Yet another...awsome BJ Bully build

[crawlHTX]

Well the parts have been rolling in lately. I finally got enough in to get this thing laced up to the axles (a roller that doesn't roll-no hubs). Just lacking a few things to make it a runner. Really counting on winning the Brood motors in the giveaway for this build! :roll:


The parts list (already acquired):

• Lightweight bullies
• BJ4 pro chassis
• Big bores all around (mini t springs with cap mod from Wicked Wolf and jeepindoug cups)
• Chaotic Crawlers ti upper links/Billetworks BWD XR10 lower links
• DH and SLW wheels
• Ripper777 steering
• Hitec 7954SH
• Punk dig
• CC BEC
• 3x6mm flanged bearings

Parts still needed:

• Tekin FXR
• Matched Team brOOd 35t handwounds
• VP hubs
• Sedonas all around

A few pics of the goods

 

[crawlHTX]

I got the shocks put together with the shock cap mod from Wicked Wolf RC, mini t springs, and jeepindoug cups and some 37.5 wt oil. Came out a little longer than I was expecting with those cap mods. Sitting at 4.5". I can either cut off about .25" from Revo rod ends and/or limit them internally. I'm leaning toward both, limit about .25" and take .25" off the rod ends. That'll put me at 4" eye to eye.

 

[JeremyH]

Looking good! Are you planning on attending some of the GCRCRC comps that are coming up?

 

[Hittman]

Looks like a nice start to the build man."thumbsup"

BTW did you pick those axles up on here?

 

[crawlHTX]

@ Jeremy: Ya, I'd like to get into some comps with this rig-always been just a basher with crawlers but I've been wanting to do a bully bj build for about 6 months now.

@ Hittman: Yup, picked up the axles in the classifieds: came with v6 shafts, shaved front tube for servo placement and according servo mount. Also came with cast front and rear tubes, knuckles, and gear cases. But I really want to shoot for a light rig here. I also picked up the chassis, wheels, and dig on here.

 

[Hittman]

Haha yeah, I am almost certain those are the axles my buddy was sellin for me"thumbsup"

 

[crawlHTX]

Haha, ya I think so. He said it was for a friend. Think they were out of Albuquerque too.

 

[Hittman]

Yep:mrgreen: Those are my axles"thumbsup" Glad they found a good home.

 

[JeremyH]

@ Jeremy: Ya, I'd like to get into some comps with this rig-always been just a basher with crawlers but I've been wanting to do a bully bj build for about 6 months now.

Awesome! We post our comps and GTGs in the Texas section. We usually have one per month and it's usually held on the last weekend of the month.

 

[michael]

Thats a nice parts list. Should be a great performer.

 

[crawlHTX]

I got the shocks put together and were too long (4.5"). So I limited them internally and cut a bit off the rod end on shock body side. Now they sit at 4 1/16" (eye to eye). That's more like what I was shooting for.

 

[JeremyH]

That looks good. You'll probably also want some external limiters on them..."thumbsup"

 

[crawlHTX]

BUILD UPDATE:

Parts have slowly been coming in; finally have it all except for the motors. I'll be ordering a pair of HH torquemaster pro handwound 35t within the week to complete it.

I got in the esc (FXR), donas, and hubs. I have the roller put together. Rocklube for the gears and a robotronic clamping horn is on the way.

Next I'll need to do some steering mods, probably some axle clocking, and maybe a little clearance grinding. And eventually come up with some side panels.
Onto pics:

 

[Super Fabrication]

Nice build. Looks so dark with everything being black.

 

[crawlHTX]

Ya, it is a mostly black truck right now. The springs are the other color to stand out. The color plan may change when I add some body panels-not sure what I'll do yet.