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Fred, the shaker is looking awsome!:cool::cool:
I'm just learning too. I managed to stuff a standard size Futaba servo into my truck for the fifth wheel release, no room for error.:eek:
Now I learned to go with a micro servo on Sue's truck. Way easier to work with:)
If you go with a lever system for the drop axle.would a linear servo work well for room and strength?

Thanks for the pics and the updates :cool:

Mario

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Can't say enough about your Freightliner, stunning build, very nice.
I to have a lift axle under construction, plan is to put my fifth wheel and lift axle servo in the sleeper and use aircraft control surface cable for actuation. Should be able to hide it pretty well in the rails and if you get the style that runs through plastic tubing it'll look like air lines.

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Thanks Mario!!I think a linear would be bigger then a servo.I'll have to look in to that, good idea.And I havent even thought about the 5th wheel yet,I might have to take a look at your build for some Idea on that.I'm learning as I go.
Thanks Buddy!! I have thought about the cable as well.My concern was the cable binding up or sticking due to dirt getting clogged in it.I thought with linkages it would be direct for 1 or more axles.Of coarse I would have a shock in between the axle and arm so I would still have suspension and would not lift drive axles of the gound.There are many ways to do it, but I guess We all have to pick one and try it and go from there.

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I didn't think about the dirt issue, the only time I had my planes in the dirt was when I'd auger them in. LOL!

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Lol. :) you forgot to mention it was probably a " high speed auger" into the dirt:eek: lol
the beauty of RC trucks I guess... The worst that can happen is run into something or go off the road:)...

Mario

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LOL!!! Or collecting to much dust from being a shelf queen.

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This truck keeps getting better and better, love the whole thing. Awesome job.

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Wow....this rig is looking soooooooooooo sweet Fred...I wish I had it back ! lol The white wheels really set it off and give it that construction site look !!

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Thanks Keith!
Thanks Rick! Naa,I think I'll keep it, just build another one better

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I finally got a lowboy trailer, some of you have seen it around at some time. Here are some pics of it with a bruder on the back. http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...iner/002-1.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...iner/001-1.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...iner/005-1.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...iner/003-1.jpg

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Very nice job Fred, looks right at home with the lowboy. Looking good.

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Thanks Keith!!! I got some wheel's from Steve that I need to get mounted.And when my lockerbox gets here I'll be ready for business.

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The trailer looks great I think I have seen that one somewhere before, looks great behing the freightliner too!!

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Thanks Bob!! There is a good chance you might of seen it.lol.I think it's a perfect fit behind the Frieghtliner.Thanks again Buddy!!

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Very cool Freightshaker! I love the style of the rims with that cab. And the lowboy looks great too.

Jarrett:D

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Thanks Jarrett!! I'm shooting for that work horse look.

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Fred, the truck and trailer really look's SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!;):):cool: You really did this one justice...BTW, i'm drooling over this one. LOL!!!:eek::D

Big John

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Thanks John. I'm hoping to get more parts. So I can get this one buttoned up.

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Wow that truck and trailer look great in those shots. Any lights goin on this rig by chance?

Tyler

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Thanks Tyler!!Lights yes.Wanting to put in an MFU,just not looking forward to cramming everything in,on a day cab.Been checking out some threads for the best way to do it.

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WOW Fred. That set up is looking absolutely awsome:cool: I remember the days of seeing that very style of truck hauling a lowboy into our yard with a CAT hoe on the back.
Have fun with the MFU :eek:. It is possible , just seen a thread the other day.... Fit above the motor and servos under the hood.

Mario

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Thanks Mario!!There is a blue FLC with a lowboy and hoe here in town,I need to get a pic of that oneday. Waiting on a locker box.Was plannig putting whatever I could in that to free up some space.Guess I need to just bite the bullet and do it

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Thanks Adam!!!

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Our trucks have the same colors just reversed. The colors go good together.This truck is my favorite. I want it done, but I want it right.

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Small update.I changed the drop axle from single to dual wheel.And I got my wheels from Steve.They are worth the wait!!! http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...iner/001-3.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...iner/002-3.jpg Just waiting on a few more parts so I can finish this up.

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Looking good Fred, looking tough.

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Nice Freight Shaker!

Cheer's, Neil.

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Thanks Keith!!
Thanks Neil!!

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Made a new chassis for this 4 inches longer.Just didnt think it looked right with a short wheel base. [IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...ps612818db.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...psb8183e71.jpg[/IMG]

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Thanks Paul!!!! It needed a longer wheelbase for that heavy haul look. Was gonna use it to pull my perimeter trailer. Think I'm gonna use Steve's locker box instead of that headache rack.

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Nice job building this one Fred. Somehow it slipped past me and I never saw this project until today. Glad I did see it, and I was going ask you where the suspension bolster came from for the lift axle? I've never seen one like that before. It looks like it's machined aluminum.

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Thanks Buddy!! Yes the hanger, arm, air bag n bell are all aluminum. Got the kit from china, came in a plastic bag no part # or label. Guessing its LESU most of there stuff is, with some MIER parts. Here is a pic for ya. [IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...psdb6d9723.jpg[/IMG]

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THAT IS SO SWEET!!!!!

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Thanks for info on that suspension Fred.

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you can get the "air"ride here
http://www.rigidrc.com/shop/option-p...iya-truck.html

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Thanks !!
Hope that helps.
Thanks for the link.

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After reworking the KW,I decided to take this back to old school.Stock KH rails RC4WD daytons,Steves tanks and steps,some turnouts and aluminum fenders. [IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...psb025bb04.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...psbf7d93a9.jpg[/IMG]

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Awesome Fred, I like it brought back to old school. Perfect as always.

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Man I must have completely missed this thread....that old freightliner is cool. I like the old school spokes on it....wish trucks of today still had the class that these rigs had....Seams not to long ago we would see these trucks all the time....now you have to keep your eyes out for them