ernest2

whew!! just finished browsing thru the thread.. man i can't wait to have one. i have ordered one from rc-champ, but they havent responded yet when it gonna be shipped, cant wait
i am really thinking of putting wider tires on it for running, will a tire from TLT or Pumpkin fit without mods?
i hope there's other new build here.
ernest

Madf350highlift

u should run your battery under the box, in between the frame rails

HpiDrifter420

i love the looks of these trucks but how fast can you make them go with out drivetrain upgrades? i would like to get one going 25-30. can this truck handle that?

Madf350highlift

With the right esc and motor she'll rip

DriftingDragon

or you could go brushless but you will flip every time you try to turn

DriftingDragon

how much is the cheapest high lift you guys have found?

cen123

Hey. I was thinking of getting one but have never built a kit before. Would this be hard to do? And how much speed can I expect from this.

DriftingDragon

stock its a rock crawler/offroader

JR16

Ok I just found this thread last night and got though about 7 pages. My question is what radio systems are you using now I have always used futaba but will try something else and, what servos are you using.? standard ones or high tourqe for steering?

cnick60

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Where can I find scale parts for my 350 like a king cab body, snug top, roofrack, tools like shovels and coolers?
Thanks

DriftingDragon

i finally got a highlft but it didnt come with a body what body hard or soft would be good for a rescue/repair truck

hmvwgunner50

I just built a hilux and the drivetrain seems a bit noisy. Anybody else have this problem?? The truck seems to run fine though.

kevinlmoses

Can anyone give me any direction on wiring my F350 Highlift with lights without spending $400 for the MultiFunction Control Unit? Please.

col carpenter

(Quote) I just built a hilux and the drivetrain seems a bit noisy. Anybody else have this problem?? The truck seems to run fine though.






I Have the same issue with my new built F350, saw this raised in another forum before i started building. I'll go looking and will post it here if i find it.

jasonb911

Looks like its been awhile since anyone has been posting on this truck, but I was curious if anyone else had problems with the front/rear ends and getting the steering arms to line up properly and still allow it to freely spin?  Going off the instructions I've followed everything to a T with parts and the steps.  

Falshami

i can actually build you some of those things like the roof rack lol. 3 years later... lol

Falshami

sure , you can always build a light kit to run off your battery , or i can build you one

Andyjk

Just read through most of this thread. Haven't bought a kit to build in a while and I think this might be my next project. Although I prefer the Hilux look over the F350

skippy7399

New Tamiya High Lift owner thinking this thread needs to be revived. With the popularity of trail trucks these days it's time to break out the F350's and Hilux, hit the trails and show all new comers to the scale truck world how Tamiya does it. Ok so the truck and it's technology are a little dated. However with a little work they can be just as capable and very cool.

Mine for example (pics to come) looks stock. However eagle eyed owners will pick up on the mods quickly. Like a Junfac four link kit, rear lock outs, and drive shafts. I used Tl04 aluminum front bearing carriers. RC4WD 1.9 Rock Crushers, Maximizer bead locks. Most notable though is the gearbox up motor down kit. It raises the gearbox 21mm, then moves the motor down between the frame rails and to the front. This requires you to move the shift servo to the rear of the cab and secondly required a body lift since the cab mount now sit on the servo mount. About the only real mods were some cutting to the cab mount so the raised gearbox would poke through. Also cut the skid plate mount the at the flange and the sides off the skid plate itself. It now sit flush with the Junfac four link side mounts. The result much better ground clearance.

I also made a tonneau cover for it using two .040" pieces of black Evergreen styrene sandwiched together, mounting it with four magnets. I used a tab to lift it off. I could almost lift the truck with it. Perhaps too many magnets.

I'll get pics up soon in order to revive some of you other highlift owners.

skippy7399

Here are pics.

Please note since pictures were taken I have since mounted the steering servo in between the frame rails in the front of the motor. Works great, look scale.

XcessiveCarts

Just finished building my F350 today. Still have to paint it, but need to wait for warmer weather so I can paint it in the polebarn.
I have one question, I would like a little bigger tire, and nicer rims. What will fit without modifying the chassis or body? The stock T&R combo just doesnt look right for me.

XcessiveCarts

I ran it with the stock motor, too slow. Tried a Tamiya Race Tuned Motor, too slow. Tried a Traxxas Titan 550 with XL5 esc, no big gain. I know its not a race truck, but I need more speed than what it has now. Motor upgrade ideas?????