Large scale fabbed straight axle monster

[lincpimp]

So I have decided to undertake a larger project here! Spurred on by Nickrummy and his ultra gangster (yes it is that good!) 1/6 scale silverado, I have decided to make something using the big ole bodies that Gee sent me way back!

I have a avalance, navigator, H3 and something else that I cannot think of...

Most likely go with the Navigator, cause it is just massive, and I like fords...

Something like the txt chassis looks good, and simple. Maybe some savvy big bore shocks as they are big and have long stroke. Trans will likely be a new emaxx tranny with the 2 speed setup in it. Low 1st gear for crawling and regular 2nd for some speed. I have a 2826 axi outrunner that I will use with a MM or MMM and 4s lipo. Plenty of power from what I have seen, or I will go up to the 4130 I have (sick power, it will easily break the tranny). The 2826 works well in the 6x6 maxx with a MM and 4s so it should do in this.

Now heres comes the crazy part. I plan to make my own axles! All steel, with lst diffs (what else!!!). Not sure what width I can get with lst2 cvds, but I plan to try for something like 14" wide. I plan to run a striaght rear axle, and use some of the hyper cnc knuckles for the front axle. I will run behind the axle steering and probably use revo sliders as center driveshafts.

As for tires, I really like the inflatible idea Nick had, so I may give that a try. I also have a set of 40 series boggers (rc4wd?) and axial beadlocks that I can run for more serious crawling.

So the axle design will be first. I plan to use tube and flat steel to make these axles. I will weld everything. These will be trussed for strength. The lst diff cases will be easily removable, just like they do in a lst. Most likely have them come out the pinion end of the diff. Should be pretty easy to make, especially the rear straight axle. Will likely stick with 17mm or 23mm hexes. I cannot remember what the beadlocks have, pretty sure they are 17mm. I also have a set of proline 40 series beadlocks and they are 23mm.

I will get some mock up pictures and dimension info asap. Just need to get my house finished and on the market.