Trail stomper

[jmercier]

After reading about what it takes to get the RC4WD Trail Stomper setup for decent trail drives I decided to go ahead and get one. For the price i think this is a great deal for someone who isn't afraid to work on their truck. I installed the axle front c braces, removed the internal springs from the shocks, moved the battery up front, replaced the front drive shaft with a traxxas one , and replaced the rear one with a left over tamiya cc01 yj shaft that was the perfect length. I also put a 16t pinion on the motor to get some more wheel speed. I built a front bumper and tool box out of styrene for added scale looks.

http://i865.photobucket.com/albums/ab214/isk8harder/febuary074_zpsca646377.jpg

 

[2HicksRC]

how stiff was the suspension with the leaf springs as well? have you ran this truck completely stock?

Would you recommend this truck or a scx10 for my first crawler?

 

[jmercier]

I just drove it around the house stock it has almost no flex with the springs in the shocks, once you take those out it starts to work a lot better.

 

[TrailDawg362]

I just drove it around the house stock it has almost no flex with the springs in the shocks, once you take those out it starts to work a lot better.

If it's anything like the TF-2, the springs should soften up a little with use. Could we see some body-off shots? I haven't seen much of these rigs.

Thanks!

 

[jmercier]

Would you recommend this truck or a scx10 for my first crawler?

I would go with the scx10 for your first scaler, thats what I did about 3 years ago and its still running strong. It crawls way better out of the box and there is way more aftermarket support for hop ups and replacements.

 

[2HicksRC]

Okay man thank you I'm trying to get the opinions of more experianced crawlers to let me know how to start off. I have the perfect place to crawl around my house but I havnt purchased a crawler. I hope you enjoy your vehicles have fun!

 

[jmercier]

If it's anything like the TF-2, the springs should soften up a little with use. Could we see some body-off shots? I haven't seen much of these rigs.

Thanks!

Here are some pics with the body off.

 

[hotrodsonoma]

Nice looking rig.Any closeup shots of your hinged toolbox?I am building one also and would like to see how you did yours.

 

[jmercier]

 

[jmercier]

Nice looking rig.Any closeup shots of your hinged toolbox?I am building one also and would like to see how you did yours.

Its horrible lol, I didn't measure anything and I only screwed in one side for the hinge. It was late and I was bored.

more005_zpsa295cef3.jpg Photo by isk8harder | Photobucket

 

[Coda]

Looks good. That or the TF2 is in my future.

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