PDA

View Full Version : Walking beams for stock suspension


RCP57
06-22-2016, 08:46 AM
I was asked to make up some walking beams a few days ago so I came up with these.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_7230_zpsvkurgl7p.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_7230_zpsvkurgl7p.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_7232_zpsrkkzpkqu.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_7232_zpsrkkzpkqu.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_7233_zpsnrfrqtbt.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_7233_zpsnrfrqtbt.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_7235_zpsg1bqdhs5.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_7235_zpsg1bqdhs5.jpg.html)

Northern Farmer
06-22-2016, 10:03 AM
Great job!

bigford
06-22-2016, 10:03 AM
wonder who those are for?? must haul real heavy loads

RCP57
06-22-2016, 10:25 AM
Yeah I think he's completely filled with bull most of the time.:rolleyes::D

RCP57
06-29-2016, 07:56 PM
I got these back from coating today and tested one set in my truck. They seem to work really well.:cool:

I have one more set available and will make more if there is demand. $75US plus shipping...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yESyVPZX5LM

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_7418_zpsh8obgnx8.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_7418_zpsh8obgnx8.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_7430_zpssaoetseq.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_7430_zpssaoetseq.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_7428_zpszae8p8a0.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_7428_zpszae8p8a0.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_7432_zpsic0mepuj.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_7432_zpsic0mepuj.jpg.html)

bigford
06-29-2016, 09:38 PM
those will look great on the sleeper!!

RCP57
07-08-2016, 09:02 PM
I got these back from powder coating today. For those that have expressed interest in buying some, there is still uncertainty as to whether Canada Post is going to strike or not. There are other means of shipping these out but the cost is significantly higher. I will have them ready to go as soon as things get sorted out. If anyone else is interested please let me know and I will set them aside for you.

Thanks, Reg

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_7456_zpsd1n2fw7j.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_7456_zpsd1n2fw7j.jpg.html)

Claus
07-09-2016, 05:28 PM
Beside being able to haul as much as your axles will allow with these they look so much better than stock, the stock springs look so thin and out of scale. Great job.

RCP57
07-09-2016, 08:23 PM
Beside being able to haul as much as your axles will allow with these they look so much better than stock, the stock springs look so thin and out of scale. Great job.

Thank you kind sir.

RCP57
07-31-2016, 09:20 AM
I got these back from powder coating today. For those that have expressed interest in buying some, there is still uncertainty as to whether Canada Post is going to strike or not. There are other means of shipping these out but the cost is significantly higher. I will have them ready to go as soon as things get sorted out. If anyone else is interested please let me know and I will set them aside for you.

Thanks, Reg

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_7456_zpsd1n2fw7j.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_7456_zpsd1n2fw7j.jpg.html)

I still have a few sets of these ready to ship if anyone is interested.

RCP57
08-18-2016, 10:00 PM
I have three or four sets of these left from this batch. They are ready to ship if anyone wants them:)

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_7456_zpsd1n2fw7j.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_7456_zpsd1n2fw7j.jpg.html)

trewq
09-02-2016, 11:20 AM
I'd like to ask you what kind of prop shaft are you using with your walking beams.
The reason I'm after this info is due to constant problems I've had with stock dog bone shaft and even short Hercules hobby shaft that are constantly popping out.
That said, I forgot to mention that I have raised my Scania R620 by ~10mm.
I think that walking beam approach will greatly reduce this issue, am going in correct direction?

bigford
09-02-2016, 01:39 PM
Fumi -rc heavy duty drive shafts and rcp walking beams
106 pound kid on the lowboy.
https://youtu.be/vbI84RtEFjc

TRUCKMAKER
09-02-2016, 04:00 PM
Big- can you pull those shafts apart when they aren't installed?

trewq
09-02-2016, 04:13 PM
Fumi -rc heavy duty drive shafts and rcp walking beams
106 pound kid on the lowboy.
https://youtu.be/vbI84RtEFjc
Nice video.
By the sounds of it I assume that you are running SPI GRU too? Or some other GRU?

