ANOTHER great deal(Ram)

Ok so i went to the art store to take back the diablo i got(missing windshield) and the guy is like ok pick another model and i really wanted a truck to fool with and i found the s-10 lowrider but it was like $36 canadian then i saw this
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/763922Mvc-018s.jpg
and so i took it and as im walking out he says you want the diablo too?(because he cant sell it without a windshield) and im liek HEL YA!
so here i am:D And i wanna see anyone elses of this model and if somone could explain how to slam this beast(thinkin of dropin the diablo engine in lol)
Mind you i still have a drag elky thats begging for the v-10 from the truk or the diablo's v12

On trucks, the usual way to slam them is by flipping the rear axle from under the leaf springs, to over. And for the front, flip the left and right spindles, should let em sit lower. I've never done that particular kit, but I've done a few trucks and a lot of them have similar setups.

Man I wanted that engine ! :D

COol thing though, your lucky.

Now this will be very interesting, putting a diablo engine into a truck, hmmm. ;)

I would make this a future project since you're pretty new to modeling, right.

But hey if you want to have some fun and get better, go for it.

I still can't stop thinking what it would be like having a V12 in the back of you truck.

I remember seeing a truck on the net I think similar to what your trying to do, I'm gonna search for it.

GOoD LUCK ! :frog:

thnx lots both of you but i havnt decided what todo because like a truck with nothing under the hood.. engine out back? srre but i dont know what u mean about flipping axle n shit.. got any refrence picks or anything pls, the n3wbieness is of me

http://www.sportruck.com/howto/slam/axle1.jpg

The leaf springs are the long strips, and in some cases, the axle is set to rest BELOW the leaf springs, but you'll want to FLIP it over on top of the springs, as in the picture.

This is my revell silverado chassis with the lowering job done.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/136119low1.jpg
It's difficult to see, but the spindles have been flipped left and right.

The spindles are shaped like:

[]
[]
[]= <-Stud for the wheel.
[]

So when you flip left and right,

[]
[]= <Wheel is raised up.
[]
[]


http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/951730low2.jpg
The rear, where the axle is above the leaf springs.

ok i c what u mean for rear
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/960616Mvc-020s.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/265126Mvc-021s.jpg
but the front just comes as a complete axlen suspension
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/516848Mvc-019s.jpg

I believe the ram vts comes with a slightly lowered stance, and most trucks are around 2"+ higher in the rear. If you can't adjust the front suspension, you'll at least have a leveled out stance.

will that dont hilp :( anyone pls?

It's really up to your own ingenuity and observations to see how to lower that truck. There's no defined way to lower suspensions due to each kit differing in how they are setup. I've given you somewhere to start, so why not take a look at the parts and see what you can do?

just cus i havnt even opened package and i want to know if it can be done..

I give up. :rolleyes:

Originally posted by ChopinPorkChop
just cus i havnt even opened package and i want to know if it can be done..

Of course it can be done, it's up to you to make it work. :)

lol i searched the threads and Vric did the same model and slammed it so ima ask him thanks tho.. ill be sure to keep updated but first i must pick colour :D