6X6 Quarry Dump Truck [Archive] - RC Truck and Construction

TRUCKMAKER

07-05-2014, 02:10 AM

I acquired the Knight Hauler we built at the 2013 Indy show from Tc1cat. I decided after the RCT&C Midwest Spring meet I needed to get busy and build a dump truck. It will be a 6x6 and maybe a little different looking, it depends on how many cabs I destroy trying to build it:rolleyes:.
I got it last night and started on it tonight.
Here's the truck as built.

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/9184cdb33b353b3bf39bdcbff51dcd19_zps4324f418.jpg

And here it is a couple hours later. :D

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/5ab3ad7f4a2019e9c0f2c752c648a552_zps5c865f4f.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/2e728bf9837d64362b75b680381660fa_zps351784e8.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/57688847aac87b77353122ff51f2eee0_zps6f80df51.jpg

Hoping to have it done buy Indy:bounce:, Thanks for looking!

Tea wrex

07-06-2014, 12:56 AM

Nice rig and love the work so far. I'll keep an eye on your thread to see how it turns out.

gismow

07-06-2014, 04:44 AM

Hi,

nice work, proper build...

What about the back bord? Will you keep it as it is or will you add some plates to give it a structure ?

TRUCKMAKER

07-06-2014, 10:47 AM

Thanks Tea wrex I need to get busy if I'm going to get it done by Indy.

Hi,

nice work, proper build...

What about the back bord? Will you keep it as it is or will you add some plates to give it a structure ?

Hi Gizmow,
There is some structure on the inside. I didn't put anything on the outside since you won't see it with the dump bed down. This is going to be what I call a "stand way off scale" build with emphasis on the play/fun factor instead of cool scale factor. I've picked up a lot of ideas from shows and meets I've been to over the last few years so we'll see if I can pull it off!

TRUCKMAKER

07-07-2014, 02:50 AM

Not much to show, finished the back of the cab and roof. Cut and rebuilt the floor.
This photo is a concept shot, I was hoping to use the stock rails but they are about 2-3" short, I need to move the steer axle back and put a scale 65" spread on the rear axles. I might as well bite the bullet and start from scratch with some blank rails.

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/074f7c650d12c2929fc0e390c45b677f_zps7e196e56.jpg

TRUCKMAKER

08-03-2014, 06:52 PM

Small update, not getting far, more shopping for parts and deciding on a build strategy than actually building:rolleyes:
Made the frame rails. Laid out and drilled the front of the rails:

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/5e6654cd9d365eb68fde0d72a7ebba06_zps568398e4.jpg

Added 4 leaves to the front and rear spring assemblies. (Rears shown):

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/5994dea8c1c6653c49a1dfe5873fcd20_zps303a3ccb.jpg

Hand made spring mount plates for the driven steer axle:

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/70dedbf72c7a354bdf7e66eca8be6efb_zps001acad9.jpg

Thanks for looking!

dabears

08-04-2014, 12:31 AM

Man that's looking really good! I like the idea of a wooden box! after all after paint you cant tell what its made of! nice and sturdy!

TRUCKMAKER

08-04-2014, 10:12 AM

Man that's looking really good! I like the idea of a wooden box! after all after paint you cant tell what its made of! nice and sturdy!

Hi Aaron, Thanks! The box is a scale 19', it was originally made for a pup trailer to go behind a 24' main trailer, but that got side lined for this project. I don't have the metal working equipment to do a nice metal bed and my styrene skills aren't the greatess but I used to build a lot of RC airplanes so I thought I'd give it a try. I have some 3/8" aluminum channel (plywood cap) that will fit nicely on the top edge so the loaders and excavators don't tear up the wood.:D

TRUCKMAKER

09-14-2014, 08:42 PM

Getting there slowly but surely. A few updates

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/4EDC498C-7465-4B4E-9346-D3078EA40E1A_zpsadlfgxdd.jpg

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The front tires and rims are just holding the front end up, still got to order the the tires. The wheels were a test in removing chrome. Made a set of rims for the front since it has a TLT drive axle.

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/1599E898-549F-4679-A12D-5A68F29AD51F_zpsvxg1qvhc.jpg

Got to remove the chrome yet, no shiny stuff on this build.

Thanks for looking!:D

TRUCKMAKER

09-21-2014, 05:32 PM

A couple more pictures, better idea of the fenders and front wheels still need to order tires, stole this one off my night hauler:p

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/986849FB-363C-4229-8F85-80A58D862595_zpspqldxsj5.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/DE279A46-20C5-4844-B0D3-E382B194CEB5_zps31mhq0se.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/22458A2C-B9C1-40FA-92B3-066E6AFFCD71_zpsj8miuw6g.jpg

I'm going slow trying to get the hard stuff out of the way:o

glorydays24

09-21-2014, 08:19 PM

Taking shape very nicely. You also gave me an idea on my next R/C build for the front fenders.:D:D:D Keep us posted.;)

Big John

TRUCKMAKER

09-21-2014, 08:49 PM

Thank Big John, the fender styling comes from the Western Star 6900XD along with the axle set back.

TRUCKMAKER

09-28-2014, 05:56 PM

Looks like a modern Oshkosh after Freightliner aquired them. Nice work!

