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Title: Ext. WheelBase, Bodylift, Comp. cut & More
Post by: ROCKY on 09/21/05 - 01:48PM

I bought one of those 1:18 scale rock crawlers. I can't afford the biggrt one so this well have to do. I've had it for 1 day. I have already added 1/2in to the wheel base, by moving the rear axle back. This aloud the axle to clear all the arms for better flex. I also added a 1/2 body lift. to help clear the rear tires. I removed the springs from the front shocks and  removed the shocks in the rear. All this in the first 3 hrs of playing with it. Heres some pics. Just click on my picture page at the bottom of this post. Man this thing can flex. Next it's the paint and wheels.

Title: Re: Ext. WheelBase, Bodylift, Comp. cut & More
Post by: LibertyPatriot on 09/21/05 - 03:46PM

Go to RC Crawler.com (http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=44) for more stuff to do to yours.  You have a good start there!

Keith

Title: Re: Ext. WheelBase, Bodylift, Comp. cut & More
Post by: ROCKY on 09/26/05 - 05:07AM

Well my 1:18th Jeep steering broke. So I took it back to Wal-Mart and they replaced it even after I cut the body on it. So I have a new one now. This time I dove tailed the rear end, removed the rear shocks and replaced them with little chains to keep the axle from wrapping and moving forward. Then I moved the rear axle back 1 1/4. Fab the rear part of the cage. I also cut 4 coils off the front coils so it would sit lower and flex better. Next step will be to do a belly up on it. I have already moved the battery up under the hood. And I made skid plate already. After that I wheel paint the whole thing. If you would like to see what I have done click on the link below.  

www.run2jeepn.photosite.com

Title: Re: Ext. WheelBase, Bodylift, Comp. cut & More
Post by: ROCKY on 09/26/05 - 05:39AM

Here's some pic's.
(http://www.run2jeepn.photosite.com/~photos/tn/296_348.ts1127720175314.jpg)
(http://www.run2jeepn.photosite.com/~photos/tn/301_348.ts1127720204506.jpg)
(http://www.run2jeepn.photosite.com/~photos/tn/300_348.ts1127720198868.jpg)
(http://www.run2jeepn.photosite.com/~photos/tn/297_348.ts1127720181563.jpg)

Title: Re: Ext. WheelBase, Bodylift, Comp. cut & More
Post by: Project92YJ on 09/26/05 - 09:41AM

Looks good, but you forgot a monkey or did he not want to SEE what your doing to his friends....LOL

Title: Re: Ext. WheelBase, Bodylift, Comp. cut & More
Post by: ROCKY on 09/27/05 - 06:04PM

It's not what I'm doing It's what they make me do. Beside I don't what to talk  about it. It brings back old...............I can't take it, It makes be cry. Besides I have these weird things know I seem to be good at. Pick'n my hair and thrown poop.

Title: Re: Ext. WheelBase, Bodylift, Comp. cut & More
Post by: Blueyellow on 09/28/05 - 02:06PM

Are we talking about monkeys again?????? Wheres Jparubob????? He always Seems to be around when Monkeys come into the conversation!!!!! WHERE ARE YOU JPARU??????

Title: Re: Ext. WheelBase, Bodylift, Comp. cut & More
Post by: ROCKY on 09/30/05 - 06:24PM

Here's my belly up. I just finished last night before work.
(http://www.run2jeepn.photosite.com/~photos/tn/304_348.ts1128043590000.jpg)
(http://www.run2jeepn.photosite.com/~photos/tn/306_348.ts1128043714000.jpg)
(http://www.run2jeepn.photosite.com/~photos/tn/305_348.ts1128043638000.jpg)

Title: Re: Ext. WheelBase, Bodylift, Comp. cut & More
Post by: LibertyPatriot on 09/30/05 - 06:39PM

That's awsome!!

Keith

Title: Re: Ext. WheelBase, Bodylift, Comp. cut & More
Post by: Project92YJ on 10/ 1/05 - 01:01AM

looking good

Title: Re: Ext. WheelBase, Bodylift, Comp. cut & More
Post by: ROCKY on 10/24/05 - 02:22PM

Thats OK we went down to the lost and found pound and bought a 2yr old Boxer. He is great with the kids and loves are backyard. Brenden name him Buddy.  I know looking for a Boxer Pup Brindle with a white mask and white Chest. Buddy needs a Buddy.   :applaudit:

Title: Re: Ext. WheelBase, Bodylift, Comp. cut & More
Post by: ROCKY on 12/24/05 - 06:13AM

I have finally got me a 1/6th Jeep. I even have 2 chassis. I'm lacking tires but will buy them soon. I have made a few changes to my 1/6th. Check out the thread.

www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21526[/list]

Title: Re: Ext. WheelBase, Bodylift, Comp. cut & More
Post by: ROCKY on 12/25/05 - 07:43AM

(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/2171000-2171999/2171075_32_full.jpg)
Here are my three 1/18th's. I'm getting ready to put 4 wheel steer on the one with bigger tires.