Traxxas J2 (2wd buggy)

[EDS]

After giving my last 2wd buggy project a real hard look I decided to abandon that design .

To make that buggy better I was looking at having to fix the suspension, drive train, and steering while also cutting down on weight and increasing durability. Fixing all the problems to make that car competitive would take a good deal of re-designing. Also, the features that I thought would be advantageous really weren't such as the laydown shocks and the pivot ball suspension.

So I'm taking a different approach to creating a unique 2wd buggy to compete with the factory buggies. I believe this approach will will have a much lighter,simpler design, and achieve all the goals I had set for my last project..including being unique....and being able to keep up with the B4.1's and the 22's!

This buggy will be a simple project with a unique outcome....a RACING Traxxas electric 2wd buggy. This project will be raced against the other factory buggies and my local track. I also have a B4 which I will be comparing this buggy with.


After closely looking at pictures of the Traxxas Jato I decided it was the perfect chassis to start off with for this project. Some of the features that attracted me to it was..

-It is made by traxxas
-Stand-up big-bore shocks
-Mid-motor
-Beefy/Durable hubs/a-arms
-LOTS of adjustability
-Race inspired-design

To start this project off I needed a Traxxas Jato roller. I finally found one and picked it up for $100. Here's what I will be starting with..



(The aluminum a-arms will obviously not be used)

I believe with a bit of hard work, some custom parts, and a bit of luck and money... I'll be able to turn this into a Traxxas 2wd buggy which I hope will be able to compete with the others.

Stay tuned for updates!
The first task is to tear it down, clean it, and sell the parts I won't be using.