First Build - Proline 1992 Jeep Cherokee

[209SCXCRAWLER]

Man this rig is lookin great!!
It's also incredibly similar to my original XJ build!



Keep up the good work!!

[MuddyWilly]

Upgrading the servo. Replacing the Axial AS-3 Servo with a Hi-tec HS-5646WP Waterproof High Torque Servo. 179 Oz. of torque (and 'waterproof') compared to the AS-3 130 oz (I've seen some specs as low as 90oz and and high as 130oz for the Axial AS-3 if anyone knows for sure let me know).
Stock servo:

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The new replacement servo

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opened up the the newly waterproofed electrical box

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removed the servo and cleaned the dirt/grease off the area

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Installed and strong as hell!

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Applied silicone to the electrical box and we're good to go.

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Stoked to test it out sooooon...

[MuddyWilly]

The the cover of an old Sony speaker to make a protective grill for the rear windshield. Looks pretty neat!

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[joshjunior]

Originally Posted by grayguy

I really like your build, looks pretty similar to mine



Mine is a little closer to my real Cherokee tho;



I'll actually be repainting my 1:1 to match my 1:10 in the next few weeks. keep up the good work!

What wheels are those? Just picked up a rtr tonight

[MuddyWilly]

Putting some more of the speaker cover metal grill to work. Just making some superficial modifications to the skid rails to make 'em look a bit more interesting. They'll get torn up on the next run, but that adds to the thrashed look. ;D

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[MuddyWilly]

Picked up a RC4WD Bulldog 9300XT Winch today. Time to cut the front bumper off of the Cherokee.

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Going to modify the skid plate on the front bumper

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Looking pretty okay

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Endless uses for the metal grills on my old useless Sony speakers.

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I'm going to get my hands on a new 4 channel transmitter/receiver this week so I can use this winch properly. Most likely the RC4WD XR4 2.4 Ghz 4-channel. Affordable goodness.

[MuddyWilly]

Painting the roof rails.

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[MuddyWilly]

A few pics of my new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon.

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Tinted the rear windows and rear windshield.

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[MuddyWilly]

Got the XR4 in the mail today. Seems a bit cheaply constructed, but it looks great and it does everything it's supposed to do. Bright blue LED screen and fun to customize the trims and settings. The ABS is crap. I've got some additional lights and the Bulldog hooked up now though, so that's cool. Won't know anything for sure until I test it. The instructions are Chinese/English and are incomprehensible.

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Got the winch hooked up to the 4th channel switch.

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[MuddyWilly]

An inexpensive light kit to play around with

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Roof rack

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Headlights

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[MuddyWilly]

Replacing the links. 6mm aluminum tube. Good way to use up some decals too.

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[The DC]

AWESOME job,man I hope my own first build (coming sometime this year) turns out HALF as nice as yours,I'm REALLY loving this-from the Jeep body (bodies,they both look sweet) to the chassis mods!)

[MuddyWilly]

Originally Posted by The DC

AWESOME job,man I hope my own first build (coming sometime this year) turns out HALF as nice as yours,I'm REALLY loving this-from the Jeep body (bodies,they both look sweet) to the chassis mods!)

Thanks man!!! Hit me up with the link to your build thread when you decide to start!

[MuddyWilly]

Making some rear/upper aluminum links.

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[MuddyWilly]

Some thrown together aluminum links - lower front.

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[villainous]

like the looks of the 4 link. how does it perform over the 3 link? been told it hurts articulation. either way rig is lookin killer!

[MuddyWilly]

Putting in a new 55T Axial Motor that I picked up for $15 + Shipping. Really looking forward to the additional torque and extended battery life. I usually have the throttle turned down to 50% on the 27T Motor - So, we'll see how this works. Will probably run the 55T at 100%.

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SO far so good - really liking the low end torque. Still have to test outdoors.

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[MuddyWilly]

A day out muddin' on a private course in Port Townsend, WA
Anyone who lives in this area should ask about the course, I can put you in touch with the guy who built it.

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[MuddyWilly]

A day in the mud.

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[MuddyWilly]

SO ready to get out crawlin'!!!!
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