ice_man1967

Here is my brand new Tamiya Hilux High Lift. It has brand new 2.2 Proline Masher 2000 tires, brand new 2.2 Junfac Mudrock beadlock rims, Junfac 10mm shakle lift kit,custom paint.............Not finished at the moment but working on it.Let me know what you guys think and if you have any questions just ask......
In the one photo you will see two trucks, the one on the left is the tamiya f-350 high lift with custom 2 tone paint and harley davidson decals the other one of mine.

Here is the Link for Junfac's 10mm shakle kit:

http://www.junfac.com/shop/index.php...roducts_id=137

sheograth

Nice job man, I frequently have urges to order either the F350 or the Hilux version of that chassis

MT

Very nice work[sm=thumbup.gif]
I too would like to get one of those kits.

ice_man1967

Thanks,
I found a great hobby shop that deals with Tamiya, the ford f-350 high lift,the hilux high lift,Ram rc light kits,and they have great prices,and most of all great experience,Here is a link:

http://www.obrienhobbies.com/

I'm not done at the moment as you can see,i still have to put a couple more coats of clear and then put the body back together.I will post more pics as i finish.

FOQRS

Wow great price and shipping is cheap too.I just wish they had paypal. Looks good tho. I've been doing some forum searching to talk myself into buying one..hahaa.

ice_man1967

Yeah all the prices are great and the experience is great too.The owner is a great guy........I have wanted one for a while,and finaly got it and let my emagination run wild....lol Junfac is a great company too i got the 10mm shakle lift kit so you can install 2.2 tires with no mods to the body just install this kit and lift it so you can put your choice of 2.2 tires.I have everything ready in it......a radio,motor,esc.I am running a 3ch traxxas tq3 radio right now just only have two gears(3rd and 2nd not to sure though)It works.....lol

ice_man1967

Hey guys if you order a truck from obrien hobbies tell them that Erin Ouellette sent you and they will probly cut you a deal.

FOQRS

Well I wrote them(Obrienhobbies) and told them you sent me.I didn't see paypal listed on thier site, but I wrote asking if it was available.I just don't like giving my card info online.

ice_man1967

I just purchased 2 brand new Tamiya Hilux High Lifts one you see in the picture the other have a new in the box not built yet.Also have a Tamiya F-350 High lift,3 light kits all using my credit card.Keep in mind that this isn't your back yard joe selling rc's this is a very professional hobby shop who treat you with respect and apperciation.These people care about satisfying your needs.Every order is delt with utmost importance and confidence.No i am not an employee nor affiliated with obriens hobby but i just want it know how cheap, easy, and great these guys are to deal with.I now support them to the fullest and remain a loyal lifetime customer.I think there deals prices and items should be known to everyone and just because you don't see it on there web site go ahead and ask without a dought they can get it and a rock bottom prices.

FOQRS

Cool,two huh? I wish there was a dodge ram body instead of the ford. I would make it like my full scale Ram. I'm guessing the Toyota and the Ford are the same just different body..? I will probly make the order, it just scares me because I used my debit card online before and someone hacked into my bank account. I'm kinda bored with my other cars right now.I think this will be fun with being able to add lights and stuff like your talking. Building is the best part,I hate how everything is RTR now. I posted most of my cars in my gallery. http://www.rcuniverse.com/community/...y&memid=225234 It only lets me post 15 pics.

ice_man1967

There is a few rc's that have a hard dodge body you could get and customize it to fit so it would work.Yeah the toyota and the ford are similar few differences between them like the body mounts and a few other things, but over all they are the same(chassis,drivetrain,gears,tarns,etc)Yeah i understand why you would be scared,can you get one of those cards from money mart that you put money on it when ever you need it?That is the way i did it,very secure.Yeah i get bored after a while too...lol I loved building it,it lets you customize it while building to what ever you like,for example they give you the option of two or four wheel steering.I am about to start building a chevy version of the high lift i am using a clod body.It is cool when you see the lights on it,it looks really good.Nice toys.............................................. ......

FOQRS

A Chevy,nice I was allways a Chevy guy growing up. I blame my brother on buying the Dodge,so far so good. I hope you post some pics.I love the idea of 4 wheel steering,I bought a 7 channel stick airtronics radio for my rockcrawler that I think I will use on the Hilux aswell. I don't know to much what a stock one looks like but it loks like you have some aluminum underneith.Is that part of the lift you were talking about or is it stock stuff?

P.S let me know if I'm driving you nuts yet.

ice_man1967

Hey if a vehicle drives why not drive it,I will post some pics.I liked the idea of 4 wheel steering but decided to make it 2 wheel.That radio could work. There is an aluminum skid plate underneith but the other aluminum parts you see are stock other than in the pics where the shocks are shinny mount is part of the lift kit, the leaf spring mounts that mount to the frame(aluminum shinny)are also part of the lift kit,but everything else is stock other than the tires,rims,and the paint oh lol and the lift kit.Nope not driving me nuts yet..................lmao

hands without shadows

You have lots of options then!

ch1 front steering
ch2 ESC
ch3 rear steering
ch4 shift
ch5 dig
ch6 lights
ch7 winch

FOQRS

So are the light kits pricey? can you do seperate ones like head lights,tail, roll bar ? This will allways be an on going project,not just put it together and be done. My other buddies are into how fast will it go? I'm into that too but there is a time for showing off and having some pride in what you've done you know? I'm 34 now and got my first car when I was about 11 or 12. now that I'm able to afford the hobby I have quite an addiction. I keep telling myself this will be the last one, hahaha..also are you getting the lights and lift kit from O'brien Hobbies?
Thanks for your help

ice_man1967

Nope the light kits arn't at all.Yeah you can get them seperate(headlight/taillights,roll bar,etc)Right why not take the time and do it the way you want,so when it is done you can take pride in what you did.It seems like as soon as you get into the hobby you are automaticly addicted to it.I said that one the last one i did,never is the end.....lol Yeah obrien"s hobbies sells the light kits that is where i got mine from...........Your welcome

FOQRS

Wow, you guys are both from Canada...cool

ice_man1967

lol what are the odds.....................did even notice

FOQRS

O.k I'm gonna place the order,you talked me into it.Hahahhaa... another question ,did you install new bearings in yours? I was hoping to order it all in one shot from O'brien

ice_man1967

LOL you kinda talk yourself into it.No i didn't install new bearings..............in the manual in different places not to use bearings just to use the materials they give you..........you could if you wanted.

FOQRS

I'm thinking I need a new radio..I have the Airtronics VG6000 and it doesn't have a throttle center return spring. It's more for airplanes I guess,when you move the throttle it stays there. If I ever wanted to add the MFC-02 I think I need a different radio.Dang! O'well it's always something, part of the hobby I guess.[&o]

FOQRS

O,I forgot .Doug from O'Brienhobbies is giving me a deal on the sealed bearings,29.99

ice_man1967

Here are some pic of the truck all put back together,and finished with the surf board......let me know what you guys think........thanks

FOQRS

Looks great man. [sm=thumbup.gif] Still waiting on mine to get here.I'm getting impatient.

ice_man1967

Yeah but you will love it when you get it and thanks.