Project Shot Gun my new dump truck

[heavy_duty]

I'm back. This time we will tackle the driveline. I bought some Integy axles after seeing them on one of Travis rigs and thought they would be perfect for this rig, plus I wanted this truck to be all wheel drive(selectable).I chose a R2
trans with a dig to control the 4wd vs the 6wd.




So now, axles are in .Check. Lift axles in. Check. Rear drive shafts in, carrier bearings in. Check.Tranny installed .Check.
Installed servos and made up spring returns for servo down pressure to save my servos when on uneven terrain.



and the MONEY shot.


I like the fact that there is plenty of clearance when the axles are raised.Thats it for now.

Ed

[heavy_duty]

Thanks Brian, you know I am a FAN of your work. You have helped our hobby grow in leaps and bound in a short time.Keep it going.

Ed

[heavy_duty]

Thanks RCP57.You have changed the aluminum game. You make awesome bodies,dump bodies ,and whole lot more I'm sure. Great work and I will looking for more of your awesome builds.

Ed

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by heavy_duty

Thanks RCP57.You have changed the aluminum game. You make awesome bodies,dump bodies ,and whole lot more I'm sure. Great work and I will looking for more of your awesome builds.

Ed

Thanks for the major compliment! I don't think I have changed much though, just added to it slightly.

Anyway, we are all waiting for more pictures so what is taking so long?????

[woodhog]

Very nice EdCant wait to see the the cab and dump body

[heavy_duty]

Hello everyone, a few mock up pictures of the front suspension. This truck has available 6wd with the use of the RS trans with a dig, so I went with the Lesu front springs and mounts.



I had to machine a set of control arms for the integy front axle for them to clear the front super single wheels.I will snap some pics of those as soon as the paint dries.

That's it for now.

Ed

[heavy_duty]

Thanks guys for the comments.I am among some of the BEST builders,and people around.I feel honored that you guys like the build, that's what keeps me sawing away at this project.Thank you guys so much.

ED