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GriptionEh
Apprentice Modder
Ontario
Canada
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 Posted - 04/22/2007 : 18:30:29
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After approx 200 hrs some of which would be described as 'personal growth' project rock crawler is mobile & ready for shakedown runs. details to follow.
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vandusen1
Apprentice Modder
wilton
IOWA
USA
79 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2007 : 18:40:04
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That looks great!!!! we need some actions shots
Do you have any shots of the underside?
great work
Robert
Everyone is a genius at least once a year. The real geniuses simply have their bright ideas closer together |
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Batteries Included
Senior Modder
Deltona
Florida
USA
1474 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2007 : 03:47:16
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That is beyond B.A.
It's my Little Duece Coupe...You don't know what I got. |
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makeitbad
Journeyman Modder
228 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2007 : 18:21:33
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awsome !!! now it just needs 4wd and it should go about anywhere...great aluminum work....!!!
Muh Eye-Q iz abuv duh natchanal avurge yu no !! |
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TiddlerRacer
Senior Modder
Adrian
MI
USA
1849 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2007 : 18:53:04
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Can't really repeat what came out of my mouth when I saw the pics...
Wow.  Triple wow.
Nice work! Can't wait for a performance report!
****Testing the limits of Fisher Price engineering on a daily basis.**** |
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allan
Journeyman Modder
victoria
Australia
254 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2007 : 19:11:45
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| Looks fantastic. Can you post some more pics as well as specs? |
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Batteries Included
Senior Modder
Deltona
Florida
USA
1474 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2007 : 17:46:13
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We need some video please. That thing is unbelieveable. We also need specs. You can't just tease us with that one picture and not give any specifications. Baddest Power Wheels ever!
It's my Little Duece Coupe...You don't know what I got. |
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GriptionEh
Apprentice Modder
Ontario
Canada
54 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2007 : 19:00:40
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Thanks for the kudos guys, it makes the effort a little more worthwhile but the smile on my little guy's face pretty much takes care of it all. i think we've all enjoyed that big ear to ear smile when something we've done for them turns out well.
the specs are as follows, constructed of 1x1x.125 alu square tube, 3/4 in sch 80 alu pipe, 2x2x.125 alu angle, 1/2" C1045 shafting, 1" steel round stock, replaceable bushings on all pivot/rotation points, hardened 1/2x1"x.062 steel shims, mountain bike frame shocks(450 lb/in rear, 300/350 lb/in front), heim joints for steering, tie rods made of 3/8" ss tubing w/ 1/4" NF nuts weled each end.
8"(20cm metric  ) travel front & rear, shocks have adjustable preload. battery/motor gearboxes are stock, drive through modified wheel hub, front steering knuckles feature spacing & perches for gearboxes for 4wd.
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as for action shots we'll have to wait, just before those pictures were taken i picked up a bunch small white plastic bits from the lawn, blown drive from the gearbox, i only welded 2 tabs @180 to engage in the outdrive for testing instead of the 10 it allows for & it seams more is definitely better in this case. we did manage to do a fair bit of testing before it blew & it seams that i have some steering & suspension geometry issues to deal with, since this is a learing experience for me input from anyone with direct experience building suspensions would be most welcome. as it stands i will be revising the tierod angle to bring it closer to parallel with the suspension arm. the ackerman angle seems to be ok. spring rates seem to be ok but are are hard to setup on such a light vehicle, i guess i have all summer
as for the drive everything is stock, i'll have to buy new boxes for the front & attempt to repair the rear, i've been considering the 16t gearboxes all around for the torque but when you scroll over them on kidswheels "strong" doesn't show up in the description as it does for the 19t & some other boxes. any experiences on that would be cool. also i've heard of an idea to run 24v but limit the output to 18v using a scooter controller & limiting the throttle travel to less than full. did anyone make that work?
thats it for now
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gameboy
Moderator
just north of austin
tx
USA
4796 Posts |
Posted - 04/26/2007 : 19:03:16
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Can't really repeat what came out of my mouth when I saw the pics...
Wow. Triple wow.
Nice work! Can't wait for a performance report!
