In 2007 Tamiya release a brand new chassis with 3 speed transmission. A great model for the fans, but instead of putting ugly decals and four ridiculous wheels to create the High-Lift, they should have looked to the past and be inspired by the toyota mountaineer.
That why the first life of my kit was a replica of the Toyota Mountaineer 58111.
My High Lift, the Tamiya Mountaineer tribute
Here it is in video:
After driving and appreciated an Axial Jeep Rubicon as a “Scale”, I wanted to modified this Toyota as a real 4×4 truck.
This is how I did !
Start of operations
The front drivetrain:
Original
Fist of all I reduce the height by removing the shims between the leaf spring. I buy Super Lift damper which they are 20mm longer. They are also screwed at lower place
The front shock stay are also longer. The steering knuckle are reversed and the steering servo put at the front.
The gearbox and motor:
Original
My modifications :
The body is to high due to the transmission and motor. I changed the location with an home made plate cut in carbon fiber.
I stand back the transmission, put a 48dp spur gear with only 75 teeth to minimize the height of body
Attach the servo on the rear of gearbox.
The rear drivetrain:
Original
My modifications :
To be continued…