Tamiya Bruiser and Mountaineer Forum

[DaMaXXer]

How many people here own a Bruiser or Mountaineer. If you do post pics of it. Well here is the first Bruiser/Mountaineer Forum I have seen on this board.:D

[Mason Copeland]

http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=76808

[ihaveabruiser]

http://pstr-m05.ygpweb.aol.com/data/00B/73/59/FB/BE/eh0Cf8z-eeV5jOUbgsrfU2Egz+S5PgpL0180.jpg

http://pstr-m05.ygpweb.aol.com/data/00F/76/9D/39/6B/QI7ne8CmITfTRY03J5X4HyDCSJ7Z5XJI0180.jpg

http://pstr-m05.ygpweb.aol.com/data/004/0B/64/0C/B9/y3gA0CSG-JaIeT8TWwNJO1h7P2VNurOi0180.jpg

here is my bruiser, tons of custom parts such as aluminum rims steering linkage, steering bell, custom interior, "orange u jealous" paint scheme with custom body work...to much to list
enjoy
thanks
mike

[DaMaXXer]

Sweet truck

[Mountaineer]

Hmm I have a Mountaineer I live in Istanbul-Turkey.I'm planning to re-paint the truck,I think I can post the pics when I do the painting job.
My truck doesn't have the rear shocks,those pink shocks from 1/14 truck models were mounted on it when I got the car last year.Have you ever heard about hobby stores holding new/old parts for the mountaineer in USA? (bumpers are also missing) I couldn't find them in Turkey.

[Team J and J]

very nice truck you have ..ihaveabruiser :cool:

[ihaveabruiser]

thanks for the comments, i out alot of time and money into the truck
thanks
mike

[birdy233]

#1

[birdy233]

#2

[birdy233]

#3

[birdy233]

#4 mounty project

[birdy233]

Ford Project

[ihaveabruiser]

hey birdy those are sum awesome trucks you have, u bought the jeep bodied one off hotrodical customs ( corey ) right?
sweet collection
lata
mike

[birdy233]

Yep, got the Jeep bodied Bruiser from Corey, it's awesome! I just got yet another complete running chassis that I tore down and getting ready to polish, chrome plate and powder coat, just don't know if I'm going to make another Jeep or another truck...Hmm

[Mason Copeland]

Holy heck how many of those do you have?!?

[birdy233]

Thanks for the comments, I have seven trucks total 5 trucks and 2 complete chassis, I love these things!

[birdy233]

got the chassis stripped, then polished the frame, transmission and powder coated the axles and frame supports..

[birdy233]

#2

[birdy233]

#3

[birdy233]

The custom painted Chevy with the polished and powder coated chassis is for sale! I'll post a few more pics later for anyone interested..

[dont slow down]

these trucks are awesome, they are the most realistic r/c trucks i have ever seen.

[fulbore4x4]

Hey, I just scored a sweet body to put on my bruiser!!!!!!

It is only the body, the truck I didn't get. I got the engine too!! It was painted by the one and only Hotrodical customs!!

http://www.pacificsites.com/~redwoodpaper/rcpuller.jpg

It is too big to post, so there is the link!

[NXT GP NOVA]

Does anyone know where I can find a truck that is used for a pretty decent price. I love those trucks so much but I can't afford to buy one in the box.

BTW, That jeep is like so awesome, thats about the only other RC I would trade my USA1 nitro for.

[birdy233]

You can find a roller for $425-$500, and the Jeep cost $1,000.00..

[ihaveabruiser]

hey birdy u still have the clod bruiser? if so email me some pics i might be intrested.

thanks
mike
idobyketricks63@aol.com

[birdy233]

Got rid of it, but I have another in the works!

[ihaveabruiser]

hey ur next truck wouldnt happen to be a mountaineer would it?? im really really lookign for a mountaineer, ur clod bodied one was awesome but its amounty that i seek...lol lmk if ya have one brewing or if ya got one to sell
thanks
mike
idobyketricks63@aol.com

[hua15]

http://www.rc4wd.com/images/site/photo/juggerneer/2.jpg

http://www.rc4wd.com/images/site/photo/juggerneer/5.jpg

http://www.rc4wd.com/images/site/photo/juggerneer/7.jpg

http://www.rc4wd.com/images/site/photo/juggerneer/8.jpg

http://www.rc4wd.com/images/site/photo/juggerneer/9.jpg

http://www.rc4wd.com/images/site/photo/juggerneer/11.jpg:)

http://www.rc4wd.com/images/xnuxLogoSmall3.jpg (http://www.rc4wd.com)

[hua15]

http://www.rc4wd.com/images/site/photo/trail/2.jpg

http://www.rc4wd.com/images/site/photo/trail/4.jpg

http://www.rc4wd.com/images/site/photo/trail/6.jpg

http://www.rc4wd.com/images/site/photo/trail/8.jpg

http://www.rc4wd.com/images/site/photo/trail/11.jpg

[NXT GP NOVA]

Does anyone of you have a frame and axles with a trans for sale, I would like to buy it. It does not have to have a radio or battery, maybe a motor if its hard to get one. Thanks

[Peterbilt]

Nice bruisers ;) :cool:

[fulbore4x4]

This is my current Bruiser project.

