First time building a scale 4x4

[Bnoland]

I am by no means new to RC's. I did it for several years and got out of them about the time I turned 21 because of other hobbies (Firearms) I wanted to start. I started to buy an E-Savage but decided I would rather build a scale truck.

Here is what I have so far:

K2-3S Crawler Chassis
New TLT-1 Diff case F&R
New TLT-1 Rockbuster Diff F&R
New Traxxas Stampede MAGNUM 272 Transmission

I am going to use Maxx axles and tranny yokes. Stock TLT shocks. Not usre what body yet. If anyone has any parts I could use that would be great. I will get pics up and parts arrive. Thanks!

[savage100]

Looks like it will be cool.

[Bnoland]

No one has any tips?? Anyone have any hardbodies for sale? I would really like a toyota but they seem hard to find.

[Bnoland]

Here is what I have so far:

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_007.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_001.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_009.jpg

Here is the body kit.. it should be here in a few days
http://i17.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/89/ca/5099_1.JPG

Here is the chassis.. it also should be here in a few days.

http://i13.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/8b/22/63ce_1.JPG

[savage100]

I've been wanting to do a scale build just like that one. Same chassis and body. I want to see how it turns out.

[Bnoland]

I've been wanting to do a scale build just like that one. Same chassis and body. I want to see how it turns out.

I will be taking pics of the build as I do it. I will post them when I get done.

[Ibjamn552]

No one has any tips?? Anyone have any hardbodies for sale? I would really like a toyota but they seem hard to find.
:huh: If you ask for tips, you may get some........but I could be wrong about that :rolleyes:

[Bnoland]

:huh: If you ask for tips, you may get some........but I could be wrong about that :rolleyes:

None so far.. atleast not on here. There are a couple guys on rccrawler.com that have been helping me. I have got 95% of my parts. When they all get in it will be to build it and go have some fun with it. I still have some minor things like steering links and maybe some other small thing I can't think of right now that I need to finish the truck other than a motor, speed control, and a radio system. I am going to get the truck most of the way built before I get the electronics.

[4x4_Racer]

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_009.jpg

High Roller! :p



Looks like you have a great start. I've book marked this thread. I am very interested to see what you come up with!

[Bnoland]

High Roller! :p



Looks like you have a great start. I've book marked this thread. I am very interested to see what you come up with!

Thanks! Yea, throw out the big ones on this project! It has cost more than I expected but all in good fun. That was accually more to show the size but it would have looked silly with a $1 sitting next to it! I want to say I have about $450 in it with zero electronic bought. Keep in mind I have bought everything new except for my Maxx axels I am using. Hell, I spent $30 on just a set of misc. screw and nuts for this. I will keep it updated as I get things done on it.

[Bnoland]

I got done putting my axels together today. I used ball bearings instead of the bushing that came with the diff kit. They are locked along with my new Stampede tranny! Now I all I can do is wait for my other parts to get here.

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_032.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_019.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_034.jpg

[savage100]

Which method did you use to lock the axles?

[balang_479]

I like it, what scale is the body?

[Bnoland]

Which method did you use to lock the axles?

Black silicon.. we'll see how it holds up. :roll2:

[Bnoland]

I like it, what scale is the body?

Clod body.. I think it's a 1/10th

[savage100]

Black silicon.. we'll see how it holds up. :roll2:
What is that? If it doesn't work, try the spider gear method. I used that on mine and it is great. It's free and takes no time at all.

[Hard Core RC Guy]

I'm afraid the silicone will not be rigid enough, eventually it'll break down if you have a high torque motor. Just keep an eye on it.

J :cool:

[tmaxxking1]

i would lock the diffs with the spider gears or jb weld

if you go the spider gear way lay all 3 gears in line

dont forget to shim the pinion on your rears

one shim on the pinion should be enough

did you lock the trans diff to


what shocks are you going with

[Bnoland]

i would lock the diffs with the spider gears or jb weld

if you go the spider gear way lay all 3 gears in line

dont forget to shim the pinion on your rears

one shim on the pinion should be enough

did you lock the trans diff to


what shocks are you going with

I did lock them all. I am going with stock rockbuster shocks right now, they should do me well. All this is going to be really is a back yard basher anyway.

[savage100]

I actually like the stock ones better than maxx shocks. The tires rubbed on them and they didn't give me as much flex. I only had the stock springs on there though and i didn't want to buy new ones.

