Mini 4WD Trophy Truck Project - Part 3

Today we are starting a new chain driven 4WD project. In this video we get everything laid out and start working on building the frame. we get the front A-arms built and tacked into place and also decide where the seats are going to go.

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[ratherBweldingChris]

Last video you guys where asking about the seats I'm using for this project so here is a link for them on amazon

[Beardest_Fishing]

I was super hyped about this build all the way up till you started placing the bars for the sides and roof and then I realized you were going to build a high top conversion van. You've got the roof bars a foot+ over your head to make room to get in because you've made the side bars tall enough to make it a 2 story interior.

Lay your seat backs down some, drop the side bar height and roof line way down. That will help 2 things, 1st will be top heavy issues and 2nd will be support for your spine. Taking a beating sitting upright is the worst thing you can do to your body. That's why all off-road builds have a short roof and a leaned back drivers seat. It keeps you from jamming your spine together if you hit hard bumps/jumps.

[mooversspeedshop]

Dude, your vids are awesome. Seriously, from your fabrication talents, to your out of the box ideas and solutions, to your incredible editing and shooting, I'm truly impressed everytime I see one of your videos

[discipleoftheword]

You show the marking of genius some times. I’m not kidding. Ability to adapt is most important. 25:51

[electronsmove]

Nice build. As for the suspension travel, no one ever considers rotating the outer ball joints 90 degrees. This will give you infinite vertical articulation. Imagine the outer ball joints in the smae orientation as the inner ball joints. You don't need to spin the tire around 360 degrees. So why have the most freedom of motion dedicated to the wheel turn radius? Use high offset bushings and next size up if you want more wheel turn, but you probably don't need it.

[memorris]

I cant believe how many subscribers you have now!!! When i started watching you, you barely had any and now look at you! You deserve it, brother!

[Skiridr]

Couldn’t wait to get off work once I got the alert. Only way to start the new year off. 😎 because Rather B Welding is one of the best fabricator on YouTube, no fancy lathe or millers just straight old fashioned fabrications.

[xpndblhero]

Looking forward to seeing this jumping and climbing in 2023 but I'm also looking for my own welder and stuff to start building stuff myself because watching your videos gives me so much motivation to build something.... It's just cool to see you build these awesome vehicles by yourself and that's most likely what I'll be doing, I think I'd have better success doing it alone. Thanks for the video and I can't wait to see what you build in 2023.... 😁👍

[LetsBuildIt]

hearing u say how cold it is then imediatly seeing you on your knees on that frozen floor ... you are a trooper !!! keep up the great work man LOVE LOVE LOVE your stuff

[joemcneil]

I watched the cbr 1000 build twice. Once myself and once with my dad. Its mesmerizing what this guy is able to do. Love the content. Dont change a thing.

[jamjaroriginal]

That was brilliant you can create these mad vehicles from scratch but struggled measuring the suspension travel lol. Love the content and keep it up

[erickvond]

Dude that's actually a pretty ingenious way to hold tubing in place for fabrication. Thanks for the great idea.

[alexcken]

Браво! Ты - настоящий мастер. Приятно смотреть на работу!

[ezmac]

Man, I love the background music...it has a very 90s alternative feel to it

[evanvandevelde]

thanks for telling us about the t-90 tramission, most likely will use them for some of my projects so thanks.
great video yet again, im loving this whole project.

[neonnerd]

I have that exact same angle finder. I absolutely love it. I use mine for everything. Scratch building model car parts. Building things with wood and metal. It's so handy.

[frankhoule]

Love watching your videos of you building toy's for yourself right from scratch.
Right from the bottom and up.
Keep up with the awesome work 👏 ✌️

[jimhowell]

You want more than 12” of wheel travel if your calling a trophy truck type build. Aim for half the tire ratio 30 tire 15” min. Bend you links at the ends to center your rod ends to get more up travel or rotate them 90 deg. Less turn but more travel up and down. Love your builds.

[GaisaSanktejo]

Chris,
Firstly, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Secondly, I know you seem to prefer building your projects with chain drive systems, but I hope you create a purely shaft driven 4wd project some time in the future. Heck, I would LOVE to see you create something similar to this or even convert this project to a shaft drive rather than chain drive system...
Maybe there's a reason you don't like shaft drives or something, but if you do, I'd love to know the reason
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[eliasmonge]

the best part ¨I can´t do that kinda math¨

by the way, great work there man. looks good.