The Mad Modder

Well, for a while now, even though I haven't said much about it online, I've been working on building a Jug 2 from scratch. Many of you are probably already thinking"why didn't the retard just buy a nib one off ebay?". To tell you the truth, I just didn't think that building one would be as expensive as buying one off a scalper(darn them[:@]). While I DID waste a lot of time tracking down parts, I may very well have saved some money(or at least broke even). By the time that it's completely finished(including electronics) I will have spent a bit over $700. Currently NIB Jugs are going for about $600 shipped. Add in electronics and you'll reach $700 easily.
It started way back in the year 2000, when kits reigned supreme. I was just a newbie to RC(I know it's hard to believe ) looking for his first "real" RC car. I flipped open the latest Tower Hobbies catalog and paged through it, looking for something to catch my fancy. That's when I first saw the tamiya Juggernaut 2, and although I wanted it badly, $335 was just too much for a ten year old to save. I ended up buying a Traxxas Sledgehammer kit and a couple years later, the Juggernaut was discontinued, fading into a memory. In 2008 I had a relapse of "Juggernaut fever" and set about building one from parts(explained above). I'm almost done. All I need now are the steering knuckles, axle stubs, esc, and servo. Here is what I have now.











Note:To save money, I used a high lift body and leafs.

The Mad Modder

Also, no matter how much you beg and plead, the table isn't for sale.
I made it myself.

Willystylz

WOW[sm=omg_smile.gif] I didn't even notice the truck sitting on top of it!

The Mad Modder

Kitsune

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The blue and orange should look good together. Nice job so far!

john01374

HOLY CR_P!!! is that nice. Great build Mad.

The Mad Modder

Thanks guys.
By the way, if anyone wants to share pics of their Jug 1 or 2 feel free to do so. Also, I'm more than willing to answer any questions you may have about them.

M-Savage

Dude, that is sooooo awesome. [X(] I'm totally digging the blue theme.

ElectricGuy007

I've always liked the look of the Juggs. Looks very tough and beefy.
Tamiya hit the nail on the head making the Jugg, looks like the real deal in RC form.

lee172

nice older RC [8D]

Redvanmafia

why doesnt tamiya discontinue all there good kits?, like a the jugg?

860Crawler

sick dude. One of my favorite trucks evAr!

The little wheels propping the chassis up look funny just imagining them mounted. Like monster trucks when they have tractor wheels installed for transport

Eman77

That thing is huge! Looking forward to seeing more as things finalize...

Any comparison pics of the chassis next to a 1/10 buggy or ST?

Kitsune

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Sure, those are t-maxx tires it's resting on now. [sm=lol.gif]

Eman77

ROFL! That would be hilarious.

The Mad Modder

LOL, yeah. If they were mounted, they wouldn't even touch the ground. The axle would be too big.

The Mad Modder

Here's a few mock up pics. I still don't have all the the parts I need to mount the wheels properly, so I just set the axle ends on the insides of the rims. When fully assembled, it will be wider and a sit a little higher.
Next to my TXT-1 and M03 mini cooper.

lee172

what is the shock action like on the Jugg? i have a set of those coming in for my Tundra! [8D]

The Mad Modder

The individual shocks aren't that bad. They are pretty soft and if you want a softer ride on the Tundra, you could always leave the coil springs off them. Together with 8 coil shocks and 4 leafs, the suspension is really stiff. I guess it does kill the torque roll, though. I stiff wonder how stiff it would be if I had used actual Jugg leafs. Probably even harder.

ElectricGuy007

Wow there is an obvious difference. The TXT has a much longer wheelbase. The jugg looks all scrunched up.
Have you drove the jugg yet to see the driving difference between the two trucks?

DarkFire989

I believe he is still missing parts for the Juggernaut.

The Mad Modder

Yeah. Fortunately I don't need too many more, so It shouldn't be too much longer before this "beast" is ready to go.

The Mad Modder

Update: My Jugg's all complete. Except for a few dress up parts, it's finished.
Wallpaper
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...mahr64/jf1.jpg
Pics (pictured with my TXT and my brother's Clod)

Kitsune

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Very nice!
Looks wider now like it should. Very close wheelbase compared to the Clodbuster.

The Mad Modder

Thanks. Yeah it dosen't look all skinny like when it was just set there. I took it for a couple of test drives and was surprised by how much I liked driving it. The large V lugs jostle it slightly when it drives making the leafs rattle. It made me think of the noise a tank's treads make.