Bruder MAN TGS construction dump truck conversion

[skeeter]

I'm interested to see what if any kin of suspension you can squeeze in there. I have a conversion much like yours I'm working on. All my 3D print parts for it are completed. It just hasn't found it's way to the front of the projects to be completed line......yet.

[beppo]

thanks for the input folks!

OK, I corrected the position of the track rod, the servo is in front so the track rod is now facing rearward.

I thought about the suspension for about an hour and than skipped it, the way you could do it with this setup is just enough for about 1/4" movement, there has to be a better way to do that but that will look pretty different, so, for now, I just try to get the thing rolling.

Here is what I would suggest the almost final version and I will start printing some parts.
BTW the servo is a mini servo normally used in a 450 Helicopter, it should have plenty of power to do the steering, at least I hope...

[beppo]

I was able to print some parts during the weekend and I think overall it came out OK.
3D printed parts are not as true to size as you would think. Especially screw holes and such can be a sometimes a problem and you have to make them bigger from the beginning to fit.
Anyhow, here are some pictures of the now almost complete front axle.









somehow some of the pictures don't show up, so that's all for now

[markturbo]

Nice progress, the parts look good.