NorCal's Axial SCX10 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Kit Build

[NorCal 2500HD]

First, I would like to say thank you to Axial for sending RCC an early media kit. Along with this kit, Im also in the process of building a wraith. 2 builds at one time is going to be fun.

The mandatory box shot.


Manual.


I started out with the axles, per the instructions in the manual. Got everything assembled and started digging through my bins to see if I could find something to prop them up for a few quick shots. In one of the bins, I ended up finding a set of HD Overdrive gears (#AX30401-36t/14t) and a set of HD Underdrive gears (#AX30402-43t/13t). Along with the HD gear sets I found a set of Axial Universal Drive Shafts (#AX30464). The only problem was I couldnt find one of the pins. So apart came the axles and in went the HD gear sets. As I was about to put the stock front shafts in, I remembered I had used a small pin to assemble the drive shafts in my kit Wraith. The drive shaft pins in the Wraith were the same exact size, BINGO!! Finally after awhile I got everything back together and was able to start snapping some pics.






NOTE: The HD gear sets and the front upgraded shafts are not absolutely needed to make this trail ready. The stock parts are more then plenty to go have a good time with the rig. My plan is to run a Holmes BRXL and 13t on 3s, so the added durability will def help.



I wasnt quite sure why John wanted the shocks out of the kit last night when I was at his house. I didnt bother to look until I got home. These things are pretty damn nice. Went together pretty quick and are very smooth.



After a few hours I decided it was time to wrap it up. Both axle assemblies are together along with the shocks....tomorrow I'm going to start on the transmission.

[badger]

Originally Posted by NorCal 2500HD

I wasnt quite sure why John wanted the shocks out of the kit last night when I was at his house. I didnt bother to look until I got home. These things are pretty damn nice. Went together pretty quick and are very smooth.

You better not leave that rig alone for any amount of time! Mark my words sucka, I will be stealing those shocks for my SCX10 JK!

Nice start to the build, looking forward to seeing what you do with this build over time.

[Natedog]

KIT! Looking forward to seeing what you do with this build! Aluminum shock bodies are a nice touch, these are option parts iirc?

[ElBandito]

You lucky #%&. Just to think; the rest of us have to wait another 6 weeks for delivery. Sub'd to see how this build goes.

[1beatjeep]

Originally Posted by ElBandito

You lucky #%&. Just to think; the rest of us have to wait another 6 weeks for delivery. Sub'd to see how this build goes.

Thats not the truth. Tower says end of this month

[BADASSPONY]

I talked to axial yesterday and they aren't getting them till March 5th and to suppliers/vendors mid March.

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[briang]

hate you!!


man i cant wait to build mine!!!!!!!!!

[B94Cast]

I'm subd to see how this turns out - need to figure out how to convince the wife that I need another Axial now...

[redneckrampage]

excited for this build, and to get my paws on one of these

[briang]

Is it built yet? Stop flying planes into trees and build it!!

[badger]

Originally Posted by briang

Is it built yet? Stop flying planes into trees and build it!!

LMAO! Looks like he fly's as good as he drives.

[Nuno SS]

A thread to follow...

[NorCal 2500HD]

Oh you guys are funny, i should have some more updates done later on when I get off work.

[NorCal 2500HD]

Between work and going on vacation the last week Ive got the kit pretty much going again.

Here is where I am as of now. Now that the roller is about finished, I can add the rest of the electronics.


These are extremely smooth, love em!! Badger wants to trade but I dont think thats going to happen.



The transmission as of now is basically stock minus the Robinson Racing Hardened Aluminum Diff Gear. Not necessarily needed, but since this is going to be on 3s and I had it in the parts bin, I put it in when the transmission was built. A Holmes Hobbies 13T is supplying the power.

RPP Hobby: Robinson Racing Hardened Aluminum Diff Gear




I ended up cutting the bump stops in half to give it a little bit more travel.


The scale D Rings are a nice touch along with the bumpers.



Battery placement seems to really help out the balance of the rig. I ended up mounting my battery in my honcho like this and it worked out great.



The kit tires are super stickey and from what I have seen on badgers rig, they work really well.


Here's a few other misc images I thought I would add too.

[briang]

Love it. Can't wait to get mine.

[sosume]

Man I want one of those! too cool!

[NorCal 2500HD]

Myself, Badger and SubyJeff just hit up one of our local crawl spots. The rig did pretty good. The only thing I didn't like was how light the front end was on climbs. It would park the truck on the rear bumper on steep ones. Easy fix though, so I'm not to really worried about it. Other then that, it did really good. Now that its pretty much finished, I can start adding all the goodies I have.


I ended up borrowing badgers RTR wheel/tire combo. The only difference between the kit wheels and the rtr is the chrome ring.


The tires work extremely well in the terrain we have around here. I may need to get some different foams though...Not happy about the paint peeling already even though I prepped the body correctly. I have a fix for this though.....

[05Fronty4x]

Love the white. Some panel lines and flat black exterior detailing would really set it apart.

[NorCal 2500HD]

Originally Posted by 05Fronty4x

Love the white. Some panel lines and flat black exterior detailing would really set it apart.

[briang]

Damn you painted it white. Im doing mine white.