It has:
Engle Transmission
Pro-Line Masher 2k's
Hotrodical Body
On Order and In the mail to me
Mthomson "juggster" style aluminum wheels
Juggster Aluminum Dual Shock Mounts F/R
Juggster Custom Built Aluminum Grille Gaurd
Notorious Aluminum Lower Shock Mounts

http://pic4.picturetrail.com:80/VOL44/585645/894015/11969738.jpg
http://pic4.picturetrail.com:80/VOL44/585645/894015/11969741.jpg
http://pic4.picturetrail.com:80/VOL44/585645/894015/11969748.jpg
http://pic4.picturetrail.com:80/VOL44/585645/945586/11967660.jpg

*********EDIT************
I got my new set of aluminum mthomson wheels in the mail and couldn't resist bolting them up!

http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL44/585645/945586/12167042.ptp
http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL44/585645/945586/12167037.ptp
http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL44/585645/945586/12167034.ptp
http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL44/585645/945586/12167031.ptp

[goldtj]

Hey fullboe 4X4 where did u get dat engine block for ure truck?

[fulbore4x4]

The engine is a Parma Hemi engine kit. They are like 20 dollars directly from Parma. They have a couple of different wiring kits for them as well.

[goldtj]

Thanks 4 dat

[fulbore4x4]

No problem!!

[Soya]

I......NEED.......A........BRUISER................ ....NOW...................

[holshotracer]

hey does any one know where i can get a complete set of stock bruiser rims for cheap?

[FTR]

hey i guys i got a MINT bruiser in the buy/ sell / trade forum its near the top

[FTR]

hey does any one have a shifter plate for 1 4 channel radio i REALLY need one i would pay cash or make a good trade




thanks

[TERollins]

FTR,

I sent you a PM about your Bruiser. I'm very interested. Please Respond.

terollins@prodigy.net

[FTR]

i never got a pm from you try again

[TERollins]

FTR,

I just sent you a PM so check your mail. I'm very interested in your Bruiser if you still have it for sale. Email me at terollins@prodigy.net

Thanks!

[ThorBobRC]

I have posted some shots of my "Baja Bruiser" before, but I done a few mods to it so I figured thats all the excuse I need to pester ya'll with some more pix of it...;)

Its basically an old Tamiya Bruiser, that I have modified with coil-over shocks & 4-link suspension, and with some custom chassis and driveline parts.

It has custom (ie "home-made" :lol ) 7075 T6 battery tray, electronics tray, center support, shock/link mounts, steering servo mount and bumpers. Its powered by a Graupner 700 Turbo running at 14.4V powered by a EVX ESC, utilizing Traxxas slider shafts front & rear. Its all topped off with a ProLine F350 lid and a home made 7mm stainless steel rollbar.

One VERY important fact is that no "permanent" changes where made to the stock parts of the truck, so it can be returned back to "stock" configuration at any time.

And to top off all the shiney stuff, I added a set of VERY sweet "Trick" alu wheels from MThompson.





Front..

http://www.tnett.no/thorbob/RC_pix/Bruiser/Mods/ho_2.jpg




Rear..

http://www.tnett.no/thorbob/RC_pix/Bruiser/Mods/r_r_2.jpg




Shameless posing..:lol


http://www.tnett.no/thorbob/RC_pix/Bruiser/Mods/f_l_8.jpg


http://www.tnett.no/thorbob/RC_pix/Bruiser/Mods/s_l_1.jpg


http://www.tnett.no/thorbob/RC_pix/Bruiser/Mods/f_r_7.jpg


Hope you like them!

Thor

[NitroRookie]

Fullbore & Thorbob,

Sweet lookin rides. Fullbore will that engine look good on my E-Maxx.

[fulbore4x4]

Nitrorookie, you could use that engine...but one that I have seen that fits the scale better is off of a car that you can buy at walmart for like 14 dollars. Called like a hot machine or something similar. Take the engine out of that and you can actually attach it without having to hack a huge hole in the hood of your body. The engine even comes with braided line as well...nice bonus if you ask me!

[NitroRookie]

Fulbore,

How is the engine mounted in your truck?

I need a new body for my E anyway. I was thinking of getting a Parma Pre-Painted Gravedigger body and the Parma engine and mount the engine in the back like the Real Gravedigger.

[fulbore4x4]

When the hole was cut for the engine to be placed in, there was a piece of plastic that was glued to the inside of the body that goes all the way around the perimeter of the hole. Then there was a hole drilled in the back of the engine and then a hole drilled in the plastic perimeter. Just add a nut and bolt and you have your engine mounted.

[hua15]

I want to introduce everybody to Bruisernaut, this truck is one of the most amazing truck I have ever tested. This truck is originally owned by SleeperCivic (Richard, manager for Losi Racing Team). I really need to take this opportunity to say thanks to Richard, he is a super nice guy and his truck in the magazine is what made me into this whole 3-speed craze.

This is also the truck that appeared on the cover page of the May 2002 Issue of Hi-Torques R/C Car Magazine.

With JB welded front one ways for full time 4wd, this truck can go over literally anything. Tires are Proline Dirt Hawgs on M Thompsons amazing aluminum wheels and as well as M Thompsons Aluminum bell crank.

The suspension is huge improved from the original bruiser setup, with custom made front shock towers supported and Losi 1.2 shocks, articulation is just one word, outstanding!

