Another update I found out about after I posted last night...The Beams are done! The plan is to have everything mocked up today....still a fair amount left but this has got me excitied I can smell the dirt........ http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp3/polarcub/IMG_1232_zps16f68e9c.jpg http://i392.p...

Thanks Steve I am very excited hopefully in the next week or two she will be rolling again and down here and I can lend a hand with the finishing work, ....Otter not sure what size hiems I will find out for you though....dtback the heim on the back side of the arm allows the arm to cycle in the vert...

Well its been a long time since I have posted any updates and I am excited to post these...also as a side note for those that know a bit of the story on the length of time this has taken...please keep opinions to yourself on the individual. I say this only because I know all the reasons why it is ta...

Night and Day...I loved mine

Happy Birthday! Hope its a great one!

Thanks guys appreciate the Bday wishes

I also used the CHIRP programming software. Do yourself a favor and don't mess with the factory software! uploadfromtaptalk1398058021188.jpg The blue is purty but Rugged is charging about 2X for them over what you can buy the regular UV-5Rs for on Amazon. Todd Z. I paid 43 dollars on Amazon for min...

Well I wanted to post some feedback about this little Baufong radio Paul mentioned....Bottom Line is that it kicks butt! I do need to make afew changes to programming in channel mode since I apparantly have something goofed as I can transmit but not recieve. Shifted over to manual programming and it...

What is cool about a hand held is get the options. Throat mike, earplug. Push to talk button for your shirt collar. Set up like that you can wander around the pit and talk to the driver and still have hands free for wrenches etc. Frequently the co-dog is setup like this and the driver can give dire...

Amazon has a low cost VHF/UHF handheld radio that I'm hearing good things about. Cheaper than a CB or GMRS with better quality reception. Check it out. Also there are a couple of antennas that provide up to 3db gain. http://www.amazon.com/Baofeng-UV5RA-136-174-Dual-Band-Transceiver/dp/B009MAKWC0/re...

Also check out Southwest performances set up. Reasonable price and a nice unit. I have one but its not installed yet. I wanna say it was 300ish for the kit.

Just ran across this on RDC thought you might be interested in what they are offering as far as IFS/IRS options....http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/showth ... in-Package

Rmc wrote:2k per side is still cheaper than a transaxel.

SO TRUE!

Pretty sure RCV makes the stub shafts...

I like the idea but I dont think the 934s would hold up in the rocks with 37-42" tires...the front axles on the 4454 are huge as well as the CVs I am not sure of the specific size but I know RCV makes them and I believe pro am does as well. I had to pick up some parts from them before KOH last year....

RMC...transaxle costs are expensive even in our little 9 car it adds up quick...Just based on working with the Ultra 4 car an IFS 4x4 with a live axle rear is actually a nice setup. The front suspension is a large upfront cost but if built right from the start it is not a high maint cost area. Outsi...

RMC give Bryan at Desert Concepts a call he preps the 4454 car and has been working with the heavy duty IFS for awhile I know he was working on using a 1 ton hub at one point and may be able to give you some direction his number is 760 530-3107 let him know Jeremy suggested you give him a call.

Desert Concepts in victorville 760-530-3107 not sure how soon you are wanting to get started but once KOH is over Bryan should be able to get you going for a good price and he does good work without breaking the bank. Let him know Jeremy referred you.

I run 4.88s with 35s and love the setup. I can cruise the highway still at 70 with no issues rpms are around 2600 I also run with 35s. For me I am glad I went with 4.88s

Happy Birthday!