Tamiya F350 Hi Lift 4X4X4--Bruiser reborn?

[T/Losi]

On Tamiya's website it says This kit is designed to be used only with pre-supplied type 540 motor and pinion gear. Does this mean you can't upgrade to a better motor (novak crawler brushless motor etc.)

Cheers

[Mouton]

Well, consider that their responibility towards the customer who otherwise would claim it's Tamiya's fault if the tranny breaks.

The manual also repeats this but I have seen a F-350 with the Novak system and that user reported no problems with the transmission.

I must say though, that I am impressed with the power to the wheels by the stock engine so my recomendation would be to try it out before you replace the stock engine.

My guess is that the only recommend the stock motor since the upcoming Multi Function Unit will also act as ESC and that it will only handle a stock engine. That is, as I see it, the only reason for this.

[MonoTuning]

http://www.monotuning.com/member/19971/eshop/xmax350.jpg http://www.monotuning.com/index_eproduct_view.php?products_id=213

[jocktheglide165]

http://www.monotuning.com/member/19971/eshop/xmax350.jpg http://www.monotuning.com/index_eproduct_view.php?products_id=213
thanks a bunch just made an order with some shock shafts...awesome. hope to see them soon.

[Ball Racing]

Have you checked out the aluminum axles cases, and steering knuckles at rc4wd?

[jocktheglide165]

Have you checked out the aluminum axles cases, and steering knuckles at rc4wd?
yeah I plan to buy them also.... :D first things first gotta find the tamiy anniverseary porsche 934 :)

[jocktheglide165]

jaw drop:
http://rc4wdstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=64&products_id=478

also does anyone know if bruiser axles will fit on high lift?

[Ball Racing]

I took the bone stock motor apart, and put the armature in a speed gem extreme can, and 20* timing, with orion V2 brush set-up endbell,,, what a difference!
Just the little boost this truck needed without going too fast....

[jocktheglide165]

I took the bone stock motor apart, and put the armature in a speed gem extreme can, and 20* timing, with orion V2 brush set-up endbell,,, what a difference!
Just the little boost this truck needed without going too fast....
faster than stock im assuming in stock form heck its only what 9mph.....I wouldnt mind a 15mph high lift.

[Ball Racing]

Yeah, 15- 20 -30 would be nice :) but in thrid gear, with any traction it justs barrel rolls flips over and over when you give it a little to much steer.....

I probably added 2 mph, and it will dounut in the dirt in thrid gear.. :) ( it did stock , but better now) :), and didn't cost a penny, since I had a old can, and brush hood. And I can say that it's still a stock armed truck..

Yeah, yeah, I could have boughta green machine 27 pro, but that IS aftermarket... I guess I'm "pro-stock" now.... :cool:

[suckfish]

My guess is that the only recommend the stock motor since the upcoming Multi Function Unit will also act as ESC and that it will only handle a stock engine. That is, as I see it, the only reason for this.

Does anyone have any idea when their coming out IE Multi Function Unit is coming out.., heck they already have one for there tractor trailer kits..

[Ball Racing]

I took a 80 oz servo, and cut the stops out of it, and set the thng so it would stay neutral.
Made "spool" to hold the line, and made a wench...
I bolted it in beside the shifting servo, and it will pick up 9 pounds straight up no problems....

[jrventurekid]

Just thought I would drop in real quick and post a couple of pics of my high-lift. I can't wait till the multi-function unit gets here! Let me know what you think.

Thanks, Josh

[4wdmt]

Nice pics! Your F350 sure looks fast on that 2nd one. Great body color too.

[jocktheglide165]

yours looks so much faster than mine mine is stinkin slow...finallly some folks start posting in here...

[hyperstang]

Sweeeeett!!!!

[4DMNYC]

jrventurekid, your hi-lift looks really great. One of the best I've seen. Nice job!

[generis]

Very very ballistic nice truck, man..

Can someone tell me what the wheelbase of that truck is. nut to nut on the wheels (f to r)
Thanks

[jrventurekid]

Thank you very much for the compliments! ^^

WB is 11 inches.

