making my own frame.....

[bugz2002]

so yeah i have desided to try and make my own frame for a scaler. it will be 4link, i have my old pede tranny from when i changed to the vxl in the sandpede, axles dont know yet thinking axiel or up for ideas. this will be a long build as i am starting to go back to college so my money is getting tight. i will post updates whent hey happen. as for right now i just built the fame out of aluminian(sp?) and will take a picture when that is done.

[Slashman]

so yeah i have desided to try and make my own frame for a scaler. it will be 4link, i have my old pede tranny from when i changed to the vxl in the sandpede, axles dont know yet thinking axiel or up for ideas. this will be a long build as i am starting to go back to college so my money is getting tight. i will post updates whent hey happen. as for right now i just built the fame out of aluminian(sp?) and will take a picture when that is done.

Have you thought of using Lexan?

[bugz2002]

well here is the frame rail. i think i did a pretty good job for my frist time. i have the stampede tranny in there for size compaision. still need to buy axles and what not. any ideas on what body i should use? it is 16" long and 4" wide. i was thinking like the clod body or the F-350. anyother sugestion are welcome. thanks

[master_of_desaster]

hey man that looks really good! Lexan is another good idea for making a chassis. i'm pretty sure its easier to work with. Good use of a pede tranny btw! looks good! i think you should look into the new Tamiya Tundra hard body!

[bugz2002]

yeah i would LOVE to get the turnda body but i think it is alittle out of my price range for a body...but i have always wanned a hi-lift so who know i might end up buying one.

[rcjwp]

Are you using 1/8th inch aluminum?

[notatoy]

WOW bugz thats a nice piece of fabrication work :-)

[bugz2002]

Are you using 1/8th inch aluminum?

i really dont know lol i thnk it is1/8th inch that would be my guess. i just went to lowes and pick out some angled aluminum and that was it.

not bad for only about $15. and to cut it i used a hacksaw. a drill press for the holes, and a tape that is it. oh and a 45 trangle. need some ideas for the body. dont know what i want to get yet

[LSXEric]

But wait I thought U only used duct tape...;) Looking good

[rcjwp]

i really dont know lol i thnk it is1/8th inch that would be my guess. i just went to lowes and pick out some angled aluminum and that was it.

not bad for only about $15. and to cut it i used a hacksaw. a drill press for the holes, and a tape that is it. oh and a 45 trangle. need some ideas for the body. dont know what i want to get yet

Thats a lot better than having to pay 50$ for a pre made chassis.

[OldSchoolRC]

nice job! i use that aluminum quite a bit, works great for custom chassis. Tamiya is selling their TLT and Hi-lift axles now for roughly $75/pair - could be less once they hit the market bur even still, cheaper then on Ebay unless you get lucky.

[bugz2002]

nice job! i use that aluminum quite a bit, works great for custom chassis. Tamiya is selling their TLT and Hi-lift axles now for roughly $75/pair - could be less once they hit the market bur even still, cheaper then on Ebay unless you get lucky.

SWEET thanks for the heads up, i was going have to do some looking on ebay anyways. but thats is nice to know they are going for a bout 75 a pair. now do you know if they have everything in the axles?

[bugz2002]

But wait I thought U only used duct tape...;) Looking good

now it isnt broke now is it mister smarty pants..lol

[OldSchoolRC]

SWEET thanks for the heads up, i was going have to do some looking on ebay anyways. but thats is nice to know they are going for a bout 75 a pair. now do you know if they have everything in the axles?

looks like everything - in fact, the HL axles come with leafs!! sweet! Also, Axial sells theirs seperate for about 35-39 each.

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=84028

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/item.php?product-id=84026

[master_of_desaster]

Bugz for this project and since your going scaler, might i suggest tlt axles. i mean the hi-lifts have the diff covers and everything but they have, in my lame opinion:rolleyes:) the worst shock mounting position when it come to scalism. The tlt axles are your best bet from a scale look and width standpoint. like i said, jus a lil .02 and obviously its up to you. no pressure lol :D anyways, your chassis is killer! are you gunna paint it cause that would put it over the edge!:cool:

[bugz2002]

Bugz for this project and since your going scaler, might i suggest tlt axles. i mean the hi-lifts have the diff covers and everything but they have, in my lame opinion:rolleyes:) the worst shock mounting position when it come to scalism. The tlt axles are your best bet from a scale look and width standpoint. like i said, jus a lil .02 and obviously its up to you. no pressure lol :D anyways, your chassis is killer! are you gunna paint it cause that would put it over the edge!:cool:

i was looking at axials axles cause i can get tehm for 35 at TH, but i will look in to the TLT. and painting never thought of that i think i will have to. but yeah i priced out what i would have to get for the axles and drivesafts....it was about $100 so this is going take a LONG TIME to build lol.

[master_of_desaster]

haha well the axial axles will suit you well. i mean can't go wrong with pre-built locked axles can you?

[bugz2002]

no not really and for $35 a peace that isnt bad

[master_of_desaster]

haha for sure! you know i oughtta jump on a set and make a rock racer. that would be fun but i dont think i can join the axial band wagon haha

[OldSchoolRC]

my only beef with axial axles is their width. if you're planning on using a 1/10 scale body with 1.9 or even smaller 2.2's, the axials are way too wide. For a scale fit, the TLT's and F150's generally work for 1/10 scale bodies, and the axial, WK, and CR01 axles work better for 1/8.

