January | 2016 | Vermont Scale RC

I am starting to blog about my builds as best as I can keep up with. So today, I will start with my Mega-6 build. Mega-6 is a class specific 6×6 for the Shred The Ledge events.

I built a badass RC, called Dos Notcher for an event called The Fix hosted by the Recon G6. Now that the event is over, I parted out the build, and most of it has found it’s way onto my Mega-6 build.

Dos Notcher in Nevada

With most 6X6’s the steering is my big issue, I like a rig to turn when I need it too. So with that in mind, the XRMOD is in place. With TJRC’s help, I was able to get my XRMOD on, and working flawlessly. I also put the OD in the front axles to help get a tad bit more fromt tire wheels speed.
Suspension was a concern as well. With so many options, different styles of driving, and limited flex compacitiy, I decided to branch out and try some different set-ups. The front was easy, stock locations, standard 90mm size will do the trick. The rear got a boat load easier as Woodchuck RC LLC, listened to what I wanted, and created the 4-Wood™ link set up. Basically it’s a two-way four link, so I can run a true four link set up on my rear axles. After setting that up, the rest was easy.

WCRC’s 4-Wood™

With the 4-Wood™ link set up was a breeze. I used CBE RC FAB’s latest steel link risers to get that extra stability when climbing. I also used the CBE RC FAB shock keys to help with shock set-up. There is a lot of tubeability with these, and it is still under testing conditions.

CBE RC FAB Steel Link Risers

We also needed some body armor, and what better body armor is there than Scalerfab.com’s pro series bumpers?! I used their beefy front rock piercing badboy for The Fix, and because of it’s stud preformance is why it has found it’s way onto the Mega-6 build. Up next for it will be some sliders for some much needed undercarriage protection.