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Old November 3rd, 2008, 22:02   #1
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Question L119A1 - Fitting an ICS split-type M4 Gearbox into another receiver

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During the course of my L119A1 project, I'll eventually need to replace the receiver. I was thinking of either buying it from Dragonred or getting a blank one and engraving it myself.

However, my workbase is an M4 CQB by ICS, so how does their gearbox fit on to other bodies? Does anyone have any experience trying so?


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Old November 3rd, 2008, 22:05   #2
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don't use ICS M4 as the base, their externals aren't fully TM compatible.

Many things uses different design on theirs based on the split mechbox design.
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Old November 3rd, 2008, 22:06   #3
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TM and ICS mechboxes and lowers are NOT compatible.
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Old November 3rd, 2008, 22:19   #4
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hmmm, I anticipate major body work to make it pass for an L119 then...
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Old November 4th, 2008, 15:03   #5
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Actually, lower body work would not be that extensive. Is it the upper that CANNOT be changed/modified to fit. The way a "TM" upper is made and an "ICS" one is too different to actually fit.

Best bet would be to get an ICS body, sandblast it and have the marking re-done + anodizing. That way you would have a lot less issues with fitment and you would still have a reliable rifle.
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Old November 4th, 2008, 15:08   #6
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hmmm, I anticipate major body work to make it pass for an L119 then...
Get a normal V2 mechbox. You won't be able to fit an ICS mechbox properly in a non ICS body, no matter how you mod it.

Either that, or have your current ICS receiver sandblasted to remove the finish, and get the proper Diemaco trademarks engraved, then repaint the body. That's your best bet, really.
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Old November 5th, 2008, 05:03   #7
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Actually, lower body work would not be that extensive. Is it the upper that CANNOT be changed/modified to fit. The way a "TM" upper is made and an "ICS" one is too different to actually fit.

Best bet would be to get an ICS body, sandblast it and have the marking re-done + anodizing. That way you would have a lot less issues with fitment and you would still have a reliable rifle.
That's exactly what I'm going to do - sandblast the crap out of it, and remark it. Thanks for the tips
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