[jrventurekid]

Just a couple more pics here:

#1. My high-lift knows what it wants to be when it grows up! ;)
#2. Another running shot; with the addition of Tamiya TLT-1 wheels and tires. :D

Thanks,
Josh

[jocktheglide165]

did you guys see this yet all I can is WOW finally a lift kit and all for high lift.
http://www.junfac.com/conversion_f350.htm

[kjr2]

I have a Diaz frame on my truck. It works well and looks great. It also has 2.2" Swamp Dawg tires, TLT axles, high torque shift and steer servos.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/13-1.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/12-1.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/DSC05052.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/DSC05058.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/13.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/5-7.jpg

[4wdmt]

I think I've seen those pics before Kjr, lol. Nice truck.

[kjr2]

Yep these are a few of the pics I posted on rcmt...

[ICEHOOKER]

Hello gents this my first forum & my first rc in 9yrs. Putting the kit together was fun. I have a few question. Has anyone ran a modify motor yet? Is anyone having stering problems? Has anyone broken anything yet?

[Ball Racing]

The trucks handling does not yield putting on more power unless you want it on it's roof, and scratching that pretty body up all time.

I have broke nothing on mine.

[Captain ahi]

Hey Icehook, you thinking about installing a mod motor? Take a look at this.....

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f274/transam406sbc/th_highliftcrash.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f274/transam406sbc/?action=view&current=highliftcrash.flv)

[hyperstang]

That was crazy!!!!!!!!

YIKES!!!

[jocktheglide165]

Hey Icehook, you thinking about installing a mod motor? Take a look at this.....

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f274/transam406sbc/th_highliftcrash.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f274/transam406sbc/?action=view&current=highliftcrash.flv)


I dont understand was that a 4.5 novak system in there? thats pretty quick for a 4.5R setup man it was sick I want to mod mine now....

[ICEHOOKER]

Capt are you having steering problems? Or is any one having steering?

[Ball Racing]

If I hit something hard , or get it in a bad spot climbing, it flips the steering lever around, at the axle area, (the one that mounts to the frame).

[ICEHOOKER]

Ball, what I mean is , does anyone have a crapy turning radius. Beside me, an if so how do you fix it?

[Ball Racing]

Are you diffs locked?
Are you using just front steer?
Are you using a high torque servo?
Are you end points on the raido letting it get full travel?

[ICEHOOKER]

No.
Yes.
Yes.
What is that?

[Ball Racing]

Is your radio digital?
How many channels is it?
If it is a digital you can set how far your steering throw is.

How big of circle would you say it takes to turn it around?
More than 6 feet?

[ICEHOOKER]

No.
4 Channels.
Less than 6 feet. With fresh batt.

[Ball Racing]

Well it is'nt that far off then..

[NXT GP NOVA]

Kjr2, your truck looks truly baddass, which rims are those and how much trouble was it to put the TLT axles on the truck? I can't seem to find anything on that frame either, any info?

[jocktheglide165]

out of boredome:
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/101_0082.jpg
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[IMG]http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/101_0080.jpg

[SS Pede]

What the...?? Are you running two battery packs?? Ohhh....its and HV-Maxx. Yikes.

[jocktheglide165]

What the...?? Are you running two battery packs?? Ohhh....its and HV-Maxx. Yikes.
yeah im running duals :D thats a crawler motor though so less powerful than HV motor, but yes thas a HV ESC. :D its alot more fun now its not as fast as the guys video though thats insane fast, but mine hits at least 20 now im thinking fast as emaxx in first gear.

[4wdmt]

Ok jock, you have to tidy up those wires, lol.

Whose buying the MFU unit for their F350? Its already out in ebay.

[jocktheglide165]

Ok jock, you have to tidy up those wires, lol.