Driving it, at first you will think wow, this thing is slow like a cow. Well, once you go over rocks and sand, that's where it shine.


http://www.rcrockcrawling.com/images/site/feature/juggerneer/4.jpg


WIth full locked diff gear (front & rear) this can just liter
http://www.rcrockcrawling.com/images/site/feature/juggerneer/5.jpg

Going through was something that I always wanted to do.
http://www.rcrockcrawling.com/images/site/feature/juggerneer/6.jpg

My some what less experienced buddy who was the driving while I was taking picture created this roll over, which cause some of the paint to fall off. It was a very sad moment, but overall this truck is very stable on the ground as long as you drive with care and skill. I have no problem fixing the paint, but the window trim chrome was something that I don't know how to repair, since it seems like to be a decal sheet rather than a paint.
http://www.rcrockcrawling.com/images/site/feature/juggerneer/7.jpg

It just can't be stopped.
http://www.rcrockcrawling.com/images/site/feature/juggerneer/8.jpg

I was going very slow on this part...
http://www.rcrockcrawling.com/images/site/feature/juggerneer/9.jpg

Here is a picture of the Bruisernaut right nex to my Juggerneer III.
http://www.rcrockcrawling.com/images/site/feature/juggerneer/10.jpg

Another amzing action shot.
http://www.rcrockcrawling.com/images/site/feature/juggerneer/11.jpg
http://www.rcrockcrawling.com/images/site/feature/juggerneer/14.jpg

No rock is too big.
http://www.rcrockcrawling.com/images/site/feature/juggerneer/15.jpg

I love it!
http://www.rcrockcrawling.com/images/site/feature/juggerneer/12.jpg

It got stuck, my next project must be a winch.
http://www.rcrockcrawling.com/images/site/feature/juggerneer/16.jpg

Believe it or not, with some skill driving, it got out of the deep sand fairly easily.
http://www.rcrockcrawling.com/images/site/feature/juggerneer/17.jpg

Amazing suspension setup.
http://www.rcrockcrawling.com/images/site/feature/juggerneer/18.jpg

Of course the Juggerneer III had to come along with the trip.
http://www.rcrockcrawling.com/images/site/feature/juggerneer/3.jpg

[birdy233]

Restoring this Bruiser for sale, stripping the body, polishing the frame, powdercoating the axles, skids, brackets and cross-members, new paint, I-Mex G-Hawgs and Hua's new aluminum wheels!

[birdy233]

This is a few photos of the progress...

[birdy233]

#2

[hua15]

http://www.rc4wd.com/images/site/products/airbrush/patch1/bruisernaut.jpg

[RallyRoach]

Originally posted by hua15
My some what less experienced buddy who was the driving while I was taking picture created this roll over, which cause some of the paint to fall off. It was a very sad moment, but overall this truck is very stable on the ground as long as you drive with care and skill. I have no problem fixing the paint, but the window trim chrome was something that I don't know how to repair, since it seems like to be a decal sheet rather than a paint.

The chrome is a product called Bare Metal Foil. Any hobby shop that carries model cars should have it. Its very easy to apply, and you already know that it looks great :)

Hope that helps...

RallyRoach

[hua15]

RallyRoach, thanks!

-Hua

[smoothrider4x4]

Hua15.

Really great looking modified 3 speeds. Keep sending the great pictures.

[hua15]

http://www.rcrock.com/images/feature/ultimate/1.jpg

http://www.rcrock.com/images/feature/ultimate/3.jpg

http://www.rcrock.com/images/feature/ultimate/13.jpg

http://www.rcrock.com/images/feature/ultimate/14.jpg

[NitroRookie]

I don't see any of your pics hua.

[mnster]

Hey Check Out my Bruiser.:)

[mnster]

my custom shifter.:)

[mnster]

Rear View.:)

[mnster]

Front

[mnster]

Chassis Before sanding cleaning and polishing.;)

[mnster]

Chassis After!:)

[Jeepaholic]

I have looked everywhere that I can think of to find a body for mine and I cant find one. I would really be interested to find out where that person got the jeep body for their bruiser. If anyone knows please drop me a line.

[birdy233]

The Jeep body is from the Tamiya Jeep Wrangler kit, as of a month ago, you could still get the body, window, and headlight buckets direct from Tamiya, or you can get one from E-bay. You have to shorten the Bruiser frame to make it work though. Check out ****.NET in the Bruiser/Mountaineer section for some more Jeep Bruisers!

[birdy233]

that would be ****

[birdy233]

ok! :( so it won't let you post a link? r c m t if that works, they have some awesome Bruisers there!

[fulbore4x4]

Yeah jeff, they *** out some of the other sites names.

I am possibly going to be making a jeep bruiser in the near future...but have a few other projects that need to be finished up.

[birdy233]

I have another in the works as well! Chrome chassis, custom body, (I had the top removed and adding a full interior!)

[mnster]

Hey do the Proline Mashers fit on the stock rims Has anybody had some problems with the Proline Masher 2000s like cracking lugs, lugs falling off ect. Do you need to lift the stock body to fit the tires?

[birdy233]

Yes, those will fit fine, it's a bit tight, so I would lift the body up a bit or put a set of Juggernaut leaf springs for a suspension lift for the clearance.

[txt-117]

how fast would a bruiser go with an evx in it with a GRAUPNER 700 turbo MOTOR in it ? i realy don't want it for speed just a little more umff

[txt-117]

does anyone make a dual shock mount for the bruiser i have seen them

[ThorBobRC]

TXT-117, I run a Graupner 700 w/ the EVX on my Baja Bruiser and it rips. Just need to be careful, there is more torque there than those weak bevel gears can handle!

You can see more info on my Bruiser and my Mountaineer at my site: www.thorbob.com

Thor

[mnster]

Thor Bob how do you put the traxxas driveshafts on. The white plastic ones don't fit on the axle?:confused: :confused:

[E-MaxxDestroyer]

I just got one a few days ago...:D It looks like it will be a great truck once I finish polishing and rewiring it. Here's a pic the day I got it.

Oops:p

[E-MaxxDestroyer]

Ok, so the pics aren't working...here's a link.

http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=107233 Just scroll down a little.

