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Unimoger · 08-15-2009, 10:29 AM

Guys this is a build and tech thread for anyone who wants to convert their AX-10 to a comp truck VERY easily. We started with a Axial ARTR from TCS crawlers .com HERE

- NEW MSD 2.2 Hybrid Comp Chassis, designed by Harley0706, more info on Harley's original build of this HERE
We also have a MRC version of this same chassis

- ONLY CHASSIS ON THE MARKET WITH A SIDE SKID PLATE TO PROTECT YOUR MOTOR!
- This truck will have DIG as well
- Tekin FXR , HERE
- Tekin 45t motor, HERE
- 12.25" WB
- 10.25 TW
- Axial trans
- Axial axles with all the goodies
- ARTR tires and beadlocks
- ARTR body
- All 8 links on chassis build are 90mm , set up is 50/50 , can be made 60/40 VERY easily.

Chassis is available NOW through MSD, we will have it on our website and in the vendor section very soon. For now you can PM us if you would like more info.

Chassis is a DIRECT bolt on for the axial ARTR or ax-10 kits. Very simple to build, narrow comp design keeps the weight forward and low CG for the best comp setup.

I am going to try and do a step by step build here to show you as much as I can on how to make your AXIAL comp worthy very easily.

Unimoger · 08-15-2009, 10:46 AM

Here's what we started with, a stock AXIAL ARTR from TCSCRAWLERS.COM

Unimoger · 08-15-2009, 10:46 AM

Truck taken apart

Unimoger · 08-15-2009, 10:47 AM

Putting the MSD HYBRID Comp Chassis together and installing the axial tranny

montana.matt · 08-15-2009, 11:12 AM

Looks good so far boss

sheedy126 · 08-15-2009, 11:42 AM

keeps the pics commin

Unimoger · 08-15-2009, 11:48 AM

Chassis done and links all set, mock up and then bolt on rear first.

Unimoger · 08-15-2009, 11:50 AM

We like to run LOW CG crawlers, so we are going to lower this car a bit. First take apart your stock shocks. We added a 15mm piece of fuel line tubing to the inside and left the stock black stopper as well. This will lower the car about 1". We also switched to Losi white front springs and Losi yellow rear springs. We will be running 60wt shock oil in all 4 shocks.

Unimoger · 08-15-2009, 12:40 PM

Rear is up, but we broke the tap for the links, so it is off to the hardware store and we are gonna break for lunch. check back later guys.

rentstdi · 08-15-2009, 12:50 PM

When you are done making it are gonna make a video

Stormin2u · 08-15-2009, 01:55 PM

Looks good Ben.

Harley · 08-15-2009, 10:31 PM

I expect huge progress tomorrow or your fired.

TruckerBrad · 08-15-2009, 10:39 PM

If it's raining half as much in Helena as it is here in Missoula he should have it done before dinner tomorrow.

salmonshark · 08-16-2009, 08:39 AM

Must have been one really good lunch.

SS

dieselfuel · 08-16-2009, 11:24 AM

why run the stock shocks ig you're gonna limit them that much?

TruckerBrad · 08-16-2009, 12:01 PM

I think Ben is using as much of the box stock ARTR as he can to show how easy this chassis bolts up.

Unimoger · 08-16-2009, 05:34 PM

OK guys, sorry I had plans to finish the truck yesterday, but my wife had other plans after lunch.

So here it is all done, just needs electronics, but I will leave that for the next owner. I used as many stock axial artr parts as I could to show you guys that it is possible to do this build on a budget.

I added MSD Axial / Tlt servo link mounts to make it quicker, but the stock axial ones will work just fine. MSD's Here:

I outboarded the shocks front and rear on the axle, makes the suspension cycle smoother. I also moved the lower links in to the inside on the axles, also helps the smoothness of the suspension cycle.

This was a very easy build for a beginner , my total build time was about 5 hours with all the parts on the bench. I would rate it about a 5 on scale of 1-10 difficulty.

If you have any questions feel free to post them here or pm us and we will be happy to walk you through it. I think this is a great and easy upgrade toe make your ax-10 a VERY comp worthy crawler.

pics of the finished build, I put a used BUG body on and slammed it down, belly is at 2.5" and roof of the car is only about 6.5" .

This truck will be in the for sale section shortly if anyone wants to own it.

Harley · 08-16-2009, 05:39 PM

Nice job Ben

I am going to have to decrease your pay though for the captain clash Blue/white with the Orange links though

Don't worry I will have to show you style with my build

montana.matt · 08-16-2009, 05:50 PM

Turned out great

I have to agree that the blue, white and orange is a little funky

Unimoger · 08-16-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley0706

Nice job Ben

I am going to have to decrease your pay though for the captain clash Blue/white with the Orange links though

Don't worry I will have to show you style with my build

Quote:

Originally Posted by montana.matt

Turned out great

I have to agree that the blue, white and orange is a little funky

thanks for the good words guys, sorry about the body, it was all I had, I am including the artr body for the new owner just incase.