Whose buying the MFU unit for their F350? Its already out in ebay.
it was a chop shop job the other night it was late in the night :D I just bought the junfac high lift kit off ebay for 160 shipped.....this truck is soo much more fun now with a tad more speed into it, but the stinky part is, is that it tips over due to narrow setup I need to buy some wheel wideners anyone know anyone that makes good wideners?

[jocktheglide165]

would this work does anyone know?

wide kit for tlt (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250088729635&fromMakeTrack=true)

[ICEHOOKER]

What is the best tire glue for this truck? My tires keep coming off.

[jocktheglide165]

Ok jock, you have to tidy up those wires, lol.

Whose buying the MFU unit for their F350? Its already out in ebay.
scary the price though...wow......I sold my 302tk ESC to try to fund for it.

[Ball Racing]

I use losi tire glue, but you need to clean the tires good with acetone or brake cleaner, or such a solvent, and scuff the bead are on the rim, and on the tire too.

[ICEHOOKER]

Thanks man!!

[jocktheglide165]

HIgh lift on14 cells with HV esc an crawler motor:
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/th_100_0155.jpg (http://s155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/?action=view&current=100_0155.flv)

[jocktheglide165]

once more parts come such as my junfac high lift kit, wheel wideners, and some 2.2 rims and tires here is a preview of the transmission setup with novak HV maxx 6.5 in it. (I added in more grease in tranny just in case LOL)
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/100_0175.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/100_0176.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/100_0177.jpg

[ICEHOOKER]

What pinion are you using??

[Adanmtxt1]

Okay, I have a question here. The Junfac 'lift kit': is this a true lift kit, because to my eyes, it isn't. Now, it looks to be of high quality, and includes a new set of chassis rails (not straight, but curved at the ends), and several other components. What it looks to do to my eyes is to only really lift the body up a little. The transmission stays at a relatively stock height, and the only real reason it looks to be lifted is because the ends of the chassis rails are curved up, lifting up the body.

I thought that lift kits included different shackles and springs to actually lift the entire chassis up for additional ground clearance, which would allow for use of 2.2 wheels and tires. Maybe I am just not seeing what all the kit does, so maybe someone could set me straight. Looks to be a nice kit though :).

[Ball Racing]

The shackles looked longer to me.

[jocktheglide165]

Okay, I have a question here. The Junfac 'lift kit': is this a true lift kit, because to my eyes, it isn't. Now, it looks to be of high quality, and includes a new set of chassis rails (not straight, but curved at the ends), and several other components. What it looks to do to my eyes is to only really lift the body up a little. The transmission stays at a relatively stock height, and the only real reason it looks to be lifted is because the ends of the chassis rails are curved up, lifting up the body.

I thought that lift kits included different shackles and springs to actually lift the entire chassis up for additional ground clearance, which would allow for use of 2.2 wheels and tires. Maybe I am just not seeing what all the kit does, so maybe someone could set me straight. Looks to be a nice kit though :).
i guess I can tell you once I get it...the guy I bought it from said it lifted his chassis up too high for his tastes andthe body gets lifted up also I dont know as long as it has better stability with my wheel wideners from jufac i be happy. right now my truc tips over on turns I want a high performace truck something like an emaxx, but more sale looing I like my emaxx dont get me wrong, but since the high lift came out its more my appeal more scale body wise.
The shackles are longer also it saids on their webpage it only does not look lifted because your looking at the axles the axles I believe the same height from ground, but the chassis itself is lifted by the shackles on top of that the body gets a high lift also :D

[EddieO]

So, any other recommendations on radios you can use.....the Futaba is on back order still.....and it looks and feel fairly ghetto.....

I don't mind a stick.....wouldn't mind something with 2.4ghz though...


Later EddieO

[jocktheglide165]

just a minor update folks its coming along nicely had to do some modifications, but overall going well. waiting on aluminum axles to come in among other little parts and bits should come in tomorrow.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/100_0178.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/100_0179.jpg
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http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/100_0181.jpg

[4wdmt]

Its going nicely jock. Thats an HV-Maxx?

[Adanmtxt1]

I think he said that it's an HV esc with a crawler motor.

