi wheels with Panther tires.
Custom Chassis for the YJ from The Scale Shop out of Texas
Axial trans (will be switching to an R2 when more funds are available)
Novak 55t
Hi-Tec 645 Servo
Custom 3/8 delrin links
Stock Axial scx-10 shocks
Waterproof LRP ESC
75mhz Futaba JR radio and receiver (I understand that these are better for running under water and I am making this fully submersible)
Tamiya Jeep YJ Body.

Well here is what I have so far. I was going to try and at least get all the links put on tonight but I broke my drill bit and I am not able to drill the holes in the upper links.

I had the rear upper link mount but I had to fab something for the front. All I had was a fairly thin piece of aluminum so I cut it the way I wanted it and then put it under the stock servo mount so it acts like one big washer. So I will have some updates tomorrow after I get a new bit.

 

[Grizzly4x4]

With that wheelbase you will get better performance from a tall 1.9 tire. That wheelbase is a bit too short for the height of those tires.
8)

 

[vipxj]

Maybe move the front axle forward,as it is,the WB looks too short.

 

[TXJeeper1]

Yeah I agree I may have to move that front axle up a tad it is WAY to close in."thumbsup"

 

[biggin69]

Maybe move the front axle forward,as it is,the WB looks too short.

Yeah I agree I may have to move that front axle up a tad it is WAY to close in."thumbsup"

X2"thumbsup"

 

[TXJeeper1]

I extended it out 15mm and it didn't take it out a whole lot but I think it will be allright. I may just have to get some smaller tires but I do want to keep the 2.2's. Does anyone have any suggestions on some different tires? I also got the upper links made and installed. I think that the 3/8 delrin looks pretty beefy and will be sufficiently strong to handle it.

 

[RUTH]

wow....pushin that axle forward helped so much... "thumbsup"

 

[DISTURBIN' tha PEACE]

If it's TTC you're competing in, delrin links won't cut it.

 

[TXJeeper1]

Even 3/8s?

 

[Grizzly4x4]

The WB is still too short for those tires and/or the body just sits up so high. A good working TTC rig should be long and low. 8)

 

[4VRYNG]

If it's TTC you're competing in, delrin links won't cut it.

Neither will the plastic drivelines. Keep at it, your making good progress.

 

[TXJeeper1]

Yeah I am going to get MIP shafts but I am going to have to get 2 of the short shafts (the ones designed for the dig) for it. I just have to wait a little bit for more funds. Who would be the best to get the custom links from? I could always make them out of break line and all thread but I just don't like the way that looks I would prefer a solid metal (aluminum or whatever) link with the revo ends. I will also eventually get an R2 tranny for it

 

[TXJeeper1]

I got the Wheels and tires that I am using for the build in today and I love them. They are a little shorter and narrower than the Panthers that I had on the mock up and it looks a lot better. Tell me what you think.

 

[transambill]

I would never trust that thin aluminum your front links are mounted to on the axel.

 

[TXJeeper1]

Yeah I was wondering about that today I am going to try and fab something else if I can find the right thickness of material. Unfortunately I do not have alot of metal working tools and I really want to fab something instead of just buying. But keep the comments coming I need all the help I can get.