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Slickrock450 · 03-04-2011, 06:49 PM

Thought that I would share my almost completed Cherokee build. Everyone has seen a SCX-10 build thread so I wanted to just post up my nearly finished rig. Few more things to wrap up.

Questions or comments welcome! On to the photos and rig details.

Still working on my foam and tire weight choices so not all the screws are in the beadlocks. I am going to add either the MThead TR01-12 or the FT04-12 Havent quite decided yet.

3R racing 1/10 scale winch with a custom bumper. Also included the Wrangler Headlight buckets. This really ties the front of the Cherokee together in my opinion. Really happy with this addition to the build.

Proline 1.9 TSL Tires are really nice and happy with them. I have been running the RC4WD Rox Lox tires on my other rigs. I do like the size of the Rox Lox but I think that these work well for this build.

Custom Sliders and rear bumper with Proline interior. I am attempting to get the Proline Floor Pan kit in but its a real PITA with my bumpers and sliders to get right. It will take some more work to get in.

Rear Tire carrier shot. I think that I am going to do the RCBros rear leaf spring mod when they come back instock.

I still need to get the lights all finished up and a few other details, but she is a runner.

brockly242 · 03-04-2011, 07:45 PM

Very Nice Truck!! The grill of the truck really gives it the final touch to make it a real Cherokee!!!

801RYAN · 03-04-2011, 10:13 PM

I like the way u cut the fenders ....the bumpers look great ... I also want to do the headlight mod on my XJ

BOB8789 · 03-05-2011, 06:32 AM

What tires do you like the best between the rok lox, flat irons and tsl's? I love the overall look of your jeep. The color and the bumpers and everything work together so well! A rear leaf spring kit would go a long ways towards making it a more realistic xj!

Slickrock450 · 03-05-2011, 06:54 PM

Thanks for the compliments!

I really like the TSL's tires in all conditions, but cannot stand the stock foams. I am still working on this setup. Once I get that figured out I'll be stoked. The one thing I like about the Roc Lok is the size. They also work well here in Colorado but I have found that they are not quite as grippy as the TSL's. They are also a bit big for the way that I have the Cherokee set up. Flat Irons work well and have always been a good setup on slickrock or rocky type terrain.

I will be working on a few details and will add the updates soon.

70duncan · 03-05-2011, 07:24 PM

I am running Crawler Innovations 1.9 dual stage foams, and I think they are just right with running metal bumpers and spare tire

Rig looks good.

Slickrock450 · 03-05-2011, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70duncan

I am running Crawler Innovations 1.9 dual stage foams, and I think they are just right with running metal bumpers and spare tire

Rig looks good.

Thanks for the Foam tip. I have looked at them and may have to invest in a set.

Rivas Concepts · 03-06-2011, 10:54 AM

Looks good, I like it. How do you like those swampers.?

Bigpopa · 03-06-2011, 12:26 PM

Nice lookin rig I as well am building an XJ I am lovin the bumpers on your rig. I have the PL floor pan as well as the interior and I to am kinda interested in how I will do my bumpers with this s

etup.

Slickrock450 · 03-06-2011, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rivas Concepts

Looks good, I like it. How do you like those swampers.?

Thanks!
Very Happy with them. I just need to get the foam thing figured out. I think I am going to pick up the crawler innovations Dual stage 1.9 foams for it.

Slickrock450 · 03-06-2011, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigpopa

Nice lookin rig I as well am building an XJ I am lovin the bumpers on your rig. I have the PL floor pan as well as the interior and I to am kinda interested in how I will do my bumpers with this s

etup.

Thanks!
With the custom bumpers and sliders it is a PITA! Plain and simple. I have started hacking on it and I just don't like the way it is on the body and frame. Tries to sit everything to high! I have a plan to cut it up even more and start screwing it on. We'll see how it turns out. Might work on it this week with this storm coming in.

Slickrock450 · 03-07-2011, 01:13 AM

Shot a couple video's today.

Enjoy!

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...87#post2970587

rocresq · 03-07-2011, 01:50 AM

clean rig, those headlights bring that grill to life

seabeejeep · 03-07-2011, 12:55 PM

really clean rig, looks like alot of the 1:1 xj's running around here! nice build

801RYAN · 05-17-2011, 11:24 PM

any update on the floor pan install??

I have a low body and custom bumpers/Sliders on my XJ and not sure the pan will fit ..so anytips or in fo would be great

alexis.jones · 05-18-2011, 02:28 AM

Loving the look of this rig

d3r3k99 · 05-21-2011, 06:17 PM

is that the Dingo cage in the Bronco? Did you have to do any mods like cut the mounting posts or anything? Its a Proline right?

sweet rig, i love the XJ's, just wish they made a 2dr (not the Comanche)..keep up the pics!

209SCXCRAWLER · 05-23-2011, 09:03 PM

Sweet XJ man!! I was so happy when ProLine released that body... Had to build one of my own!

Slickrock450 · 05-24-2011, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 801RYAN

any update on the floor pan install??

I have a low body and custom bumpers/Sliders on my XJ and not sure the pan will fit ..so anytips or in fo would be great

Sorry for the delay in getting back. I have been beating my head against the wall on this part of the project. I have started to chop up the floor pan for this install. We'll see what comes out of it! Could be a waste of 26 bucks.