HOLY CRAP!!! I will tone it down a bit, but THAT FRIGGIN THING IS AWSOME. you rock.
free is always better
old amav rally car parts only
old ninja super shock
old jeep wrangler
old old fp sports car, broke
old ninja quad
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chi3000
New Member
morinville
alberta
Canada
5 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2007 : 00:08:41
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| Your the MAN!! That monster is unreal. |
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Jamesonsdad
Journeyman Modder
Fayetteville
Georgia
USA
342 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2007 : 18:03:57
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We're not worthy!!! We're not worthy!!!
That is the best example of craftsmanship, ingenuity and backyard engineering I have seen in a long time. Way to go!
Power Wheels, How bad have you got it?
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swhenrik
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Pengilly
MN
USA
4067 Posts |
Posted - 05/10/2007 : 14:55:32
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That is.... WOW..... OK, I'm jealous now!!! And alunimum to top it off?!?!?! And Stainless hardware here and there. Wow again!!!
Suspension input.... I can help you out there. What kinds of issues are you having?
Single a-arm up front... A straight axle may have been easier.... but somewhat boring looking compared to this!
Being it is a single a-arm, the only factor in reducing bump steer is the proximity of the inner tie-rod joints to the inner suspension pivot. I think I see a link from the steering stem to a bell-crank? Very cool, and probably keeps bump steer minimal.
The outer tie-rod pivot location (height) doesn't matter, so you could lower it. Maybe you know this, just trying to help if you don't. Again, WOW on what you did do!!
Are spring rates a problem at that height?
In the rear I think I'd look into tying the mounts on both sides together, on the body end. All the stresses from wheels twisting will then be shared between them and mostly cancel out. The forces that are left would then be distributed over a larger area of the Jeep floor. This should be semi easy compared to all the other work you've done!!! Otherwise the rear looks perfect.
Looks like you have 2 possible mounting holes for the rear shock mount for height adjustment. Cool also!
Keep in mind, I'm NOT saying I could have done it better. I may have gotten the suspension setup good, but no way would I have pulled off something looking that cool!!! |
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swhenrik
Moderator
Pengilly
MN
USA
4067 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2007 : 12:20:00
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| We were just talking about bearings in gearboxes, and wondering if you made any progress there? |
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haulingrass
New Member
33 Posts |
Posted - 06/06/2007 : 19:04:45
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| wow thats all i can say. |
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BIGDAWG69
New Member
Georgia
USA
10 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2007 : 05:52:51
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| Now thats one sweet Jeep. You do great work! |
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carolinaped
New Member
48 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2007 : 21:45:07
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| when is the vid coming? this beast is awsome. Fantastic work. |
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rb_in_va
Apprentice Modder
Hampton
Va
51 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2007 : 07:21:35
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That is the same model Jeep we just got for my son. We're going to keep it stock height for now though. |
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radarnick
Journeyman Modder
Front Royal
VA
USA
442 Posts |
Posted - 06/21/2007 : 18:55:44
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| we have 2 metal frame jeeps with old style gear boxes. We have had good luck runing rubber tires on them over a year and no problems with burnt motors or gears they are a little noisey tough just a sugeston I think #7 boxes |
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TRENT
New Member
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Posted - 08/26/2007 : 17:22:01
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| LOOKS LIKE THIS GRANDAD NEEDS MORE TIME AND MONEY GREAT JOB!!! |
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highlandercj-7
New Member
Pittsburgh
PA
48 Posts |
Posted - 08/31/2007 : 08:52:09
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Sweet fab work brother! I love it, My son would be estatic. He'd say it needs 4wd for sure lol.
HighlanderCJ-7
If you don't stand behind our troops...
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mikeh
Journeyman Modder
Chicagoland
Illinois
USA
269 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2007 : 18:26:37
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We need a vid!!!!
You're only young once, but you can allways be immature |
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Razzgrizz
New Member
columbus
Nebraska
USA
11 Posts |
Posted - 05/22/2010 : 19:56:13
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| Bitchin ride man that's the real deal!!!!! Are those Carlisle 16 x 6.5 tires? They look exactly like the ones I have picked out for my project jeep |
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Dongskie
Journeyman Modder
Manila
Philippines
380 Posts |
Posted - 06/30/2010 : 16:57:03
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| Any video yet? |
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sleepy23
Journeyman Modder
Maryville
TN
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Dongskie
Journeyman Modder
Manila
Philippines
380 Posts |
Posted - 07/01/2010 : 20:23:58
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| Awww.. thats too bad, I like the tires though.. lol |
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