So here's my ever faithful FJ45, once again fighting for a spot in the TTC.
Edit: Here's the link to the build (should have added this sooner).
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/2-2-scale-rigs/241196-chinos-ttc-fj45-build.html
Very little has changed on her since last year. I see all the builds coming together for this year and can't wait! Many with Wraith axles under them but for me and my driving style, I prefer the narrower track width. I tried her with my Wraith axles but didn't like the way it handled or how the axle clearance was due to the wider stance. Many of the trails I ran on were tougher with the wide stance compared to the tried and true 3racing axles with XR10 front knuckles. My experiments otherwise always seem to bring me back to it's current setup. I will say though, there will be changes made to the shock setup for this years TTC. I like to be the underdog, it makes me want to win that much more, I know I will be under powered compared to others as well as lacking the side hill capability of the Wraith axle clad rigs but I guarantee I will put on one hell of a show trying to topple the big dogs this year!
BTW, I will be doing it old school style!! That means NO dig and NO 4WS!! Real men don't need that sissy stuff!!!
Last year I placed 5th in TTC and feel I could have done much better if my DX6 throttle gimbal didn't break during the first course, leaving me with 1/2 throttle all the time. A not so quick swap to my DX3 kept me in the game but for some reason the steering was not as good as the DX6. Meh, better luck next... I mean this year! :ror:
Here's where we sit for this years voting.
Custom built FJ45
Well worn Bruiser frame
Tamiya FJ40 body cut to FJ45 cab
Flipped and narrowed Unimog bed
Custom 3-link up front and 4 link rear
3racing aluminum axles with XR10 steering
MIP shafts
RC4WD shocks up front, Axial SCX10 rears
Mayhem wheels
Proline TSL tires
Mamba Max Pro ESC
Novak 18.5 sensored brushless Castle BEC
Custom winch controller for 4s fun
Hyperion 4s Lipo
Spektrum DX6
Quicksand 8274 winch out front and 3racing winch out back (both on 4s of course)
Chino63 lights (to blind the camera guy)
I'm ready to entertain!! Rock chuckin', mud slingin', sled pullin', high flyin' madness!! "thumbsup""thumbsup"
One more thing, I'd like to thank everyone once again who voted for me last year, I hope I can gain your vote again this year. Those of you who are new to this awesome website and don't know me, please vote for whom ever you choose. There are many worthy trucks and drivers in this years TTC line up, everyone well deserving of the chance to compete. Thanks for looking!

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