RC Truck and Construction - King Hauler 6x6

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It's time to build another truck :)
Surprise, surprise: blue King Hauler

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...g_6x6_004.jpeg

I need a 6x6 to pull the big dump trailer on sand and gravel. This build will use a RC4WD R2 gearbox, with a LRP 12V TP II motor.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...g_6x6_002.jpeg

The truck has a bit of a lift, so I had to make some brackets to keep the driveshaft from falling out in severe conditions:

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...g_6x6_001.jpeg

Since all the diffs will be locked, weight in the front is needed to be able to steer :D

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...g_6x6_003.jpeg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...g_6x6_005.jpeg

Re: King Hauler 6x6

Liking it so far, did you just flip the axels to get the lift or was there some other modification done?

Re: King Hauler 6x6

What front axle are you using?

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Originally Posted by Joe25 (Post 118288)

Liking it so far, did you just flip the axels to get the lift or was there some other modification done?

Made new brackets for the rear suspension. Drilled new holes for the front.

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Originally Posted by dabears (Post 118298)

What front axle are you using?

Truck axle with modification set from Der Getriebedoktor.

Re: King Hauler 6x6

Ok I have to ask why you went to so much trouble to mount the suspension lower on the frame rails? Did you just need the frame rails higher than stock height?

Re: King Hauler 6x6

I used my own brackets because I wanted better ground clearance and to have articulation in the front even with 6x6.

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Originally Posted by egronvold (Post 118690)

I used my own brackets because I wanted better ground clearance and to have articulation in the front even with 6x6.

Good enough and the build is looking great so far, keep up the good work.

Travis

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Got new aluminum axles from wtbcar.com :) Now I can both turn and drive in the sand.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...ng_6x6_052.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...ng_6x6_053.jpg

Re: King Hauler 6x6

Emil , i like your truck. Cool short wheelbase and tough looking.
if you determine that the cable tension is too high. The axels apart and investigate hoe they are made. I had similar issue and found that the manufacturer had springs inside and a torsion spring outside on the actuator. I remov ed the outer torsion and flipped my cable set up. ALSO Double CHECH The Gear Mesh On The Pinion And Ring gear. Mine stripped out way too easily.

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Really admired your truck. super cool photos and videos.