[txt-117]

who make the dual shock mount for the bruiser and were can i get a graupner 700 motor??

[fulbore4x4]

JUGGSTERR makes the dual shock mounts...I have a set and all that I can say is awesome work!

[mnster]

Anyone got snow play pics.

[mnster]

Ok well I guess not? I know I have asked this before but how do you put the traxxas drive shafts on a bruser?

[mnster]

All the snow melted where I live and made a tacky dirt surface.

[hua15]

Here is my lastest project base on fulbore's body.

http://www.rcrock.com/images/truck/bruiser/flame/5.jpg

http://www.rcrock.com/images/truck/bruiser/flame/6.jpg

http://www.rcrock.com/images/truck/bruiser/flame/7.jpg

http://www.rcrock.com/images/truck/bruiser/flame/8.jpg

http://www.rcrock.com/images/truck/bruiser/flame/9.jpg

http://www.rcrock.com/images/truck/bruiser/flame/10.jpg

http://www.rcrock.com/images/truck/bruiser/flame/11.jpg

http://www.rcrock.com/images/truck/bruiser/flame/12.jpg

-Hua

[CBlakeNS]

Wow--all very nice!!! I like them because they are so realistic!

[hua15]

http://www.rcrock.com/product/rc4wd/bruiser/4link/one/4.jpg

http://www.rcrock.com/product/rc4wd/bruiser/4link/one/2.jpg

http://www.rcrock.com/product/rc4wd/bruiser/4link/new/7.jpg

http://www.rcrock.com/product/rc4wd/bruiser/4link/one/6.jpg

http://www.rcrock.com/product/rc4wd/bruiser/4link/new/13.jpg

-Hua

[ihaveabruiser]

http://pstr-m02.ygpweb.aol.com/data2/00C/4A/9D/91/61/QqcFiwx+Pmz6IRx-zWnYmXkwyln0adVv0180.jpg


check out link

CUSTOM BRUISER (http://**************/ws/*******************************3118544649&category=2565)

[HankTheDwarf]

Here's my Mountaineer after I rescued it back from a friend who trashed it after I sold it to him. Will soon be restored and is 100%.

[Tjappie]

Is this the tamiya 3 speedgearbox used in the bruiser and other
cool classic trucks? They are sold in Germany by http://www.truckmodellsport.de/, and i've heard that they are EXCLUSIVELY in the US by RC4WD.com.
i wan't to use them for my project.

[NitroOwnsYou]

It doesnt look like it to me.

Go to this site http://kope.com/bruiser/ . they have the exploded view of a Bruiser/mounty tranny.

You can get them new or used, but they run about $100+

JR

[bpiiyas]

that tranny is from the 1/14 scale big rigs from tamiya

[hua15]

http://www.rcrock.com/images/truck/bruiser/buck/2.jpg

[calvin3]

hua15 strikes again!

[holshotracer]

i want that truck:D
i just got six feet of alum. angle stock for $2.59 so time to finish a custom chassis with four link at both ends.

[SteveK]

hua-

How is the cantilevered rear suspension 'sprung'?

[Patrik]

Hi!

I couldn't find any Hilux forum and since it's somewhat related to the Bruiser and Mountaineer I thought I'd try here...

So, a Toyota Hilux pick up need its tires replaced. Is it a standard tire so whatever tire I like will fit or is it special for this model?

Patrik

[holshotracer]

i got the top of my chassis done. i'm now making the axle mounts. and coming up with a way for the steering and how the shocks are going to be mounted. i going for a rock crawler:D

[holshotracer]

i ran into one prob i'm going have to find some long drive shafts. i'm using a kyosho transmission so that requires about another 1/4 inch on the drive shafts. the motor sits right on the bottom plate of the chassis for lower CG.

[holshotracer]

patrik
the tires are the same size as the the tires on the ford 150 and chevy trucks and they're easier to find.

[Patrik]

Originally posted by holshotracer
patrik
the tires are the same size as the the tires on the ford 150 and chevy trucks and they're easier to find.

Thank you

[rbthntr64]

All custom steel gears in original tranny, Stormer 4 to 1 reduction,
Kyosho #CK-71 Steel gear set in axles, AJ's R/C steel counter gear, B&R 550 pulling motor, Mud digger tires ( anyone know where or who still makes these?) Novak 828 SC. 1991 NR/CTPA
4WD Modified World Champion.

[rbthntr64]

All custom steel gears in original tranny, Stormer 4 to 1 reduction,
Kyosho #CK-71 Steel gear set in axles, AJ's R/C steel counter gear, B&R 550 pulling motor, Mud digger tires ( anyone know where or who still makes these?) Novak 828 SC. 1991 NR/CTPA
4WD Modified World Champion.

[BCat125]

This is my fathers mint condition bruiser with a custom painted body andit has never been run.
http://eastcoastrc.com/ecrct2261.JPG
http://eastcoastrc.com/ECRC2480.JPG

[holshotracer]

i got the front four link finished for my custom frame. also mounted the motor and transmission. now i got to build the rear four link. i'm thinking about possibly using clod wheels and tires don't know yet. still have to make drive shafts.

[cnroman]

A few questions.
1. I need to flush out my tranny, what should I use? Motor spray okay?
2. What can I lube it with?
3. Is there a substitute that I can use for the tranny plugs?

Thanks.

[Wr95jp]

I'm a man on a budget:( I wanted one of those trucks since 95 but never could aford one.

How many parts are still ava??? and how could i get a rolling
frame??? or just the axels and the leaf springs.