[tmaxxking1]

here is a link to my build in roller stage K2-3L

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61132


the shocks i have on my rig are from run2jeepn in the dealers section

all 4 shocks 60mm for 31.00 shipped they also come with 3 sets of springs



the stock shocks are real stiff on the up and down stroke

check out the tg10 stub axles here

www.rcpcrawlers.com

if you use the stock stub axles when you use different rims

the threads become real short you might have to use loctite on the stock stub axles

what esc are you going to run

[Bnoland]

here is a link to my build in roller stage K2-3L

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61132


the shocks i have on my rig are from run2jeepn in the dealers section

all 4 shocks 60mm for 31.00 shipped they also come with 3 sets of springs



the stock shocks are real stiff on the up and down stroke

check out the tg10 stub axles here

www.rcpcrawlers.com

if you use the stock stub axles when you use different rims

the threads become real short you might have to use loctite on the stock stub axles

what esc are you going to run

Do you have any clear close ups on your links where they mount on the axel? I tried to mount my uppers to the shock mount like that but I got alot of binding from it. I made a bracket to mount them togther in the middle on the servo mount to keep them from binding. Is that is K2-3L or the K2-3S chassis? It looks just like mine and he called it a K2-3S

[Bnoland]

I made some progress last night. It has the possibility to have some good flex but we'll see how it does with shocks mounted on it. It also should sit as high as I have it in the pics. Shock should be here today so I will know then.

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_044.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_043.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_042.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_041.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_040.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_039.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_038.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_037.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_036.jpg

[bashin Maxxer15]

Looks awesome! Can you give me a link to that chassis?

[Bnoland]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=140088823802&rd=1&rd=1

That is the link to where I bought it on ebay. He doesn't have any on there right now but you can send him a message and see when he will have some avalibly again. I got it on the 3rd buisness day.

http://www.reignrc.com/downloads/K2-3x%20Build%20Document.pdf

That is a write up on builting a scaler with that chassis. I followed it pretty close.

[savage100]

Thank you for showing the link to that build up thread. I have made up my mind to what my next truck is going to be. Yours is coming along pretty fast also.

[Bnoland]

Thank you for showing the link to that build up thread. I have made up my mind to what my next truck is going to be. Yours is coming along pretty fast also.

Yea, going pretty smoothly as well. My Aluminum knuckles got here today.

[savage100]

Cool. Hey, in the link to his build up thread, are his trucks at the bottom the K2-3L chassis or a K2-3X chassis? Thanks.

[Bnoland]

Cool. Hey, in the link to his build up thread, are his trucks at the bottom the K2-3L chassis or a K2-3X chassis? Thanks.

It is the K2-3L

[Bnoland]

Here are a few more pics. My knuckles got here today. I think my wheel base might be alittle bit to long for the clod body. We'll see when it gets here I guess.

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_050.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_052.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_051.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_048.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_046.jpg

[savage100]

Ok, i thought it was a K2-3L. Looks good so far. When is the body coming?

[Bnoland]

Ok, i thought it was a K2-3L. Looks good so far. When is the body coming?

I thought it would be here today. Hopefully tomorrow though.

[savage100]

Hey, what shocks are you using? And what is that little screw box? Where did you get it?

[Bnoland]

Hey, what shocks are you using? And what is that little screw box? Where did you get it?

I am using stock rockbuster shock from the TLT kit and the is an RC screws kit. I got it at hobby town.

[savage100]

Is it called hobby town USA? I go to one of those all the time so i'll be able to get one there.

[Bnoland]

Is it called hobby town USA? I go to one of those all the time so i'll be able to get one there.

Yep.. there have been a few snags on some of the parts I thought I was going to be able to use. I will update. Maxx axels will not work easily! I also have had to change the link set up. I will update more when it gets closer to running so I know what does and doesn't wrok properly. Thanks!

[run2jeepn]

Looking good. Nice knuckles:)

[savage100]

Do you mean maxx driveshafts? I get those mixed up sometimes.

[Bnoland]

Do you mean maxx driveshafts? I get those mixed up sometimes.

Yea, I will try to get new pics up tomorrow.

[Bnoland]

Looking good. Nice knuckles:)

Thanks, your who I got them from aren't you?

[Bnoland]

I haven't made anymore progress because the parts I need to make some have yet to arrive. I did get the body in and set it on there with some pics to get an idea of how it will look. I was starting to get discouraged but I am very pleased with how the body sits on the truck.

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_055.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_054.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_053.jpg

[Bnoland]

I made some progress on the body today. I am still waiting on my shocks and some other things I need to finish the truck. The ride height I am shooting for is somewhere in between the two I have it at in the pics.

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_062.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_063.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_064.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_069.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_073.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_079.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_077.jpg

[savage100]

That looks good. Are you going to have the same ride height as in the pics or not? I would lower it a little, but if you keep it, then it would look a lot better with bigger tires.

[Bnoland]

That looks good. Are you going to have the same ride height as in the pics or not? I would lower it a little, but if you keep it, then it would look a lot better with bigger tires.

It is going to be lower. I am going to narrow these wheels and tires, I think. I have never done that before so I am not sure. I would like it to sit where the top of the tires just meets the bottom of the body.

[savage100]

Ok, that will look a lot better.

[Bnoland]

Here are a few more with the front end on and bumper.

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_083.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_086.jpg

http://www.memphisracingscene.com/pp/data/1094/medium/TLT_2_2_Scale_build_090.jpg