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So I was lucky enough to obtain one of these LWB TF2s that have been released by RC4WD, everyone knows I love Toyotas so when ever there is a new model being release I have to jump on it. I have a pretty similar modded tf2 into a 4 door short bed truck that I picked up off RCC some time back but I have always wanted to complete my own so here it is...
As you can see there are quite a few goodies in front of it, I plan to chop the hood and hinge it so a GCM 22r 3d printed engine kit is there to go a long with the R4 from RC4WD. I also scooped up some RC4WD metal Marlin Crawler bumpers, U bolt kit, scale driver etc
got cracking on the build Saturday morning
I was little concerned with the scale drive line set up since its technically for the TF2's regular wheel base size but it all worked out quite perfect. You aren't able to use the hanger bearing but its not really necessary at all.
I tossed the body on to get an idea of how my wheel base was looking. I used Chino63's military wrapped springs in the rear and regualar 3 leaf chinos in the front. Being that chino leafs are flatter and longer it was going to require some adjustments, they were already planned but just so people have a heads up if they decide to use the Chino leafs
So with that said, I opted for some OG Bruiser perches in the front, and drill the frame out and used some 2/3 battery bars as shackles. This puts the suspension accurate to the real Toyotas and allows the use of the chino leafs without problems while also pushing the axle ever so slightly forward (just like everyone does on the 1:1s)
The Bruiser perch mod is really easy to do, you simply cut the back mounting hole spot off and its ready to bolt right up. You can also use the stock shackles if you want on the back side, I just like the battery bars because there gold and slimmer in shape (remind me of TG ones).
out back I opted for some for some Bruiser suspension parts to correct my shackle angle and get my ride height correct
With these mods the stance is now on point
More to come! Still trying to decide on a color, think I have it narrowed to white or green.
I am also considering a bed camper, something I have never done that i think could be a fun project to take on
-Mike
As you can see there are quite a few goodies in front of it, I plan to chop the hood and hinge it so a GCM 22r 3d printed engine kit is there to go a long with the R4 from RC4WD. I also scooped up some RC4WD metal Marlin Crawler bumpers, U bolt kit, scale driver etc
got cracking on the build Saturday morning
I was little concerned with the scale drive line set up since its technically for the TF2's regular wheel base size but it all worked out quite perfect. You aren't able to use the hanger bearing but its not really necessary at all.
I tossed the body on to get an idea of how my wheel base was looking. I used Chino63's military wrapped springs in the rear and regualar 3 leaf chinos in the front. Being that chino leafs are flatter and longer it was going to require some adjustments, they were already planned but just so people have a heads up if they decide to use the Chino leafs
So with that said, I opted for some OG Bruiser perches in the front, and drill the frame out and used some 2/3 battery bars as shackles. This puts the suspension accurate to the real Toyotas and allows the use of the chino leafs without problems while also pushing the axle ever so slightly forward (just like everyone does on the 1:1s)
The Bruiser perch mod is really easy to do, you simply cut the back mounting hole spot off and its ready to bolt right up. You can also use the stock shackles if you want on the back side, I just like the battery bars because there gold and slimmer in shape (remind me of TG ones).
out back I opted for some for some Bruiser suspension parts to correct my shackle angle and get my ride height correct
With these mods the stance is now on point
More to come! Still trying to decide on a color, think I have it narrowed to white or green.
I am also considering a bed camper, something I have never done that i think could be a fun project to take on
-Mike
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