e226: RC4WD Trailfinder 2 Mojave LWB Extension

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4 жыл бұрын

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The parts shown can be found here:
Shapeways:
rtfl01-01 Trailfinder 2 LWB Chassis Extension:
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Driveshaft used: Punisher Shaft II (120mm - 150mm / 4.72" - 5.90") 5mm Hole ID
P/N: Z-S0523
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@FordFan01 4 жыл бұрын

The long bed just looks soooo much better and seems much more proportional to the cab. Loving the XLWB!

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

I agree even though it isnt a "real" truck. Thank you!

@IllusionSector Жыл бұрын

@@AMPROEngineering I already loved the TF2 LWB Mojave *long* time, but now I love it *long long* time.

@kinslersrccustoms6945 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice !! That's looks so much better. Nice setup and the thing that I liked the most is that you're frame has the shock hangers that stop the leafs from locking up! All as one strong part

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was adamant that most of the truck not be modified.

@owenisaacson724 2 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video, just orderd the parts to convert my LWB TF2 into the XLWB my biggest complaint was the short bed I didnt even realize it was a short bed until I was putting it together haha

@AMPROEngineering 2 жыл бұрын

Hahah! Yeah I know what you mean. I love having the longer bed on mine. I made this since without it, you need to buy a ton of parts! Figured I already paid for all these parts, might as well use them.

@Blitz0065 4 жыл бұрын

REALLY love new Ampro product releases. Very cool look. You're costing me more money because now I "need" all of that LOL

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

Oh you are too kind! I have a lot coming out! I have such a back log.

@reddsshaker3477 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant design. Love it. 👍🏼👍🏼

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dave691974 4 жыл бұрын

Looks sweet . Awesome vid.

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you David!

@astridsactionrc545 4 жыл бұрын

This truck is looking really good

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@patricemayeras3843 4 жыл бұрын

👍super continue bonne vidéo merci 👍

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@rcaddictgarage 4 жыл бұрын

Nice.👍

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jazzyjair Жыл бұрын

I know,I know, I'm behind the times but I'm needing some inspiration for my rebuild TF2 for the 3rd time. The TF2 is such an old yet still tried and true platform.I have SCX-10'samoungst others but my TF2 with 1.55's on with a 7200mah2S and I'm set for a good 4 hr hike. I just wish there was more aftermarket for the platform. You can still only do what you could do 10 years ago with the platform aside a V8 option that will run your the cost of the truck to convert. Now look at the SCX-10 aftermarket.... in the words of Emeril....BAM! You can completely rebuild the truck into a daily grinder to a COMP1 crawler and all for less than its original price tag....as long as you stay away from Vanishyour money parts,altho great parts, over priced in mind. Anyways LOVE this video! I have just convinced my better half to enter the hobby so she's jumps in with a SCX-10 lll Gladiator. So extending my WB would be the perfect project tomatchup the rigs so they are evenly matched. Her LWB, 1.9, dig, cruise control, portals + + + + against my straight axle 1.55, 12.4WB...LOL, sounds even. Great video, thanks for the inspiration, see it pays to keep old content up and even more crazy if you updated the content on several occasions, then you'll reallysee your numbers blow up.. Thanks again mang. Stay safe, stay strong and let the ruts show the way.

@AMPROEngineering Жыл бұрын

I am also behind the times. Most of my 1:1 cars have 8 tracks.... I do love my SCX but it is so good out of the box that it is almost boring. I mean it just does everything I want but a leaf sprung truck is different. They make you plan your route and I think they are so much more detailed. The SCX3 was a good choice on her part though!

@jazzyjair Жыл бұрын

@@AMPROEngineering 😂 that's why i chose it for her and thank you. I ran the TF2 with leafs for 3 years, each year i change it up, stiffness, add a leaf, drop one, etc.. Then i wanted a truck that would keep up with evergone that i ran sith (1.9 & 2.2, but i still run my 1.55 so i keep my scale appearance and most importantly keep my scale driving style) so i had to go to a link setjp just so i can get the articulation i needed. I found running a droop setup on oversized shocks and few other tweaks, I have gotten as close as i believe possible to both worlds and have kept my scale look and driving style. Oddly enough i feel theres still mores to do... I guess that's what makes the hobby great right?!

