Butchering bodies to fit as one

[Springfield1980]

That arm looks simple enough to design and 3D print. Know anyone?

Wish I did. Unless there’s another Arrma vehicle I can use rear lowers that is identical but a little longer. Then I can drill new holes that creates the new toe in.

 

[Bustedaw11]

@Tex Koder could print you some I believe.

It was worth the shot. Simple idea most wouldn't think of unless someone's done told them lol.

 

[Tex Koder]

@Tex Koder could print you some I believe.

It was worth the shot. Simple idea most wouldn't think of unless someone's done told them lol.

Someone called my name..

 

[Bustedaw11]

Someone called my name..

Gonna build a bat signal only it'll be a Tex Koder signal for when folks are in need of printing stuff. I don't know what your signal would be. A TK3D in the sky?

Any ideas on printing a set of arms for this truck with a reverse in toe? That something possible? I have no 3d printing experience. From what I gather you like challenges in the 3d department

 

[Springfield1980]

Someone called my name..

Need some help on my mega slayer. My second rear axle the toe is out because of the whole rear is flipped, the chassis is designed for toe in. Can you make rear lowers that are 10mm longer by the carrier Or design them to have the proper toe in.

 

[Tex Koder]

Gonna build a bat signal only it'll be a Tex Koder signal for when folks are in need of printing stuff. I don't know what your signal would be. A TK3D in the sky?

Interesting..
I'm going to have to give that some thought..

Any ideas on printing a set of arms for this truck with a reverse in toe? That something possible? I have no 3d printing experience. From what I gather you like challenges in the 3d department

Need some help on my mega slayer. My second rear axle the toe is out because of the whole rear is flipped, the chassis is designed for toe in. Can you make rear lowers that are 10mm longer by the carrier Or design them to have the proper toe in.

Wouldn't you rather have Both Rear sets of arms pointing Straight ahead?

So what you really need is a Custom Pair with the toe-in designed to zero degrees.
Preferably at the inner hinge pin location instead of at the wheel hub..

 

[SirCrashALot]

Butchering bodies to fit as one​

Make sure you have them apply the lotion first.

 

[Bustedaw11]

Interesting..
I'm going to have to give that some thought..

Wouldn't you rather have Both Rear sets of arms pointing Straight ahead?

So what you really need is a Custom Pair with the toe-in designed to zero degrees.
Preferably at the inner hinge pin location instead of at the wheel hub..

Could go the rout of the dirt trackers. Adjustable arms but designed for the infraction. Pretty simple by design.

 

[Tex Koder]

Could go the rout of the dirt trackers. Adjustable arms but designed for the infraction. Pretty simple by design.

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It seems simple when they are injection molded pieces..
If I made these arms in pieces like that and then held together with M3 screws, it will not hold up well in actual usage..

I already know I'm going to have to make these custom arms extra beefy (ie: thick) to begin with -as a single piece unit- to handle the weight and stresses of his truck ,just from looking at it..
IF I design them like those other arms, they would be so Thick that they'll very likely rub up against the driveshafts...

 

[Bustedaw11]

It seems simple when they are injection molded pieces..
If I made these arms in pieces like that and then held together with M3 screws, it will not hold up well in actual usage..

I already know I'm going to have to make these custom arms extra beefy (ie: thick) to begin with -as a single piece unit- to handle the weight and stresses of his truck ,just from looking at it..
IF I design them like those other arms, they would be so Thick that they'll very likely rub up against the driveshafts...

Thank you for the education on this! You have a very valid point

 

[King blitz]

I think @King blitz has some competition.

Challenge accepted

 

[Springfield1980]

Interesting..
I'm going to have to give that some thought..

Wouldn't you rather have Both Rear sets of arms pointing Straight ahead?

So what you really need is a Custom Pair with the toe-in designed to zero degrees.
Preferably at the inner hinge pin location instead of at the wheel hub..

The chassis has the inner hinge mount with the toe in. The arms are straight as an arrow. I could try to see if I can drill out a hole to where it’s at zero degrees. I would need to buy a couple chassis just make sure I have a spare if I mess up lol.

 

[Tex Koder]

The chassis has the inner hinge mount with the toe in. The arms are straight as an arrow. I could try to see if I can drill out a hole to where it’s at zero degrees. I would need to buy a couple chassis just make sure I have a spare if I mess up lol.

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You probably don't want to mess with drilling the chassis hinge pin holes at all.. That's going to really compromise the strength in that area.

I was referring to the arms themselves.
To design in an 0° toe-in ,for both the set of arms -original set to the whole chassis and the additional set you made for the half chassis.
So that the rear wheels will all point straight ahead.
Not sure if that's what your envisioning also..
Or something that you are wanting to do.
PM me if that's something you might want to invest in/pursue.

 

[Tex Koder]

Here's the initial rough draft of what I have in mind..

Basically a custom set of arms that has all the original hinge pin holes locations.. but with a slight pivot of 2 to 2.4° (maybe 3° ?) built into the arms themselves to offset the toe-in from the chassis.

 

[Tex Koder]

Slowly but surely..

 

[Tex Koder]

Near Final Draft -

with a 3° pivot to counteract the built-in Rear chassis toe-in.

Will print a prototype to validate against my SR-X rear portion..

Will take about 3 hours and 16 minutes to complete.

I will report back as soon as it's done.

 

[Bustedaw11]

Looks fantastic @Tex Koder!

 

[Tex Koder]

Prototype v0.3c

Mounted on the Rear 3S/4S chassis
(Front of chassis is missing obviously.. front is towards the bottom.)

Stock toe-in ,on the LEFT.

0° toe ,on the RIGHT.

No drilling necessary.
Direct drop in ,uses OEM hinge pins.

 

[Dan B.]

Prototype v0.3c

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Mounted on the Rear 3S/4S chassis
(Front of chassis is missing obviously.. front is towards the bottom.)
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Stock toe-in ,on the LEFT.

0° toe ,on the RIGHT.

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No drilling necessary.
Direct drop in ,uses OEM hinge pins.

Beautiful work. Perfect plan. Congrats on your Hospitality banner. How is it you don’t have the Excellence banner yet? You are a true resource here, sir.

 

[ColosTommy]

I don't know how i missed this thread! Good to see another loony creating 6 wheelers. Would love to see loads of pictures of the the chassis without the body to see all the wiring and motor layouts etc. From the sound of it you are running dual esc and motors like i am rather than a through shaft on the 'middle axle' diff?