Cherokee build - Very Scale - SCX10

[Spidernad]

Very nice. Where did you get those Warn-style front hub covers, and do they repace the standard nylock nut or are they just a cap?

Thanks.

Those replace the nylock nut, but the tool used to tighten them was so delicate it would break if you tried to put a little torque on them.

They since discontinued them, but not before I grabbed a couple sets and a few extra tightening tools.

The Aisin style ones is what I switched over to on my newer builds.

You will see them in the link below, which I believe has all the hubs they have now.

Wheel Products

 

[Spidernad]

Got my latest Jeep done. Here is the build video.

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[Spidernad]

First Run Video of the Custom Jeep JK Wrangler Unlimited "Hardbody" Scale 4x4.

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[trailmastersky]

Love the cherokee almost to nice to run

 

[Spidernad]

Love the Cherokee almost to nice to run

Thanks.

 

[Spidernad]

Great looking truck, did a real nice job on it.

Thanks Man!

 

[rctom97]

OK, so I think my spring idea might just work to limit the slip in the diff, and it's so simple. It did add a significant amount of drag on the side gears when I put an axle in and tried to turn it. I will put this in the Comanche diffs and see how it well it works. (see pics below) "thumbsup"

Hi I've just joined the forum, and I'm new to this hobby but I've done lots of work with 1:1 trucks in real life. I think this - 87591 HPI Gear Diff Adjust Spring Set | eBay
would work just fine as the spring is stronger. Instead of using the washer in the kit maybe a fibre washer or sandpaper?

 

[Spidernad]

Hi I've just joined the forum, and I'm new to this hobby but I've done lots of work with 1:1 trucks in real life. I think this - 87591 HPI Gear Diff Adjust Spring Set | eBay
would work just fine as the spring is stronger. Instead of using the washer in the kit maybe a fibre washer or sandpaper?

Yes, other people have suggested the HPI 87591 set on my Youtube video of this truck. Welcome to RCC.

 

[Spidernad]

To address a question from a member about the wheelbase on the Cherokee, which kit to start with, and what links to use for the correct wheelbase, I will post my message to him below.

Just came across your build thread on the Cherokee. Awesome job there!

I just wanted to find out what wheelbase/kit your SCX started life as, or what links you're running to get the right wheelbase for the Cherokee?

I'm planning to do a scaler Cherokee myself, but I'm not a fabricator. I can tolerate building a kit, but that's about it. I was thinking a Dingo would be close enough wheel base to what the PL Cherokee body lists. Dingo=11.4 Cherokee=11.8

Thanks!

Hi, thanks for the complement.

I started with a Dingo builders kit. It came with 91mm metal lower links which may work unchanged for the Cherokee. It kind of depends on where you drill your body holes. Once the body is mounted, you may want to move the axle a little one way or the other to get the tires right in the middle of the wheel wells. I wound up using 89mm lower links for the front to get the wheels centered in the wheel wells, but it may be different for you depending on how your body sits after mounting. The Cherokee's wheelbase is really closer to 11.5" I have mine at about 11-9/16 (11.5625)

You can find 89mm links from RC4WD here or 88mm here, BTW, I buy much of my parts from RC4WD, you should peruse there whole site when you have some time. Amazing selection of RC truck parts.
You can see some of my scale build videos etc. on my Youtube channel here.

Cheers!

 

[Spidernad]

Nice lookin rig

Thanks. "thumbsup"

 

[Spidernad]

Amazing did a great job

Thanks man.

