Service bed for AN3DRC Chevy pickup trucks (2 versions: with / without crane)
Step by step assembly instructions
Version without crane: follow next slides
Version with crane: Go to slide 10
Service bed assembly
You must glue the parts or solder them with a soldering iron.
Service bed assembly
M2x6
M2x8
M2x8
M3x12
M3x12
Don't forget the small tubular spacer when you install the service bed on the model!
You must glue all the parts together or solder them with a soldering iron.
Service bed assembly
All screws for rear bumper is M2x8
The rear bumper also recommended to glue or solder with soldering iron.
Service bed assembly
M3x8-12
M3x5-10
with socket head
Wire path from the speed controller, which is recommended to be placed under the driver's seat.
Locker for holding the battery.
Service bed assembly
The connection for the doors can be made from 0.8mm wire, for example from a paper clip.
3x3x3mm cube magnets for door holding. 3x3mm cylindrical magnets will also work.
Service bed assembly
M2x6
M2x8-12
3x3x3mm cube magnets for tailgate holding.
3x3mm cylindrical magnets will also work.
Service bed assembly
Glue the side reflectors and taillights. It is recommended to install 5mm LEDs before gluing the glass.
Service bed assembly
To light module, which is recommended to be placed behind the dashboard.
Recommended route for wires from rear lamps.
Final for version without crane. For instruction about installation this service bed on a main model: Go to slide 28
Service bed with crane assembly
You must glue the parts or solder them with a soldering iron.
For the service bed version with a crane, I think it would be better to place the Receiver in the right center box. I think it would be easier to run two cables from the Main ESC (which is located under the driver's seat) and the Servo into this box, than to run 4-5 cables from the small ESCs (which are needed to control the crane and outriggers), to the Receiver, which in the base model is located under the passenger seat.
Service bed with crane assembly
Service bed assembly
M2x6
M2x8
M2x8
M3x12
M3x12
Don't forget the small tubular spacer when you install the service bed on the model!
Service bed with crane assembly
This hole is for adding grease using a syringe. Must be closed with M3x5 screw.
M2x10 with hidden v-head - 14pcs
4mm steel balls - 45pcs
M3x10
Service bed with crane assembly
12GA-N20 Motor reducer,
12V, 15-30RPM
M2x10
Service bed with crane assembly
Don`t forget to glue a tube. Tube needed to prevent trapping a wires into a gears.
Drill holes with 2mm drill bit.
You can drill these three holes with 5-6mm drill bit. It give you possibility to use regular screwdriver to tighten screws. Otherwise you need to use hex key to tighten these three screw.
M2x10
Service bed with crane assembly
M3x10
M3 Nuts
Service bed with crane assembly
For the next steps, keep in mind the location of the linear actuators and the wiring paths.
Service bed with crane assembly
M2x8
(Do not tighten the screw too tightly. The arrow should rotate freely.)
5x10x4 bearing
M3x8
M3x8
M5x20
4x15mm metal rod
(After installation, melt the plastic with a soldering iron to prevent the rod from falling out.)
Linear actuator 12v, 30mms, 32N, 150mm stroke
You must glue the parts or solder them with a soldering iron.
Service bed with crane assembly
Service bed with crane assembly
4x45mm metal rod
M2x5-6
Service bed with crane assembly
4x36mm
metal rod
M2x5-6
4x27mm
metal rod
M2x5-6
Linear actuator 12v, 7mms, 128N, 50mm stroke
Service bed with crane assembly
M2x8
Different winches have different mounting hole locations. You will need to drill the mounting holes for your winch by yourself.
Service bed with crane assembly
Glue the side reflectors and taillights. It is recommended to install 5mm LEDs before gluing the glass.
M2x6
M2x8-12
3x3x3mm cube magnets for tailgate holding.
3x3mm cylindrical magnets will also work.
Service bed with crane assembly
M3x16 with washers
M3x16 with washers
M4x16
M4x16
M3 Nuts
M3 Nuts
Linear actuator 12v, 15mms, 64N, 50mm stroke
Service bed with crane assembly
Recommended routes for linear actuators cables.
Recommended to make spiral cable section in this place. Diameter - 10mm, length - 35mm.
How to make spiral cable see here.
Service bed with crane assembly
M3x10
M2x8
Service bed with crane assembly
Recommended route for wires from rear lamps.
Recommended route for wires from linear actuators.
Service bed with crane assembly
Recommended route for wires from tail lamps and linear actuators.
Service bed with crane assembly
The connection for the doors can be made from 0.8mm wire, for example from a paper clip.
3x3x3mm cube magnets for door holding. 3x3mm cylindrical magnets will also work.
Typical connection diagram of Linear actuators
Attention! You must remove the red wires (voltage + ) from all ESC except one (from 3 core cable that go to receiver). Otherwise, you can "burn" the receiver!
Main model modification for utility beds
- To install a service bed, the basic model must be modified. The minimum you should do is lengthen the chassis with a +36mm extension to the wheelbase. It is also recommended to install a front bumper with a utility brush guard, doors with wide mirrors, utility running boards and dual wheels.
- If you are planning to modify a truck that you have built previously, follow next steps.
- If you are building a new truck, follow the basic instructions, but consider the following steps for installing alternative parts.
All specified parts have been added to the archives with the base model (archive with individual parts, folder with alternative parts).
Chevy single cab truck +36mm chassis extension
To install a +36mm wheelbase extension for a single cab pickup, you need to replace the mid frame parts, transmission subframe, and exhaust pipes.
Parts to replace painted red! You also need to install a longer rear drive shaft 138-213mm adjustable drive shaft.
Chevy crew cab truck +36mm chassis extension
To install a +36mm wheelbase extension for a crew cab pickup, you need to replace the mid frame parts, transmission subframe, and rear exhaust pipes.
Parts to replace painted red!
5x78mm metal rod
Front bumper with utility brush guard assembly and installation
All screws for brush guard is M2x8
To print grill details, disable printing of the top and bottom layers in the slicer settings. Filling type - Grill, density - 20-25%.
Door with wide mirror assembly
To install wide mirrors you need a modified door from a folder with alternative parts. A regular door is not compatible with wide mirrors.
All screws for assembly is M2x6, except one. You also need two M2 nuts.
M2x8
Utility running boards installation
The running board must be glued or soldered with a soldering iron. The same action applies to the Crew Cab version, but there the running board is divided into two parts. First you need to tighten it using an M2x8 screw.
Service bed Installation
M2x8
M3x20
M3x25
Finish
Congratulations! You have completed building a model of a pickup truck with a service bed. Have a successful ride and don’t forget to share your results in the Facebook group and other media.