RC clod buster project #2!

[Steve_C]

Jumped back into these RC trucks back in Oct after 15 yrs away and started my scale tube chassis clod build. Close to being done with that one but still not complete yet, but I decided to start a 2nd truck build. Guess I'm hooked again

This 2nd truck is going to be an all out bulletproof basher that is light, HD parts, and able to take a beating. Been collecting all the parts to build a new set of clod axles and started building those now. Using Thundertech CVD's in the front and Thundertech straight axle in the rear. Chassis I am making myself out of two carbon fiber plates I bought off ebay. Ordered some CNC machined lower links from Southwest Monster Shop the other day, plan to run a King Sling body. Still have a lot of drilling to do on the chassis plates but got them roughed in tonight.

 

[Steve_C]

Bought some solid aluminum 1/4" round stock tonight to make some crossmembers out of and drilled /tapped it for some stainless 8/32 button head screws. Chassis is all a single unit now. Nice and light as well, just 5.5oz on the digital scale.

 

[Steve_C]

Getting the mail today was almost like Christmas morning Got a pair of Integy upper 4-link mounts, Thundertech straight axles for the rear axle, and a set of strongback lower 4-links from Southwest Monster Shop.

 

[Steve_C]

Both axles completely built now. Just have to make the upper 4 links and then I can start attaching the axles to the chassis.

 

[Steve_C]

Working on building some upper links today. On mt tuber build I did the normal DIY style links with all thread rod through 1/4" brake line tubing. On this one I want it to be as durable as possible so I'm making the upper links for this one out of solid 1/4" aluminum round stock and drilling/tapping them for some traxxas revo rod ends.

 

[FMA4ME]

Working on building some upper links today. On mt tuber build I did the normal DIY style links with all thread rod through 1/4" brake line tubing. On this one I want it to be as durable as possible so I'm making the upper links for this one out of solid 1/4" aluminum round stock and drilling/tapping them for some traxxas revo rod ends.

Daaaang!!! Nice!!

 

[Steve_C]

The last one was a killer for some reason. I got the first three drilled nice and dead center of the 1/4" round stock. Then on the very last one I ended up wasting three rods before finally getting the last link done. Dang drill keep walking off at an angle. I think maybe my eyes were going crossed by the last one or something lol

 

[Steve_C]

Got a lot done tonight. Got the upper links finished, was not a lot of fun doing those. Everything is coming together though and I'm really liking the way it's working. Overall weight so far is just 2.12lbs. Ended up going with 12.5 wheelbase on this one. With as light as this is, on the castle 5700kv & 3S this thing is gonna be a beast

 

[Steve_C]

Moving right along at a good pace now. King Sling body came yesterday so got it all trimmed out and body mounts on. One thing I don't like about King Sling is the scoop being on the rear of the truck, so I trimmed the rear of the scoop to fit against the windshield and mounted it on the hood. I like it much better this way. Also mounted the shocks inboard a bit more so I could trim off some of the mounting tabs so I have no contact with the motors under full suspension compression now at all. Renegade tires should be here tomorrow, should be doing some paint work tomorrow as well

 

[Steve_C]

This current truck I'm building is one I am trying to make as bulletproof as possible. So rather than using plastic headers I spent some time making some of my own. Used 1/4" solid aluminum stock, bent with a tubing bender then drilled & tapped then mounted to the chassis with some 3/8" 8/32 caphead bolts. Don't think I have to worry about these breaking.