Those rails must weigh a lot less than the stock steel ones!! Can't wait to see what it looks like built :).

[jocktheglide165]

I think he said that it's an HV esc with a crawler motor.

Those rails must weigh a lot less than the stock steel ones!! Can't wait to see what it looks like built :).

not anymore its a HV motor now 6.5 to be precise. The video is a crawler with novak HV ESC........my axles didnt come in today darn it.

[Adanmtxt1]

Rattzorz, I am wrong!

Are you not worried about excessive speed with that truck? I know that if I sold my stock Clod and modded TXT for an F-350, I would be worried about tipping. Especially with a 3-speed, I would think the crawler motor would be enough in terms of speed? :)

[jocktheglide165]

Rattzorz, I am wrong!

Are you not worried about excessive speed with that truck? I know that if I sold my stock Clod and modded TXT for an F-350, I would be worried about tipping. Especially with a 3-speed, I would think the crawler motor would be enough in terms of speed? :)
naw....thats what I want torque and speed figure the HV motor will provide that. The tipping was happening with crawler motor I bought some wheel wideners, RRP limited edition black 2.2 beadlocks at rc4wd.com, and some crawl dawgs imex tires I believe thats what they are called. I hope im fine for now.....

[4wdmt]

any vids jock?

[jocktheglide165]

any vids jock?
my truck is not up and running still waiting on the axles should be in today monday also I ordered the wrong claw dawgs I bought the maxx tires so now I gotta sell them or buy some maxx rims. Screw it I just ordered the claw dawgs 2.2inchers from stormerhobbies.com hopefully they come in this week. If not I might have to do a test run with stock tires on it....will update cant wait myself. :D

[crazy4rc]

Quick question:

Anyone use the Spektrum DX3 radio system and can it be setup to shift the transmission?

I'm sorry if this subject has already been brought up, haven't read the whole thread :cool:

[jocktheglide165]

Quick question:

Anyone use the Spektrum DX3 radio system and can it be setup to shift the transmission?

I'm sorry if this subject has already been brought up, haven't read the whole thread :cool:
IF THE 3RD channel is a switch (two way then it wont work) you will need to modify to a 3 way toggle switch. thats what I did to a TQ3 radio setup and works flawlessly.

[Captain ahi]

Your DX 3 will work just fine. You'll just have to set up the 3rd channel appropriately.

[jocktheglide165]

just reporting back that now I need tires and I should be set to go to burn some rubber :D

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/100_0218.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/100_0217.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/100_0216.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/100_0215.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/100_0213.jpg

[crazy4rc]

Still building mine. Only time is when my daughter is sleeping :D
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f294/extremerc/DSC03731.jpg

[jocktheglide165]

Still building mine. Only time is when my daughter is sleeping :D
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f294/extremerc/DSC03731.jpg
looks cleaner than mine :D

[crazy4rc]

It's the camera angle. If I do a close up you'll see the scratches in the frame like yours. It's all brand new though :cool:

[Adanmtxt1]

Holy cow, jock, you have the machined aluminum axles?! You and crazy4rc have to tell me how the Junfac kit works, and if it's worth the ~$200.

btw jock, are you planning on painting the grill recesses black? It would add a little scale detail, but I don't think anyone will notice when they see your truck:D.

[jocktheglide165]

Holy cow, jock, you have the machined aluminum axles?! You and crazy4rc have to tell me how the Junfac kit works, and if it's worth the ~$200.

btw jock, are you planning on painting the grill recesses black? It would add a little scale detail, but I don't think anyone will notice when they see your truck:D.
from a looks perspective I think its worth it just my opinion though its cooler looking. I will paint it later like maybe a lot later :D here is a quick video of it with dual 1700 mah packs (yes cheapo packs) with no wheels attached i have in running in 3 gears showing it off.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/th_100_0220.jpg (http://s155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/?action=view&current=100_0220.flv)

[crazy4rc]

Quick, possibly stupid, question. I like the pro line 6 spoke chrome 2.2 wheels that are pictured in the JunFac pictures, what size and or part number are they? I believe they are 12 mm hexes and is it the rims that will fit on a Stampede? I want to order them tommorow through my LHS but just want to make sure.