@thestuffz 4 жыл бұрын

I'm assuming that nice rear bumper with hitch mount would work on my tf2 chassis with the blazer body?

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

On the chassis yes, with the Blazer, I have no idea. I dont know what the dimensions of the blazer are. I think I need to ask a buddy of mine to borrow his and see what the placement is.

@Apcrawler 3 жыл бұрын

I got your kit and it's great. One question though regarding your axle/spring under flip.. I'm trying to do the same and I have searched and find some keep axle in same orientation and others flip it.. either way I'm running into issues. If I flip it, the camber is wrong when I flip the hubs.. if I just put springs under I need a "spacer" which is fine but it seems to bind the spacer against the axle tube... Any tips or something I'm missing would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

@AMPROEngineering 3 жыл бұрын

I think you need to flip the axle and then reverse the hubs. Nothing binds on mine but it will hit the steering link...not ideal but for what I use it for, it works well enough.

@rcsnapon2132 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome body I might buy one soon maybe or maybe I won’t not that scale looking I’ll see how you’re body comes out first

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

It is a cool shell. I have always like the crew cabs!

@rcsnapon2132 4 жыл бұрын

Yes you’re rite

@simonbalzer2379 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice work! Could you do me/us the favour to measure the new extended wheelbase, please?!

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

Stock wheelbase is 314mm and I added 35.5mm. You are at 349.5 with the extension but I may be able to make another adapter. I need to see what kinds of clearances we have to work with.

@gljr323 4 жыл бұрын

Just placed the order

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

oh cool! I hope you like it!

@u_t_d_s_h-1_a 4 жыл бұрын

That was awesome. You could therefore, actually modify the Traction Hobby Founder 2 Jeep to fit a new 1:7, or 1:8 scale Land Rover body, could you?

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

Well, perhaps but I am not familiar with the car, ahaha. There are so many new models out now.

@phw340 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks! Any details on these wheels? Do you make them? If not who does? They look like Cragar S/S rims! So cool!

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes I made them specifically to tuck the wheels of the TF2 under the body. As you mention, they are modeled after Cragar SS wheels. I also did a version on my standard cab Mojave to look like Libre wheels. In both cases, the bolt patterns are wrong since the 4wd toyota is a 6 lug and these Cragars are 5 (I dont like 6 spoke Cragars) and the Libre is 4 lug.

@phw340 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! You made those? You’re are incredible!

@Rajeshsharma-yr8ik 4 жыл бұрын

@@AMPROEngineering how Can I get those wheels? Looks awesome.

@jamesbassett1484 4 жыл бұрын

This looks great and my TF2 LWB is on its way. I ordered the extension kit. However, the link for the driveshaft says that this item is unavailable from RC4WD. Do you have an alternate recommendation?

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

Oh dear! I don't but all you should have to do is locate any driveshaft from RC four-wheel-drive that has the appropriately yolk diameter's and length range. I just recommended the nicest one

@jamesbassett1484 4 жыл бұрын

@@AMPROEngineering Thanks, I found one that is supposedly compatible with RC4WD and Axial. We will see. I'm looking forward to the build.

@samrebert6410 3 жыл бұрын

Hi very nice work love the look i have a ? Im doin a toyota body myself and been lookin for a scale engine for the rc4wd trail finder 2 and i cant find any anywere at a decent price have any idias for me tu

@AMPROEngineering 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I do not. I will have one coming out soon though!

@bradkalman2353 4 жыл бұрын

What do you think of the new Traxxas Mercedes 6 by 6 and is it longer than the one you are working on?