I'm trying to bulid a frame frome scratch:mad: :confused: but i dont have any spec or know what size the whole tk is

I know i may never get one but would one of you be kind to make coppys of the manual of the truck if you still have one
( As long as its not any trouble )

I am willing to pay for the coppies and to get them mailed to me

I love the pic's you all posted and i saved as manny as i could.

My E-Mail address is Wr95jp@aol.com Let me know if you can help me out or just post it here i'll get to it
Thanks:D

[cavdraco]

Just curious is a blazing blazer welcome in this forum?
it predates the bruser and is more rare ( try to find parts:D )
Mine is looking fair but it has never been restored

Cav

[jwrape]

Here's a Monster http://www.mustanglife.com/gallery/jwrape/86817.jpg

[jwrape]

Here's mine
http://www.fordtruckworld.com/gallery/BlackExpew22s/313245.jpg

http://www.fordtruckworld.com/gallery/BlackExpew22s/313246.jpg

Here are some more pics I've seen
http://www.fordtruckworld.com/gallery/BlackExpew22s/313249.jpg

http://www.fordtruckworld.com/gallery/BlackExpew22s/313248.jpg
http://www.fordtruckworld.com/gallery/BlackExpew22s/313247.jpg
http://www.fordtruckworld.com/gallery/BlackExpew22s/313254.jpg http://www.fordtruckworld.com/gallery/BlackExpew22s/313253.jpg http://www.fordtruckworld.com/gallery/BlackExpew22s/313252.jpg http://www.fordtruckworld.com/gallery/BlackExpew22s/313251.jpg http://www.fordtruckworld.com/gallery/BlackExpew22s/313250.jpg

This Yellow Hummer went for $1200 on Enay last week

[WDGuy]

Ok guys Im looking to get a bruiser for cheap. I dont need any of the hop-ups or anything. I need a project and I dont have a whole lot of money to spend. So if you guys could look out for one cheap I would so greatly appreciate it. I am only 14 and I think these trucks are awsome. I want to build 1 like a toyota I had.

[jwrape]

WDguy,
Good luck finding one for cheap. The only way I have been able to afford one is to build it one piece at a time. And it's still not cheap. I have already put about $100 in it and I'm no where near a running truck. :D

[gots_a_sol]

i think that yellow hummer is back on ebay again...i just bought a bruiser today off of ebay, made a deal with the seller and he ended the auction early for $400...

also, could i use my hitec lynx 3d or jr xr3 for this or do i have to use a stick radio(too bad its illegal to use 72mhz radios for ground vehicles or id use the radio for my plane)

[gots_a_sol]

looks like ill have to find out if the lynx will work myself then...it seems that it would, cuz i hooked all my electronics up and how its set up, it has 3 diff. positions that the 3rd channel can go to...

so if i press the up key for the 3rd chan. once(from 1st gear) that will put me into 2nd gear, press it again, then be in 3rd

if i press the the down key once, that puts me back into 2nd, and press it again, that puts me into 1st

hope it works...

[killer_d76]

:ö:Guys,

i am just curious... do they have small birfields used on the front axle just like the real toyota trucks? if it does, could somebody please post a pic or two! thanks. i'm just amazed how detailed Tamiya Trucks are! :)

thanks!

-æ

[jwrape]

birfield??? What is that?:confused:

[gots_a_sol]

Originally posted by jwrape
birfield??? What is that?:confused:

i was thinking the same thing...

bruiser should be here by the end of the week...

[killer_d76]

Originally posted by jwrape
birfield??? What is that?:confused:

:ö: birfield is a different kind of u-joint... a different design but the function is the same, normaly used on the front axle of a 4x4 to drive the front wheel... this site may give you a better idea of what a birfield is ;)

http://www.safari4x4.com.au/80scool/tech/birfield_repack/repack.html

-æ

[wilson_bryant]

what size motor will fit the bruiser?? i want to get a new one.

thanks.

[killer_d76]

more info on birfield.. click here (http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/front_end/solid_axle/)

http://www.aor4x4.com/aorcati1sm2.jpg

[killer_d76]

Originally posted by wilson_bryant
what size motor will fit the bruiser?? i want to get a new one.

thanks.

looks like it uses 550 size motor.... look here! (http://www.rc4wd.com/shop/go.cgi?&shop=city&cart=50073728x14702&session=3f7a5930396e1080&L=eng&P=X-3STB)

[gots_a_sol]

bruiser has a 750 motor...that link is the tranny used in Tamiya's tractor trailer kits i believe and isnt the same as the tranny in a Bruiser(or other vintage 3-speed)

[gots_a_sol]

bruiser came in today :D looks like im going to have to buy a new motor for it though :mad:

im using a lynx 3D and so far ive got it to shift between 1st and 2nd, still trying to get 3rd to work...

one thing that confused the crap out of me when i had all the electronics in was when i hit the gas, it would just sould like something was grinding in the transmission, so i though something horrible had happened, well i pull the first part of the case off(part the motor mounts to) and it appears there is a type of slipper clutch on the spur gear...well, after looking at it, i found out it was the cause of my truck not going anywhere

one of the plates(dont know what its really called) looks like it should have had dimples on it all the way around, well, it was smooth as a baby's ass...so i gotta figure out what to do to get power from the motor to the ground, probably just superglue the gear pieces together

ok, done rambling now...

