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fr8cture · 10-09-2015, 01:06 PM

First off this is a rebuild of R2Js JK8 build here: *River Raider inspired JK Brute* - RCCrawler

I've had this for awhile now. I ended up ditching the chassis since there is so many good options now so I'm gonna start fresh there and I sent the body off to a good buddy of mine for some changes and I should be getting it back next month so you'll have to wait to see that.

I'll be using some nice parts and quite a few from a specific vendor.

Here is what I just got right now while waiting for parts.

assembling SSD D60 axle housings modded to fit vanquish scale wraith knuckle, chubs and axial XR10 universals. I also have Holmes spools in there. Stock front gears for now and underdrive rear.

225 hubs clear!

And all together.

Here is the wheels I went with. IMO the best wheel VP has made to date.

Ballistic17 · 10-09-2015, 01:34 PM

Some nice parts so far. Gonna follow along with this build.

R2j · 10-09-2015, 03:17 PM

Awesome! Glad to see this thing around yet!

Bananaclip · 10-09-2015, 03:28 PM

That's a killer combo with your axle set up brother! I am anticipating a killer build....... Oh get some Locked up hardware and ultra hubs for those wheels.... LOL

BoilerUp · 10-09-2015, 03:44 PM

I must agree about your comment on the VP wheels. I bought a set for my G6 and love them. Did you get the center hubs with them as well? They complete the look!

fr8cture · 10-09-2015, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by R2j

Awesome! Glad to see this thing around yet!

Me too can't wait to get it back. I bet you'll like the chassis setup too.

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Originally Posted by Bananaclip

That's a killer combo with your axle set up brother! I am anticipating a killer build....... Oh get some Locked up hardware and ultra hubs for those wheels.... LOL

Maybe I just don't like spending money on hardware. lol

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Originally Posted by BoilerUp

I must agree about your comment on the VP wheels. I bought a set for my G6 and love them. Did you get the center hubs with them as well? They complete the look!

No I haven't but I might in the future.

fr8cture · 10-09-2015, 04:05 PM

Also got some more parts today. Thanks to RcFabWorks for misplacing a hi lift jack and finding it for me to buy. ;) I know not the best shocks but I just had to have the look if I can't get them to work decent I'll get something else.

R2j · 10-09-2015, 04:06 PM

Hell, just realized I live only 5 hours from you, now that I moved to South Dakota. Still a ways, but up in your neck of the wood more or less.

New chassis......sounds interesting. I'm gathering parts for a Mog build based on a ToyZuki chassis right now.

fr8cture · 10-09-2015, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by R2j

Hell, just realized I live only 5 hours from you, now that I moved to South Dakota. Still a ways, but up in your neck of the wood more or less.

New chassis......sounds interesting. I'm gathering parts for a Mog build based on a ToyZuki chassis right now.

Thats the chassis I ordered.

fr8cture · 10-09-2015, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by R2j

Hell, just realized I live only 5 hours from you, now that I moved to South Dakota. Still a ways, but up in your neck of the wood more or less.

New chassis......sounds interesting. I'm gathering parts for a Mog build based on a ToyZuki chassis right now.

Maybe you could figure out some sliders for it. Not sure how that's gonna work with the angled skid. I got the G10 version for mine.

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R2j · 10-09-2015, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fr8cture

Maybe you could figure out some sliders for it. Not sure how that's gonna work with the angled skid. I got the G10 version for mine.

Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk

Maybe so, should be getting my vendor status here in a few weeks. My chassis is one of the early proto-types, but basically the same thing.

fr8cture · 10-09-2015, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by R2j

Maybe so, should be getting my vendor status here in a few weeks. My chassis is one of the early proto-types, but basically the same thing.

Ahh didn't notice you didnt have your vendor star. When you get it and if interested let me know.

Be alot easier with someone that owns the chassis themself.

Killa-Cotton · 10-09-2015, 07:45 PM

I've been ready for you to be back.

Quote:

Originally Posted by R2j

Maybe so, should be getting my vendor status here in a few weeks. My chassis is one of the early proto-types, but basically the same thing.

littletoyboy · 10-09-2015, 07:51 PM

Nice parts you have there. I love the wheels

fr8cture · 10-09-2015, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by littletoyboy

Nice parts you have there. I love the wheels

Nice they are way better than they look in the pics.

