Bender's Honcho............Now Sporting Wraith Axles

[BENDER]

A few body off shots of the latest set-up I am running. I switched to 3 link front and rear for driveshaft clearance. I also flipped the transmission 180* so the driveshafts line up with the pumpkins on the axles. Added a panhard mount to the rear of the frame. Moved the electronics into one project box. I also found that the steering arm for the XR10's works for a shock extension for longer shocks. I added two of them to the rear upper shock mounts so the shocks are mounted more vertically now. I normally run my Vanquish DH wheels on this build, but I threw some plastic wheels back on to see if the weight of the axles is enough to help clear steep ledges or not.

[BENDER]

Last few photos of the latest set-up.

[Soundlzrd]

Nice work! That project box is really full!

[BENDER]

Originally Posted by Soundlzrd

Nice work! That project box is really full!

Yeah, it's a little too small and I can't put the lid on. It's hard to see but there is a Tekin FXR ESC, Futaba receiver, simpled LED kit and a Castle BEC in there.

[Soundlzrd]

Originally Posted by BENDER

Yeah, it's a little too small and I can't put the lid on. It's hard to see but there is a Tekin FXR ESC, Futaba receiver, simpled LED kit and a Castle BEC in there.

Wow, that is a loaded box! I think I'll copy your dual box idea to make my life easier. I also don't know if the rear mount would work on the honcho anyway... Thanks for sharing!

[BENDER]

Originally Posted by Soundlzrd

Wow, that is a loaded box! I think I'll copy your dual box idea to make my life easier. I also don't know if the rear mount would work on the honcho anyway... Thanks for sharing!

Using two boxes does make the job easier for sure.

[BENDER]

Rock Jock axle swap article is up on Axial's blog.
Axial Racing - Vanquish

[jacobfreeman]

This build is great! thanks for sharing. I'm in the process of swapping axles from a wraith over into my scx10 chassis and this thread has helped a TON! I couldn't seem to get my axles centered with the links that i've been trying to make and i'm going to try the suggested link lengths from on here. also what 3 link panhard kit did you use?

[BENDER]

Originally Posted by jacobfreeman

This build is great! thanks for sharing. I'm in the process of swapping axles from a wraith over into my scx10 chassis and this thread has helped a TON! I couldn't seem to get my axles centered with the links that i've been trying to make and i'm going to try the suggested link lengths from on here. also what 3 link panhard kit did you use?

The front 3 link is a combo of the Hand Brothers chassis mounted steering for the SCX10 and the Vanquish chassis mounted steering for the Wraith. The rear 3 link is home made by me for this build.

[joshjunior]

any chance i could get a rear one for sale lol?
also did you change your link setup from before? i just picked up some axles for my honcho and they'll be here later this week and i'm trying to order the link parts i need to get this going :P. earlier you posted the parts list to extend the rear axles.
AX80034 X2 (Plastic comp shock parts tree)
AXA1416 X1 (Grey 4mm spacers)
AX30518 X1 (Grey 98mm links)
AX80011 X1 (Driveshafts)
AX80043 x1 (4 Link parts tree)

but i see those lil small links on the end there but they arent listed lol sorry for the repeated questions
it looks like youre running these? AXIA1420

[BENDER]

Originally Posted by joshjunior

any chance i could get a rear one for sale lol?
also did you change your link setup from before? i just picked up some axles for my honcho and they'll be here later this week and i'm trying to order the link parts i need to get this going :P. earlier you posted the parts list to extend the rear axles.
AX80034 X2 (Plastic comp shock parts tree)
AXA1416 X1 (Grey 4mm spacers)
AX30518 X1 (Grey 98mm links)
AX80011 X1 (Driveshafts)
AX80043 x1 (4 Link parts tree)

but i see those lil small links on the end there but they arent listed lol sorry for the repeated questions
it looks like youre running these? AXIA1420

I don't really have access to the material or machines anymore to make parts.

The links are still the same length, but I did go from a 4 link front and rear to 3 link. The rear lower links are 106mm Axial steering links with the addition of the shorter link you mentioned to. Hope that helps.

[joshjunior]

Thanks

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[Hocrest]

Awesome build! In the process of throwing my ridgecrest running gear under scx10 frame and this is helping a TON!!

[WraithVader]

Awesome build, it has definitely been an inspiration to a lot of us out hear. I knew from the very first video you posted of it on YouTube that I had to build one. I will start a thread for it soon. Thank you for sharing your excellence!

[size does matter]

i have been thinking about doing wraith axles in my honcho. Do you like it alot better? how much wider is it. i have a wraith i guess i could measure. lol on mine i put a vp dig on and flipped the tranny 180 and now i have the option of rear wheel drive.

[BENDER]

Originally Posted by Hocrest

Awesome build! In the process of throwing my ridgecrest running gear under scx10 frame and this is helping a TON!!

Originally Posted by WraithVader

Awesome build, it has definitely been an inspiration to a lot of us out hear. I knew from the very first video you posted of it on YouTube that I had to build one. I will start a thread for it soon. Thank you for sharing your excellence!

Thanks for the compliments guys. They are fun trucks!

Originally Posted by size does matter

i have been thinking about doing wraith axles in my honcho. Do you like it alot better? how much wider is it. i have a wraith i guess i could measure. lol on mine i put a vp dig on and flipped the tranny 180 and now i have the option of rear wheel drive.

I do like it a lot better for general bashing / trail running. The original Honcho is fun too, but on a different level. The overall width really depends on the wheels you use. The Vanquish wheels are nice because you can change the hubs to dial in the overall width to your personal liking.

[size does matter]

ya im sensored brushless now 17.5t motor i wont go back to brushed. rrp tranny gears. and hitec 330 oz servo. just ordered a servo for my dig. love having 2wd and 4wd.

[Kingd0g]

Bender
Would shorting the upper links to new mounting points in frame throw the geometry off enough to notice or limit travel? I would prefer to keep 4link setup and this is my only solution. A better explanation of shorten...I'm thinking from the frame rails highest point to somewhere in the down angle. Just enough to clear the drive shaft at full compression. Does this make sense? Thanks for the reply

[BENDER]

Originally Posted by Kingd0g

Bender
Would shorting the upper links to new mounting points in frame throw the geometry off enough to notice or limit travel? I would prefer to keep 4link setup and this is my only solution. A better explanation of shorten...I'm thinking from the frame rails highest point to somewhere in the down angle. Just enough to clear the drive shaft at full compression. Does this make sense? Thanks for the reply

That might work. I did actually shorten my upper front links to clear the front driveshaft in the same way you described. I moved the upper link holes forward on the frame. Probably not ideal for link geometry, but on a shorter travel set-up it shouldn't be a major difference as far as handling goes.

[ProjectSCX10]

Bender, There is one picture I don't see that would help me with my current wroncho build. I see you're using a vanquish pan hard kit on the front axle, I would also like to do this. How is your panhard bar mounted to the SCX10 Chassis?