Tamiya CR-01 Land Cruiser Build Up

Next we install the suspension mounts. These clamp around axle housing and are used to mount the servo beds to later.

Nuts fit into recessed areas in the suspension mount so the servo bed screws have something to tighten against.

Axle below is shown with both suspension mounts installed.

Then we install ball connector nuts for the lower 4-links to attach to later.

Then we install the spring coil mounts to the axle. These hold the lower end of the spring to the axle.

Next we assemble the uprights with steering hubs. The stub axles are inserted through the hub, and the hub attaches to the upright with shoulder bolts as seen on the right.

Here we see how the upright attaches to the axle. The uprights are grooved for pitch adjustment. The manual specifies that the front uprights have a 15 degree pitch, while the rears have 25 degrees. Once you find the correct groove, the upright slides over the axle end and is attached with a screw on both sides.

Below you’ll see that I marked my front axle (with the 15 degree pitch) so that it is easy to remember which is which later.

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2 Responses to “Tamiya CR-01 Land Cruiser Build Up”

  1. Spencer says:

    Awesome build, so detailed I could follow it instead of the instructions!;) I love these trucks and can’t wait to see how it turns out.

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