Creepy's Yota Flatbed...Pic Heavy

[CreepyCrawl]

Creepy's Yota Flatbed

A few months ago I fell in love with an SCX10 based build that HITMAN had completed, and when it came up for sale I simply couldn't walk away.

When I originally purchased this truck it was my intention to just leave it alone and drive it for the season. Well, after a 20 minute test run to get a quick feel for performance, I set it on the shelf knowing full well that I was going to tear it down completely, build fresh axles, transmission and do a few tweaks and mods.

I did not document the transformation, however I will list all the tech as well as some bench snaps of the overhaul and a few from Sunday's initial shakedown run.

Tranny:
Stock Axial Internals
3Racing Stainless Outdrives
Integy V11 35T
14T Robinson Pro Aluminum Pinion
87T Kimbrough Spur
MIP Driveshafts

Front Axle:
Axial CV's with Gunnar Pins
Axial HD/OD Gears
RCP High Clearence Knuckles
Hand Bros. CMS Kit

Rear Axle:
Axial Straight Axles
Axial HD Gears
R2J 4 Link Truss

Lube:
Rocksmith Gear Jelly

Wheels and Tires:
RC4WD OEM Steelies
RC4WD Rok Lox
Stock Foams (channeled for weights)
3oz Each Front
2oz Each Rear

Suspension:
Pro Line Scaler Shocks
Stock Springs
JeepinDoug S-Cups
70w (still tuning)

Electronics:
Tekin FX-R
Castle BEC
Spektrum SR3500 Micro Rx
Hi Tec 5955TG Servo
Radio Shack LED's (Head and Tail Lights)
Holmes Hobbies 1300 mAH 3s Lipo
Dynamite 14awg Wire
Deans
Castle Bullets

Recovery:
3Racing Winch
12 feet of .024" Nylon Coated Stainless Line (40 pound break)
Stainless Hook
RC4WD Shackle
LowSlowTJ Snorkel
Pro Line Hi-Lift Jack
Reign CB Antenna

Tamiya Paint:
Fine Surface Primer
TS-3 Dark Yellow
TS-42 Light Gun Metal
TS-73 Clear Orange
TS-6 Matte Black
TS-80 Flat Clear

Tech:
Overall Weight: 7 pounds 13 ounces
Wheelbase: 11.5"
Track: 9.0"
Height: 8.5"
Length: 18.25"
Ground Clearence/Skid: 2.5"
Ground Clearence/Sliders: 3.0"
Diff Clearence 1.25"

Original Build Thread:

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=216898

Completed Overhaul:

 

[dickwart]

How much shipped to 98946? That's one of the cleanest out there! Nice job man!

 

[HITMAN]

dam Creepy, nice transformation. looks sweet"thumbsup"

 

[allgm1]

Thats a very nice rig you've got there creepy, it looks even better in person. I'm glad you made it out with it this weekend, I definatley had a blast.

 

[STANG KILLA SS]

wow

 

[G-crawler]

Such a clean build!

 

[R2j]

Great looking Yota! Very clean build!"thumbsup"

 

[cartronicshn]

Beautiful rig"thumbsup", i am trying to figure out if that is a track bar installed upfront to help with bumpsteer?

 

[pardonmyn00b]

CLEAN! Beautiful rig you have there.

 

[monkey biz]

It will never work ....this rig is freakn awesome in person its so clean job well done. Maybe next time we'll get some pics of it buried in mud up to the wipers"thumbsup"

 

[yotacrawler]

That yota is sick! Got to see it in person not only does it look good but seems to crawl even better.

 

[chino438]

I agree, this is one clean build! One thing wrong though, needs some more rash to top it off!

 

[JuziTin]

that looks like a truck i saw IN A VIDEO GAME!

 

[rbgerrish]

Very tasty! Love the bumpers and the rear shock/spare mount.

 

[Lobonyc]

That is one clean truck!

I feel like just climbing on board and driving away!

"thumbsup"

By The Way, i forgot to mention that the magnetically held tool box is genius.

Will keep the magnet idea in the back of my head. Finally a different option than velcro!

 

[CRAWLERCRAZY]

That truck is alright..... I seen some scratches on the skidplate.:lmao::lmao:

 

[carlilex]

Maybe next time we'll get some pics of it buried in mud up to the wipers"thumbsup"

I don't think that would happen, unless it was an accident! :lmao:

I think we should call it the "Teflon Toyota"! Nothing sticks to it! :ror:

Killer rig! "thumbsup"

 

[CreepyCrawl]

How much shipped to 98946? That's one of the cleanest out there! Nice job man!

Thanks man, but she's staying right here at home :mrgreen:

dam Creepy, nice transformation. looks sweet"thumbsup"

I had a great platform to build off of...thank you again my man "thumbsup"

Thats a very nice rig you've got there creepy, it looks even better in person. I'm glad you made it out with it this weekend, I definatley had a blast.

Thanks again my friend, and I'm glad I came out, it was a great day at The Dam as always!

wow

Appreciated sir, thank you very much.

Such a clean build!

I strive for clean builds every time I wrench...I hope I'm succeeding 8)

Great looking Yota! Very clean build!"thumbsup"

Thank you Shon, and that Truss is sweet, really made the build for me.

Beautiful rig"thumbsup", i am trying to figure out if that is a track bar installed upfront to help with bumpsteer?

Thank you, and that's part of the Hand Bro's CMS kit that you're seeing I believe.

CLEAN! Beautiful rig you have there.

Thanks n00b, I really appreciate the comment.

It will never work ....this rig is freakn awesome in person its so clean job well done. Maybe next time we'll get some pics of it buried in mud up to the wipers"thumbsup"

At least mine runs for more than 2 minutes :lmao:

That yota is sick! Got to see it in person not only does it look good but seems to crawl even better.

Thanks Jason, I had a feeling you'd dig it ;-)

I agree, this is one clean build! One thing wrong though, needs some more rash to top it off!

Done "thumbsup"

that looks like a truck i saw IN A VIDEO GAME!

Groovy, it's already famous 8)

Very tasty! Love the bumpers and the rear shock/spare mount.

Most appreciated Ryan, I respect your skill and builds very much...I'm humbled. HITMAN did a great job with the design and execution of the chassis.

That is one clean truck!

I feel like just climbing on board and driving away!

"thumbsup"

Great compliment, thank you!

That truck is alright..... I seen some scratches on the skidplate.:lmao::lmao:

Yeah dude, I'm picky and I wanted to replace it...thanks for noticing :ror:

I don't think that would happen, unless it was an accident! :lmao:

I think we should call it the "Teflon Toyota"! Nothing sticks to it! :ror:

Killer rig! "thumbsup"

Ah yes, you know me all too well...although it went in the drink after a roll over so she's been baptised :mrgreen:



Thanks for all the comments guys, I sincerely apprecaite them.

My long term goal is to get a nice interioir completed, probably over the coming winter. There are some very clean builds within RCC that are inspiring me and I've started the search for components already, should be fun!

 

[CreepyCrawl]

Pull Pal

One of my buddies in our group started fabbing some prototype Pull Pals. Got to test out #2 at his backyard course today. The approach was flat and undercut; perfect for a good winch out.

7+ pound rig, 40 pound break Stainless line, Stainless hook and one solid anchor...no poroblem "thumbsup"

 

[infamouse_1]

....

Looks like you had a blast!!! Nice rig too bro!!"thumbsup"