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

Well, I think the chassis is awesome for sure. I have the Bronco and it is amazing. As for the Merc. G class, I have always disliked the cosmetics so that skews my thinking. I would assume the Traxxas is bigger in every way. Certainly more capable.

@bradkalman2353 4 жыл бұрын

A lot of people say the new six-by-six is actually the best-looking of the two.

@vincentbouw1551 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, awesome mod! I'm planning custom build of 1953 Ford F600 truck and need wheelbase of 388mm. Could your method be used to stretch wheelbase by 75mm?

@AMPROEngineering 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is possible but a lot of changes would need to be done to make sure it is strong enough. You can email me at amproengineering@gmail.com

@vincentbouw1551 2 жыл бұрын

@@AMPROEngineering thanks will do.

@gbaileyo7 Жыл бұрын

Shapeways link doesn't work any more. Anywhere i can ordere these parts? I don't have a 3d printer....

@AMPROEngineering Жыл бұрын

I have no idea why that link (or any for that matter) is not working. It isnt for me either even though that is what you get when you make a link on the page. Maybe the site is under maintenance. Anyway, go here www.shapeways.com/shops/ampro and then you will find a section on the left (you may need to scroll) called "RC4WD Trailfinder 2 LWB" and in there you will see the extensions. Super sorry it isnt working through the link. email me at amproengineering@gmail.com if you have any issues.

@gbaileyo7 Жыл бұрын

@@AMPROEngineering Thank you!!

@CoyoteMotorClub 2 жыл бұрын

What ended up being your final wheelbase specs?

@AMPROEngineering 2 жыл бұрын

Stock wheelbase is 314mm and I added 35.5mm. You are at 349.5 with the extension.

@christophercutajar4020 4 жыл бұрын

does the hilux bruiser 2dr bed fit the 4dr cab?

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

I would assume yes but have never tried

@christophercutajar4020 4 жыл бұрын

@@AMPROEngineering i want to do a long wheelbase hg p407 this vid gave me a great idea! I just buy the 4dr cab and a longer rear drive shaft....

@HaydennLIVE 7 ай бұрын

How long are the frame rails now counting the extension?

@AMPROEngineering 7 ай бұрын

The wheelbase will be increased by 35.5mm. Stock Wheelbase is 314. It will now be 349.5mm. I have ever measured the frame rail itself so I cannot directly answer that. Sorry

@HaydennLIVE 7 ай бұрын

@@AMPROEngineering man, thanks for even replying. I’m new to the hobby, just trying to gather as much information as I can. It can be overwhelming

@ssamssamssamsson 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, what wheels are those? They look like cragar s/s replicas

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I designed them to inset the wheels to tuck the tires under the body.

@ssamssamssamsson 4 жыл бұрын

They look great, do you offer them on shapeways?

@ryno450r 4 жыл бұрын

How much does this extend the wheelbase?

@AMPROEngineering 3 жыл бұрын

349.5 is the calculated length total. 35.5mm extension

@SwampersRC 4 жыл бұрын

Is this a lwb chassis or standard length?

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

This started as the LWB so now it is an XLWB, hahaha

@SwampersRC 4 жыл бұрын

@@AMPROEngineering awesome, I might have to do that to mine!

@Blitz0065 4 жыл бұрын

Also...funny this coincidentally lines up with the new RC4WD release

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

New release?

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAAH! I just looked that up! Thats a coincidence!

@kinslersrccustoms6945 4 жыл бұрын

My 2 door Hilux has 1'' added to the bed that I made so that I have a 2 door 7' bed Hilux

@AMPROEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

Now that is awesome! Do you have a link?

@kinslersrccustoms6945 4 жыл бұрын

@@AMPROEngineering kzfaq.info/love/LUAfYnimwmB0LC-PuvvygQ?view_as=subscriber

@kinslersrccustoms6945 4 жыл бұрын

@@AMPROEngineering I am a big Hilux fan and I am working on a RC4WD Marlin Crawler TF2 and I love it way more than I thought I was going to. I would love to talk to you about some stuff . Get in tuch .