BOBO_XLT's Honcho gone bronco.

[BOBO_XLT]

Well like the title states, this started as a bone stock rtr honcho. I picked up a PL Bronco body last week and just finished the paint and decals last night so hope you all enjoy the pics.

here is the first pic with the new top and a little wheelbase correction needed.


And these are all from her maiden voyage with a propper Ford body












well thats the last of the pics let me know what you think.
Edit: Fixed the pictures and i have more on the way

[thisdougsforu]

Love the bronco body. Nice truck!

[BOBO_XLT]

Thanks I am sooo pleased with how it turned out

[husky250rider]

looks great, I love the old broncos. For the wheelbase did you have to shorten it?

[BOBO_XLT]

Originally Posted by husky250rider

looks great, I love the old broncos. For the wheelbase did you have to shorten it?

Im not really sure about the wheel base b/c I had already messed with it a few times but all the links i used were from the original set up or the spare parts that came with the RTR but i believe the body will fit with out modifications to the stock honcho wheel base from what i have read on here. I could be wrong and like I said all the parts to adjust the wheel base were in the RTR.

[BOBO_XLT]

Well a quick update. Shortly after my last post i was out with the truck and managed to snap the ears of the right front chub. So while i was ordering the replacement parts I decided to also replace the rear shock hoops that I had cut up to get away from the rear droop setup I had going on and I also thought it would be a good time to get a matching rear bumper so any ways everything is in and on the truck and i must admit I cant not get enough of this thing!!!! Anyways on to the updated pics.














Those were all from the shake down run at my place and now Im at my parents place watchign the dogs for a few days so I decided to hit a few spots around here and all I cant say is WOW!!!!! This thing is unstoppable with the portals and pitbulls!!! Even on the brick pile that is notorious for unseen hang ups this thing is just amazing!!! I dont have any pics from the brick pile cuz i was having waaaaaayyy too much fun driving to stop and take pics but here are a few from another fun spot.










Well that is ALOT of pics but I hope you all enjoy

[The-Blacksheep]

looks great man the portals are a great addition have you gad any trouble out of the?

[BOBO_XLT]

Originally Posted by The-Blacksheep

looks great man the portals are a great addition have you gad any trouble out of the?

Thanks man so far i haven't had too many problems just a snapped chub. and i might need to replace my upper links with metal ones because i have noticed alot of flexing when to rear wheels get bound up.

[bronc4now]

Nice bronco ..what is the reason for the rear set up you have did you have 4ws at some point ?

[BOBO_XLT]

Originally Posted by bronc4now

Nice bronco ..what is the reason for the rear set up you have did you have 4ws at some point ?

No its set up like that because the portals dont have a rear lock out and i havent had a chance to modify them as lock outs yet.

[eric113]

I don't know how I missed this. Sweet looking bronco, I'm digging the portals.

Are the portals stock ? How are they holding up ?

[meatmonkey]

Sick rig. Great photos shots too.

Whats your total width outside of tire to outside of tire? Did you have to use wider hex's to get the 1.9's to clear the portals?
Do your portals have bushings or bearings?

[Die-Laughing]

good lookin' Bronco

[Wardawg6]

looks good. What paint did you use (type,color,brand)? I really like the color.

[BOBO_XLT]

Originally Posted by eric113

I don't know how I missed this. Sweet looking bronco, I'm digging the portals.

Are the portals stock ? How are they holding up ?

Thanks a lot . The portals are made by Integy (I know I know "Integy booo") but I figured I would give them a shot. As far as how they are holding up? Well they were doing great until one of the gears decided snap in half... oh well lol I'm currently looking into a replacement so I will do my best to keep everyone posted

Originally Posted by meatmonkey

Sick rig. Great photos shots too.

Whats your total width outside of tire to outside of tire? Did you have to use wider hex's to get the 1.9's to clear the portals?
Do your portals have bushings or bearings?

Total width outside to outside looks to be around 9.5 inches. The portals came with their own hex's so I just used them but i did run into problems with the inner beadlocks catching on the portals so I'm running some cheapo plastic hummer wheels and old school glue to keep the tires seated lol. I did try some 2.2 beadlocks and they cleared fine but I wasnt happy with the overall width and look of the 2.2s.

Originally Posted by Die-Laughing

good lookin' Bronco

Thanks man I'm pretty happy with it

Originally Posted by Wardawg6

looks good. What paint did you use (type,color,brand)? I really like the color.

Thanks! The paint I used is some Duplicolor that I picked up at Autozone. I wanted to see if i could get this bronco to match my 1:1 truck as much as possible, even though I drive a ranger and not a bronco.. but oh well here is a pic of the can to help you out



And here is a pic of my real truck just because I can haha.

[BOBO_XLT]

By the way if anyone can think of somewhere that might help me replace that busted gear that would be great! I can also grab some dimensions off it if anyone can think of a readily available substitute. I was thinking maybe a pinion gear from something might work. I know it has 18 teeth, looks to be about 1cm in outer diameter, and has a shaft diameter of of about .5cm.

[eric113]

Originally Posted by BOBO_XLT

By the way if anyone can think of somewhere that might help me replace that busted gear that would be great! I can also grab some dimensions off it if anyone can think of a readily available substitute. I was thinking maybe a pinion gear from something might work. I know it has 18 teeth, looks to be about 1cm in outer diameter, and has a shaft diameter of of about .5cm.

I don't think you will find stand alone replacement gears. It going to be cheaper to buy a new pair of portals, then way you spares too.

3racing gears may work.

Tamiya CR01 Hop-Up Option Replacement Gear For CR01-26/LB & AX10-32/GR - 3Racing CR01-26/RG 3Racing RC Car Upgrade parts:Tamiya,Kyosho,HPI,Team Associated Losi Magic Xray,Hot Bodies,Traxxas,AXIAL,Serpent,ACME,Mugen Skeiki

[Solitaire]

...or you could look into the GMade R1 portal gears (Junfac). Different tooth count (16/14, I believe), but you may be able to replace as a set.

[fernando]

Great looking pics, and a cool looking Bronco.

[BOBO_XLT]

wow talk about reviving a dead thread! This rig has undergone some changes in the looks department and is no longer running the portals since I never found replacement gears for the broken portal. She's now rocking a New Bright JK hardbody and 3d printed boatsides.