Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-17-2017, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 194
Views: 76,615
Re: Peterbilt 6x6 Medium Hauler
Well. That escalated quickly. Sold the stock wheels/tires and removed the body to do some work to it while I wait on the new wheel/tires to arrive....
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-17-2017, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 194
Views: 76,615
Re: Peterbilt 6x6 Medium Hauler
Hey, I know that guy! LOL Yes, Dean's videos have been very helpful, but I hadn't seen the one with the gear reduction installed. Thanks!!
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Forum: East Coast Mini Truckers Club
01-17-2017, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 14,544
Re: Cabin Fever 2017 Pics/Vid
Wow, that looks like such a great time! Wish we had something like that down in this part of the country. Does anyone know of anything in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, etc.?
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-17-2017, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 194
Views: 76,615
Re: Peterbilt 6x6 Medium Hauler
Before mounting it up, I measured the side-to-side spacing of the stock leaf springs is 74mm. The TLT's spacing is 79mm. So I'd need to space the leaf spring hangers and shackles out 2.5mm per...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-16-2017, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 194
Views: 76,615
Re: Peterbilt 6x6 Medium Hauler
Thanks, fellas! Good to know I can drill out the leafs if I need to. Last time I tried that, I was drilling through a lawn mower recoil spring and maybe my bits were old, but it didn't drill worth...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-16-2017, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 194
Views: 76,615
Re: Peterbilt 6x6 Medium Hauler
As luck would have it, I had purchased a set of Hi Lift springs YEARS ago for a project, but never used them! Sure enough, the outer holes of the springs line up well with two of the holes of the...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-16-2017, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 194
Views: 76,615
Re: Peterbilt 6x6 Medium Hauler
Check out that crazy articulation!! LOL
https://photos.smugmug.com/Hobby-Stuff/Scaler-Pics-and-Videos/King-Hauler/i-WDtmNRS/0/XL/IMG_7279-XL.jpg
My plan all along has been to run a Tamiya TLT...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-16-2017, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 194
Views: 76,615
Peterbilt 6x6 Medium Hauler
Hey y'all,
I've always wanted to build a Tamiya semi truck. They're just so cool looking and I've been a fan of big rigs since I was a kid (maaaaany moons ago!). I've spent hours and hours...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-10-2017, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 128
Views: 94,163
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-10-2017, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 128
Views: 94,163
Re: 6X6 Quarry Dump Truck
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...
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Forum: Mechanical tech
01-09-2017, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 63,057
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Forum: Mechanical tech
01-09-2017, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 63,057
Re: Tamiya bolt on reduction gear
Have there been more developments on this project? I'm very interested in the GRU along with front drive output! Looking to convert my King Hauler to a 6x6 and this looks to be perfect. :)
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
01-09-2017, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,905
Re: Looking for a transmitter
Yowza! I've spent ridiculous amounts of money on RC projects over the years, but $3k for a transmitter shocked the heck out of me! LOL
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
01-09-2017, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,905
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Forum: General Discussion
01-08-2017, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 13,136
Re: Is this hobby dying in the US?
I sure hope this aspect of the RC hobby isn't dying as I just ordered my first semi after years and years of wanting one! Sadly, it looks like I may be the only one with a semi in central Texas that...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-06-2017, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,734
Re: 6 Channel Pistol Grip Radio
That could be very true! I've been trying to learn more about my options, but it's tough since I don't know the reputations/quality of what's out there. Do you have any other options for...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-06-2017, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,734
Re: 6 Channel Pistol Grip Radio
No kidding? That's a bummer about using a crawler motor and how it doesn't tie in properly with the engine sounds. I was planning on a 55t motor (if not slower) for mine. Now I may need to...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-06-2017, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,734
Re: 6 Channel Pistol Grip Radio
Hey folks,
I have a question and I haven't found the answer online yet so hopefully you all can help? I'm running a 4 channel pistol grip Sanwa radio. I love it and am heavily invested in it so...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-02-2017, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,377
Re: 6x6 Advice Needed!
Thanks so much for the reply!
So I dug through my crawler parts bin and found nearly all I need to put together a TLT axle. Hopefully I can locate some knuckles, outer axles stubs, and some...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
01-01-2017, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,377
Re: 6x6 Advice Needed!
Thanks very much for the reply! :)
I didn't even notice that forum that you linked. Thanks! Looks like there's some good info there. I've got plenty of experience with Axial transmissions so...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-01-2017, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,787
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Forum: Deep South Mini Truckers
12-31-2016, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 21,457
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
12-29-2016, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,377
6x6 Advice Needed!
Hey folks,
I'm about to buy my first semi truck and I'm really excited about it! But I plan to make it a 6x6 and have some questions that I'm hoping you all can help me with.
First of all,...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-24-2016, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 103,423
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Forum: Welcome New Members
12-09-2016, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,688
Hello from Austin, Texas, USA!
Hey folks,
Thanks for having me! My name is Tommy and I'm a mechanical engineer living in Austin, TX. I got into RC in the early '80s and raced from the late '80s 'til the mid '90s when I...
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