Demo's Toyota Wroncho / Haith build start

[Demodude]

Thanks to TheManCave for some quality Wraith axles! I have my Wroncho running and It's awesome! I'm looking at using the Tundra body in a few diffrent options. Full body, front cab and brazed rear truggy or front cab and honcho rear. It all depends what I have time for.

Though much of the hard work converting it to a Wronch is done, I'm not close to being finished. I want to see if the rc4wd 2 speed will work with the tight driveshaft issues. I also want to go to 3s with a stronger motor.

So far the truck is 12" wide, 12" wheelbase, 18" long not including bumper.

So far my upgrades are as follows

Overdrive gears up front
Clocked the front axles for more camber
Raised bumper mount
Junfac piggyback shocks coming soon



It's a start...

[Demodude]

Anyone have any tips on how to connect the cab and bed together?

[kakachille]

does the cab come with a rear cover or do you have to make one?

[Demodude]

If your talking about the back wall of the cab, no it has no back panel

[Demodude]

Update time!

So, I decided against the Tundra body for the simple fact that I'd need about $100 more to put into it. I ended up selling it on the classifieds

Upgrades:
Rc4wd 2 Speed transmission
Dx3e 3 channel radio and receiver
Junfac shocks
hand made battery plate
R35 Wraith tires and 8 hole beadlock rims

I'm blown away with the amazing performance of the Junfac piggyback shocks! Very adjustable and simple to work on. The large diameter of the shock bodies allow more adjustable flow of oil and the action is so smooth. No leaks whatsoever! I upped the progressiveness when I shot my Narwhal Cam video and the rig only fell over once during shooting which was my crap driving:
Demo's Axial SCX10 Wroncho Running Video W/ The Narwhal CAM!! - YouTube

I like the fact that the Dx3e is such an inexpensive rx/tx combo and it does everything as advertized well. However, it has an akward fit in my hand my trigger finger isn't as extended as compared to my Ax-3. Between the handle and trigger was 53mm for the dx3e and the Ax-3 was 60mm. I have med-large hands so this is an issue- but I'll deal with it because I'm on a self inposed budget.
Another issue is where the shift or third channel button is. You really must crane your thumb to the side of the radio to shift gears, Just annoying again I'll deal!

That brings me to the Rc4wd Ax-2 2 speed transmission. This had to be one of the best and easiest upgrades I've made. You literally unscrew 4 tranny screws and install it. I had to shorten my rear drive shaft but that was it. I love the crawlability of the low 5:1 ratio. On 2s it's really fun, but on 3S it's a blast with my Tekin 35t motor.

I have to give a big shout out to all the members I've purchased upgrade items from, it's all been from scouring the classified daily. It's saved me a ton of money
So far I bought- fully built upgraded wraith axles, junfac shocks, 2speed trans, wraith wheels/tires, Dx3e radio

My current plans are to build rock rollers (in the pics), Exo cage to follow the stock lines of the grill. You can see where I cut the front grill off. Maybe a rear cage.
I have custom steel upper and lower links coming

I still need to move the shock towers back so I can mount the diamond plate tool box.

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[1beatjeep]

Need longer wheelbase. Like a 13inch would be a good start.But sweet crawler

[Demodude]

Originally Posted by 1beatjeep

Need longer wheelbase. Like a 13inch would be a good start.But sweet crawler

The Rj2 Custom Steel links that I have coming is going to do just that! I agree.

I'm thinking of going with some 2.2" tires that aren't as tall, More scale. I wish the Rock Beasts wern't so tall!

[Demodude]

So, what is the deal with that spur gear, I've never see one like it. Is it damaged? This is my Noobness showing through.

[Demodude]

Got a start to the exo cage. Just a quick update...

[liljohn_92]

nice wroncho! i want to build one soon hopefully

[1beatjeep]

Originally Posted by Demodude

The Rj2 Custom Steel links that I have coming is going to do just that! I agree.

I'm thinking of going with some 2.2" tires that aren't as tall, More scale. I wish the Rock Beasts wern't so tall!

The 2.2 rock beast are shorter then the R35 tires

[Demodude]

Originally Posted by 1beatjeep

The 2.2 rock beast are shorter then the R35 tires

I did not know that, thanks!

Originally Posted by liljohn_92

nice wroncho! i want to build one soon hopefully

Thanks man! Mine is the slowly but surely build,, I've been at it for 3 to 4 months and have a ways to go?

[Demodude]

Got some time in on my Wroncho build. Currently working on the front grill and front cage. I used the exact front grill of the Stock Honcho for a guide. You can see from the pics that I can still use a stock body or my old cut up one.
Next is the headlight area. Some rear tube work and finishing/ painting. I'd like to put a Axial badge right in the middle of the grill, also I'm planning some sort of mesh behind the grill- any Ideas???

[Demodude]

Originally Posted by 1beatjeep

The 2.2 rock beast are shorter then the R35 tires

2.2 rock beasts = 5.75"
2.2 ripsaws= 5.5"

=hmmmmmm

[Demodude]

Here's where I'm at. I just bought another Craigslist buy for a roller and It came with an original Honcho body. I like the color. I don't like the 4 holes in the roof for a former roof rack. But- mocked up, I like the dark grey metallic. Obviously I need to finish any and all Exo cage work. The exo cage will be painted or powder coated. Most likely I'll be making some sort of rear cage when time permits.

Here is a link to my build log / blog on youtube

Demo's Axial SCX10 Honcho to Wroncho Build Log # 14 Exo Progress Review - YouTube

The last 2 pics are of the electonics trays I made

[bvrc]

This is a cool rig man! any more plans?

[Demodude]

Originally Posted by bvrc

This is a cool rig man! any more plans?

Thanks, I'm adding more to the Exo cage. As it is- if I hit something hard or roll the truck the grill area can get bent. I'll be adding a tube that extend down the side of the truck. I'm considering either making a rear cage or merging this one into the stock cage. I'll probably powdercoat all the metal black or deep red, orange...

I also added 4 lights to the front with a home made bracket

[HomeStretch]

This is perfect! I just bought a Honcho for my wife and she thinks it needs the height, width and tire bulk of the wraith. As soon as I upgrade the axels, wheels and tires on my Poison Spyder, I'll do this to the Honcho. Looks great!!

[HomeStretch]

Demo, what's the length are the Junfac shocks?

[Demodude]

Junfac's are 93mm. And thanks for the nice comments. Befor the waraith axles I was running Junfac 17mm wheel wideners which makes the width 10.25" and if you add the 8hole axial wheels it adds another 1/2". Much cheaper but the wheel wideners tend to back out- I used threadlocker