Is like to see the shafts if you have a picture of them.

bigford
09-02-2016, 04:49 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131536023929?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

they have 4 different sizes including the jack shaft
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/Mobile%20Uploads/20160902_165131_zpsif9j9bmj.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160902_165131_zpsif9j9bmj.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/Mobile%20Uploads/20160902_165127_zps4yopts1h.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160902_165127_zps4yopts1h.jpg.html)
http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w671/bigford550/Mobile%20Uploads/20160902_165234_zpsknveglsc.jpg (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/bigford550/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160902_165234_zpsknveglsc.jpg.html)

truck
they will pull apart if you over flex the springs I guess its never happened to me. that truck has a rc4wd 4:1 gru
the other truck has a pmd 4:1 and the cab over has the spi gru. they are steel shafts

bigford
09-02-2016, 05:07 PM
IHB bumper make it possible to do hood stands

Claus
09-02-2016, 07:26 PM
IHB bumper make it possible to do hood stands


Hey Mark, are both style bumpers hollowed out in back?

bigford
09-02-2016, 07:35 PM
No nether one are or there would be some fat steers

RCP57
03-14-2017, 10:08 PM
I've made up a more simple version of these that I can sell at a more affordable price. These ones don't have as much detail but I will sell them for $45USD a pair shipped vs $75USD for the original ones. If anyone is interested in them please let me know. These are a direct bolt on. No mods necessary!

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_9070_zpsjyl5r7eu.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_9070_zpsjyl5r7eu.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_9069_zpsiokeetwr.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_9069_zpsiokeetwr.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_9067_zps1ann0uzk.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_9067_zps1ann0uzk.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_9066_zpsyqcdmml0.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_9066_zpsyqcdmml0.jpg.html)

RCP57
07-26-2017, 10:01 AM
I am making another dozen of these if anyone is interested.

I've made up a more simple version of these that I can sell at a more affordable price. These ones don't have as much detail but I will sell them for $45USD a pair shipped vs $75USD for the original ones. If anyone is interested in them please let me know. These are a direct bolt on. No mods necessary!

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_9070_zpsjyl5r7eu.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_9070_zpsjyl5r7eu.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_9069_zpsiokeetwr.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_9069_zpsiokeetwr.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_9067_zps1ann0uzk.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_9067_zps1ann0uzk.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_9066_zpsyqcdmml0.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_9066_zpsyqcdmml0.jpg.html)

Northern Farmer
07-26-2017, 01:40 PM
Killer hubs :D

blitzk
07-27-2017, 11:38 PM
I'll take a set!!

Cossett
07-28-2017, 02:25 AM
Is there any more info on the hubs or were they a one off ?

Cheers Tracy

RCP57
07-28-2017, 07:55 AM
Killer hubs :D

Quite literally perhaps.:eek:

I'll take a set!!

Of beams or hubs?

Is there any more info on the hubs or were they a one off ?

Cheers Tracy

I just did these up for myself but if there was enough interest I'd see what I could come up with. Probably would be a different caliber though.

RCP57
08-06-2017, 11:41 AM
Ready to go!

$40USD per pair plus $5USD shipping.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_0633_zpsjmi4iu8o.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_0633_zpsjmi4iu8o.jpg.html)

Claus
08-06-2017, 11:48 AM
I miss the U Bolts of the first version!

RCP57
08-06-2017, 12:54 PM
Me too but they take forever to make manually and therefore have to cost twice as much. I have had a few people ask about them though so I may make another batch in the future when I am more caught up on other projects.

RCP57
08-06-2018, 09:46 AM
I made up a few more sets of these walking beams. I only have one pair of the Version 1 beams but I have a few of the V2 beams left.

Prices are as follows,

V1 pair- $80USD plus $10USD shipping

V2 pair- $45USD plus $10USD shipping. I can send at least two pairs of these for the same shipping cost.

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_3030_zpsisznruut.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_3030_zpsisznruut.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_3034_zpsdpamkbkn.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_3034_zpsdpamkbkn.jpg.html)
http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_3033_zpsmxst6kih.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_3033_zpsmxst6kih.jpg.html)

Silverfern
11-11-2022, 04:46 PM
Hi mate
I would like to order a set of 1/14 powder coated walking beams and post to Brisbane Australia if thats possible please?

I watched a YouTube video of them fitted to a truck and they work perfectly.

Thank you Robert.

Silverfern
11-13-2022, 07:45 PM
I have three or four sets of these left from this batch. They are ready to ship if anyone wants them:)

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b588/RCP57/RCP%20shop/IMG_7456_zpsd1n2fw7j.jpg (http://s1293.photobucket.com/user/RCP57/media/RCP%20shop/IMG_7456_zpsd1n2fw7j.jpg.html)

Hi mate
I'm in Brisbane Australia and I would like to buy 2 sets if possible?

Thank you Bob.

RCP57
11-13-2022, 08:17 PM
Hi Bob. Could you please send me a pm with an email address. I tried to write a reply and only part of it posted. I haven’t been on here for years and now I remember why I gave up.lol