Rckcrwlr's Wraith "STAGE" Build

[Rckcrwlr]

When I got the Wraith, I was unsure what direction I wanted to go with it, Scaler, Crawler, Rock Racer, etc. It made it even more difficult when upgrades started hitting the streets.

What I figured I would do is take a stock RTR Wraith and build it in stages.

My hope is that someone that just bought a Wraith can use this as a guide to what they want to do with theirs.

I am starting with a Stock Axial Wraith RTR

So Let's Begin:

STAGE 1

Materials:
Integy V12 45T Motor
RC4WD Aluminum Upper Links
RC4WD Aluminum Lower Links
RC4WD XVD's
RC4WD ARB Diff Covers
Axial XR10 Stage 1 Aluminum Upgrade Kit

First thing was to remove the wheels/tires. At this point I started working on the front.

The Wraith sits pretty high so to lower it as much as possible, I flipped the link mounts on the axle. As you can see in this picture, it will make a difference of about 1/2".

To lower it even more, you can go with a shorter shock...that will be at a later Stage.

The unique thing about the design of the Wraith is that the upper links look more like the lower links that we are used to. (OEM on the bottom)

Here are the lower links:

The XR-10 Upgrade Kit also works on the Wraith Front Axles. The rear adapter is too short.

While adding the Alum Knuckles and Chubs, I decided to gain a little extra steering out of it. I installed a set of the XVD's. These will give you all the steering you will ever want. And being that this is not going to be a race rig, they should give me what I need.

Here are some comparisons of the stock steering and what the XVDs and Knuckle Upgrade give.

Anytime you are doing mods to your rig, you have to add some bling...so here are my ARB Diff Covers.
Can you say BA-BLING?

Now installing the ARB Covers, due to the detail, you need to flip the Locker or the ARB will be upside down.

This is a really easy process and I want to thank Axial for thinking this through. All you need to do is pull the shafts out, remove the cover, remove the 4 screws holding the locker in.

Pull the Locker out and flip it.

Put it back in and replace the retainers and four screws.

Mount everything back up. Make sure it's all thread locked, if needed and tight.

Put the Wheels/Tires back on...

NOTE: you will need to either reverse your throttle channel or reprogram your ESC due to the fact that you flipped the Lockers.

STAGE 1 Complete!!!

 

[Dr.Frank]

My hope is that someone that just bought a Wraith can use this as a guide to what they want to do with theirs.

Hello John,

nice idea "thumbsup""thumbsup"

Greetings Frank

 

[Rckcrwlr]

Thanks Frank...

I have looked at all the other threads and still am not sure what direction I want to go. That is one reason why a servo and tires were not in STAGE 1.

I like the 45T in there. I am still running the 6 cell pack. May look to 3S to wake it up on the top end.

I guess we will have to see what STAGE 2 brings. :lmao:

 

[dwdodgelover]

I really like your wraith build, but I do have 1 question. Why did you flip the diffs and whats the advantage of doing so?

 

[Rckcrwlr]

I really like your wraith build, but I do have 1 question. Why did you flip the diffs and whats the advantage of doing so?

Thank you.

The only reason I had to flip them was due to the detailed design of the ARB cover. If you notice, there is only space for the bevel gear to be on one side. If I mouned the cover with the stock orientation, the cover would be upside down. Buy flipping them all is good.

One nice thing that Axial did with offering this option is the axles could be offset...I think. "thumbsup"

 

[dwdodgelover]

Thank you.

The only reason I had to flip them was due to the detailed design of the ARB cover. If you notice, there is only space for the bevel gear to be on one side. If I mouned the cover with the stock orientation, the cover would be upside down. Buy flipping them all is good.

One nice thing that Axial did with offering this option is the axles could be offset...I think. "thumbsup"

Oh... ok. Ya it would be a shame to have to mount those shiny things the wrong way! If your gonna get new shocks, I have tmaxx aluminum big bores on mine and love em'.

 

[Harley]

Looking good so far man. Only thing is the XVD's are flawed in the current design. I really enjoyed the steering and babied them after putting in stronger pins but the inner axle design is just not going to cut it.

Hopefully RC4WD fixes that with a V2 type design. I find it hard to suggest them to anyone when comparing them to the Axial universals.

 

[Rckcrwlr]

Hopefully RC4WD fixes that with a V2 type design. I find it hard to suggest them to anyone when comparing them to the Axial universals.

Thanks man. It is an easy rig to work on.





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[nuggsmoker]

whered you get the axial upgrade kit?

 

[Rckcrwlr]

whered you get the axial upgrade kit?

Bought it for an XR I was going to build that never came to fruition.

Anyone need rear adapters?

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[Rckcrwlr]

STAGE 2

Materials:
RC4WD Outcry 3300kv Brushless System
RC4WD Twister 2.2 Beadlocks
RC4WD 2.2 M/T Baja Claws TTC
RC4WD Punisher Shafts
RC4WD Front/Rear Aluminum Axles Cases
RC4WD Aluminum Upper Link Mounts
RC4WD Front Bumper Supports
RC4WD Steering Kit
Proline Powerstroke Shocks​

Adding the Brushless System pushed me towards making this thing bullet proof. As I said in the first part, I was not sure what direction I wanted to go in. After driving this around a little bit, I found that it is more of a basher for me than anything else. Adding the aluminum extras will help make it a durable rig with all the weight down low.

I first started with the wheels and tires. The Twister wheels are the Wider 40mm one's. They are keeping the sidewalls straight.
They are about the same width as the R35's but about .5" taller.

 

[Rckcrwlr]

Next was to change out the powerplant.

I had this Brushless System lying around so I figured I would try it out.
This is RC4WD's Outcry 3300kv High Performance system. It has a 6v/3A BEC, 4S Capability and Drag Brake.

To transfer that power, I needed to add some serious drive shafts. These are the new Punisher Shafts for the Wraith. They are Black Steel that really gives a great look to the rig.

 

[Rckcrwlr]

To add a little more protection from Head on crashes, I picked up a set of the bumper supports. These are just a direct replacement for the plastic ones.

Comparison of the stock and aluminum...can you tell the difference?

It was time to go to the axles. Adding a little strength to the axles is a good thing, especially when you are putting this type of power through them.

Being that I had already picked up the ARB covers, I thought the silver cases would look good. They are also available in Black.

These are just the cases, locker clamps and ends (Chubs-FR, Straight Adapters-Rear) All you need to do is transfer the insides out of the plastic cases and put them in these. It's that simple. I added the upper link mounts also to finish the look.

 

[Rckcrwlr]

The plastic shocks were not going to withstand the beatings that this could possibly get so I went to Proline Powerstroke shocks. These are nice shocks. Very smooth, huge capacity and well built.
With the combination of flipping the mount, I was able to cinch this thing down a little for better handling.

The final thing was to get rid of that plastic steering link set up. This was an easy replacement that gives full throw both directions.

 

[xLPlushy]

How are those punisher shafts? Are they as smooth as the WB8's that come stock?


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[Fanfor88]

Man those tires look freakin awesome on that rig "thumbsup" I`m gonna have to grab a set of those now

 

[OSWHollowpoint]

Sweet looking build man. Really nice.

 

[701 Technique]

I don't think my credit card wants me looking at this build right now:shock: Those axles are so damn sexy!

 

[xLPlushy]

I don't think my credit card wants me looking at this build right now:shock: Those axles are so damn sexy!

I have them on mine too, and my credit card doesn't like me! and yes they are sexy! "thumbsup"

 

[guidetti_angelo]

well, now it need a good BL (f.e. tekin pro4)