Thanks lapazleo. The only thing Freightliner bought off Oshkosh was the chassis division which makes motor home, bus and bread truck type chassis'. Oshkosh still makes all there own heavy trucks and vehicles. ;):)

TRUCKMAKER

10-05-2014, 07:06 PM

Spent a couple hours today making frame affixed fender mounts. Next time I do a build like this I'll mount them to the body. To many alignment issues mounting them separately.:o:rolleyes::)

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/23AFAAD2-97F2-4BBC-8863-C3B55DB66F56_zpsvk84p7hk.jpg (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/truckmaker57/media/23AFAAD2-97F2-4BBC-8863-C3B55DB66F56_zpsvk84p7hk.jpg.html)

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TRUCKMAKER

12-03-2014, 06:26 PM

Couple pictures of detail work to keep the thread alive :rolleyes::p Keep in mind none of the parts in these pictures are in a finished state:o
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/0D0B097E-41B6-48CE-86F9-088CD1EE7A69_zpswjg39nhh.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/244E30BF-E329-40A3-8BDD-483072B7FDB0_zpsb886v7ju.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/8EADBC2F-89C2-453F-A886-1FB3D43F0A96_zpsgpgepcwz.jpg

And cluttering of the new work table is on!

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/13e7390e1a14e72ccccdd1c23e244796_zps68fd36b0.jpg

woodhog

12-03-2014, 06:43 PM

Looks like it will be a heavy duty off road work truck. won't have to worry about it getting stuck at nate's;)

TRUCKMAKER

12-03-2014, 07:08 PM

Looks like it will be a heavy duty off road work truck. won't have to worry about it getting stuck at nate's;)

Thanks, being at the 2 meets at Nate's is exactly why I'm building it, I figure if it gets around there it'll do well any where.

Lil Giants

12-04-2014, 02:32 PM

The table looks too small already!!! :D

Supermario

12-04-2014, 04:57 PM

Wow Kent, the quarry rig is looking great! :cool: Thats the kind of truck I need in my pit ! :D. can't wait to see more. Keep up the great work :)

Supermario

12-04-2014, 05:00 PM

The table looks too small already!!! :D

It's kinda like dishes in the kitchen. If you only own 4 plates and 4 bowls....etc the dirty dishes pile stays small.

Big bench means big mess and never more room! :lol:

TRUCKMAKER

12-04-2014, 06:00 PM

The table looks too small already!!! :D

:lol::lol:Yeah I was wondering how long it would be before you'd say that!:lol::lol: the nice thing about it is all that stuff are parts and tools I'm using for this build where as before it was spread all over the place and I'd have to get up and walk around looking for it.:D

Wow Kent, the quarry rig is looking great! :cool: Thats the kind of truck I need in my pit ! :D. can't wait to see more. Keep up the great work :)

Thanks Mario! Maybe someday if they let me back in Canada I can come play in the pit! You said you'd hire owner operators:D

Supermario

12-04-2014, 08:35 PM

I feel your border pain! Funny you mention it because just today I found out it's going to cost me 2,500 to get a company to file for a waiver for me to get into the U.S. .plus the 580 for the U.S. government . And then only good for a year or up to 5 years and then pay it all over again!
What a great system we live in eh? ;)

Sorry to disrupt you awesome build thread, just scary how you mention border woes the same day I find out about mine:(

TRUCKMAKER

12-04-2014, 09:03 PM

Wow they probably got terrorists and just plain weirdos running back and forth and they give someone like you a bad rap, that sucks. When I was in my late teens early twenties (read stupid) my parents lived in Canada and I stayed in the states and had a couple uncomfortable crossings. Never been back. Hope you can get it fixed so you can come back to Indy!

TRUCKMAKER

01-01-2015, 12:11 AM

The build is going slow, its details details details :rolleyes:. I tried to get some paint work done before the cold set in since I paint in the garage and it's not heated (yet) ;). I really suck in the paint department anyway :(.

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/876A89EC-9663-4FFD-A44C-3703BBCCD6E3_zpsn8syunzh.jpg

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http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/CDB68290-F016-45A7-92A0-864969BA1C9D_zpszmnoww4i.jpg

The metallic grey will be cab and dump body color.

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/FB6FA8D2-6DE6-4E0D-ABB5-D6FBF0CDE705_zpsb1sinwgz.jpg

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tc1cat

01-01-2015, 01:10 PM

NICE!!! Are you sure you started with a Knight Hauler?? :rolleyes::rolleyes: Can't wait to see it with paint on it :D:D

TRUCKMAKER

01-01-2015, 02:03 PM

Yep, that was your Knight Hauler.

woodhog

01-01-2015, 06:22 PM

LOOKS REALLY GOOD I can't wait to see it perform in the dirt looks mean;)

Stuff

01-02-2015, 12:02 AM

big. bad. mean! I like it!

Jakyat

01-03-2015, 10:03 AM

Nice work. I love the blacked out wheels! And the scratch built fenders.

TRUCKMAKER

01-03-2015, 10:47 AM

LOOKS REALLY GOOD I can't wait to see it perform in the dirt looks mean;)

big. bad. mean! I like it!

Thanks for the comments guys, I still have a long way to go. :)

Nice work. I love the blacked out wheels! And the scratch built fenders.

Thanks Jakyat, here are a couple pictures showing the inspiration for the build and the color scheme.

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/b4c128c06b4989b2684bb13003d86864_zpsbefce845.jpg
(Photo author unknown)

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Izzy

02-22-2015, 07:30 PM

Ken that continental color scheme is tough looking.

TRUCKMAKER

02-23-2015, 12:31 PM

Ken that continental color scheme is tough looking.

Thanks Chris, I'm on rear suspension 2.0, the first one ended up with no tire clearance especially in an off road situation. 2.0 will be similar to a Hendrickson "R" series. Hopefully will have pictures in a week or so.

