fj crusier build

[rch8r]

Well this is my first attemt at a scale build . I started with a nikko fj crusier from a few years ago thats been sitting around, and then there was my axial ax-10 rtr. So i bought the x-trail chassiis, and have had alot of fun making it fit the 10 1/2" wheelbase of the body. So on with the specs.

x- trail frame
futiba reciver
intella speed ecs.
stock axial servo
rock lizards
homemade links
14t racing motor

start

whats done for now

mandatory flex shot


After Makeover




New link mount, Axel truss

[theslowguy]

Nice. I always liked those bodies.

[rch8r]

thanks im going to see how it works on the trails shortly

[pvtjrt01550]

that turned out nice!!

[rch8r]

Well i just got back from a test run, and other then somedrive shaft issues mounted it upside down [switch on trail] it worked great. i am switching back to the 27t for better battery life. i think some 1.9s are def in the future. Heres some pics.







thanks for the replys, tires bumpers, and rock sliders next.

[rch8r]

So I took it out for a trail ride today, after making the rear 4-link. Worked amazing!! After running and tuning, I decieded to do a four wheel burnout, 14t makes this fun. Well i ended up with traction couseing a wheelie into flip down 25ft enbankment. Enough said on to pics.

set-up pre flip







set-up after flip




body damage {stayed mounted to frame}

[blakeski]

with your 4 link like that , dont you get sway in it?? i had my links set up like that and the rear end sway back and forth??

[rch8r]

I didn't notice any, sitting it felt really stiff, running it only lasted 10 or 15 mins. but it did good while it was running.

[pvtjrt01550]

time to slap some body armor on that thing!!

[rch8r]

I'm going to get some tubing tomm. I'm doing bumpers, sliders. Now i need to deciede on a color to paint it.

[Arnel]

do an exo-cage! i have an FJ cruiser body sittin in my garage but its like a 10" wheelbase was going to hack up an MRC to build it, but workin on a JK rightnow. front links need to be shortened it looks like, other than that looks good!

[rch8r]

yeah the wheel base is just a hair off. I have to play around with it some more. I'm actulley thinking about build a whole new frame for it, and getting a tundra or f-350 body for the tcs frame. thanks for the complament. Exo cage would def be sweet, I've got some learning to do before that comes.

[Arnel]

Get some 1/4" delrin rod and make some shorter links!

[rch8r]

I've got about 4ft of 3/16 threaded rod. I just have to get it done.

[rch8r]

Tnaks i got hooked real quick after looking st some of the other builds on here.