TAG Navajo (Pro)

[1300GT]

Factory Works steering fitted. Thanks Jeff! Still have to get turnbuckles of the right length.

Stickered up reveal shots.

I won't use the Coyote wheels and tyres on this build. They're only in these shots to prop the car up. I will use black wheels though.

[1300GT]

Diff cleaned and ready for reassembly. If you're familiar with Coyotes and Pro 10s you'll recognise the parts. The machined diff sleeve will stop the Tamiya AW grease from being flung out at speed.

Back together with new bearings.

[RC10th]

2025 here we come

[1300GT]

I reckon it'll be even bigger than this year's Bash. I'll have to bring the Navajo. I know you want to see it.

[1300GT]

Epoxied carbon fibre strips to the top of each side of the chassis for added strength.

Kyosho Tomahawk front shocks have also been installed. Note the carbon reinforcing plates behind the tops of the shocks. I think without them the shocks would eventually tear out.

These G10 plates were also added to drop the ballend down and completely remove the bumpsteer that was present at the last third of suspension travel.

[Dadio]

It's starting to look like a serious car !

[1300GT]

Let's hope when it's finished it drives like one.

[1300GT]

Finally reamed the two cluster gears to 6mm internal diameter. The 3x6 flanged bearings fit perfectly.

Full bearings in the gearbox. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm, bearings.

I applied Autosol metal polish to the gears because there was one spot between the diff gear and its mate that would bind when turning the outdrive cup by hand. Then I used a dogbone in a drill to spin everything at high speed for a while. It's now spinning really freely with only the slightest hint of tightness in the aformentioned spot after a thorough clean and grease.
The fixed gear ratio still has to be remedied.