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bilinvic's Wraith Rock Crawler

Looks awesome! I used your build as a template for lol
I just finished putting in full VP axles in my spawn.
Question? How or what did you use for the upper mounts on your power stroke shocks?
Also what springs are you running?
 
Thanxs goatz. The front shocks are in the most forward stock mount hole and the rears use the Blue Monkey trailing arm mounts, which are no where near the stock mounts.

Front Powerstroke shocks use blue bottom springs w/ green top springs and the rear Powerstroke shocks use blue springs top and bottom.
 
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I changed out the VP steering link for RC4WD's Superlift Adjustable Steering Stabilizer. I modded this part with better link ends and sleeved the adjustable rod with aluminum tube to further strengthen the assembly plus it covers any exposed threaded sections of the link.
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Can you explain exactly what you used to do this?
 
Once the required length was determined, I cut a section of aluminum tube the length between the link end and the plastic "shock body" and slipped it over the threaded rod. When the link end is tightened up, it snugs the aluminum tube from spinning.
 
bilinvic said:
Once the required length was determined, I cut a section of aluminum tube the length between the link end and the plastic "shock body" and slipped it over the threaded rod. When the link end is tightened up, it snugs the aluminum tube from spinning.
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Yeah what size tubing?
 
I honestly don't know, I have a collection of scrap aluminum metal from my Automotive Modeling days. I can tell you the OD is 3/16" though.
 
Because I was so impressed with the Axial 1.9 Falken Wildpeaks on my SCX10, I decided I wanted to try out the 2.2 version on my Wraith. I have to say, I'm very impressed with the 2.2 performance as well. It really is a tough call which tire performs the best though. The Pitbulls work really good, but they are too wide for my personal liking.

On another note, I am DMG's build list for their Trailing Arm Stiffy Kit.....I can't wait as this will totally change the look of my Wraith.
 
Well, I wasn't 100% satisfied with the performance of the CMS, so like many others, I have reverted back to the axle mounted servo. In this case, performance overrules cosmetics! I also noticed that with the CMS, the front frame was being bent downwards resulting in less suspension travel before the shocks maxed out. I may end up getting new frame rails with RC4WD steel frame mounted bumper supports because they are still bent downwards, but not as much as with the CMS. This could also be attributed to the new Stinger bumper because this is the first part that takes any impact from any front rollovers.
 
This is on the way for my Wraith. Jerry @ DMG killed it with this Trailing Arm Stiffy Kit.

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While I'm waiting for the DMG Stiffy Kit to arrive, I'm getting my Wraith prepped for surgery! The rear half of the chassis/cage is cut off. While I have everything taken apart, I replaced the skid plate and retired the old one to the parts box!

I also changed the driver's head to the skull version since it is the Black Pearl Stiffy Kit!

I'm not 100% sure which direction I'm going to go with the body panels. I like the RTR graphics with the black, grey, green color scheme. I'll fabricate panels that roll around the rear interior, but can't go any further at this point until I have the stiffy kit in place. The hood is painted with Spaz Stix Mirror Chrome...which by the way is spectacular paint, the finish is the best chrome paint I have ever seen.

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I'm on the list for a stump back and I don't even own a wraith yet lol.

Great looking build you have cant wait to see the stiffy installed
 
Thanxs. I have owned this Wraith for a few years now and I keep saying it's finished....I guess it's never finished eh?
 
That's what I said above my 5th scale when I had it. This one is going to just as bad I just got my second 300$ in from rpp I have foams and six bolts coming from ci and the stump back and front bumper coming from dgm lol. Is that the stock wraith body and hood your using.
 
It is very refreshing to watch you crank out these incredible builds. I am more impressed each time I see one of these come together. The DMG piece is killer! I know you eventually get these dirty, you must carry a box of tissues for the tears when they get dirty! :) Awesome!
 
Thanks joe122. I don't baby my rigs when they are out on the rocks......I do baby them after each run for cleaning and maintenance. My new Wroncho Bug is getting it's cherry popped tomorrow and yes, it will hurt when the Curries get their first scrapes.
 
My Wraith took on a whole new persona today with the custom built DMG trailing arm stiffy kit (one of three ever built in this configuration).....and I have to say that I love how it looks. DMG's workmanship is exceptional.
I fab'd up the rear rounded panels to keep to give a finished look. I'm on the build list to get the DMG front bumper too.

I have a few more parts on order from RPP:

Crawler Innovations 6.0T Double Deuce Pair - Soft Outer (2 pairs)
Hot Bodies Sedona 2.2 Tire White Compound (2 pairs)
SSD 2.2" Steel 10 Hole Wheels; Black (2 pairs)
AMF Racing Aluminum Axial Wraith Half Side Panel Set

I've read the Sedona tires are awesome on the rocks, so I figured I will give them a try. Some buddies of mine use the Rovers and they do very well...we call these "cheater tires"!!!!

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