-joe

[jwrape]

Hey guys check this out.
It's a Wild Willy(original) with a extended chassis. This is my next prject. To extend my old Wild Willy frame to make a monster truck w/ Clod wheels and puller tires. Looks a lot like a Hilux Mountaineer truck.
http://www.******.net/media/Wild_Willy_Mod1.jpg
http://www.******.net/media/Wild_Willy_Mod2.jpg
http://www.******.net/media/Wild_Willy_3.jpg
http://www.******.net/media/Wild_Willy_mod4.jpg


Looks just like a Tamiya Hilux, but cheaper. AWESOME!

[calvin3]

Ok.........................everyone!

I'm looking to get my first 3 speed! I have plenty to trade and some cash. I'm looking for a Bruiser . Please let me know if anyone is letting go of one.


calvin3

[holshotracer]

since i don't have cash to get my front axle fixed i desided to build a two wheel drive pre runner and then convert it to four wheel drive when i have money. i going to use buggy front arms and still have a four link and rear axle. the best part is that i'll be able to use the chassis that i built before.

[professor_griff]

I know this isn't the right place for it but these are very rare to come by especially here but mine is for sale or trade in the sell trade forum

http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=1306122#post1306122

[tjbell88]

do you guys drive your bruisers?
and were can i get one? i really like them

[killer_d76]

extreme 4x4 motorsports icelandish style (http://www.4x4.is/4x4_formula.htm) this guys must have based their rig on Tamiya Blazer!

[Jero]

do you guys drive your bruisers?
and were can i get one? i really like them

You can find them on ebay, but prices range from $300 all the way to $1000. Atleast from what ive seen. If I were you Id look on ebay and look for one that needs a little work, and find the parts you need.

No i dont drive em. Saving and looking for one right now.


- Jero

[Sniper585]

well, i am planning on driving mine, i didnt spend $ 700. , & some odd dollars 2 have it just sit on the shelf. :-) , I bought min off e-bay like 2 months ago. I didnt even test it yet, b/c the rechargeable batt in the controler is dead, i am short on funds, so i cant get another 1 for quite some time.
The 1st thing that i did is take the bruiser apart, and in my highschool shop class i polished all the parts :-) , thanks 2 my cool shop teacher MR. hebrock.
before i put it 2gether, i want 2 get full bearings for it, so it will keep wear 2 a minimum.
if i can get a friend with a camera, ill post some pics of it when its built.
COME ON GUYS, AND GALS, THIS THREAD IS DIEING !!!!

[vintage_steeps]

Well looks like a am jumping on the Mountaneer band wagen. I had one a long while ago and due to the fact i buy and sell on e bay i sold it for a monster profit. This time around i found another that i pretty much paid 100.00 for. It is in prestine condition just missing body parts and body posts. Everything else is there. It has old school elctronics remote etc. I am however in need of some help! Im trying to figure out how the hole shifter thing works. The shifter plate on my remote is missing. So i go up left down rite and that does reverse and foreward but i thought these worked like real stick shift cars? I cant get into any other gears . Granted its just run around my living room . Will it auto shift when its gotten up to speed? I will post pics soon. I ALSO HAVE TO AGREE WITH THE LAST POST !! LETS GET SOME MORE PICTURES UP HERE AND STUFF!!

[jwrape]

It won't auto shift. But I don't know how to shift mine yet either. I haven't gotten mine to run yet. Still building the chassis.

here's a pic for ya of mine

[vintage_steeps]

Looks like you have a real project on your hands. LOL I did get her running in the yard today a bit but i think only in 1 gear. And reverse. I cant figure out how to get it into second?? I try mimicing the movement i have seen on the remotes with the shifter patern but mines is totally off either that or something is wrong w the trannis. I hope its just something stupid. Does anyone know if i can just toss an esc on and will i get full speed that way? I am also having another problem. I really want to trick this truck out a bit. Put clod style suspension on it and really rock crawl it because i heard these trannis are awesome. But the damn truck is in such great condition . The rims dont have a scratch. hmmm well guess i have to get the bugs out first lol. I will try and post some pics tomorrow.

chris

[Spoon37]

hey, I have a bruiser.....its almost mint, but it needed a new coat of paint, so I stripped it recently and is awaiting a fresh paintjob(as soon as I have some free time lol)

for it to shift properly it does have to be setup properly to start with the servo must literally shift it from full lock to centre to opposite lock for each change. also for best driving you need a H style gearshift thing for your transmitter.....you can get one from rc4wd.com: http://www.rcrock.com/shopx/go.cgi?&shop=city&cart=43782907x7227&session=409577281c3b12fb&L=eng&P=4x4-B006

also the collet thing that the gear lever attaches to must be in exactly the right place otherwise the sahft will not move the right amount when the servo shifts.

there is a thing in the manual about setting it - got to www.tamiyaclub.com if you dont have the manual already.

also make sure that if the tranny has been upgraded to ball bearings that it has enough 5x8mm shims to take up the slack(modern flange 8x5mm BB's are thinner than the stock bushings....)

;)

[dendaddy]

The way the tranny works is 4w low -4w high-2w high the speed control handles forward & reverse I use a controler from a t-maxx that was lying around & replaced the thumb switch for a 3possition switch from radio shack works perfect :D

[Sniper585]

thats cool how u modified the t-maxx controller 2 work, because the old style controlers is like trying to hold a shoe box to operate your vehical. Well....looks like im no going to put my bruiser back together for quite a while , because i stripped a lot of the screws while getting them out. And i wont have money for a new screw set anytime soon because my boss told me to start lookin for a new job. And that is soooo horrible, because i graduate from high school next month, and finding a job is gonna be hard, alot of the places i went to said that they already laid people off till christmas......all in all, im gonna have to put my hobby of rc on hold for quite some time. even though i dont like the idea, priorities come first.

