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Here's the new rig making its first run on the first day of the new year. To make the build a little more interesting than just another SCX-10 JK, I decided to do the build with R1 Portal Axles.
I started out last fall doing a mockup using all thread links to get the axle placement and wheel base set correctly for the Rubicon body. Overall the portal axle is providing about 1/2 of an inch more ground clearance for pumpkin than the stock SCX10 axles.
Due to the location of the servo mount on the R1 axle, I had to use a CMS setup. I started out with the Blue Monkey DIY CMS kit and fabricated a custom panhard rod and mounted it to the top of the R1 link mount. Iused a single top link to 3-link the front axle.
I replaced the stock chubs, steering knuckles and dog bones with the Gmade aluminum option parts and cvds to improve the steering. The aluminum chubs also reduces the flex of the axle shafts which should help improve the life of the 5x8x2.5mm bearings used in the portals.
I also replaced all of the stock R1 bearings with bearings from FastEddyBearings.com due past experiences with the stock R1 bearings.
I used a 4-link setup on the rear axles. On both the front and rear axles the stock upper and lower link mounts were replaced with aluminum link mounts to reduce flex and provide better clearance for the shocks.
The lower mounts were swapped side to side and mounted upside down to provide better adjustment for the link and shock mounting locations. The rear stock lockouts were replaced with the Gmade aluminum lockouts along with the FastEddy Bearings.
I used a MMP with a Tekin Roc412 2300 for the motor/ESC. Must be my Jeep roots showing, but I really like it with the top off. I just had to throw in the official flex shot but will probably get points off due to the SCX-10 crawling up a Diet Coke can instead of a beer can. :lmao:
Issues and Stuff Still To Do.
1) I am having problems with the pan hard rod hitting the servo mount and the servo case with the BMRC CMS kit .
2) The portals raise the center of the axle and the link mounts about 5/8 of inch higher than a SCX10 axle. I tried softer springs to add droop but I don't like having ultra-soft springs. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
3) Relocate battery to the front once pan hard and shock issues are resolved.
4) Ideas ?
Current Setup
Front Axle
Gmade R1 Rock Buggy Portal Axle (GM51100)
Adjustable Aluminum Link Mount for R1 Axle (GM51102S)
Aluminum C-Hub Carrier 7 Degree for R1 Axle(GM51121S)
One Piece Knuckle Arm for R1 Axle (GM51105S)
Front Drive CVA Kit for R1 Axle (GM51114S)
8 ea. 5x11x4 Rubber Sealed bearing Fasteddybearings.com (MR115-2RS)
8 ea. 5x8x2.5 5x8x2.5 Rubber Sealed Bearing Fasteddybearings.com (MR85-2RS)
Rear Axle
Gmade R1 Rock Buggy Portal Axle (GM51100)
Adjustable Upper Link Mount for R1 Axle(GM51123S)
Adjustable Aluminum Link Mount for R1 Axle (GM51102S)
Aluminum Straight axle adapter for R1 (GM51104S)
6 ea. 5x11x4 Rubber Sealed bearing Fasteddybearings.com (MR115-2RS)
8 ea. 5x8x2.5 5x8x2.5 Rubber Sealed Bearing Fasteddybearings.com (MR85-2RS)
Rolling Stock
1.9 Limited Edition 10 Hole, Black on Black » 1.9 Limited Edition 10 Hole, Black on Black !SET OF FOUR! - Motoworx Racing
Axial 1.9 Maxxis Trepador Tires - R35 Compound
Axial Narrow Hexes
Transmission
Vanquish Products Aluminum Transmission Case (VPS01185)
SuperShafty WRAITH & AX-10 BEEFY Top Shaft WRAITH & AX-10 BEEFY Top Shaft - Super Shafty
SuperShafty AX10 "ULTIMATE" Motor Plate AX10 "ULTIMATE" Motor Plate - Super Shafty
Robinson Racing 32P Slipper Kit Steel Slipper 56T (RRP7856)
Robinson Racing Steel Idler Gear(1541)
Robinson Racing Hardened Aluminum Machined Locker Diff. Gear(1540)
5mm - Lightened Axial Trans Output Pair in 4340 Steel Foams
Robison Robinson Racing 32p 9T pinion. Note: Due to the gear ration differance of the R1 axles, the 56/9 ratio is equivalent to 56/12 using SCX10 Axles.
