eddievedder
RCC Addict
This "build thread" is designed to help me make a capable basic cralwer toy truck and to help you (if you decide you want to) build something similar to this toy turk Toyota as I will try to document it as best I can with part numbers, specs, measurements, etc...
I will use pictures, words and sometimes numbers to explain the "build process".
Most of the parts will be brand new. The build will be that of an iconic 4x4 vehicle in the form of a Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser.
Axles are previously owned. They are RC4WD Ultimate Yota axles. They have the RC4WD 4 link mount and optional XVD axles. These can easily be sourced new and used.
The chassis is an aluminum Reign RC K2-3S chassis. The chassis is discontinued (can probably be found in the classified section here from time to time) but it is a basic design and one that can easily be fabricated if desired. It measures 12" in length, 2.5" tall and 3.5" wide. it weighs about 7oz. The wheelbase can be about 8"-12" depending on the links. This one comes with a pre-drilled delrin tranny skid plate, already drilled to fit a few different transmissions, like the Axial SCX10 tranny and the RC4WD R2 tranny.
Ive used these parts many times for links and they are tried and true so I stuck with what works for this type of build. I made the links by using HPI Hell Fire Turnbuckles pt#86535 (80mm in length) for the upper links, and with Traxxas Revo rod ends pt#5347 you get about 95mm with room for adjustment.
Lower links are HPI Savahe tie rods pt#86072 (70mm long) 85mm eye to eye with the above mentions rod ends.
I will use pictures, words and sometimes numbers to explain the "build process".
Most of the parts will be brand new. The build will be that of an iconic 4x4 vehicle in the form of a Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser.
Axles are previously owned. They are RC4WD Ultimate Yota axles. They have the RC4WD 4 link mount and optional XVD axles. These can easily be sourced new and used.
The chassis is an aluminum Reign RC K2-3S chassis. The chassis is discontinued (can probably be found in the classified section here from time to time) but it is a basic design and one that can easily be fabricated if desired. It measures 12" in length, 2.5" tall and 3.5" wide. it weighs about 7oz. The wheelbase can be about 8"-12" depending on the links. This one comes with a pre-drilled delrin tranny skid plate, already drilled to fit a few different transmissions, like the Axial SCX10 tranny and the RC4WD R2 tranny.
Ive used these parts many times for links and they are tried and true so I stuck with what works for this type of build. I made the links by using HPI Hell Fire Turnbuckles pt#86535 (80mm in length) for the upper links, and with Traxxas Revo rod ends pt#5347 you get about 95mm with room for adjustment.
Lower links are HPI Savahe tie rods pt#86072 (70mm long) 85mm eye to eye with the above mentions rod ends.