Izzy

02-23-2015, 06:43 PM

Week or so - get to work ya scallywag!

TRUCKMAKER

02-23-2015, 08:48 PM

:p:p:p:lol::lol::lol::lol::D:D Ok

TRUCKMAKER

03-08-2015, 12:40 AM

WOOHOO IT's SITTING ON IT's OWN TIRES! :bounce::bounce::bounce:
I'll post pictures tomorrow, using a brand new camera, haven't down loaded them yet so that ought to be fun:rolleyes:.

TRUCKMAKER

03-08-2015, 01:50 PM

Photos of Rear Suspension 2.0. I still need to make the longitudinal and transfer torque rods and mount brackets, finish cleaning up parts and paint but its finally on its own feet!

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/E57D1DCF-9660-4483-8105-6B7122BB0FBA_zpsnflquzyf.jpg (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/truckmaker57/media/E57D1DCF-9660-4483-8105-6B7122BB0FBA_zpsnflquzyf.jpg.html)

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Don't pay attention to the date stamp on the pictures, new camera and obviously haven't figured it all out yet:o.

Thanks for looking!:D

blitzk

03-08-2015, 02:47 PM

That is some great fabrication work. Can't wait to see more. Super job!!!

TRUCKMAKER

03-10-2015, 10:10 AM

That is some great fabrication work. Can't wait to see more. Super job!!!

Thanks blitzk, I appreciate your comment. It's mostly hand tooled.:)

Izzy

03-10-2015, 09:15 PM

Kool Truckmaker

DieselKid

03-11-2015, 11:51 AM

Looking sweet buddy!!! Definitely has that beefy haul truck look!:D

-Alex

TRUCKMAKER

03-11-2015, 12:16 PM

Kool Truckmaker

Thanks IZZY!

Looking sweet buddy!!! Definitely has that beefy haul truck look!:D

-Alex

Hi Alex, glad to see you on here, boy have I got some news for you! Watch for a PM or I might even give you a call in the next week and thanks, the truck should start moving along, just a few more parts to make for the rear suspension.:D

TRUCKMAKER

03-15-2015, 12:56 AM

A quick update, got the transfer case and front drive line mounted. Used a modified Axial transmission. Still need to fab up a left side mount bracket for it.

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/PTDC0018_zps3umcjo2j.jpg (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/truckmaker57/media/PTDC0018_zps3umcjo2j.jpg.html)

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Thanks for looking!:D:D

Lmackattack

03-19-2015, 08:21 PM

Izzy

03-19-2015, 10:50 PM

Nice!

TRUCKMAKER

03-20-2015, 05:13 PM

Cool looking build. Im loving the walking beam set up. that will be a beast with all that articulation. I have been tinkering with a set up like that for my next truck.
I did notice the plastic driveshafts. Just a word of caution. My mack 6 wheeler twisted one of them up on the 1st day I installed it. I had to put metal ones in if I wanted to haul loads with it. same with my cab over freight truck. if i pulled my flat bed it would twist it as well. I keep them for mock ups and then purchase metal shafts for use and abuse.

keep the pics coming

Thanks Lmack, it's good to hear your back and might make the spring meet! The front driveshaft is an Axial crawler shaft out of the spare parts box (read free/payed for:D) I'm going to modify and use another one for the inter axle shaft since they aren't good for anything else right now. The main will be custom out of Traxxas shafts with steel ends/crosses which is what I've been running in my tri-axle without a problem yet:o. I've been shopping steel and I figure about 150.00 shipped, I'm guessing I'll need them eventually but free works for now:)
I am curious exactly where yours failed though.

Nice!

Thanks Izzy!

TRUCKMAKER

03-22-2015, 11:58 AM

Rear suspension update, It's done :bounce: !! Ok so it needs adjusted, tested, painted etc. but at least the fabrcation is done and it appears to work as planned.:D

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/PTDC0019_zpsdac2sq8v.jpg (http://s1116.photobucket.com/user/truckmaker57/media/PTDC0019_zpsdac2sq8v.jpg.html)

Rear suspension centerline crossmember

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Final assembly shots

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Drive shafts next. Then I'll power it up and make sure it runs the way I want it too and then work on the bed mechanism.

Thanks for looking!:)

Izzy

03-22-2015, 02:53 PM

Nice brass work. Consistent clean bends - nice!

Izzy

03-22-2015, 02:54 PM

Q - who's drive shafts you have up front?

TRUCKMAKER

03-22-2015, 05:26 PM

TRUCKMAKER

03-26-2015, 08:27 PM

Got the driveshafts done, I need to shorten the inter-axle shaft up a hair. Should be able to power it up this weekend.

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/fb72f15f2f29069d74b5c13283a5854e_zpsuphffsm3.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/fe6683e39fee40ff518d25558cb589c9_zpsmga99c9z.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/2eed220a8e7298fd5161353d2c7d11da_zpsurbdstpa.jpg

Thanks for looking!

Lmackattack

03-26-2015, 10:08 PM

Lmackattack

03-26-2015, 10:15 PM

It's out of an axial crawler and pretty much stretched to its limit, I couldn't get it to come apart flexing the suspension but it only has about 1/2 to 3/4 inch penetration. I used it primarily to set the transfer case location.

How much does the inter axles drive shaft move in and out? I always have trouble with this shaft popping out because of how short it is and how much articulation I try to get out of the stock Tamiya suspension?