08-15-2009, 10:29 AM	#1
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	MSD Hybrid Comp Chassis Almost LIVE build Guys this is a build and tech thread for anyone who wants to convert their AX-10 to a comp truck VERY easily. We started with a Axial ARTR from TCS crawlers .com HERE - NEW MSD 2.2 Hybrid Comp Chassis, designed by Harley0706, more info on Harley's original build of this HERE We also have a MRC version of this same chassis - ONLY CHASSIS ON THE MARKET WITH A SIDE SKID PLATE TO PROTECT YOUR MOTOR! - This truck will have DIG as well - Tekin FXR , HERE - Tekin 45t motor, HERE - 12.25" WB - 10.25 TW - Axial trans - Axial axles with all the goodies - ARTR tires and beadlocks - ARTR body - All 8 links on chassis build are 90mm , set up is 50/50 , can be made 60/40 VERY easily. Chassis is available NOW through MSD, we will have it on our website and in the vendor section very soon. For now you can PM us if you would like more info. Chassis is a DIRECT bolt on for the axial ARTR or ax-10 kits. Very simple to build, narrow comp design keeps the weight forward and low CG for the best comp setup. I am going to try and do a step by step build here to show you as much as I can on how to make your AXIAL comp worthy very easily.

08-15-2009, 10:46 AM	#2
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	Here's what we started with, a stock AXIAL ARTR from TCSCRAWLERS.COM Attached Images

08-15-2009, 10:46 AM	#3
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	Truck taken apart Attached Images

08-15-2009, 10:47 AM	#4
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	Putting the MSD HYBRID Comp Chassis together and installing the axial tranny Attached Images

08-15-2009, 11:48 AM	#7
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	Chassis done and links all set, mock up and then bolt on rear first. Attached Images

08-15-2009, 11:12 AM	#5
montana.matt RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: On The Lake Posts: 1,449	Looks good so far boss

08-15-2009, 11:42 AM	#6
sheedy126 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tri-Cities Posts: 309	keeps the pics commin

08-15-2009, 11:50 AM	#8
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	We like to run LOW CG crawlers, so we are going to lower this car a bit. First take apart your stock shocks. We added a 15mm piece of fuel line tubing to the inside and left the stock black stopper as well. This will lower the car about 1". We also switched to Losi white front springs and Losi yellow rear springs. We will be running 60wt shock oil in all 4 shocks. Attached Images

08-15-2009, 12:40 PM	#9
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	Rear is up, but we broke the tap for the links, so it is off to the hardware store and we are gonna break for lunch. check back later guys. Attached Images

08-15-2009, 12:50 PM	#10
rentstdi Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: vaca, nor cal Posts: 134	When you are done making it are gonna make a video

08-15-2009, 01:55 PM	#11
Stormin2u I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew. Posts: 7,843	Looks good Ben.

08-15-2009, 10:31 PM	#12
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	I expect huge progress tomorrow or your fired.

08-15-2009, 10:39 PM	#13
TruckerBrad Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oakley Posts: 280	If it's raining half as much in Helena as it is here in Missoula he should have it done before dinner tomorrow.

08-16-2009, 08:39 AM	#14
salmonshark Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Renton Posts: 171	Must have been one really good lunch. SS

08-16-2009, 11:24 AM	#15
dieselfuel I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,032	why run the stock shocks ig you're gonna limit them that much?

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08-16-2009, 12:01 PM	#16
TruckerBrad Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oakley Posts: 280	I think Ben is using as much of the box stock ARTR as he can to show how easy this chassis bolts up.

08-16-2009, 05:34 PM	#17
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	OK guys, sorry I had plans to finish the truck yesterday, but my wife had other plans after lunch. So here it is all done, just needs electronics, but I will leave that for the next owner. I used as many stock axial artr parts as I could to show you guys that it is possible to do this build on a budget. I added MSD Axial / Tlt servo link mounts to make it quicker, but the stock axial ones will work just fine. MSD's Here: I outboarded the shocks front and rear on the axle, makes the suspension cycle smoother. I also moved the lower links in to the inside on the axles, also helps the smoothness of the suspension cycle. This was a very easy build for a beginner , my total build time was about 5 hours with all the parts on the bench. I would rate it about a 5 on scale of 1-10 difficulty. If you have any questions feel free to post them here or pm us and we will be happy to walk you through it. I think this is a great and easy upgrade toe make your ax-10 a VERY comp worthy crawler. pics of the finished build, I put a used BUG body on and slammed it down, belly is at 2.5" and roof of the car is only about 6.5" . This truck will be in the for sale section shortly if anyone wants to own it. Attached Images Last edited by Unimoger; 08-16-2009 at 05:49 PM.

08-16-2009, 05:39 PM	#18
Harley 20K Club Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sending illegals home one Hayabusa at a time. Posts: 22,981	Nice job Ben I am going to have to decrease your pay though for the captain clash Blue/white with the Orange links though Don't worry I will have to show you style with my build

08-16-2009, 05:50 PM	#19
montana.matt RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: On The Lake Posts: 1,449	Turned out great I have to agree that the blue, white and orange is a little funky

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