[Adanmtxt1]

RPM Clawz! Here is the RPM page http://www.rpmrcproducts.com/products/wheels/truck/clawz.htm , and I think it would be a safe bet to use Traxxas Stampede *rear* wheels.

I am seriously wanting to get rid of my TXT and Clod to get one of these..... :-\... or maybe my Savage SS and something else.... :confused:

[crazy4rc]

RPM Clawz! Here is the RPM page http://www.rpmrcproducts.com/products/wheels/truck/clawz.htm , and I think it would be a safe bet to use Traxxas Stampede *rear* wheels.

Thanks for the link, this is exactly what I was looking for.

[crazy4rc]

Check out what I just scored :D http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f294/extremerc/DSC03733.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f294/extremerc/DSC03734.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f294/extremerc/DSC03737.jpg
I hope I finish the High Lift before I get too involved with this. :cool:

[4wdmt]

that is one nice bruiser. Look at that tranny, nice and clean, looks new even. How much did you get it?

[kjr2]

Kjr2, your truck looks truly baddass, which rims are those and how much trouble was it to put the TLT axles on the truck? I can't seem to find anything on that frame either, any info?

Thanks!

The wheels are Duratrax Max ST wheels:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAXR7&P=7

TLT axles go under no problem!

The frame is from a guy who's online name is "DIAZ".
http://www.diazdesigns.net/

The frame I have is the High Lift frame which I don't see on his website...

I got this truck from rcmt. I actually got if free! I won it in a raffle.

[jocktheglide165]

Thanks!

The wheels are Duratrax Max ST wheels:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAXR7&P=7

TLT axles go under no problem!

The frame is from a guy who's online name is "DIAZ".
http://www.diazdesigns.net/

The frame I have is the High Lift frame which I don't see on his website...

I got this truck from rcmt. I actually got if free! I won it in a raffle.

wow in the 2nd pic in your link is that the chassis you have? thats pretty freakin cool...

[jocktheglide165]

I have a Diaz frame on my truck. It works well and looks great. It also has 2.2" Swamp Dawg tires, TLT axles, high torque shift and steer servos.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/13-1.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/12-1.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/DSC05052.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/DSC05058.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/13.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/5-7.jpg
pretty damn cool............. :D

[kjr2]

Thanks! Here are some more pics:

Working on 'scollins' interior:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/DSC05137.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/DSC05139.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/DSC05135.jpg

Running:
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/4-11.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/14.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/5-6.jpg

Sitting on bench:
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/DSC05055.jpg

[kjr2]

wow in the 2nd pic in your link is that the chassis you have? thats pretty freakin cool...
No I don't see the frame I have on the diaz website. I didn't get it from the Diaz site. I won the whole truck RTR. I don't know if he still makes the High Lift frame...

[BloodClod]

hey kjr2 - are you running any wheel wideners on your truck? The width looks good but I don't think that can be done with a standard 2.2 wheel?

[kjr2]

I'm going to have to ask Will at rcmt about that. There are no actual wideners on it, but I remember him saying somthing about tg10 axles or something like that from another car/truck and wide hexes. Also the DTX wheels have tons of offset. Almost 100%.

[NXT GP NOVA]

Yes, please I would like to know, its the perfect width.

[crazy4rc]

Just finished my build. Here's a few pictures with a video of just moving around a little bit, nothing special. So far it has the JunFac lightweight frame, suspension lift and body lift.I ordered RPM Clawz and Moab 2.2's and I just recieved in today the Multifunction control unit. The Attack radio is still on backorder though :mad: . I'll post with the new wheels when I get them :D .
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f294/extremerc/DSC04629.jpg (http://)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f294/extremerc/DSC04632.jpg (http://)
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f294/extremerc/th_MOV04623.jpg (http://)

[BloodClod]

one question... how are you guys getting that showroom shine on your highlift shells?