I was thinking about making a walking beam that rubber mounts the axles to the beams and thus keeps the inter axel drive-shaft angle straight at all times. only the front shaft would move in and out of the tube to take up the length difference when traveling over bumps. I know your example is more 1:1 but I always have issues with lots of articulation and the little driveshaft. I went back to the tamiya cups and dog bones between both drive axels because they were performing better than the scale driveshafts did.

TRUCKMAKER

03-27-2015, 10:28 PM

wow loving the walking beam set up. and the brass tube for the driveshafts!

I had tried the RC4WD plastic driveshafts that look just like the Steel versions. They would twist the star "tube" to the point that the U joints would then slip out. Granted this was with a truck pulling a full load of sand and going over some real harsh ground. On the other hand even my on road Cab over mack twisted a shaft pulling my flat bed when I was backing down a steep hill and then tried to move forward. IMO the RC4WD shafts are only good for trucks that dont get dirty or pull any sort of weight around.

How much does the inter axles drive shaft move in and out? I always have trouble with this shaft popping out because of how short it is and how much articulation I try to get out of the stock Tamiya suspension?

I was thinking about making a walking beam that rubber mounts the axles to the beams and thus keeps the inter axel drive-shaft angle straight at all times. only the front shaft would move in and out of the tube to take up the length difference when traveling over bumps. I know your example is more 1:1 but I always have issues with lots of articulation and the little driveshaft. I went back to the tamiya cups and dog bones between both drive axels because they were performing better than the scale driveshafts did.

Thanks Lmack, I got rid of the dog bone/cup set up. I don't think it'll work well off road with a lot of articulation. Here are some photos of my inter-axle shaft which is an axial crawler drive shaft cut down. The pictures show the suspension at full tilt fore and aft which on the bench is way more than it'll ever see in the field, I'd guess there is about 1/4" movement. Side to side twisting of the axles doesn't really change it much. I don't know how easy it would be to make a shaft for the stock suspension spread, mine is scale 72.5" which is the widest spread for a Hendrickson "R" model.

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/E3C7C6DF-CD20-4E6A-948E-4F56E63B5588_zpstmt47u5k.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/FD8A924D-07E5-47FB-BEFE-348AA6B4DE55_zpsuyjwjrz5.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/BAA4627B-9260-450C-A645-E7D558EE1601_zpsorikvjac.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/F8E65672-29C2-4A7B-A2A0-6FE1A582D7E5_zpstmtfvxy6.jpg

DieselKid

04-04-2015, 10:57 PM

Cool, cool, cool man!!!:D Can't believe those brass parts! Phenomenal!

-Alex

TRUCKMAKER

04-05-2015, 08:38 AM

Cool, cool, cool man!!!:D Can't believe those brass parts! Phenomenal!

-Alex

Thank Alex! I've been having fun with it.:D

Here's some Friday and Saturday updates.

Here's a new t-case mount, I didnt like the way the first one turned out.

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/65D69A70-E719-474E-AC21-C73D5D6D7051_zpshd6ut0yo.jpg

Made a larger cab floor/radio tray.

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/827C80A4-83AF-49D8-869D-208AF7E57C13_zpsnasi76py.jpg

Made the dump box frame/hinge assembly.

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/720DEF42-0B9C-4C03-9F01-B020FE0F2191_zpsey9k9owg.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/801300DA-5075-46D6-A386-9B77E68E059F_zpsa7rshz1c.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/34AB0E1B-6D61-4F07-B4FC-33F7F7608C4D_zpsc8ry5ybd.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/838BE331-D4E0-41B1-B587-EB47AFAFD72D_zpsewrgeid4.jpg

Thanks for looking!:D

Izzy

04-05-2015, 09:53 AM

It's coming along nicely. Even though that articulation is too much for that drive shafts I doubt you will ever see that much need for it.

Watch you triangulation when doing your lift mechanism.

ihbuilder

04-05-2015, 10:24 AM

Looks good so far . Great job on the walking beam , I would only suggest getting metal rod ends , I've broken the plastic 1's I 1st used on my IH9370 with the walking beam (hendrixson )

Finster

04-05-2015, 10:56 AM

Awesome job so far. I'm not up on all the various available parts so I apologize in advance for asking, but what transfer case are you using and where did you get it?

TRUCKMAKER

04-05-2015, 11:33 AM

It's coming along nicely. Even though that articulation is too much for that drive shafts I doubt you will ever see that much need for it.

Watch you triangulation when doing your lift mechanism.

Thanks Izzy, I agree, it will probably never see that much articulation, at least not on purpose. I took those pictures to show another member how extreme it could go with out the shafts pulling apart.
The dump mechanism will be interesting, it will be a slow process until I get comfortable with the set up.

Looks good so far . Great job on the walking beam , I would only suggest getting metal rod ends , I've broken the plastic 1's I 1st used on my IH9370 with the walking beam (hendrixson )

Thanks Steve glad you like it. Ouch:o I figured these Traxxas rods and ends would cut it, guess I'll have to take it out and tear them up so I have an excuse to upgrade:D.

Awesome job so far. I'm not up on all the various available parts so I apologize in advance for asking, but what transfer case are you using and where did you get it?

