Ford Aeromax 6x6 Log Truck

[TheManCave]

First off im new to this site and probably will get flamed some for my fab skills on this one, but it was just something that started off as an idea and before I knew it was done and ready for testing. I started with two highlift frames, cut them to length ( only had 5" left of both frames ) modified a highlift axle into a double output, lengthened a stock primary to secondary axle dogbone, used an 8" rc4wd punisher shaft from the tranny to the primary drive, and a short shaft from the highlift 3spd to the front axle.
As for electronics I used an Integy 45x1t motor with a Novak Rooster Crawler speedo dual axial as-2 servos for steering and shifting, with a 2s lipo ( nimh for testing ) and is controlled by my Spektrum dx3c and sr300 radio. The floor pan was modified to sit farther forward to line up with the stock front bumper body mounts and I trimmed the tank fairings for tire clearance. Last but not least I added my homebrew log bunk that was made to fit the 5th wheel holes on a standard Tamiya semi and bolted it down to the frame. Enough talk here some pics, as this is an ever evolving project.







Couple test run shots

[Stuff]

shee''ssssssssssss rough! i love it!

[TheManCave]

I still have a couple driveline issues to work out as well as steering but I was surprised how smooth the power transfer was and the articulation being sprung fairly hard

[Stuff]

hows the front steering and such using a highlift 3speed?

[TheManCave]

Originally Posted by Stuff

hows the front steering and such using a highlift 3speed?

Thats the biggest issue. I turned up the travel on my dx3c to 150%, but it needs a different link set up so I can get full lock to lock steering. The shift linkage had to run diagonal instead of straight line so its locked in low gear, but I dont think it would be flying up hills in real ife

[FATBOY]

what's up Art?! you need to post up that stretched globeliner

[TheManCave]

Originally Posted by FATBOY

what's up Art?! you need to post up that stretched globeliner

Yeah yeah I know. I need to do a photo shoot of just the truck for a proper thread on it and whats going to be done to it.

[powerstroke_1999]

Thats a cool truck man who needs fender wells lol it's definitely a log truck fits perfect for the job!!!

[TheManCave]

Originally Posted by powerstroke_1999

Thats a cool truck man who needs fender wells lol it's definitely a log truck fits perfect for the job!!!

I wish it had the chrome tanks instead of the black ones with the battery notch cut out of them so I could ditch the side fairings completely and use a tank as a makeshift step up into the cab. Right now he has to use a step ladder or climb up the front tire to get in lol

[RoadFlyer]

OH NO! Not in the Mud!
Just kidding with ya...looks really great.

[TheManCave]

haha thanks, I wouldnt take any of these trucks anywhere my 1:1 wouldnt have to go on a regular basis

[WhiteWolf McBride]

TMC:

What rims/tires are those... the seem like aftermarkets for the Highlift, but which ones. I'd guess Axials, but i don't have much crawler-parts knowledge.

WhiteWolf

[TheManCave]

Originally Posted by WhiteWolf McBride

TMC:

What rims/tires are those... the seem like aftermarkets for the Highlift, but which ones. I'd guess Axials, but i don't have much crawler-parts knowledge.

WhiteWolf

Axial 1.9 beadlocks with some old a$$ flat irons lol. I have a set of maxxis trepadors im debating on testing out

[farmhauler]

love how tough the truck looks!

[TheManCave]

Originally Posted by farmhauler

love how tough the truck looks!

Im not a blue oval guy but it looks really mean sitting up on a 6x6 platform. Still need to take it down and see how she does with a full load on her

[Kaf343]

Very nice rig