Another Straight Axle Gladiator Build

[MTalley]

I've been wanting to do a more scale build and decided to build out a Gladiator. I really wanted to use smaller 4.19" tires. After searching the Internet, I found this post by Topher Builds where he did the same. I instantly fell in love with the scale look.

Armed with that encouragement, I ordered up a straight axle conversion, tires, wheels and some other parts and started putting together my own rig.

Here's a picture of how it looked after adding the accessories listed below. I'll update the thread with later additions and pictures as I go along.

Parts used so far:


Proline Class 1 BFG KM3 tires, G8 compound.
SSD Contender 1.9" Wheels (Bronze)
SSD +3mm Offset Wheel Hub w/Brake Discs
Axial SCX10 III Straight Axle Conversion Kit
Horizon Hobbies Tuff Stuff Overland Accessory Pack
CCHand OEM Rear Bumper for Gladiator
CCHand OEM Narrow Front Winch Bumper for Gladiator

 

[MTalley]

More details added. List shown after photo.

Items in this photo:


ARB 1/10 Scale Fridge/Freezer (in bed)
Proline Scale Recovery Tow Strap with Duffel Bag (in bed)
Club 5 Tailgate Handle with 3rd Brake Light (lighting not yet addressed)
CCHand Metal Logo Decal ("Jeep")
Yeah Racing Fire Extinguisher

 

[durok]

Looks very nice, especially the ride height and wheel/tire package!

 

[MTalley]

Looks very nice, especially the ride height and wheel/tire package!

Thanks. I've got stiffer springs on order for the rear. Even after adjusting the preload in the rears, the stock springs are a bit too soft to level it out.

 

[MTalley]

Here are some more mods, focusing on the rear of the truck. Additions listed below the photo.

Yeah Racing fire extinguisher.
Proline recovery strap in duffel bag
ARB scale refrigerator/freezer
Club 5 rear tailgate handle with 3rd brake light (no lighting yet)
CCHand black metal Jeep logo.

 

[MTalley]

More mods in the back:

Yeah Racing fire extinguisher
CCHand black metal Jeep logo
Club 5 tailgate handle with 3rd brake light
Proline recovery strap in duffel bag
ARB scale refrigerator/freezer

 

[MTalley]

Couple mods on the front:

CCHand OEM Narrow Front Winch Bumper
RC4WD Warn Mini* Winch

* Do not order the Z-E0119 winch for this bumper. The Z-S1571 is the winch you want for this bumper. It is a direct fit after removing the bottom plate from the winch.

 

[SCX10 JK]

That's good to know. I love the fit of the winch like that. Looks great.

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[rkj__]

Looks great!

 

[durok]

That bumper and winch combo is seriously cool!

Love how they tucked it inside like that.

 

[offroad1911]

Gladiator looks great. I've been considering doing the same for the looks. I put the SSD diff covers on the portal axles, do you know if they'll also fit the strait axles?

 

[4RunnerKid]

Gladiator looks great. I've been considering doing the same for the looks. I put the SSD diff covers on the portal axles, do you know if they'll also fit the strait axles?

PARTS FOR SCX10 IIIHD Brass Straight Axle Diff Cover for SCX10 III