Hi Finster, thanks for the comment. The t-case is a transmission out of an Axial AX10 Scorpion crawler I parted out. I believe the part number is AX80009. The input shaft has to be modified to use it like this. If you shop eBay or some of the more popular RC Crawler sites, there are better alternatives out there, I just happened to have this collecting dust on a shelf and knew Travis used one in one of his builds so I gave it a shot.:)

Finster

04-05-2015, 02:01 PM

Thanks for the info! Oh and I forgot to mention I really like your walking beam setup. I may have to borrow your method(s) for a future build

Lmackattack

04-05-2015, 02:25 PM

looking good. Maybe add some axle stops so you can control the articulation? I cut mine of the tamiya axles so I can get more but it looks like you will have plenty!

looks like your bed lift will work just fine. If I can offer a suggestion. My Piviot point on my green MACK 6 Wheeler is about even with the back of the rear tire. I had it previously further back about 10-15mm but the truck was trying to do a wheelie when dumping or with the box all the way up. you may want to check to see if your truck will stay solid on the ground with the bed fully raised. It looks like you will be fine with a heavy truck but its something to think about

Hope to see this at the spring meet!

TRUCKMAKER

04-05-2015, 06:45 PM

Thanks for the info! Oh and I forgot to mention I really like your walking beam setup. I may have to borrow your method(s) for a future build

Help yourself Finster, I tried to make it effective yet simple. I'll have it at the spring meet whether it's done or not to at least see how the suspension works!

looking good. Maybe add some axle stops so you can control the articulation? I cut mine of the tamiya axles so I can get more but it looks like you will have plenty!

looks like your bed lift will work just fine. If I can offer a suggestion. My Piviot point on my green MACK 6 Wheeler is about even with the back of the rear tire. I had it previously further back about 10-15mm but the truck was trying to do a wheelie when dumping or with the box all the way up. you may want to check to see if your truck will stay solid on the ground with the bed fully raised. It looks like you will be fine with a heavy truck but its something to think about

Hope to see this at the spring meet!

I cut the axle stops off and redesigned the suspension to get as much articulation as possible. I'm trying to push the envelope and breaking from the normal Tamyia set up, if it goes out and fails miserably I'll just figure out why and fix it.

I have your build thread saved in my favorites trying to study how it hooks up. I understand how it works but trying to figure the right place to put it without drilling a bunch of holes and moving it around so it doesn't get into the suspension etc. etc. is pushing me closer to building a set of dummy rails to test all the possibilities:confused::confused::rolleyes:. I will have it there but not sure if I'll have totally done.

Lmackattack

04-05-2015, 11:37 PM

TRUCKMAKER

04-07-2015, 06:26 PM

I can measure where I drilled the holes when I get home next week. Send me a PM on Thursday if you want the info from my truck. I think I used one of the three stock trunnions holes on the frame rail for the pivot point of the lift then just drilled one hole in the bed floor for the other end of the lift. The screw drive pushes and the lift unfolds and moves pretty quick as you have seen. I got lucky that the lift tucked I between the axles and did not interfere with suspension travel. I think you will have plenty of room to work with.

Thanks for the offer on the dimensions Lmack, I was going to take you up on it but realized that it wouldn't help since I made my own chassis which is longer than the King Hauler and my bed is longer. I've got it mounted, still need to mount and wire the motor and test it. I think I got a little under 45 degrees on the body which isn't good but if I move it back any farther I don't think it will lift a loaded body. It's not a big deal to me I'll just change things around till I get what I want. If it works well but looks like Swiss cheese when I'm done I'll just go to the aluminum pile and grab a couple sticks and redo the rails:rolleyes::D.

Lmackattack

04-07-2015, 10:26 PM

I was surprised how well it lifts a full box of sand even when the whole lift system is connected at the rear 1/3 part of the box.

I get a little over 45 deg if I recall correctly. But trial and error was how I had to set it up.

Just let me know if you want any measurements.

Trent

TRUCKMAKER

04-10-2015, 11:54 PM

Got the bed lift motor mounted. I'll try to wire it up tomorrow. Need to get some limit switches.

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/21e3f5ef05d0e3c55e26c06561b49ac1_zps03w5una9.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/cb0675080d1e4a13e3ea7cb484b93092_zpslmognkhn.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/1d1daab6dd9687051be34bf9966fbbef_zpshaabtylb.jpg

Thanks for looking!

Kent :D

TRUCKMAKER

04-20-2015, 07:22 PM

I got the dump body lift wired up and ran a quick test. Due to the way I wired the limit switches I couldn't tell whitch end was which and of course a 50/50 chance and I got it wrong, the motor tried to turn this thing inside out:jaw::mad:
But here is a quick video of it the way it's supposed to work :p:rolleyes::D

http://youtu.be/tj4BE-vGd6U

Lmackattack

04-20-2015, 11:50 PM

Says the video is private?

TRUCKMAKER

04-21-2015, 04:39 AM

Try it now and let me know. I don't do a lot of videos and I didn't set it correctly:o

Izzy

04-21-2015, 05:53 PM

Vid opened fine.
Wow. I'm anxious to see this with a load on it. The multi link plays with my head on the triangulation of the lift forces so it intrigues me.

TRUCKMAKER

04-21-2015, 06:05 PM

After the first time I seen this one online and then on LMacks truck I googled it and found that there are 1:1's just like it that use a hydraulic ram in place of the screw drive. I'm anxious as well, the box is pretty large compared to most I've seen so it will be interesting to see what happens. I'm hoping to have it far enough along so we can test it the weekend of the Franklin toy show.

Izzy

04-21-2015, 08:33 PM

Oh we will test it whether your ready or not :bounce:

TRUCKMAKER

04-22-2015, 06:43 AM

:bounce::bounce::lol::lol::D:D

TRUCKMAKER

05-17-2015, 08:30 PM

Here's a few update pictures while getting ready for the Midwest Spring Meet next weekend May 23-24. The dump body is still drying and a new one will be made and hopefully be done by Indy along with the correct bumper.

