Forum: Truck Building Tech
09-22-2013, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,818
Poor straight line steering control
One thing that my tamiya trucks suffer from is poor steering control. Mainly high speed straight line they tend to drift badly left or right... Has anyone been able to correct this with aftermarket...
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
09-11-2013, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 16,186
Re: Need ideas for suspension lift
Do you have trouble keeping the inter axel driveshaft intact....looks like you will have way more articulation than intended...I know my trucks have more travel and some bumps will let the driveshaft...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-10-2013, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,847
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-08-2013, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 26,241
Re: Full frame Dump trailer build ?
Really nice trailer there! I loke the walking beam set up. It must be pretty stable with a full load of dirt... Im pondering this suspension as well...Is there a mfg of that specific screw drive? And...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-08-2013, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 26,241
Full frame Dump trailer build ?
I need some insite on how you guys have built up a operational end dump.
I'm starting with rails and axles from a tamiya flat bed. The box will be from the flat bed parts and some aluminum sheet...
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Forum: Central Plains Mini Truckers Club
08-31-2013, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 20,655
Re: 2013 Indy Show - Vids and Pics
Missed going to this show after my dog had gotten sick the Tuesday before. We almost lost him wed night but he's better now...had both my trucks ready to go but did not want to leave his side. Will...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-13-2013, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,558
Re: Mack DM-U
Those steel nose Mack's were one tuff,Hard riding ,all business kind of truck....keep the pics coming!
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Forum: General Discussion
07-12-2013, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,211
Re: What Battery Are You Running?
I have a few trucks..i run 6 cell 5000ma and 7 cell 3500ma with 55 and 65 turn motors I can get about 35-40 min pulling my flat bed with a few bricks as a load...about 35-40lbs total weight. Bob tail...
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Forum: Truck Building Tech
07-02-2013, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,961
Re: drop axle stearing question?
I think you will want it to steer with that short of a wheel base. You might be able go attach a rod from your forward steer axels back to the pusher? You will have to find the correct angle so they...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-26-2013, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 113
Views: 56,784
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
06-26-2013, 02:33 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 18,497
Re: Brand new f$cking trucks with TONS of problems
The only better thing with today's diesels is that the tighter machine tolerance and testing abilities have made engines last and perform better. Force things on anything or anyone and you have what...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-25-2013, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 17,271
Re: Custom Peterbilt 359
I built my own flatbed out of aluminum stock and used the tamiya axels and rear bumper. Was pretty easy. A step deck will be a little harder to build and you will need low pro tires...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-25-2013, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,486
Re: Need help with LEDs
Not a problem, glad to help...
These are 12v pre wired LEDs ( has resistor pre wired for 12v) I had found them on eBay bought in qty of 25 or 50..
3mm amber and red, marker lights
5mm red...
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Forum: Construction Equipment Tech
06-24-2013, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,283
Re: What Radio Do You Use?
I run the cheep rc4wd 4 channel pistol grip. I wanted a steering wheel instead of a stick.
It has a 3 position switch that I use for the transmission control. I also use their end point adjuster for...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-23-2013, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,486
Re: Need help with LEDs
Here is pics of my led install.
Rear wall. I bundled the wires up top so it clears the battery when installed.
Hard to see but it has a pig tail so I can completely remove it.
eBay bezels for...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-23-2013, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,984
Re: cabover air cleaners
I used king hauler air cleaners with evergreen plastic tubes..still need to paint them but they look good.
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Forum: Body Shop Tech
06-23-2013, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,384
Re: Body filling
I use tamiya white and gray putty...I have used squadron as well as bono and think tamiya works best with plastic. The best way the putty works is if you can minimize the gap where plastic meets the...
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
06-21-2013, 03:50 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 18,497
Re: Brand new f$cking trucks with TONS of problems
One problem with older trucks is that today's drivers are pretty useless for trouble shooting simple fixes...steering wheel holders know how to release the brakes and press drive, beyond that they...
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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE!
06-20-2013, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 18,497
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Forum: General Discussion
06-19-2013, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,486
Re: Need help with LEDs
I use 3mm led for cab roof,turn,and trailer side marker lights.
5mm for rear tail lights and headlights.
Buy red,amber and yel glow. I just buy the standard type looks like a clear dome.
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Forum: Construction Equipment
06-19-2013, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,629
Re: scale is wrong??
Don't feel like its too big....here is the little Mack RD i drive pulling a big cat dozer.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f200/lmackattack/c1dd5b8afc5fe85fb0c9fd5c68b49935_zpsc63b3e60.jpg
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Forum: Welcome New Members
06-18-2013, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,269
Re: scale trailer
I might add that diffrent trailers tend to differ in length depending on the use and vintage.
Late model interstate .....flat bed trailers tend to be 48' where van trailers often are 53'
80's...
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Forum: Construction Equipment
06-12-2013, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 715
Views: 331,098
Re: Kenworth 850 Off Highway
I think the problem your having is due to the bevel gear not having a solid back behind the teeth. It's spreading he teeth then braking them... If you look at the tamiya bevel gears you will see they...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-11-2013, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,144
Re: New RC4WD locking simi truck axels
Nice to see more axel options for us... Personaly i see this for dump trucks and guys like me that try to get their trucks thru the off road and uneven ground....I prefer to just run a locked rear...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
06-10-2013, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,896
Re: blue mule ford wt 9000
I'm a sucker for 70's and 80's trucks...this one looks the part...my dad had one of these and then later bought the newer version CL9000
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