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Old 03-02-2014, 02:37 PM
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Im thinking of getting a crawler. Anyone ever ran these, what do you think.
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Old 03-02-2014, 05:45 PM
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I've built and ran a few of them and they are a fun rig, depending on the model you get they do decent out of the box but could use a few small upgrades to take a bashing. I'm assuming your going to but a kit and not a RTR? If you do get the RTR immediately upgrade the servo bushing to a bearing to extend its life, I've seen many die after the first time out.

I'd recommend getting yourself the axial aluminum link set or build your own, the stock plastic ones are pretty flimsy. They will work to get going but allow a lot of slop in the suspension. I'd also recommend upgrading the trans gears to metal ones if you plan on running any decent power through it. Axial has a set for 40ish bucks that replaces them all.

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Old 03-02-2014, 05:51 PM
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Thanks man, I had a stampede and summit but neither were good for rocks. Hopefully I'll find a good used kit. Thanks for the info
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No prob, there's always good finds on CL or evil bay. Right now I believe tower has a decent sale going on for the rubi kit and I think *** has the same kit on sale and they come with a free winch and lift kit.

If you have any other questions feel free to contact me I'll help you out as best I can. I'd hook you up on one but just sold mine about 2 weeks ago......

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Old 03-02-2014, 08:35 PM
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Thanks, I'll probably have to look you up soon. They look like a fun truck. We have losi sct for racing but want a truck other then traxxas for now
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Old 03-02-2014, 08:39 PM
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What do you like better the wraith or scx10
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Old 03-03-2014, 12:14 AM
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It really depends on what you want to do, I personally don't own a wraith but have driven a few and they are really fun but much more a "basher/racer" type rig than trail/crawler. It will trail ride/crawl with some throttle control but seems to be more suited for speed than slower driving. The scx has proven itself over and over as a crawler and trail rig, plus it has more aftermarket parts support as well tons of small guys who make great products for it.

The wraith has a cult like following for converting it to front Indy suspension to make it more like a rock buggy calling it the "wrexo" because you use the front end from the axial exo terra to do it. These are pretty sweet especially if you like the buggy or southern crawler look.

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I run an Axial SCX-10 Jeep also. I bought the kit version, built it myself, added a couple custom touches of my own, as well as the basic upgrades. It's a lot of fun drive around the yard, in the woods, on some smaller rock piles, and on the trails. If you're looking for a nice scale 4x4 to do a little of everything, definitely get one, but if you're looking specifically for a hard core rock crawler, I'd suggest you take a look at something else, in the 2.2 sized tire class, or larger. Personally, the scale 4x4 trucks are a lot of fun, and sometimes they are more rewarding to drive. The models with larger tires sometimes make things too easy, if you know what I mean.

The SCX-10 is a popular platform and there is a huge aftermarket of parts available for it. It doesn't need a lot to be a good solid platform. My only suggestions for upgrades are the machined steel gears for the transmission and differentials. I'd also suggest looking at getting some better shocks. The stockers are horrible leakers. Other than that, I have no complaints with mine. I run a 35 turn hand wound motor on a 3S pack, with stock gearing, and it's a blast!



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Old 03-03-2014, 04:36 AM
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Very nice
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hey,, got the same bug awhile back and picked up an Axial G6 kit --- built it and so far so fun!!

Then decided it needs a garage



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very cool guys
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