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/61370D6F-351C-4335-BB0B-47520269FBBB_zpsux17olhf.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/3327A135-F4F6-40A3-A946-E5174C852232_zpsik6gin19.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/D04005A6-7F5A-46B1-A9C3-08C1F1305377_zpsikx6fefr.jpg

TRUCKMAKER

05-27-2015, 06:35 PM

Here's a couple pictures and a video. The second picture shows the battle scars it received at the Midwest Spring Meet In Monticello Ill. this past weekend. It worked really well, far beyond my expectations. The battle scars are due to it being slightly top heavy when loaded and a crazy driver! We had a great time at the meet.
I'm hoping I'll have the new dump body done by Indy as the body on it was originally for a pup trailer hence no cab protector.

https://youtu.be/Y4ahTGC6YkM

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/3fbcb0f035bbc15a516d791717406645_zps7lvl44y3.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/75DB77C9-BF48-457E-8DD4-D562C7346382_zps3xqfqcbf.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/3A506BDA-C445-4F67-94EA-DDA77568BD2A_zps2w0n9p6h.jpg

Thanks for looking,
Kent

Lil Giants

05-28-2015, 09:55 AM

Looking good Kent! :cool:

Some your battle scars come from Nate loading ya?

TRUCKMAKER

05-28-2015, 10:10 AM

Looking good Kent! :cool:

Some your battle scars come from Nate loading ya?

Thanks Joe. :D

No battle scars from Nate, he's one of the smoothest operators I've seen ;).

tc1cat

05-28-2015, 01:43 PM

Battle scars were from Izzy and his new excavator and wheeled loader. Amazing how we all loose stick control without lots of practice. Still better than using a shovel :eek::eek:

TRUCKMAKER

05-28-2015, 02:23 PM

Battle scars were from Izzy and his new excavator and wheeled loader. Amazing how we all loose stick control without lots of practice. Still better than using a shovel :eek::eek:

I didn't say a thing, in fact the battle scars I was referring to were the ones I put on it rolling it on its side a time or three, and was having fun doing it!:p:p

Supermario

05-28-2015, 04:17 PM

TRUCKMAKER

05-28-2015, 04:38 PM

I dont mind putting my trucks to work and getting them dirty.
Scars on the other hand..... I'm not so comfy with.:eek:,

The truck looks and works great Kent . Nice job, I'd love something like that in my open pit.

It's a quarry truck Mario, how many have you seen without scars? :D I'd like to bring it up and run it in your pit someday, it'll move a lot of product! :cool:

Lil Giants

05-28-2015, 09:08 PM

No battle scars from Nate, he's one of the smoothest operators I've seen ;).

I was referring to Pigeonfarmboy, what Nate you referring to?

tc1cat

05-28-2015, 09:41 PM

Izzy wasn't that bad at loading, needling him a little! You don't want me using the excavator!! You would be replacing parts not just have some scars :rolleyes:

TRUCKMAKER

05-31-2015, 12:58 PM

I was referring to Pigeonfarmboy, what Nate you referring to?

The same. He's the the only Nate I've seen run an excavator and load trucks in person.

TRUCKMAKER

05-31-2015, 01:00 PM

Izzy wasn't that bad at loading, needling him a little! You don't want me using the excavator!! You would be replacing parts not just have some scars :rolleyes:

Yeah, same here!

TRUCKMAKER

02-13-2016, 11:31 PM

I decided to update the box on this truck. I had a 4x8 sheet of styrene curled up in the corner not doing anything. Then I figured I'd try a screw drive. Took the existing box and LESU scissor lift off and sit it aside for use on a trailer.
Here's my progress on the lift parts:

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/767533C5-1AB9-48AF-AA54-6187F15353EF_zpsiz7evrmx.jpg
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/F117481B-8C46-4FD8-B7B0-DE0115E5866A_zpszyzzbfjh.jpg
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/C892B0A0-606A-4D14-99F3-3A5C98D9FF5A_zpsmkoonp9q.jpg
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/5715495D-A336-4401-AC87-5939AA501A78_zps3z4cezqu.jpg

Thanks for looking!
Kent

steamer

02-14-2016, 02:20 AM

Just a suggestion on you screw drive. On mine I found that the furniture drive nuts didn't last long being metal on metal. I just replaced the slider block and drilled and taped right through with the thread. Delron itself is very slippery and I find I can lift a bigger load faster with the new block. One thing though is you have to have a very sharp tap as it doesn't cut the best if it's dull
Rob

TRUCKMAKER

02-14-2016, 10:53 AM

Thanks Rob good to know. This is my first shot a screw drive so I'm kinda playing as I go to see what tweaks I need to do. I still need to figure out my lift cylinder/rod length and how to attach it to the Delron. I like that LESU left but I figured it was time to learn how to do this.:D

RCP57

02-14-2016, 11:08 AM

That motor will have TONS of power for a truck box! Looking good!

TRUCKMAKER

02-14-2016, 08:08 PM

That motor will have TONS of power for a truck box! Looking good!

I'm looking forward to running it, it's quiet and smooth but it looks a little slow. It's 165 RPM@ 12V I'll try it but will probably go with the next RPM which is 300+. For the near future this thing will be mostly hauling ground rubber which isn't that heavy so the loss of power shouldn't matter much.
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TRUCKMAKER

07-10-2016, 01:01 AM

It's been a while but I'm still updating this build. I've got the new dump box on it. Those that showed up at the Lebanon meet seen it. Made the front bumper and grille gaurd, they aren't done yet but are getting close. Next on the list for this build will be, finish the dump box with some details, improve my tailgate latch, make a hydraulic tank and mud guards for it.