Driveshafts
Front -- MIP CVD MIP C-Drive Spline CVD™ Kit, Axial AX10 (#08103)
Rear -- MIP Spline CVD™ DIG Kit, Axial AX10 (#09136)
Traxxas Screw pin 4x15mm (5145)
Suspension
Front Lower Links -- 2 ea. Vanquish Products 3/16" Titanium Link Shaft 85mm (VPS03926) 100mm eye to eye
Front Upper Link -- 1 ea. Vanquish Products 3/16" Titanium Link Shaft 90mm (VPS03927) 105mm eye to eye
Rear Lower Links -- 2 ea. Vanquish Products 3/16" Titanium Link Shaft 95mm (VPS03928 ) 110mm eye to eye
Rear Upper Links -- 2 ea. Vanquish Products 3/16" Titanium Link Shaft 100mm (VPS03929) 115mm eye to eye
Traxxas Rod Ends (TRA5347)
Pro-Line Racing 6060-00 Power Stroke Scaler Shocks
Steering
Rc4wd CMS Kit Chassis Mounted Steering Servo Kit with Panhard Bar for Axial SCX10
Pan hard rod custom made from 8-32 all thread and 1/4 steelbrakeline.
Drag link -- 1 ea. Vanquish Products 3/16" Titanium Link Shaft 95mm (VPS03928 )
Power and Control
ESC -- Castle Mamba Max Pro
Motor -- Tekin ROC 412 2300KV
Servo -- Hitec HS-7954SH
BEC -- Castle CCBEC 10A
Reciver --Futaba R204GF-E 4-Channel 2.4GHz S-FHSS Micro Receiver
Transmitter Futaba 4PL
I started out last fall doing a mockup using all thread links to get the axle placement and wheel base set correctly for the Rubicon body. Overall the portal axle is providing about 1/2 of an inch more ground clearance for pumpkin than the stock SCX10 axles.
Due to the location of the servo mount on the R1 axle, I had to use a CMS setup. I started out with the Blue Monkey DIY CMS kit and fabricated a custom panhard rod and mounted it to the top of the R1 link mount. Iused a single top link to 3-link the front axle.
I replaced the stock chubs, steering knuckles and dog bones with the Gmade aluminum option parts and cvds to improve the steering. The aluminum chubs also reduces the flex of the axle shafts which should help improve the life of the 5x8x2.5mm bearings used in the portals.
I also replaced all of the stock R1 bearings with bearings from FastEddyBearings.com due past experiences with the stock R1 bearings.
I used a 4-link setup on the rear axles. On both the front and rear axles the stock upper and lower link mounts were replaced with aluminum link mounts to reduce flex and provide better clearance for the shocks.
The lower mounts were swapped side to side and mounted upside down to provide better adjustment for the link and shock mounting locations. The rear stock lockouts were replaced with the Gmade aluminum lockouts along with the FastEddy Bearings.
I used a MMP with a Tekin Roc412 2300 for the motor/ESC. Must be my Jeep roots showing, but I really like it with the top off. I just had to throw in the official flex shot but will probably get points off due to the SCX-10 crawling up a Diet Coke can instead of a beer can. :lmao:
Issues and Stuff Still To Do.
1) I am having problems with the pan hard rod hitting the servo mount and the servo case with the BMRC CMS kit .
2) The portals raise the center of the axle and the link mounts about 5/8 of inch higher than a SCX10 axle. I tried softer springs to add droop but I don't like having ultra-soft springs. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
3) Relocate battery to the front once pan hard and shock issues are resolved.
4) Ideas ?
