newbie 1st build custom grand hauler

[Scott M]

Sorry for the time between updates on the build. I had come across a issue while building and realized the front tires weren't tucking into the body like I wanted. So I got in touch with Mr.Russ at true scale and asked him to make a narrowed front I-beam, and while we were at it he made me some custom frame rails. here's the beginning of the new frame build.
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[Scott M]

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[Scott M]

here's where I'm currently at.. Still have a lot of parts to install though, and still have to figure out how to make everything work.


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[Scott M]

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[Roundabout]

that gonna be low, can't wait to see what it will look like with the narrow front axle.

[NORM]

Nice upgrades so far, way to think out of the box.

[Scott M]

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[Scott M]

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[Scott M]

Thanks guys! I tried starting to line up some of the parts last night, for a little motivation.

[Scott M]

first problem is I need to do, is move the front axle forward more. Or move the body but that causes issue with the steps. As usual with a custom build one forward two back.

[wolfws6]

Awesome! I thought mine was low! You'll be throwing sparks!!!

[Scott M]

Nice rig!!! That's sick, the overall goal is too have adjustable suspension to raise it up.

[Scott M]

So after a break from building I decided to pick this back up. I ended up having to modify the rear end set up and flip the top bracket so the upper support lets the upper links travel further up into the frame. I'll post pics later of the rear set up. I wanted this rig to have adjustable suspension, so I'm using air struts to lift it up and down. The back is partially done and the front is mocked up here's so pics of progress

[Scott M]

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[Scott M]

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[Scott M]

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[Scott M]

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[Scott M]

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[HAMMER DOWN671]

Sick build!

[Scott M]

Thanks man!! I did some more building tonight.