That's for a scaler, if you are putting monster tires on it, then any will work really.

[bugz2002]

well with that i think i might just X the axial axles and try and get some TLT ones thanks for the imput guys. now i just need to try and find or deside what kind of body i want. that more i think about it this truck is going be a trail/scale/mudding truck. i think the tires i want to get will be the mud slinger at RC4WD. so any ideas on the body would be great. it doesnt have to be a hard body eather.

[master_of_desaster]

my only beef with axial axles is their width. if you're planning on using a 1/10 scale body with 1.9 or even smaller 2.2's, the axials are way too wide. For a scale fit, the TLT's and F150's generally work for 1/10 scale bodies, and the axial, WK, and CR01 axles work better for 1/8.

That's for a scaler, if you are putting monster tires on it, then any will work really.

thats why i mentioned the tlt axles. they are the perfect width in my opinion.

[master_of_desaster]

well with that i think i might just X the axial axles and try and get some TLT ones thanks for the imput guys. now i just need to try and find or deside what kind of body i want. that more i think about it this truck is going be a trail/scale/mudding truck. i think the tires i want to get will be the mud slinger at RC4WD. so any ideas on the body would be great. it doesnt have to be a hard body eather.

i want to say clodbuster but everyone uses those. i think that a different body would be sweet! like a dodge or nissan titan body or something kinda out of the ordinary

[bugz2002]

i want to say clodbuster but everyone uses those. i think that a different body would be sweet! like a dodge or nissan titan body or something kinda out of the ordinary

no dodge body i do not like dodge..but i do love jeep..lol i am weired like that lol

[bugz2002]

so yeah i found a body i want to use and axles, sence i am kind of low on money i am going part out my wheely king. taking the axles from it and the body that i bought for it but i dont like how it is sitting on it and the frame rail will fit just right. here are some pictures of the jeep body on my wheely king with drop suspestion. i dont like how low the center is on the chassie.

[bugz2002]

oops here are the pictures

[LSXEric]

I like the licence plate.:D not a toy is proud. Looking good.

[notatoy]

yes looking real good .newbright do make good body's , in fact a lot of guys buy this r/c for that sole reason just to strip the body of , ia think iam one of the few that use the hole r/c .lol . speaking of licence plate ,check this out if you have a printer you can make your own , for your r/c , once printed you need to either laminate them or you could use a pve glue to waterproof them ,,....http://www.acme.com/licensemaker/licensemaker.cgi?state=Florida&text=NOTATOY&plate=1951&r=61917000

[bugz2002]

YAY!!!!!! just won some TLT axles on ebay for $64. i am getting there..
still need a body though

[master_of_desaster]

sweet! my wheely king is running a droop suspension now and i still got around 2 1/2- 3" of center ground clearence. Great job on the Bay win!!!

[master_of_desaster]

droop set up shock positions

[bugz2002]

well i got my axles in, starting to lay out the links, cant do any work on it this weekend untill sunday, down state for my sister in law's bday. i will post pictures once i get home. i think this is turning out better then i thought it would. lol

[master_of_desaster]

awesome to hear man!!! this is lookin good so far!

[bugz2002]

well i have all the links set up, i really like how the tlt axles look under the body of the jeep. i still need to put shocks on. so i am going have to look for some that will work. with no shock it gets 90 degrees of twist, which is way more then i thought. here are some pictures of how i set up the links. i will post more as it gets built.

[Been 2780]

that jeep looks awesome

[rcjwp]

Nice truck so far bugz!;) I just may have to copy you.:D

[notatoy]

looks great nice work

[texx]

bugz2002 ..
Good job on this frame and the body is impressive ..:)

[master_of_desaster]

very cool!! check on the shocks is posted up on Taylors' sandman project thread

[LSXEric]

I love these scalers!

[master_of_desaster]

i'm actually surprised at how well the tires fit under the wheel wells!

[bugz2002]

i'm actually surprised at how well the tires fit under the wheel wells!

yeah i was supised and happy when i found that out.

[bugz2002]

well got shocks on it. used my wheely king shocks for now. question for everyone, what do i use for a driveshaft? the one i have for my wheely king doesnt work it wont fit on the axle. i just might be dumb but i am stumped. thanks

[LSXEric]

articumalaton.:D

[master_of_desaster]

well the best 2 options are the expensive and once and done way or the easy replace here and there way. option 1 rc4wd punisher shafts. option 2 traxxas shafts

[bugz2002]

alittle update on the jeep, i have to tranny in had to cut it to make it fit, i also had to make the frame alittle smaller. i have the body on, i ordered the axles and U-joints or what everyou want to call them. i dont know if i have to get a new Bevel Shaft or not. i am hoping that the traxxas joints i bought will work but i dont know. any ideas on how to attach the drive shaft to the axle. thanks

[master_of_desaster]

looks great! i love that third link mount you made man! looks stock!

[boone722]

Great Work ! And the frame parts were picked up at Lowe's.Ya that's what I am looking for.A new project could be in my future.I like it keep us posted on your progress.