TCS X-Trail Build

['04 Rubicon]

So I finally got around to working on the X-Trail. Started last night and so far I've got a roller going. Snapped some pics along the way. I'm trying to decide what shocks to get, had some shorties laying around so I threw them on. I actually like how it sits, even with the 'temporary' shock mounts, I would have to drill a little for a solid mount.

I really like this chassis, I was able to easily adjust the wheelbase via only moving a few screws. I was able to dial in my body almost perfectly. The whole process of changing the chassis with the stock AX10 equipment was very simple. With a powered driver it takes no time. I chose not to use the stock AX10 shocks as they were too long for my liking. So I put on some of these tamiya 2.5" springs to see how it would look. I like it but not a lot of articulation, longer shocks will help.

Now to figure out where to mount the electronics and the best way to mount the body. I want to mount the body to the plastic stock braces but haven't quite figured out the best way to. I'll be putting bumpers on this so I need to get the right height, I'd like to make the body height adjustable, easily, with bumper mounts, any suggestions. Now I have to find another late night to get some work done to it.

Anyway, on to the pics (quite a few), constructive critism, ideas and thoughts welcome.

[binaryterror]

Man with a more realistic body this chassis and set up looks dead on to some of the most custom in the 2.2 scale section. Great work by TCS on the chassis.

'04 Rubicon, looks great.

[Scooteracing]

Looks great! What shocks are you using?

[grapegoat]

Are those available yet? The only place I can find that chassis on tcs is the pics on the home page.

[rocresq]

Nice work area, what organizer bins are those

[2JSC]

You don't have to use Axial axles with that chassis do you? How long, wide?

[Brandon]

Originally Posted by 2JSC

You don't have to use Axial axles with that chassis do you?

Nope, but they bolt right up

['04 Rubicon]

Originally Posted by Scooteracing

Looks great! What shocks are you using?

Thanks.

The shocks are 2.5" Tamiyas, these I think- http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...FVSEARCH=53280, I originally was thinking about running them on the K2 but did not, so I thought I'd use them here for now as a temporary. I am going to order some longer ones, probably around 85-90 mm as soon as I can find some I want.

['04 Rubicon]

Originally Posted by rocresq

Nice work area, what organizer bins are those

The blue ones are actually Hi-Tec servo boxes. They work great for storage. I mount them inside my trucks too to carry spare parts, wrenches, etc. on the trail. There may end up being one on this build.

The red one is from a craft supply store called 'Michaels', only $0.50. These work great, it's divided into 3 sections and is perfect with helping me keep certain screws and bolts separated while building. I use other ones that are small and clear and fold in half that from that store too, very useful for the cost.

['04 Rubicon]

Got the electronics mounted and a place for the battery. Used a modded battery box from a WK, it worked out pretty well. I ended up using velcro to hold the body. I took it out on my test rocks in the yard and it drove very nicely as it is. The CG is low and the corners stick nicely, of course the body hanging up causes more pain than anything else. I was overall surprised at how well it handled with this setup. Its also the first time I've run mudslingers, they grab pretty well.

I fabbed up a hitch mount for my Pro Fisherman. Took it out on a test drive pulling the boat and it performed and held up well for a 15 minute fab.

On to the pics...

[dinger]

Looks good.

[grapegoat]

looks awesome. But I do believe you have those slingers on backwards. Unless you planned on that.

[Barillms]

get those links powder coated!

['04 Rubicon]

Originally Posted by grapegoat

looks awesome. But I do believe you have those slingers on backwards. Unless you planned on that.

Is that considered backwards? I just looked at them when I was mounting them and decided I wanted to run them this way thinking that the pattern would grip the rocks better. If anyone knows that the pattern mounted the other way works better, lmk. Everything is a work in progress.

[kevinlongisland]

The truck looks great. I love the boat and trailer. Nice!

[bigblazerboy]

i think ive seen your jeep before. like the truck, green links match that body and truck