Current Setup
Front Axle
Gmade R1 Rock Buggy Portal Axle (GM51100)
Adjustable Aluminum Link Mount for R1 Axle (GM51102S)
Aluminum C-Hub Carrier 7 Degree for R1 Axle(GM51121S)
One Piece Knuckle Arm for R1 Axle (GM51105S)
Front Drive CVA Kit for R1 Axle (GM51114S)
8 ea. 5x11x4 Rubber Sealed bearing Fasteddybearings.com (MR115-2RS)
8 ea. 5x8x2.5 5x8x2.5 Rubber Sealed Bearing Fasteddybearings.com (MR85-2RS)
Rear Axle
Gmade R1 Rock Buggy Portal Axle (GM51100)
Adjustable Upper Link Mount for R1 Axle(GM51123S)
Adjustable Aluminum Link Mount for R1 Axle (GM51102S)
Aluminum Straight axle adapter for R1 (GM51104S)
6 ea. 5x11x4 Rubber Sealed bearing Fasteddybearings.com (MR115-2RS)
8 ea. 5x8x2.5 5x8x2.5 Rubber Sealed Bearing Fasteddybearings.com (MR85-2RS)
Rolling Stock
1.9 Limited Edition 10 Hole, Black on Black » 1.9 Limited Edition 10 Hole, Black on Black !SET OF FOUR! - Motoworx Racing
Axial 1.9 Maxxis Trepador Tires - R35 Compound
Axial Narrow Hexes
Transmission
Vanquish Products Aluminum Transmission Case (VPS01185)
SuperShafty WRAITH & AX-10 BEEFY Top Shaft WRAITH & AX-10 BEEFY Top Shaft - Super Shafty
SuperShafty AX10 "ULTIMATE" Motor Plate AX10 "ULTIMATE" Motor Plate - Super Shafty
Robinson Racing 32P Slipper Kit Steel Slipper 56T (RRP7856)
Robinson Racing Steel Idler Gear(1541)
Robinson Racing Hardened Aluminum Machined Locker Diff. Gear(1540)
5mm - Lightened Axial Trans Output Pair in 4340 Steel Foams
Robison Robinson Racing 32p 9T pinion. Note: Due to the gear ration differance of the R1 axles, the 56/9 ratio is equivalent to 56/12 using SCX10 Axles.
Driveshafts
Front -- MIP CVD MIP C-Drive Spline CVD™ Kit, Axial AX10 (#08103)
Rear -- MIP Spline CVD™ DIG Kit, Axial AX10 (#09136)
Traxxas Screw pin 4x15mm (5145)
Suspension
Front Lower Links -- 2 ea. Vanquish Products 3/16" Titanium Link Shaft 85mm (VPS03926) 100mm eye to eye
Front Upper Link -- 1 ea. Vanquish Products 3/16" Titanium Link Shaft 90mm (VPS03927) 105mm eye to eye
Rear Lower Links -- 2 ea. Vanquish Products 3/16" Titanium Link Shaft 95mm (VPS03928 ) 110mm eye to eye
Rear Upper Links -- 2 ea. Vanquish Products 3/16" Titanium Link Shaft 100mm (VPS03929) 115mm eye to eye
Traxxas Rod Ends (TRA5347)
Pro-Line Racing 6060-00 Power Stroke Scaler Shocks
Steering
Rc4wd CMS Kit Chassis Mounted Steering Servo Kit with Panhard Bar for Axial SCX10
Pan hard rod custom made from 8-32 all thread and 1/4 steelbrakeline.
Drag link -- 1 ea. Vanquish Products 3/16" Titanium Link Shaft 95mm (VPS03928 )
Power and Control
ESC -- Castle Mamba Max Pro
Motor -- Tekin ROC 412 2300KV
Servo -- Hitec HS-7954SH
BEC -- Castle CCBEC 10A
Reciver --Futaba R204GF-E 4-Channel 2.4GHz S-FHSS Micro Receiver
Transmitter Futaba 4PL
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