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/f7ca1cba7e26d3b9b98af196025d302c_zps0h4ti5ix.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/7a673f4f763a1f3b4bea2ef7b44df047_zpsz08en0uu.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/550c2ebf7ac09e2175d20a88564e6ece_zpsczpl2iep.jpg

Thanks for looking!

RCP57

07-10-2016, 01:24 AM

That new bumper and grill guard really set it off!

FabOne

07-10-2016, 11:08 AM

Looking GOOD Kent! I like both the bumper and grill guard. I agree with Reg, it realy sets it off.

-Terry

TRUCKMAKER

07-10-2016, 11:34 AM

That new bumper and grill guard really set it off!

Looking GOOD Kent! I like both the bumper and grill guard. I agree with Reg, it realy sets it off.

-Terry

Thanks guys, I need to make a couple pieces for the grill guard yet, put some lights in the bumper and some kind of tow hook or D rings on it.

TRUCKMAKER

07-10-2016, 05:59 PM

Finished the grill guard and mounted it to the bumper today, a little clean up and it's ready for paint.

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/90bb029f4319b4c250a9627d26cc7f62_zpsqgp9z16e.jpg

:D:D

TRUCKMAKER

08-14-2016, 12:54 PM

So I'm done with list for now. I'm looking for a scale looking battery box for left side, D rings for the front bumper and need to put taillights in the rear, but I have other projects I really want to get to like the pup trailer for this thing and the list goes on!

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/8b25d8eeafe78a31d3028ada8bd41ba2_zpshcypvejp.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/e04e6918a68ab7f76a998500fe122008_zpsss1iykkl.jpg

Thanks for looking and hope to see you all at Indy!:bounce::bounce::D

egronvold

08-14-2016, 03:11 PM

Big, badass truck :) Looks good. Could have use for that in my own quarry...

Mustang46555

08-14-2016, 03:37 PM

Looks great! Can't wait to see it in person at Indy!

FabOne

08-14-2016, 08:38 PM

TRUCKMAKER

08-14-2016, 08:51 PM

Big, badass truck :) Looks good. Could have use for that in my own quarry...

Thanks Egronvold, As soon as I decide what to build or buy to load this thing I think I'll start my own quarry.

Looks great! Can't wait to see it in person at Indy!Thanks see you there!

Kent-
Looks GREAT!
Alex, Cooper, Rita and Myself will see you at Indy

-Terry

Thanks Terry, looking forward to seeing you and the family in a couple days!

TRUCKMAKER

08-17-2016, 11:12 PM

Here's a couple quick pictures of a dolly I made to pull a pup trailer behind my 6x6. The hitch is removable so I can install a short standard style hitch for pulling doubles. I haven't built the short hitch yet.

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/6e16a53fccfec1327c8b353bc995211f_zpsm4u1jnyj.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/9166ca2cb47277a1103e0a2259baff53_zpsp0k0iqnz.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k561/truckmaker57/d2122a4b9f61a2ea2ad4aaeefda68d45_zpsxn4h7bcl.jpg

Tommy R

01-10-2017, 12:07 PM

Fanstasic build!! :) I'm curious about the walking beam setup. Does it have any straight bump/droop travel? For example, on level ground as you increase the load in the bed, would the suspension begin to compress at all? It looks like the only suspension movement is when it's articulating, but perhaps I missed something in the build?

Can't believe how small it makes those tires look! I love it. :D

TRUCKMAKER

01-10-2017, 03:30 PM

Thank you for the comments TommyR:D

The rear suspension is based on a Hendrickson "R" model solid mount suspension.

http://www.hendrickson-intl.com/Truck/Vocational/R-Series

The truck was based off a Western Star 6900XD which has larger tires. Before I could find the tires I wanted these kinda grew on me and when it's loaded and off road the it'll stuff the tires. They also work very well off road. So I decided to leave well enough alone. At least for now,:lol::lol:;)

Tommy R

01-10-2017, 04:06 PM

Ah ha! And now I know. :) Thanks!

Stuff

01-17-2017, 11:50 AM

wow lots of progress! amazing!

roadranger

01-17-2017, 02:12 PM

Nice Dolly! I'd suggest moving the 5th wheel hitch forward to get the 5th wheel pin centered over the suspension on the dolly, to get a level ride with no porpoising.

TRUCKMAKER

07-08-2017, 10:58 AM

Sorry about photos folks, you can thank photobucket for their greed.

TRUCKMAKER

07-21-2017, 07:39 PM

Found a new photo host thanks to Lil Giants.

For those new to the forum, this is the subject of this build thread. I am currently upgrading the screw drive and finalizing the connection to the pup trailer. More pictures coming soon!

https://s20.postimg.org/5s8dkusr1/35803923645_d6dcbb7f9f_o.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/c5xgo3xmx/)

RCP57

07-21-2017, 08:38 PM

How are you uploading now? I'm still using Photo$ucket but I know my account will be gone next year so I need to switch things up.

Lil Giants

07-21-2017, 10:59 PM

Found a new photo host thanks to Lil Giants.

Props go to Northern Farmer (Brandon) for the image host link. ;)

Northern Farmer

07-22-2017, 12:24 AM

Truck looks like a beast great job on the build 👍👍

TRUCKMAKER

07-22-2017, 12:48 AM

How are you uploading now? I'm still using Photo$ucket but I know my account will be gone next year so I need to switch things up.