[crazy4rc]

Put it this way, It's a B#$@H! I sanded the body with 1000 grit to remove flashing and imperfections, primed it, let it sit for 24 hours, sanded the primer lightly with 1000 grit to remove any imperfections, washed it, sprayed 2 coats of paint, sanded it with 2000 grit, sprayed another 2 coats, sanded with 2000 grit, sprayed 2 coats of clear sanded it again and 1 final coat of clear. It's a pain in the B&#LS! you really have to take your time, spray light coats and it still drips, runs, collects dust and fisheyes! My shell is not perfect but it's nice. I read on a forum with tamiya club and found 1 guy actually wrote an article with pictures of all the steps he took. Biggest thing is patience, this one took me a week! :cool:

[crazy4rc]

RPM Clawz! Here is the RPM page http://www.rpmrcproducts.com/products/wheels/truck/clawz.htm , and I think it would be a safe bet to use Traxxas Stampede *rear* wheels.

I am seriously wanting to get rid of my TXT and Clod to get one of these..... :-\... or maybe my Savage SS and something else.... :confused:
Ok problem. The Clawz for the stampede rear are not a direct fit. Are people using wheel adapters or wideners? Mine hit the steering link and won't fit :mad: . Is there a widening kit or wheel adapters out there? If anyone knows of this please let me know :confused:

[BloodClod]

Put it this way, It's a B#$@H! I sanded the body with 1000 grit to remove flashing and imperfections, primed it, let it sit for 24 hours, sanded the primer lightly with 1000 grit to remove any imperfections, washed it, sprayed 2 coats of paint, sanded it with 2000 grit, sprayed another 2 coats, sanded with 2000 grit, sprayed 2 coats of clear sanded it again and 1 final coat of clear. It's a pain in the B&#LS! you really have to take your time, spray light coats and it still drips, runs, collects dust and fisheyes! My shell is not perfect but it's nice. I read on a forum with tamiya club and found 1 guy actually wrote an article with pictures of all the steps he took. Biggest thing is patience, this one took me a week! :cool:

okay... so if I'm hearing you right, I need to finish off with some clear coats and then sand with 2000grit sandpaper and one more clear coat?

I'm assuming you sand in one direction only?

[crazy4rc]

The sanding should go with the body lines but does not have to be perfect. What you want to remove when sanding is the orangepeel and or imperfections like drips and runs. Make sure you put down very light coats!!!! Only sand if you see any imperfections other than that you could leave it alone :cool:

[Adanmtxt1]

Crazy4rc, I figured you would get a second opinion before just purchasing Stampede wheels... :confused: :o . I am truly not sure whether you can get a specific set of wheels that fits the F350 without adaptors, or if you need adaptors to fit 2.2s. Run a search on www.rccrawler.com to see what other people are doing, or just ask someone. There is a ton more info and many more builds for F350s there than here. Hope you get this straightened out.

Your truck looks really good though.

[crazy4rc]

Crazy4rc, I figured you would get a second opinion before just purchasing Stampede wheels... :confused: :o . I am truly not sure whether you can get a specific set of wheels that fits the F350 without adaptors, or if you need adaptors to fit 2.2s. Run a search on www.rccrawler.com to see what other people are doing, or just ask someone. There is a ton more info and many more builds for F350s there than here. Hope you get this straightened out.

Your truck looks really good though.
Thanks and I'm not putting the blame on anyone but myself. I should have checked before I glued a set of Moab's on the rims :mad: Now I have the fun part of either removing them or selling it all on Ebay.

[jocktheglide165]

well my wheel wideners came in after a month anyhoo...here are some pics I ran it last night still very unstable I think I need to switch to front wheel steering and Maxx size tires not the 2.2s aint holding up. :D
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/100_0279.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/100_0280.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/100_0278.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/BEEFCAKESRETURN/100_0303.jpg

[Ball Racing]

I'm running RPM stampede wheels on mine without adapters.
It's just the wheel with the most offset, ( I forget if that is front or rear).

