8X8 Heavy Recovery Truck

[russisloud]

some vendor
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other builder
this will be a joint build up of a truck for RC4WD :D


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[Claus]

Nice start Russ. Those top loaders sure look nice. If they were heavier looking you might be able to pass them off as Mack.

[tc1cat]

Going to be a BIG truck!! How about posting a parts list as you build for all to see what goes into one of these builds???


Lynn

[ihbuilder]

this'll be something :eek: Russ, I can't remember what rc4wd calls those axles :confused: I was going to get a pair and shorten them for a mack build :rolleyes:

Steve

[russisloud]

the frame is built and painted, i also used all aluminium cross members and mounts

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[russisloud]

Going to be a BIG truck!! How about posting a parts list as you build for all to see what goes into one of these builds???


Lynn

thats a great idea ;)

i'll add a full parts list when the chassis is all built up

[Claus]

What kind of cab is it going to have Russ?

[rcman]

looking good so far i like the aluminum crossmembers they look good been thinking of getting a set for myself

[russisloud]

What kind of cab is it going to have Russ?

not sure about the cab yet. that part i'm not building

[russisloud]

looking good so far i like the aluminum crossmembers they look good been thinking of getting a set for myself

they are really nice to work with too

[russisloud]

at this point the truck is really starting to take shape. an i have alot of pictures for you.

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[Bigrigger]

WOW!!
Russ this is awesome!!! I'm gonna have to build one of these someday! Well, with 3 axles! Can't wait! You should put it's name across the back of the cab, "OVERKILL"!:D

[Operator]

OK, where you get the diffs from?

Matt

[fhhhstix]

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OK, where you get the diffs from?

Matt

http://store.rc4wd.com/

Travis

[russisloud]

thanks guys!! :D

[russisloud]

its starting to get good now

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[tc1cat]

Motor in the rear??? This is going to be different!!:eek:

Lynn

[russisloud]

ha, thanks lynn!


just thinking out side the box

[russisloud]

did a little bit of work on the boom today and started building the lifting rams

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[SmallHaul]

Very nice build! Those axles are awesome.

[Bigrigger]

Sweet Russ! I want to see more!:D

[russisloud]

not much of an update but the steering and drive line is done

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[russisloud]

Hey Russ, If I may put my 2c worth in about your suspension.
You may find that you may have to put a set of shackles on the end of the rockers because the springs have no way of expanding, it sort of shows up in one of the photos, the rocker is at a angle, & that says to me that the spring is pushing the rocker as it expands.
Have a look at my C510 front end build.
Apart from that bloody great build
Tim

on this truck i don't want a lot of flex. the beam in the center lets it have some movement with out bottoming out. the boom set up on top adds alot of weight. i run this set up on two of my own trucks and there is more movement then you would think. as a comparison this is more "flex" then the big rig rear suspension.

[russisloud]

part of the 2 stage boom done

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[Bigrigger]

Nice! :D

[dadandlad]

Fantastic build
Can i ask what wheels you are using please

[russisloud]

Fantastic build
Can i ask what wheels you are using please

heres a link to the wheels

http://store.rc4wd.com/Humvee-19-Internal-Beadlock-Wheel_p_68.html

[russisloud]

made some small changes and getting ready to move on to the winches

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[russisloud]

i got a few more parts in for the rig, so there should be an update over the weekend

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Russ

This thing is BAD!!

[russisloud]

today i made up a mounting plate for the duel winches, they are rc4wd Bulldog 9300XT winches. they are also alot nice looking then the 3racing ones.

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[russisloud]

not much to show this time, but this is the start of the out riggers http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m449/russisloud/tags/russsmiley-1.jpg

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[russisloud]

today ended up being a good day and i was able to work on the out riggers a bit

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[mazdaparts]

Looking good, can't wait to see the finished product.

[Radiowave Trucking]

Awesome build so far!

[gun]

How about an update on the build ?? Have you had a chance to get some more done ? Can't wait to see what kinda body you put on it !! Thanks shane

[muskater]

unique!!

[f350guy]

Wish I had time to do things like this keep us posted

[kyleandtavion]

Too cool... I'm looking forward to seeing more pictures

[Slick]

Can't wait till it's finished.

[russisloud]

i'll post up a picture when the other builder finishes the body