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Tommy's Big Willy
- Thread starter Tommy R
- Start date
reddevildemo
RCC Addict
Hey Tommy, just a heads up, I lost a bead on one of my wheels last night in a short run. Everything was seated well and tight but I think I took too much off when I tapered the insides of the ring. I need to find some 2.2's with 14mm hexes. Done with these stamped wheels.
Tommy R
I wanna be Dave
Thanks for the heads up, Darin! I got some parts in recently that will help me continue with the build. So hopefully I'll have it running and can see how these beads hold up!
66sprint6
RCC Addict
I think I'm going to have to nickname this rig. For some reason I'm thinking "Hammer Time" would be a good one.....
The "Willy Hammer"? Oww...nooo!!!! Love these Willys builds, Im tempted to try one out one day!
Matt
justinart24
I wanna be Dave
Tommy......................................................you're my hero!!!:mrgreen:
BTW, truck looks good....now get some video!"thumbsup"
BTW, truck looks good....now get some video!"thumbsup"
reddevildemo
RCC Addict
Bout time for an update Tommy?
Tommy R
I wanna be Dave
Yeah, it's time.
I've just been so wrapped up with racing my short course truck and then getting my Wraith up and running that I've been neglecting Hammer's Jeep! I should have a worthwhile update for it within the next week, though...
Tommy R
I wanna be Dave
No way, home slice. Hammer's broke these days. He can't afford that kinda bling! He'll get steelies and be damn happy about it!! :ror:
Big Mike
I wanna be Dave
I think I'm going to have to nickname this rig. For some reason I'm thinking "Hammer Time" would be a good one.....
Where did you find him?? Fantastic!!
Excellent work on this so far...
Tommy R
I wanna be Dave
Thanks! I found Hammer on the bay doing a generic search for 12" action figures. :ror:
hotwheels000
I wanna be Dave
And then....
Tommy R
I wanna be Dave
Soon, soon... :mrgreen: I've got some other stuff to work on before I continue on this one, but don't fret. It will NOT be forgotten!
greenjk
Rock Crawler
eazyrc
Newbie
tht thing is awesome
Tommy R
I wanna be Dave
Thanks! Hopefully I'll have more updates after I get some other projects wrapped up.
SlickRockSpider
Rock Crawler
Hi Tommy
If the wheels/pvc did not work for you. Boy if I was rc4wd I would be
. Send those aluminum tubes to me with the info as to how much to remove. I have a lathe. PM me and I will send you my address. Sweet build. Great flatty to start with.
Evan
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Tommy R
I wanna be Dave
Evan,
Wow, I definitely appreciate the offer! "thumbsup" So far, I think the current setup will work okay with the PVC, but if not I'll be sure to contact you.
Thanks again!
Tommy
Wow, I definitely appreciate the offer! "thumbsup" So far, I think the current setup will work okay with the PVC, but if not I'll be sure to contact you.
Thanks again!
Tommy
Tommy R
I wanna be Dave
Well, here it is Christmas day. Unfortunately, I couldn't make the trip home to Louisiana this holiday so I find myself hanging around the house, drinking some good coffee, and watching A Christmas Story in front of a roaring fire while I make the best of things. Then it dawns on me... I could be working on Hammer Time!
Okay, truth be told, I started tinkering with it last week, but I'm hoping to make a bit more progress today. So here's a loooooong overdue update. Can't touch this!
Here's a rough outline of the servo placement. It's pretty far forward because I need to leave room for a panhard bar behind the "pitman" arm. Yep, I decided to just "do it once, do it right" and the Willys is getting a proper 3-link and track bar right off the bat.
Front view. I'll likely have the tie rod under the knuckles and bend it around the pumpkin so I can max out the steering.
Front axle placement. It's only got lower links right now. Still need to work out the upper link for final placement.
Here it is mocked up near the ultimate ride height and wheelbase. Right now it's sitting right at 12.5". I'm curious how this stacks up compared to the other Willys builds out there?
The front links turned out substantially shorter than the rears. It's okay, though. I wanted long rear lowers to help reduce rear axle steer as the 4-link/Y-link cycles. I was hoping for longer links up front, but I think it'll be fine. For the time being I'm running 70mm lower links up front. I think I'm running 98mm rear lowers.
Now it's time to figure out a servo mount which will also double as the track bar and front bumper mount.
Okay, truth be told, I started tinkering with it last week, but I'm hoping to make a bit more progress today. So here's a loooooong overdue update. Can't touch this!
Here's a rough outline of the servo placement. It's pretty far forward because I need to leave room for a panhard bar behind the "pitman" arm. Yep, I decided to just "do it once, do it right" and the Willys is getting a proper 3-link and track bar right off the bat.
Front view. I'll likely have the tie rod under the knuckles and bend it around the pumpkin so I can max out the steering.
Front axle placement. It's only got lower links right now. Still need to work out the upper link for final placement.
Here it is mocked up near the ultimate ride height and wheelbase. Right now it's sitting right at 12.5". I'm curious how this stacks up compared to the other Willys builds out there?
The front links turned out substantially shorter than the rears. It's okay, though. I wanted long rear lowers to help reduce rear axle steer as the 4-link/Y-link cycles. I was hoping for longer links up front, but I think it'll be fine. For the time being I'm running 70mm lower links up front. I think I'm running 98mm rear lowers.
Now it's time to figure out a servo mount which will also double as the track bar and front bumper mount.
