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Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
02-14-2015, 08:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,408
Posted By jmz6

Did you try any crawler specific forums like...

Did you try any crawler specific forums like this?
(http://www.eparccrawlers.com)http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/regional/
There are a bunch of clubs out there that are active, there is a big...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
04-11-2014, 01:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,581
Posted By jmz6

Looking god so far. A few minor hurdles, but...

Looking god so far. A few minor hurdles, but that is expected with building a custom truck
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
04-08-2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,581
Posted By jmz6

There are templates for a laydown mount for the...

There are templates for a laydown mount for the Wheely King trans, I used to have them on my computer but a crash lost them.
Here is one HauntFreak did years ago...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
04-05-2014, 06:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 505
Posted By jmz6

Scrap heap cab

Picked up a box full of misc styrene parts and wanted to see what I could make out of some of the parts, without buying anything other than a little styrene sheet and flats.


Partial pile of...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
04-03-2014, 07:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,581
Posted By jmz6

Yes Tamiya bodies are styrene (which includes ABS)

Yes Tamiya bodies are styrene (which includes ABS)
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
03-29-2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,581
Posted By jmz6

You can start with a premade cab and modify into...

You can start with a premade cab and modify into a military style body, it is much easier.

**Warning there are a bunch of pictures***

A Tamiya King Hauler cab is a good place to start, they are...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
03-27-2014, 04:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,216
Posted By jmz6

What axle setup do you plan on? Here are...

What axle setup do you plan on?

Here are some comparisons
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/Sell%20Trade/ABE5F67A-9FBF-4AEB-81BF-B7C66056BB5D_zpsjuwaygad.jpg

1 Wedico trailer leaf...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
03-25-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,433
Posted By jmz6

What is used most is "Styrene" short for...

What is used most is "Styrene" short for Polystyrene. There are many places to buy it but most of us get it at our LHS, but there are plenty of online sellers. Plastruct http://plastruct.com/ and...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
02-16-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,113
Posted By jmz6

Scrap heap 6x6 build

I decided to start another 6x6 just using parts that I have in my workshop, I am shooting for buying nothing but some hardware, materials for the bed and maybe shocks.

Custom length alu semi...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
01-19-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,935
Posted By jmz6

RE: 6x6 Mack

Started throwing some steel at it

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/Snapbucket/5A677205.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/jjmz6/IMG_2214_zpsfd049d83.jpg
...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
12-29-2012, 09:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,598
Posted By jmz6

RE: Question abought Losi Mini Crawler

Are these the problem?
http://losi.com/ProdInfo/articles/1873-cntrDiffLckrs.jpg
They were junk from the start, Losi and a bunch of aftermarket companies made upgraded metal ones.
We replaced...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
12-02-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,935
Posted By jmz6

RE: 6x6 Mack

Thanks, Your truck is awesome also, I was going to do a modified Jeep cabbed truck but this Mack cab "fell" into my hands so I went with it.


Here is the trials truck I am working on right...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
12-02-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,935
Posted By jmz6

6x6 Mack

It all started with a pile of parts
2235874
2235875

Custom Mack cab
Custom bed
Semi chassis rails
RC4WD 2spd trans
Axial SCX axles - middle one modified for pass through
4 linked...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
12-01-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,754
Posted By jmz6

RE: low bucks 6x6 vacation build

Nice job on keeping the build price low
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
10-21-2009, 07:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 873
Posted By jmz6

RE: highest voltage battery

Depends on what your ESC can handle
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
10-09-2009, 11:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,220
Posted By jmz6

RE: Losi Mini Crawler Servo Option

Yes, plenty have upgraded to a standard size servo, the HiTec HS-645MG is popular, but others can be used. The plate is held on with 3 screws, they are long and require a small metric hex, just...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
10-09-2009, 11:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Posted By jmz6

RE: DID I TAKE A PACKING OR WHAT?

The Cliff Climber is an option but have you looked at the Losi Mini Crawler? You can get one ready to run for right around $200, just charge and crawl. They are great starter trucks that can easily...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
08-23-2009, 08:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 785
Posted By jmz6

RE: ESC for 2 motors

Also check out Castle Creations Mamba Max, SideWinder, and Tekin FXR, all these work great for MOA and other 2 motor rigs.
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
06-12-2009, 10:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,677
Posted By jmz6

RE: MRC Tuber

Cut 2" PVC into 3/4" (19mm) sections and slide them over the inner flange of the stock MRC wheels, you can add wieght to the channel, but don't forget to drill a few breather holes in the PVC. It...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
06-12-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,677
Posted By jmz6

RE: MRC Tuber

Thanks.

Springs are inside controlling downward movement (AKADroop suspension). Afew more guys in the club just picked up MRC's so we are looking to add 1.9 into our 2.2 and Super comps
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
05-26-2009, 10:38 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,186
Posted By jmz6

RE: BEAT THIS!!!! ACTION SHOT CHALLENGE

Just a few shots atthe old copper mine with a few friends
http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww113/jaimsjaimison/may%2023%20gtg/DSC02372.jpg...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
05-13-2009, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 699
Posted By jmz6

RE: ax10 + roof=ax10 falling off the roof

Beat AX-10? Sure, but it didn't escape unhurt from its 6' fall off a boulder. (only 1 broken rod end, plastic 3 link mount, cracked roof panel & 1 bent link) Not to bad!!!
...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
05-10-2009, 07:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,293
Posted By jmz6

RE: BODY FOR AX10

For bashing any of those would do, but they are pricey and usually used for scale/trail rigs and they are too heavy for a comp rig. I am not sure if there are any new Toyota lexan bodies, but you...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
05-07-2009, 06:44 PM
Replies: 828
Views: 160,940
Posted By jmz6

RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD

Yes on the center of the chassis, mount the lower links further down, this will help eliminate axle steer, if you have your stock chassis look at the way the mounts are. Also your truck will work...
Forum: RC Rock Crawlers
05-07-2009, 05:00 PM
Replies: 828
Views: 160,940
Posted By jmz6

RE: OFFICIAL WHEELY KING CRAWLER THREAD

The locker is the better choice especially if you plan on changing back to open diff.
To answer your question yes, open the diff, pull out the spider gears and drop the locker in, it is that...
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