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Re: 4404 Land Busters Question
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lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam
Date: 
Sat, 26 Jul 2003 16:34:24 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, John Guerquin wrote:
  
The chassis/suspension of the 4404 is built separately from the body. In that way, it nearly mimicks real pick-up trucks that are built body on frame. I think the challenge would be to rebuild the chassis to incorporate a drivetrain, rear live-axle suspension, and steering, while allowing it to fit under the original 4404 body (which IS beautiful).

regards

John

Live-axle suspension and drivetrain seems not to be much of a challenge. However, steering looks like it may be the real challenge, just by looking at the pics available on the net. Using 8466 parts and making a Bigfoot/monster truck seems like fun to me, but only if the transmission is retained and not hanging a long distance below the frame, and a V6 or V8 engine placed in the standard sized engine bay - possibly longer, if necessary. IMHO, that may be more of a challenge.

Max



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  Re: 4404 Land Busters Question
 
(...) Hi Max The 4404 has 4-wheel independent suspension as part of the set. The components are nearly identical to the suspension in set 8465 (URL) except that there is NO steering. However, if you have the 8465 set, you should be able to easily (...) (21 years ago, 25-Jul-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.modelteam, FTX)

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