Inboard shocks & other stuff

Post by **gumbajv** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:31 am

I've been doing a bunch of up dates and mods to my old neglected gold pan. It all started when the original motor gave up. Bought a few suspension pieces from DHawk racing, The rear aluminum control arms have adjustable toe, front aluminum control arms, 1 pc aluminum dullie wheels & extended axles. Various aluminum wheels & tire combinations. Rebuilt the shocks, replaced the rod ends, soft springs, removable aluminum spring cup so you can change the springs without removing the rod ends, and mounted the shocks inverted for easier access. Speed Passion 3500kv motor & esc, Replaced the trans internals, Robinson Racing spur & pinion gear. Still have a few more things to replace.

Post by **shodog** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 12:20 pm

Those suspension arms look nice. Did you make them?

Post by **GodSpeed** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 2:50 pm

I want to see a pic with the duals installed! LOL that's awesome.

Post by **gumbajv** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 8:40 pm

Yes, I made the arms, what a pain.

Post by **SFC K** » Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:33 pm

That looks awesome with the dual tires in the rear and very impressive work on the arms! Nice paint job on the body too and that is the first time I have seen the shocks inverted.

Post by **gumbajv** » Sat Apr 19, 2014 12:15 pm

I bought the body on ebay, wish I could paint like that. Some front suspension mods.

Post by **gumbajv** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:01 am

I decided to go a little further with the cantilever shocks idea. Also mounted a Spectrum 5060 mini servo in front of the bulkhead for a little more nose weight.

Post by **limestang** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 2:12 pm

Cool! How does it perform?

- Limestang

Post by **JK Racing** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 2:13 pm

That is a wicked looking beast...would love a video of the suspension articulating to see the action

Post by **SFC K** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 2:24 pm

Nice job on transforming that over to inboard shocks. Looks great! I too would like to see it in action.

Post by **gumbajv** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:37 pm

Finally got a body.

Post by **SFC K** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 6:41 pm

The body looks cool with the clear sections so you can see the shocks. Nice touch and I love it!

Post by **hugger19** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:23 pm

SWWWWEEEETTTTT!!! love the shock setup u have!!!!

Post by **LTO_Dave** » Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:48 pm

How did I miss this thread?!

That looks like something from the Reader's Rides section of a 90's RCCA magazine...very well done!

Post by **hawgfanman** » Tue Jan 13, 2015 7:25 am

That is too cool! I bet it's a blast to drive!

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