Badger's Axial SCX10 Jeep JK w/ VP Currie Rock Axles

[badger]

Re: Badger's SCX10 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

:lmao:

Oh we'll just watch the threads

You mean your fishing blog thread? Yeah I'll keep an eye on it. :lmao:

 

[666]

Re: Badger's SCX10 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with VP Currie Rock Axles

Oh goodness, very nice stuff there. I can not believe the detail in all the pieces. Very nice work VP!

I hope my post does not get deleted for not having tech! 8)

 

[badger]

Re: Badger's SCX10 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with VP Currie Rock Axles

Oh goodness, very nice stuff there. I can not believe the detail in all the pieces. Very nice work VP!

I hope my post does not get deleted for not having tech! 8)

Your post is exactly why I'm taking the time to try and get really good photos to hopefully do the incredible machine work from VP a little justice. 8)

 

[sally1800]

Re: Badger's SCX10 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with VP Currie Rock Axles

Your post is exactly why I'm taking the time to try and get really good photos to hopefully do the incredible machine work from VP a little justice. 8)

Good photo's with "Dog Bones"

Did know there was such a thing :roll:

 

[DISTURBIN' tha PEACE]

Re: Badger's SCX10 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with VP Currie Rock Axles

Not sure, how much do you think I can get for them? :wink:

Maybe you could trade Steve for some VVD's?:ror:

 

[badger]

Re: Badger's SCX10 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with VP Currie Rock Axles

Good photo's with "Dog Bones"

Did know there was such a thing :roll:

Thank you for being yourself and posting such a lame comment. "thumbsup"

I've been running the stock "dog bones" in my original Honcho from day 1 and still do not have any issues with them. It's my scaler, not my comp rig, I don't need it to steer like one.

Besides, I purposely left the dog bones in for my next photos to show that the stock axial components are compatible with the Currie rockjock axles. Not everyone has an unlimited budget for their rc crawlers and might not be able to afford the axles and every other billet upgrade possible in one purchase. This way they know they can upgrade their SCX10 in stages if needed.

 

[badger]

Re: Badger's SCX10 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with VP Currie Rock Axles

I'm not sure everyone is going to run the skid plate on their Currie rockjock axles because the slight loss in clearance but it's definitely a very nice addition for those who do.

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For those that can't afford to buy the Currie rockjock axles as well as all the other cool billet upgrades at the same time, it's good to know that the stock SCX10 axle components are compatible with the VP Currie axles. "thumbsup"
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And for the lucky ones that can (minus the VP VVD's), it's makes for one bad ass bullet proof axle for your scaler.
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Installed the Vanquish Products Axial scx10 chubs 8 degree and SCX10 8 degree knuckles
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[Antisimplistic]

Re: Badger's SCX10 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with VP Currie Rock Axles

Awesome stuff, well worth the wait! I'm getting a box of wonderful VP goodness today as well, including black Curries for my Wrangler. What gearset are you using in this build? Also, in the fully built axle, what parts did you use from the SCX-10?

Thanks Badger!

 

[badger]

Re: Badger's SCX10 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with VP Currie Rock Axles

Awesome stuff, well worth the wait! I'm getting a box of wonderful VP goodness today as well, including black Curries for my Wrangler. What gearset are you using in this build? Also, in the fully built axle, what parts did you use from the SCX-10?

Thanks Badger!

Thanks. Right now I'm using the stock 38/13t gears but will be upgrading them to Axial's heavy duty 38/13 gear set AX30395 at some point.

In the fully built Currie front axle with VP upgrades I used the following stock parts:

38/13 gear set
Axle dogbones
Stub axles
Hexes
Bearings 5x11x4mm
Bearings 10x15x4mm


In the fully built Currie front axle with stock components I used the following stock parts:

38/13 gear set
Axle dogbones
Stub axles
C Hub Carriers
Knuckles
Flange Pipe 3x4.5x5.5
Steering Links
Hexes
Bearings 5x11x4mm
Bearings 10x15x4mm

 

[badger]

Re: Badger's SCX10 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with VP Currie Rock Axles

In order to get the 4 M3x6mm set screws tightened enough so they were flush with the housing I had to tighten each set screw down then back it out a little bit and tighten it down again 3 times. This is normal and ensures that the set screws are firmly securing the axle tubes in place.

