Tominator06's Savage Xl build !!

[Tominator06]

Hello guys as you all know I have a Savage Xl. This is my build thread for my truck. Ok quick history, I ended up with a Savage Xl roller in a trade. I ran it a little while stock but decided to make it into a Puller. I made some custom parts for it and pulled it a couple times before loosing interest. Since I have been on this site I have met lots of great people and seen many nice savy builds so I decided to do mine up as well. I want it to handle well while keeping it bashworthy. I will just keep adding pics as I go along. This is a list of what I have purchased so far.

Stock Hpi Savage Xl, Xtm .457 pro, Fioroni twin turbo clutch, Ercm 221-t Pipe

Hpi Rsc kit
Hpi Aluminum Big Bores
Flm Ext Lcg Tvp and skidplate
Hpi Bulletproof Diffs

I am looking for any ideas you might have regarding my build. Mid tank is the next thing on my list. Thanks for looking

Here is what I am starting with.

 

[frddyj]

nice truck you got tom

 

[Tominator06]

Thanks. Its nice now but with help from the hpisf guys its only gonna get better.

 

[ljrce]

nice savage u got going tom

 

[USMC-716]

Nice truck Bud!!!!

 

[Tominator06]

I already had the bp diffs but am waiting for the rest of the stuff to come in the mail.

Those bulletproof diffs are seriously beefy looking.

:rock:

 

[MikeK1981]

I already had the bp diffs but am waiting for the rest of the stuff to come in the mail.

Those bulletproof diffs are seriously beefy looking. :rock:

Yes they are, I'm getting mine tomorrow for my XL. I'm hoping those bigger bearings last a little better on the ring gear side. I've never even come close to stripping teeth on the stock XL diffs but they start slipping when those bearings go. Your filter looks a little dirty in that one pic LOL.

 

[texasavage]

Keeps the pics comming Tom!
Nice list so far.
rockout

 

[Mickey]

looks good so far tom

 

[maximusraylius]

Nice start so far. And great comparison pictures of the diffs. Didn't realize they were that beefy. Now I need a few arts. My custom flm truck kills rear diffs from the weight.

 

[Scott]

Nice truck bud!!

 

[Tominator06]

Got some parts in today!!

Well the mail santa came through today with a couple packages of parts for the savy build. This should get me going. Hey there is no instructions for the rsc. Can I assume the stuff pretty much goes where it looks like it goes? LOL I mean is there any tricks in the instructions I need to know? I am still held up by a mid tank setup. I contacted Prc and he is out of stock for now. I can do the rsc and shocks but don't really want to do the tvp's without the mid tank setup. That way I can locktight mt way as I go. Maybe I will look into a different mid tank plate or possibly make one myself. Any thoughts?? Thanks, Tom

 

[Hypnotiq]

that does look like fun... looks like you got your hands full now!

 

[Pope]

Very nice start Tom.

Do you really want us to start listing off stuff to buy and spending your money like that because we can do that O to well. LOL

 

[Travis Mowery]

Any news on the build?

 

[martin34]

As above.Would like to see more of this build.

 

[Tominator06]

Still waiting for a few things so its been on hold. I think I will have most everything tomorrow to get going. Messed with it for a few minutes tonight after getting all my stuff out on a work table. Got it tore down now. She needs a good cleaning before reassembly. I should get some decent progress on it this coming week.

 

[NLMD]

Did you order a screw kit? www.tonysscrews.com you don't want to put old screws in a new build.

 

[Tominator06]

No I didn't get a screw kit. I guess the black screws would stick out like a sore thumb against the flm's. lol

 

[NLMD]

Nah, they look fine. I have All Tony's Screws on my FLM.

 

[Tominator06]

Ok guys You asked for pics here is a start. I got a few hrs in the build yesterday. Had to do a cleaning to start with then I worked on the rsc install. Got the rest of my flm stuff in the mail this week from rc monster.

I started with the stripped separated front and rearend.

I then had to trim a few places on the bulkhead for clearance.

This tab on the shock tower needs to be slightly trimmed as well. I will show before and after. I learned on the front that I didn't need to take as much as I did.

And the assembled parts as described above.

Now to complete the front a-arm needs some trimming to clear the steering arm.

Once this is done the hubs can be assembled and installed per rsc instructions.

Complete front end

The rear is straight forward with only the bulkhead and shock tower trimming.

Ok thats all for now Here she sits awaiting final assembly.

Stay tuned for more build pics. Thanks for looking.

 

[frddyj]

rsc come out good

 

[Scott]

Lookin good tom!! :rock1:

 

[Crash]

NIce!



























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[maximusraylius]

Looks good so far. Good job.

 

[Mickey]

looks good tom but you have a cracked control arm

 

[martin34]

Looks great.Cant wait for more pics:Xfingers:.

 

[modified]

Looks good Tom. The more i see, the more i learn. Keep the pic's coming.:getdown:

 

[tonydig11]

looking good. i just did my RSC the other night.

 

[Tominator06]

Put a little assembly time in today. Got a little off track after I went and pick up my 2 new mills today . Managed to get some progress.

Flm steering link.

Tvp mounted steering servo

Suspension installation.

She is on her way!!

Lol I now I need a new arm too!!