Since RPP is having a sale grabbed my tires, foams, and a few other things.

djjiz · 10-09-2015, 08:07 PM

Set up a GoFund account for scale hardware. They are not optional at this point.

fr8cture · 10-09-2015, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by djjiz

Set up a GoFund account for scale hardware. They are not optional at this point.

Well I did grab some for the diff cover from rpp you can fund them for the wheels right?

djjiz · 10-09-2015, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fr8cture

Well I did grab some for the diff cover from rpp you can fund them for the wheels right?

Used to look at hardware and think people were nuts for paying that much. Now I think it's nuts when I wear out another tool putting it on.

fr8cture · 10-09-2015, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by djjiz

Used to look at hardware and think people were nuts for paying that much. Now I think it's nuts when I wear out another tool putting it on.

I used to buy it but its so much especially for vp wheels...

littletoyboy · 10-10-2015, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fr8cture

Nice they are way better than they look in the pics.

Since RPP is having a sale grabbed my tires, foams, and a few other things.

Agreed that pics dont do them justice. What tires will you be running? I may have missed it.

10-09-2015, 01:06 PM	#1
fr8cture I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 5,202	Fr8cture's JK8 First off this is a rebuild of R2Js JK8 build here: River Raider inspired JK Brute - RCCrawler I've had this for awhile now. I ended up ditching the chassis since there is so many good options now so I'm gonna start fresh there and I sent the body off to a good buddy of mine for some changes and I should be getting it back next month so you'll have to wait to see that. I'll be using some nice parts and quite a few from a specific vendor. Here is what I just got right now while waiting for parts. assembling SSD D60 axle housings modded to fit vanquish scale wraith knuckle, chubs and axial XR10 universals. I also have Holmes spools in there. Stock front gears for now and underdrive rear. 225 hubs clear! And all together. Here is the wheels I went with. IMO the best wheel VP has made to date. Last edited by fr8cture; 10-09-2015 at 01:17 PM.

10-09-2015, 01:34 PM	#2
Ballistic17 RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Crookston Posts: 1,872	Re: Fr8cture's JK8 Some nice parts so far. Gonna follow along with this build.

10-09-2015, 03:17 PM	#3
R2j SORRCA Committee Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkston, SD Posts: 4,523	Re: Fr8cture's JK8 Awesome! Glad to see this thing around yet!

10-09-2015, 03:28 PM	#4
Bananaclip I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Where the sheep run scared. Posts: 3,008	Re: Fr8cture's JK8 That's a killer combo with your axle set up brother! I am anticipating a killer build....... Oh get some Locked up hardware and ultra hubs for those wheels.... LOL Last edited by Bananaclip; 10-09-2015 at 03:30 PM.

10-09-2015, 03:44 PM	#5
BoilerUp Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fredneck Posts: 72	Re: Fr8cture's JK8 I must agree about your comment on the VP wheels. I bought a set for my G6 and love them. Did you get the center hubs with them as well? They complete the look!

10-09-2015, 04:05 PM	#7
fr8cture I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 5,202	Re: Fr8cture's JK8 Also got some more parts today. Thanks to RcFabWorks for misplacing a hi lift jack and finding it for me to buy. ;) I know not the best shocks but I just had to have the look if I can't get them to work decent I'll get something else.

10-09-2015, 04:06 PM	#8
R2j SORRCA Committee Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkston, SD Posts: 4,523	Re: Fr8cture's JK8 Hell, just realized I live only 5 hours from you, now that I moved to South Dakota. Still a ways, but up in your neck of the wood more or less. New chassis......sounds interesting. I'm gathering parts for a Mog build based on a ToyZuki chassis right now. Last edited by R2j; 10-09-2015 at 04:09 PM.

10-09-2015, 07:51 PM	#14
littletoyboy Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: middle TN Posts: 612	Re: Fr8cture's JK8 Nice parts you have there. I love the wheels

10-09-2015, 08:07 PM	#16
djjiz RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,765	Re: Fr8cture's JK8 Set up a GoFund account for scale hardware. They are not optional at this point.

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