 

[klampykixx]

hey mate, just thought you might be keen to see some of my pics. i finally got around to putting an XJ together to match my 1:1 so im going to clutter your thread with pics of my truck!!!


first thing was to divorce the front spring/shock

leaf rear with some Tamiya (i think grasshopper) shocks.

chassis mounted servo and XJ style steering link where the drag link pivots from the main link. it actually works really well except its a little flexible for my liking. not sure what to do to correct this. in time.

divorced motor/trans using a 550 mabuchi drill motor mounted to a HPI gear reduction box to replace the pinion/spur on the stock tranny. id like to replace the tranny with a proper transfer case, but i cant get the gear ratio down far enough with parts on hand.

my stance, with RC4wd 1.7 steel wagon wheels. and 1.55 mud thrashers. scale out to 28inch tires. perfect to match my 1:1

made a bumper to match the real one.

and while im at it, some action shots.

and just to note, low/realistic/stock doesnt automatically mean no flex.

lastly, i have an unlocked front diff, and im contemplating unlocking the rear. it drives VERY realistically like this as my real one has a very tight LSD in the bum and sometimes id swear it was locked.

heres my real one>

 

[Xjjeep4x4]

I like the super stock look. Pretty scale. I own a 01 on 35 s out here in japan. I want to do a identical scale but. Sadly I hate lex bodies and no one has a resin xj. Keep us posted on progress

 

[Spidernad]

I like the super stock look. Pretty scale. I own a 01 on 35 s out here in japan. I want to do a identical scale but. Sadly I hate lex bodies and no one has a resin xj. Keep us posted on progress

There was a guy making XJ hardbodies for a while. You might be able to find one on Ebay or some of these scale forums.

Here are some links to pics and info on the body, it was made by Scaleoffroad.de, the site is no longer up.

Jeep Cherokee XJ - Scale 4x4 R/C Forums
XJ Cherokee clone..

 

[Jester the Joker]

may I request some part #'s? I would like the:
wheels
body
floor pan
interior

 

[Spidernad]

may I request some part #'s? I would like the:
wheels
body
floor pan
interior

The interior and floor pan are long out of production.

The body is here. Pro-Line 1992 Jeep Cherokee Body 3321 for Rock Crawler

The steel wagon wheels are here. Stamped Steel 1.55 Stock White Beadlock Wheel

The Jeep wheels are here. Tamiya America Item #0445534 | RC Wheels: 84071

 

[Jester the Joker]

The interior and floor pan are long out of production.

The body is here. Pro-Line 1992 Jeep Cherokee Body 3321 for Rock Crawler

The steel wagon wheels are here. Stamped Steel 1.55 Stock White Beadlock Wheel

The Jeep wheels are here. Tamiya America Item #0445534 | RC Wheels: 84071

thanks m8 but can you give me the part #'s of the 2 just so I can track them down or atleast have a chance to?

EDIT!

nmv tracked down the links to them on proline here they are:
http://prolineracing.com/bodies/pl-c-floor-pan-12.3-313mm-wheelbase-clear-body/
http://prolineracing.com/bodies/pl-c-interior/
Another Edit!
found a hobby shop on ebay that has a ton of them I stock!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-line-PL...heelbase-SCX10-Honcho-PRO333900-/150884746139
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-line-PL...pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item485dfd97d5

 

[Hammer!]

who ever said lexan bodies cant be cool?

 

[Spidernad]

thanks m8 but can you give me the part #'s of the 2 just so I can track them down or atleast have a chance to?

EDIT!

nmv tracked down the links to them on proline here they are:
Pro-Line Floor Plan 3339 for Rock Crawler
PL-C Interior: Pro-Line Racing | Most-winning RC parts and accessories! | RC Parts, Traxxas Parts, RC Crawler, RC Wheels, RC Tires, RC Bodies
Another Edit!
found a hobby shop on ebay that has a ton of them I stock!
Pro Line PL C Floor Pan 12 3
Pro Line PL C Interior for 1 10 Scale Bodies PRO333700 | eBay

Nice work.

Only the interior is correct for the Cherokee body though. That floor pan is for the longer wheelbase (honcho 12.3") and won't fit the Cherokee.

 

[Jester the Joker]

Nice work.

Only the interior is correct for the Cherokee body though. That floor pan is for the longer wheelbase (honcho 12.3") and won't fit the Cherokee.

really? but thanks for tellin me m8! I will find the correct one
EDIT
or not... still on prolines website not on ebay but I will do my best
EDIT AGAIN
ya the shorter one is a no go. not anywhere! grr well back to god ol painted aluminum I guess! don't mind that I like working on medal