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Old 12-21-2014, 08:20 PM
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Hello all.I have been wanting to build a new dump truck for a while now. I still have my blue one with the pup trailer but its time for a new addition. I also got the bug really bad after seeing Brian in pa dump trucks and talking to Rod(stepside) about his aeromax dump he is building. The final straw was when Ih Steve delivered my new coal bucket,and Since then its been game on. First thing was a set of IH Steve's frame rails cut to 29.5''.


I started building this truck from the rear to the front because the suspension would be a Chalmers suspension that I milled and it has to fit under the box along with the lift axles.

This is the first shot of the suspension. There is a spring inside the bag that adjusts for loads


I have more pictures of the suspension to come. Next were the lift axles,I looked at Henderson suspension and robbed some ideas from there.



Project Shot Gun will have 3 lift axles with self steering and spring returns.I cnc'ed the axles,hangers,trailing arms and various other suspension parts to get it to function on all types of terrain. Next installment will be the drive line.Thanks for looking.

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Old 12-21-2014, 08:34 PM
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Its about time you made a new addition to your already flawless fleet! Ill be keeping an eye on this one, GREAT start.
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Old 12-21-2014, 08:37 PM
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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.

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Old 12-21-2014, 08:38 PM
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All that shiny aluminum looks very nice! That rear suspension looks trick too!
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Old 12-21-2014, 08:41 PM
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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.

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Old 12-21-2014, 08:45 PM
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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.

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Old 12-21-2014, 08:55 PM
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Wow Ed that is looking really nice! So are you going to take it to Nate's meet next summer and get it dirty?
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Old 12-21-2014, 09:04 PM
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That's the plan and I am gonna pack it up and travel to Cabin Fever and hang out with Jammer(Ed),IH Steve,Benny,Tony,and everyone else.I plan on this guy running in dirt,sand and rubber.

Thank you also Truckmaker.

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Just when you think it can't get any better Bam !!! It just did like always Ed absolutely beautiful
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Great looking chassis! Nothing beats making your own parts and seeing them work!!
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Ed, AMAIZING as usual. Another show stopper well on its way. Going to keep an eye on this build. Love it! Your ingenuity and aluminum work is impeccable.
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Old 12-22-2014, 08:11 AM
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It's about time we get to see this . Excellent job on the charmers , you nailed it .
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Very nice work Ed that rear suspension is really trick. Hope you make it to Cabin Fever this year. Ed
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That's some serious lift ' great work.
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Impressive build, the rear drive axle suspension is amazing as are your pusher axles, they are a work of art. Are you going to make your rear suspension or the pushers available for us to purchase??
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Thanks Everyone for the comments.I have more pictures to post just trying to keep the build in order.
The suspension pieces will be available soon and I will talk to Travis about a vendor store to sell them.
The truck is in a million pieces because I am painting the chassis rite now.Pictutres later today,

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Ed, that is some serious work you have going on there, great job and attention to detail.
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Flawless as always ED! There is no one that builds a truck like you do buddy.
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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?????
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Very nice EdCant wait to see the the cab and dump body
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