I'll post up when I get it figured out.

Slickrock450 · 05-24-2011, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d3r3k99

is that the Dingo cage in the Bronco? Did you have to do any mods like cut the mounting posts or anything? Its a Proline right?

sweet rig, i love the XJ's, just wish they made a 2dr (not the Comanche)..keep up the pics!

It is the HPI Bronco body with Dingo interior. I will shoot some pictures of the setup shortly. It isnt a perfect fit, but really worked out good. It could probably be set up a bit better but it is on my 5yr olds rig so it gets beat on a bit. The rear posts are in the stock location. The fronts were removed and it is now held on by a velcro mount.

I agree the 2 door would be awesome.

03-04-2011, 06:49 PM	#1
Slickrock450 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Da Springs Posts: 180	SCX-10 Cherokee Thought that I would share my almost completed Cherokee build. Everyone has seen a SCX-10 build thread so I wanted to just post up my nearly finished rig. Few more things to wrap up. Questions or comments welcome! On to the photos and rig details. Still working on my foam and tire weight choices so not all the screws are in the beadlocks. I am going to add either the MThead TR01-12 or the FT04-12 Havent quite decided yet. 3R racing 1/10 scale winch with a custom bumper. Also included the Wrangler Headlight buckets. This really ties the front of the Cherokee together in my opinion. Really happy with this addition to the build. Proline 1.9 TSL Tires are really nice and happy with them. I have been running the RC4WD Rox Lox tires on my other rigs. I do like the size of the Rox Lox but I think that these work well for this build. Custom Sliders and rear bumper with Proline interior. I am attempting to get the Proline Floor Pan kit in but its a real PITA with my bumpers and sliders to get right. It will take some more work to get in. Rear Tire carrier shot. I think that I am going to do the RCBros rear leaf spring mod when they come back instock. I still need to get the lights all finished up and a few other details, but she is a runner. Last edited by Slickrock450; 03-07-2011 at 01:17 AM.

03-06-2011, 12:26 PM	#9
Bigpopa Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: RuffNeck Build Lab..... Posts: 173	Nice lookin rig I as well am building an XJ I am lovin the bumpers on your rig. I have the PL floor pan as well as the interior and I to am kinda interested in how I will do my bumpers with this setup.

03-04-2011, 07:45 PM	#2
brockly242 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Green Bay Posts: 46	Very Nice Truck!! The grill of the truck really gives it the final touch to make it a real Cherokee!!!

03-04-2011, 10:13 PM	#3
801RYAN Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: in a Fishbowl watching time go by Posts: 923	I like the way u cut the fenders ....the bumpers look great ... I also want to do the headlight mod on my XJ

03-05-2011, 06:32 AM	#4
BOB8789 Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 64	What tires do you like the best between the rok lox, flat irons and tsl's? I love the overall look of your jeep. The color and the bumpers and everything work together so well! A rear leaf spring kit would go a long ways towards making it a more realistic xj!

03-05-2011, 06:54 PM	#5
Slickrock450 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Da Springs Posts: 180	Thanks for the compliments! I really like the TSL's tires in all conditions, but cannot stand the stock foams. I am still working on this setup. Once I get that figured out I'll be stoked. The one thing I like about the Roc Lok is the size. They also work well here in Colorado but I have found that they are not quite as grippy as the TSL's. They are also a bit big for the way that I have the Cherokee set up. Flat Irons work well and have always been a good setup on slickrock or rocky type terrain. I will be working on a few details and will add the updates soon.

03-05-2011, 07:24 PM	#6
70duncan I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stuck on a Rig in the middle of nowhere Utah. Posts: 2,024	I am running Crawler Innovations 1.9 dual stage foams, and I think they are just right with running metal bumpers and spare tire Rig looks good.

03-06-2011, 10:54 AM	#8
Rivas Concepts Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 536	Looks good, I like it. How do you like those swampers.?

03-07-2011, 01:13 AM	#12
Slickrock450 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Da Springs Posts: 180	Shot a couple video's today. Enjoy! http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...87#post2970587

03-07-2011, 01:50 AM	#13
rocresq Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Clemente, CA. Posts: 531	clean rig, those headlights bring that grill to life

03-07-2011, 12:55 PM	#14
seabeejeep Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: flatland Posts: 144	really clean rig, looks like alot of the 1:1 xj's running around here! nice build

05-17-2011, 11:24 PM	#15
801RYAN Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: in a Fishbowl watching time go by Posts: 923	any update on the floor pan install?? I have a low body and custom bumpers/Sliders on my XJ and not sure the pan will fit ..so anytips or in fo would be great

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05-18-2011, 02:28 AM	#16
alexis.jones Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK Posts: 56	Loving the look of this rig

05-21-2011, 06:17 PM	#17
d3r3k99 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio Posts: 47	is that the Dingo cage in the Bronco? Did you have to do any mods like cut the mounting posts or anything? Its a Proline right? sweet rig, i love the XJ's, just wish they made a 2dr (not the Comanche)..keep up the pics!

05-23-2011, 09:03 PM	#18
209SCXCRAWLER Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lodi Posts: 345	Sweet XJ man!! I was so happy when ProLine released that body... Had to build one of my own!

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