Axial SWX Team Build
 

Well after a long and successful run with my last comp rig I figured it was time to switch things up again. What better way to do it then to go back to the Bender SW series of chassis that I won my first comp with over 2 years ago with the SW2.

I skipped the SW3 as I was experimenting with quite a few other setups but I cannot wait to get back on board with Axial's latest, the SWX.

As part of Team RCC, and now Axial, I hope to provide a build thread that will hopefully add some tech and tips that others will find useful. "thumbsup"

Much like Benders thread I will do my best to post up all my different setups that I try and what I find to work best.

So lets get started:

Its amazing how far crawling has come, you realize it when you look at the packaging on the SWX "thumbsup"

http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album83/aal.jpg

Made sure to pick up the Axial aluminum knuckles, C's, and straight axles for the axles. The machining and fit/finish is perfect on these parts. I own a few others that are nice, but nowhere near the quality of Axials products. The price is 100% worth it. Also running the Axial Universal Joints to make the most out of the steering the new knuckles allow for.

http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album83/aam.jpg

http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album83/aan.jpg

http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album83/aac.jpg

Starting out in the right direction I made sure to build the tranny with all the parts I knew I was going to need. Axial slipper clutch, and CDW outputs.

http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album83/aaa.jpg

Here is a picture of the Chassis assembled and the axles resting on FubarCrawlers stands.

http://www.nor-calrcrc.com/albums/album83/aab.jpg

Should have a roller real soon!

Here is a quick parts listing that I started with. I Will continue to update this list as I go "thumbsup"

Axial OEM kit
Axial SWX AX30506
Axial Knuckles AX30496
Axial C's AX30495
Axial Straight Axle AX30494 & AX30421
Axial Universal Joints AX30464
Axial Slipper Clutch AX30414

CDW Axial transmission outputs

Brand spankin NEW everything.......My Hero:lol:.

Can't hide Money 8)

This looks sweet man, I could see a pro comp truck already...


How much does this cost? I mean this must be some investment!


But I know you probably got it free from the company...

sweet can't wait to see it done I'm going with the SWX also hopefully it will be here soon.

I'll be watching this to see how the build unfolds. This should be good. Thanks for doing this Nluvwithxlr8ing !"thumbsup"

i always like your builds . good start so far .

looks sweet man cant wate to see more

No dig?

Great start B. Great looking start. What are you going to do for upper link setup?

Ya no dig? or are you going rear steer?

nice! i like the black links, thoes are sick looking good

Hey Nluv congrats on your Axial ride "thumbsup" it will be good to have you out there campaigning a shafty.

Your builds are always awesome as well looking forward to watching your progress.

Working on it "thumbsup" Last year I didn't think it was a "must have" but so many of the courses these days are designed with such tight turns and close obstacles. Plus I had it on my last rig so I got spoiled.

Thanks Josh.
I will probably hold off on modifying too much until the axial plate is available. Still have a lot to work out with the steering though.

Digs coming. Its going to take some time to get it the way I want it though 8)

Thanks Norm! Really looking forward to going back to a shafty, I missed my tlt blackjack. That rig just seemed so much more predictable, I hope to get that back with this rig.

Welcome to the dark side...

So I didn't see any mention of what shocks you are going to run???

Thanks Eric. Why is it no matter what side I switch to somebody says its dark? Sheesh I can never win :lol:

Looking for some nice 1/8th scale buggy shocks.

is this going to be ready for the next comp. if you have no dig we might have a chance :)

I dont think YOU need to worry about me anymore, Mr. First place :ror:

Congrats on the Axial ride B- "thumbsup""thumbsup""thumbsup"

Truck looks like a promising start, great parts list for sure.

Looks like the Nor Cal series is getting VERY competitive:shock:"thumbsup"