[crazy4rc]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f294/extremerc/DSC04694.jpg (http://)


Put The 2.2's on it :cool:

[BloodClod]

nice looking rig crazy4rc. That's stock HPI wheels without wideners and the standard body lift from the junfac kit?

Could you post a pic from the front view so I can see the offset of the wheels?

Looking good!

[BloodClod]

my wheels arrived today... here's a pic of my f350... forgive the poor night time indoor photography... lol!

http://www.cool.per.sg/external_links/f350_10.jpg

[kjr2]

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/asdfasdf.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/DSC05226.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/DSC05224.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/DSC05231.jpg

[crazy4rc]

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/DSC05231.jpg
kjr2 - I like your rim/tire combination, can you give me any information on them? BTW awesome work on the interior :cool:

[kjr2]

Thanks! HPI chrome Scorch wheels, Imex Swamp Dawg tires.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=scorch&FVPROFIL=++

http://imexrc.com/detail.aspx?ID=726

[nitro_newbie]

Thanks! Here are some more pics:

Working on 'scollins' interior:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/DSC05137.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/DSC05139.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/DSC05135.jpg

Running:
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/4-11.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/14.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/5-6.jpg

Sitting on bench:
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/DSC05055.jpg
wow nice truck. wat rims are those?

[kjr2]

With the blue body I had Duratrax wheels:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAXR7&P=7

[kjr2]

Update the look

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/2-13.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/3-13.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g13/rcmt_lifer/4-12.jpg

[4wdmt]

I like how it looks now. Is that naruto driving the truck? lol.

[SS Pede]

Hey guys, quick question. Will pretty much any 4 channel stick radio be easy to use with this truck? Or are there certain ones where the 3 speed shifting will be easier? I'm curious about which stick moves in which directions. Looks like in most cases the right stick is steering left/right, and the left stick has 2 axes. Up and down on the left stick is the throttle, and the gear you're in depends on whether the left stick is to the left, middle, or right. Is this correct? Do all 4 channel stick radios have their stick axes configured this way? Thanks!

[crazy4rc]

A good radio to use is the Futaba Attack 4VWD radio due to the self neutral feature on the left stick. Most radios will work as long as they have 3 channels, I even used a Spektrum DX3 on mine. If you have a High Lift and want the MFC unit go with the Attack.

[SS Pede]

Thanks. By "self neutral feature" I assume you mean the stick is spring-loaded to return to center.

Do you think a shift gate like the Attack has is necessary, or can you get by without it?

[crazy4rc]

You can get away without it. When I used the DX3 I shifted while I was moving, I think you could do it damaging it, with no problems.

[paal71]

I'm having some difficulties with the shift servo travel on my high-lift. My radio is a Futaba Attack 4wd, installed per instructions, with shift gate and everything. When shifting from 1st to 3rd on my radio, with the shift servo not connected to the transmission, it travels from approx 10 o'clock to 2 o'clock (12 being 2nd gear). However, that's too much travel for the shift rod in the transmission. The shift rod has much less travel, and forces the shift servo to stop at about 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock when I hook it up. I figured, since I did everything by the manual, it was supposed to be this way. However, the standard Futaba servo (S3003) is quite strong, and it has now stripped the threads on the shift servo link rod. Obviously, something is wrong with my setup. Has anyone else experienced this, or has any suggestions? I already checked if I could move the link ball on the shift servo closer to the center, but it still has way too much travel (and would exert even greater force on to the poor link....).
Cheers,
Paal

[Maxx-Damage]

Im not sure, but does your transmitter have end point edjustments?


My own question...Is tamiya gonna release a diffrent body for it? Maybe chevy or dodge?