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Currie rockjock rear axle assembled

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The VP Currie rockjock axles have a bunch of extra holes in the axle tubes to use as mounting locations for future add-on's and I did not want to leave them open so dirt can get in so I went down to my LHS to get 16 M3x3mm set screws to plug the holes.

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Got a set of the Vanquish Products Currie/SCX Titanium 10 pcs. Link kit to replace the stock plastic links.

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Links installed on the axles, make sure you install your upper links on the front axle before you install the Currie axle servo mount. I also replaced the stock plastic flanged balls with Axial's upgraded steel flanged balls. IMO the steel flanged balls should be standard and not an upgrade because the stock plastic ones are crap, if you over tighten the screws at all they compress and bind up.

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If you plan on mounting your servo in the stock location on the axle then you will need to remove the front frame brace. Also, you won't be able to relocate the stock battery plate to the front of the truck because at full suspension compression the steering servo comes up through the front of the chassis. Fortunately the SCX10 chassis has plenty of other locations to mount the battery and IMO having the Currie axles is well worth not being able to mount the battery up front.

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Finally hung the axles under the chassis!

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[Antisimplistic]

Re: Badger's SCX10 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with VP Currie Rock Axles

Beautifully photographed. Thanks for the currie build tips - I'll be putting them to good use!

 

[1beatjeep]

Re: Badger's SCX10 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with VP Currie Rock Axles

Badger that is super nice there.Them rockjock axle look sweet.Do they make the rig handle any better?

 

[badger]

Beautifully photographed. Thanks for the currie build tips - I'll be putting them to good use!

Thanks.

Badger that is super nice there.Them rockjock axle look sweet.Do they make the rig handle any better?

I don't know yet if they make the rig handle any better since I just finished building it and installing the electronics yesterday. Need to take a few more pics of it finished then I'm taking it out for it's first run.

I will say that the Tekin RS with ROC 412 motor hauls ass on 3s with a 14t pinion. :shock: This is going to be a FUN rig!

 

[Rok Out]

Re: Badger's SCX10 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with VP Currie Rock Axles

Man those axles are sweet nice pics by the way

 

[Ghost]

Re: Badger's SCX10 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with VP Currie Rock Axles

WOW those axles look awesome....hmmmmm wonder if Vanquish willl take a kidney in exchange for some :shock:

 

[godsspeed]

Re: Badger's SCX10 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with VP Currie Rock Axles

HOLY BALLS.... THIS IS SPECTACULAR!!!! cant wait to see when this is assembled.

 

[badger]

Re: Badger's SCX10 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with VP Currie Rock Axles

Man those axles are sweet nice pics by the way

WOW those axles look awesome....hmmmmm wonder if Vanquish willl take a kidney in exchange for some :shock:

HOLY BALLS.... THIS IS SPECTACULAR!!!! cant wait to see when this is assembled.

Thanks.

I'm finishing up on the last set of pictures now, will post them a little later tonight.

Electronics installed.

Tekin RS ESC, ROC 412 brushless motor, CC BEC and Spectrum SR3100 receiver installed.
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I modified the stock battery tray to fit in front of the motor.
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Had to notch out the right side to clear the MIP drive shafts.
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[Illeagle]

Re: Badger's SCX10 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with VP Currie Rock Axles

Ya its definitely over the top awesome. I havenet been this envious in a long time. Great job on it!!

 

[badger]

Re: Badger's SCX10 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with VP Currie Rock Axles

Finally time to build the OMF 1.9 Scaler Rockcrawler Beadlock wheels with a new set of Axial 1.9 Maxxis Trepador Tires R35.

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Gotta have a full size functional spare. 8)
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If your planning on running the stock SCX10 Jeep JK wheels and tires with VP's SCX10 8 degree knuckles you will need to get a set of wider hexes to space the wheel out from the hub a little. This is with the stock JK wheel & tire installed.
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This is with the VP OMF 1.9 Scaler Rockcrawler Beadlock wheels and VP SLW Hex Hubs size 600.
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And finally the finished rig with body installed.
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Love the tire stuffage!
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[65BAJA]

Re: Badger's SCX10 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with VP Currie Rock Axles

Those are awesome pics. Very sharp. Are you shooting them in RAW
format?

Another Q, do you think the 475 spacer would clear the 8* VP knuckles?