[yjzed155]

Hi, I am a new user and I want to receive information about the mountaineer. In Italy i cannot find a mountaineer on sale, so I decide to build a new one. So I would have some design or outlines with the measures. Can you help me? Otherwise I have a friend in Tamiya Italia and he can order all I need in Japan but I need a copy of instruction manual.
Thank you
Marco

Ps: sorry for the grammatical errors... :)

[Sniper585]

It would be really expenseive to build a mountaineer from parts. , in the USA, we have www.ebay.com , wich is an on-line auction site, so that we can bid on rc vehicales, if you can bid on this site that would be great. if not , you could try a search engine on-line , and just start clicking, your bound to find some on-line auctions that you can join in. if you have anymore questions , just leave a post...........hope this helps you. :D

[calvin3]

Wow I haven't been here for awhile......well I got a trcuk and picked up a Jugg. body for it. But I am quickly losing time to work on my cars soooo I may have to get rid of it. :rolleyes:

Here is a pic with the Jugg body sitting on top. Since this picture I have stripped the black off the frame and crossmembers.

enjoy

http://home.comcast.net/~yadayadaya/images/bruiser.jpg

[yjzed155]

Hi, I have a question for you...I hope you will reply me soon...I need a copy of a instruction manual of the bruiser so I order everything in Japan. Please inform me if is there a link or anyone can send me by e-mail ( elli.marc@tin.it ) this manual. I would go in 4x4 with my Jeep Yj and a bruiser...please help me...thank you

[calvin3]

Try tamiyaclub.com they have scanned manuals on there site.

[yjzed155]

I found the manuals but I can't read them because they are too small so I can't read them...what can I do?

[danhfordnut]

I just joined up. I'm hoping someone can help me find some parts for my bruiser. I've had it in storage for about 15 years. What I'm really looking for is the nylon input gear for the trandmission. Thanks for the help

[Sniper585]

I just joined up. I'm hoping someone can help me find some parts for my bruiser. I've had it in storage for about 15 years. What I'm really looking for is the nylon input gear for the trandmission. Thanks for the help
I have been looking for bruiser parts on www.ebay.com for over a year, and i still havent seen one of those gears up for auction, most people sell the whole tranny, which will bring in about $100. US .....good luck on finding one. you could try www.rc4wd.com, they sell some repo bruiser parts and if they dont make this gear, u could sent them an email requesting one be made, im sure that they could find a market for them......hope this helps _L8ER_

[mrmaxxman]

try dave engle he has some cool stuff for the three speeds replaceable
spur gear, relocated steering, rock proof tranny

[mrmaxxman]

i never drive mine........... :D

[mrmaxxman]

and the latest body a proline landcruiser. mostly run with this body as it is about 100 dollars cheaper incase of a severe roll off a rock.

[4Jeeperz]

hey there, I am new to this and am trying to "re-store" my Bruiser. You see, everything is there, but it's really old and the controller by Futaba may have a dead battery.Whenever I charge it to it's fullest, it drops halfway. I was wondering if anyone also knew if I could use Savage tires and wheels on my Bruiser. Thanks in advance.

[Racer Rob]

Here's my Bruiser :cool:

[Racer Rob]

Action shot

[minijosh]

Man I just watched one of the video's on tamiya club and they had these trucks going thru tons of mud and water. I want to do the same. Can someone hook me up with a good deal on a truck? I'm not talking $1000 either.

[holshotracer]

could someone give my dave engle web address. i had it awhile ago and lost it. i need to order a front axle from him.

[mrdakota]

I just joined up. I'm hoping someone can help me find some parts for my bruiser. I've had it in storage for about 15 years. What I'm really looking for is the nylon input gear for the trandmission. Thanks for the help
Hello. If you are needing the gear that the motor pinion drives, the idler gear out of an old kyosho big brute will work, it will not have the "slipper" built into it though

[DANNYGTI]

I have had my Mountaneer for several years now. I have never driven it. But I do want to get running. I would appreciate it if you guys can give me some direction as to where i can find some parts for it.

[mrdakota]

you can try ebay or type either "bruiser" or "mountainer" into yahoo

[LugNuts]

Hi peeps new to this site and have to say its cool . I have had a bruiser for about 15 years and its been sitting in my basement lol. Im looking to sell it and never got around to it till today lol. Been out of the game for a bit now and was wondering how much these things are worth now? The truck is alsome and its hard to see it go but i guess as we get older lol we all got bills lmao. Thanks guys and gals... ;)

[tadium54]

I have had my Mountaneer for several years now. I have never driven it. But I do want to get running. I would appreciate it if you guys can give me some direction as to where i can find some parts for it.


Yeah, ebay is pretty much your only real bet. RC MT may work too, maybe the clod graveyard. I've been here for a while and I rarely see them

[tadium54]

Hi peeps new to this site and have to say its cool . I have had a bruiser for about 15 years and its been sitting in my basement lol. Im looking to sell it and never got around to it till today lol. Been out of the game for a bit now and was wondering how much these things are worth now? The truck is alsome and its hard to see it go but i guess as we get older lol we all got bills lmao. Thanks guys and gals... ;)

again, ebay is a great place to start. theyre pretty sought after, so if yours is in very good shape, take some good pics and post them there. Its worth about 600 bare minimum

[LugNuts]

again, ebay is a great place to start. theyre pretty sought after, so if yours is in very good shape, take some good pics and post them there. Its worth about 600 bare minimum


Thanks for the info .. the body is alittle scratch up from my brother rolling it over lol . but the truck runs great . I put a batt to it today and the motor kicks good . Thanks bud.. :)

[tadium54]

no problem

hua15 and calvin- what digital camera do you guys use? you have very sharp and clear photos, and I;m looking to get a new digital camera

[wtmaxx25]

How many people here own a Bruiser or Mountaineer. If you do post pics of it. Well here is the first Bruiser/Mountaineer Forum I have seen on this board.:D
looking for replacement counter gear for the 750 trans seems that engle manufacturing has an adapter for replacement but can get no reply from him it even looks like a awesome setup with a replaceable spur gear, thanks wayne.