[paal71]

Thanks for the tip. No, unfortunately not. I even opened the transmitter to see if there were some internal potentionmeters I could adjust. A friend of mine uses a Sanwa radio, which has end point adjustment, so he has no problems. Do I need a special servo, with less travel than the supplied standard servo?
I don't know about different bodies, but I think Tamiya would be making a great mistake if they don't make more cars using the high lift "platform".
This is my first posting by the way. My first car was the Tamiya F-150 Ranger XLT back in the early eighties. I dreamed about getting the Blazing Blazer back then, but it was just too expensive. It still is, but then the high lift arrived, and I was 12 years old again :-)
Great forum, by the way!
Paal

[crazy4rc]

Did you try a short servo arm and adjust the linkage rod manually? I use the MFC unit and it has an end point adjustment feature and a shift point adjustment on it so I didn't come across this problem. When I had the Spektrum DX3 radio it had all the adjustments also.

[paal71]

I am picking up the MFU next week, so that is really great news. Much thanks for the tip! Otherwise, your solution with shorter servo arm is of course the best fix. I was just a little surprised that things didn't work correctly right out of the box with Tamiya. But then, my last Tamiya kit was 24 years ago.... :o

[jshiigi808]

im thinking about buying this but is it worth it? i already got a clod and im buying a drift car this weekend. also does this truck have anyother bodies?

[kjr2]

Basically any monster truck body will fit:

http://i20.tinypic.com/17dzwo.jpg

[kjr2]

New tires :)

http://i15.tinypic.com/6lcxd02.jpg

[4wdmt]

Nice pics Kjr. Those tires really looks nice.

[Jas]

This is a somewhat pointless post but after seeing all the awesome High-Lifts in this post I went out on Saturday and got myself one...

I'm just getting the electrics installed now and then after I've fixed whatever mistakes I've made, onto the bodyshell! I will post some pics when I've finished (could be a while with all the paint/prep work!).

I think I'll go for a gloss black finish, but I'm still undecided although I know I want to go for the scale look when its all complete, with lots of nice little details here and there.

Cheers folks...

[4wdmt]

Post every now and then with your progress. Pics will be nice.

[jshiigi808]

im planning on buying the hilux highlift but i wanted to know what websites can i go to for parts?

[hazz]

Hi to all

I got F350 earlier but I guess have to have the Hilux too, and still half way building it, with nostalgic feeling of the '80s. Since I can't get a NIB Bruiser or Mountaineer due to its price, then it's younger brother with similar body would do... :)

Stock, Hilux body sits about 1" higher than F350, so can use bigger tires with no other mod needed...another reason why I bought it.

Now waiting to see in person the new Land Cruiser, and another nostalgic Pajero rere... Tamiya really have good products coming nowadays IMHO...some old some new... love the scale looks when they move!

[hazz]

still unfinished rides...

[NitroCrackers]

Just ordered my high lift and it should be here tuesday next week, cant wait!! Only thing I ordered with it is a bearing set, need everything else but, Ill grab that as I build it.

[NitroCrackers]

so why is this forum so slow?

[SS Pede]

That's a good question...I still haven't gotten a Hi-Lift so I can't contribute much...maybe someday.

Random question. The stock Hi-Lift doesn't seem to have a whole lot of center ground clearance. Is this a big issue for people, and how have you been dealing with it? I imagine some of the aftermarket chassis kits might help. Any mods that can be done to the stock chassis/undercarriage to help out? Can that big honking skid plate be taken off, and if so would you even want to do that?

[NitroCrackers]

cmon guys, whos enjoying their highlifter?

I just picked mine up today but, the bearings wont be in until tommarrow so I settled with just painting the body tonight. I cracked the rear bed trying to get the stupid tree off of it. :mad:

I am doing a two tone paint job, should I use masking tame to cover the bottom while I paint the rest of the body? I just dont want to mess up the paint.

[NitroCrackers]

getting it together, mabye i put something together wrong in the transmission cuase i have first and second but not third. the shifter wont move all the way in.


almost finished

[f350basher]

i had the same problem with mine i had to strip the truck down to the frame rails and seperate the frame rails and take the transmission apart a little bit and it was only a grub screw on one the gears inside the casing try it