It's called https://postimages.org/. Northern Farmer posted the link to it in one of the Photobucket rage threads so I gave it a try with my IPad and so far so good. Flickr doesn't work for posting pictures when using the iPad app.

Props go to Northern Farmer (Brandon) for the image host link. ;)

Thanks Joe

Truck looks like a beast great job on the build 👍👍

Thanks for the comment Brandon and the link to postimg.org. The truck is actually still a work in progress and after a few more tweaks I'm going to rerail it. I've changed and upgraded so many things over the last couple years the frame rails are looking like Swiss cheese.

TRUCKMAKER

07-31-2017, 04:34 PM

Updated the screw drive on this thing. Took a while to find a lathe to use for five minutes. Got it done, just need to test it with weight. It is much faster.
https://s20.postimg.org/jvnziyh71/IMG_0612.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/wztjvn98p/)

https://s20.postimg.org/utunnegel/IMG_0615.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/l9b10ir2h/)

https://s20.postimg.org/jdo8pd28d/IMG_2750.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/mxa6f64y1/)

https://s20.postimg.org/wx52v2g7h/IMG_2751.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/q6ollmt1l/)

Mustang46555

07-31-2017, 06:03 PM

Nice looking screw drive Kent! It almost looks like a CNC's ball screw. With the right RPM motor on it that should work great.

kaptain Jack

08-01-2017, 08:59 AM

Nice, what thread is on the screw. ? You can come and use my lathe any time, but I'm in Toronto......

Panther F

08-01-2017, 12:32 PM

Yes, this is really nicely built but I have a question that I hope wasn't already discussed.

Will this area be sealed up against dirt and exposure?

egronvold

08-01-2017, 12:43 PM

Looks good. Is it the same thread as the Servonaut screw drives?

TRUCKMAKER

08-01-2017, 05:14 PM

Nice looking screw drive Kent! It almost looks like a CNC's ball screw. With the right RPM motor on it that should work great.

Thanks Dennis, it's quite fast compared to the previous rod I had in there and the LESU screw drive in the dump trailer this pulls. Check the links at the bottom of this post for what I used.

Nice, what thread is on the screw. ? You can come and use my lathe any time, but I'm in Toronto......

Thanks for the offer Jack, one of these days I'm going to try and get back to Canada again! Check the links at the bottom of this post for what I used.

Yes, this is really nicely built but I have a question that I hope wasn't already discussed.

Will this area be sealed up against dirt and exposure?

No and it's the 3rd screw drive in it, changing only for better performance. Haven't had any issues with normal maintenance. You can't seal the area and have it work correctly. Stay tuned for a new video, hopefully this weekend.

Looks good. Is it the same thread as the Servonaut screw drives?

Thanks egrovold, I'm not familiar with servonauts screw drive, I've made the last 2 from scratch, the links below will show the stats on what I used, the rest of the parts were hand made.

https://www.servocity.com/lead-screws

https://www.servocity.com/8mm-4-start-hub

Mustang46555

08-01-2017, 06:11 PM

Thanks for the links Kent!
8mm per rev movement, that is very nice. I bookmarked that one for sure. I'm really getting to like Servocity.

TRUCKMAKER

08-01-2017, 07:15 PM

Thanks for the links Kent!
8mm per rev movement, that is very nice. I bookmarked that one for sure. I'm really getting to like Servocity.

I have started to go through all there stuff to get ideas on what might work for us. I've bought a bunch of motors from them including the screw drive motor on this truck. The Crackerbox had a planetary motor set that I ended up modifying with a different motor mounted to the planetary, fun stuff!

FabOne

08-01-2017, 07:59 PM

Another NICE job Kent! Hoping to see you soon at Lebanon.

Terry

TRUCKMAKER

08-03-2017, 07:03 PM

Thanks Terry, this thing is my favorite forever work in progress I guess. I have requested the time off and hope to be there!

TRUCKMAKER

08-06-2017, 12:34 AM

Added some bling to this thing.
https://s20.postimg.org/lie7i0g3x/IMG_0622.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/na76cwzgp/)

https://s20.postimg.org/bwkn1poy5/IMG_0623.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/zasmdn6vd/)

Here's the video of the new screw drive on the truck and the LESU screw drive on the trailer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELGmWUeDpE4&feature=share

Panther F

08-06-2017, 03:17 PM

That's just too dang cool.

RCP57

08-06-2017, 04:42 PM

Whoa! She's a dirt catapult!:jaw: Looking good!

TRUCKMAKER

08-06-2017, 05:12 PM

Whoa! She's a dirt catapult!:jaw: Looking good!

Yes it is and I can't read the rpm on the motor tag, not sure what this was. I'm going to wait until I see what it does loaded but will probably change it for a slower motor/planetary combo. It's the same motor that's always been in it, the simple difference is between the threaded rod that was in there vs. the lead screw I upgraded to.

RCP57

08-06-2017, 05:24 PM

Yes it is and I can't read the rpm on the motor tag, not sure what this was. I'm going to wait until I see what it does loaded but will probably change it for a slower motor/planetary combo. It's the same motor that's always been in it, the simple difference is between the threaded rod that was in there vs. the lead screw I upgraded to.

Yes it makes a huge difference. I run ACME thread in all of my truck boxes to match up with the motor rpm for a decent speed vs power. The trailers I use course SAE thread for the same reason. Gotta mix and match to get it right I guess!lol