[jocktheglide165]

here is my truck I won off ebay a week ago for 400 shipped it was in bad shape, but I stripped it down and rebuilt it what blast took a whole week.
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL658/3909110/8083732/107229783.jpg

http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL658/3909110/8083732/107229776.jpg

http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL658/3909110/8083732/107951242.jpg

http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL658/3909110/8083732/107951259.jpg

http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL658/3909110/8083732/107951285.jpg

[Tyrael1986]

dang! these trucks look so awsome. they look like a real truck accept smaller. they dont even look like RC's at first glance... makes me want one >_>

[4wdmt]

i think i remember that truck jock. you did a pretty good job restoring it. what sealant did you use? it looks much nicer in the tranny than the regular white one that tamiya supplied in their kits.

Tyrael, its true, they really look real most especially when pictured outdoor. I sold most of my r/c stuff just to get a "mint" one. It was worth it.

[jocktheglide165]

I dont know what kind of sealant it is I got it from work he he he it works good though except I was an idiot and didnt know any better I sealed up as much as I could and I fill up the tranny with 3 in 1 oil the oil worked great, but dummy me your not suppose to do that and so it leaked out of the front drive line since you cant see the front drive line really and I actually tried...im such an idiot....

[jocktheglide165]

http://pic1.picturetrail.com/VOL1181/3933425/8139686/108207567.jpg

http://pic1.picturetrail.com/VOL1181/3933425/8139686/108207573.jpg

[4wdmt]

looks good in any angle. btw, what is your plan for the original mounty body? are you going to re-do the paint?

[RCfrodoRC]

http://www.rcrock.com/images/feature/ultimate/1.jpg

http://www.rcrock.com/images/feature/ultimate/3.jpg

http://www.rcrock.com/images/feature/ultimate/13.jpg

http://www.rcrock.com/images/feature/ultimate/14.jpg
ewwwwwwww. there's drool all over my key board

[RCfrodoRC]

hey how much is a decent bruiser, off ebay or something.

[jocktheglide165]

decent runs about 500 to 700. folks with hops ups etc... run higher probably max in my opinion only 1200 like new condition though. of course NIB runs 2k plus gaurenteed.

[minijosh]

Well I'm a proud owner of a project Bruiser. Traded off my micro helicopter plus more stuff for a truck in a box in pieces. No shell though or tires but you gotta start somewhere huh?

[4wdmt]

yup. i agree, some people even "assemble" a bruiser by parts as they come along on ebay.

recently, a running bruiser complete with radio and body never go below the $450 mark. now a mint type fetch $700 and above. with the like new category, we are seeing $1000++ and as you can see on ebay, a NIB is $2000 and above.

[gixxerman]

I have a bruiser got it in 1985

[minijosh]

So is there any member here who does tranny's? I'm having a shifting problem with mine. I got alloy lower shock mounts and dual upper mounts and now I need 8 4 inch shocks, anyone got some?

[minijosh]

Well I'm doing the crazy. I'm going to cut my frame and make a one off truck. Don't hate me because I'm doing it but I'm getting a frame made so don't worry. A 3 speed monster truck like us americans always do. 8 shocks + 3 speeds = old busted hotness lol

[minijosh]

Here's what the truck looks like.

[mrdakota]

what kind of shifting problems are you having? post them & see what happens= they aren't too complicated . I've had mine apart a number of times

[minijosh]

Well I haven't mounted the tranny to the chassis but when I try to shift it by hand it seems it doesn't want to go into 4 wheel drive low.

[mrdakota]

the linkage won't go? or the front output shaft just doesn't spin? are you spinning the tranny by hand or are you using the motor to drive it?

[dsfire1]

here is a picture of my custom bruiser crawler.it is 4 link suspention with 2 shock front and rear.has decent articulation.dave engle tranny,all custom machined link holders on axcles.alunimun bead lock wheels.all-t tires.55turn integy motor,super rooster esc.and custom body.have a whole lot of $$$$$$ and time in it.

[dsfire1]

pic number 2

[dsfire1]

pic number 3

[TAM]

Looking For A Bruiser Tranny

[Tamiya84]

Just got a nice hiux project anyone got any parts forsale.. REALLYYY want a orginal body no matter the condtion.. lmk

[Jeepin79]

Anybody interested in a whole truck + parts. I have one listed in the FS section and no bites yet. It's listed under Bruiser + parts. Let me know.
Thanks

[T/Losi]

Does anyone know if you can get roll cages for the Bruiser?
Also, does anyone know if the F350 body on the new truck fits the old bruiser?

Cheers

[Jeepin79]

Bruiser sold.

[jocktheglide165]

Bruiser sold.
to me of course I will post updated pics once i clean everything up and shine her up again to glory days I love the paint job though jeepin.

[crazy4rc]

What lube/oil am I supposed to put in the transmission and how much? :huh:

[rick12o9r6]

Crazyrc use slick 50 in the transmission. T/losi yes the new hi-lift body will fit the bruiser. Heres pix of what im working on. rick-out

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/rsyndentist/DSCN1337.jpg