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Old 07-19-2013, 10:32 PM   #1
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Well I've always been a fan of Suzuki Samurai's... I have owned a few of them and regret selling them. So i stumbled across a few Axial Trail Ranger bodies and decided to build one up. I've built a few of these in the past and loved them, the wheelbase is perfect. I really love Pincflat's, Fargo and Little Goat and of course Reign RC's 410 LWB Mule builds.

So here we go I'm mocking it up off a beet up old body i built for RC Kraver a few years back.

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- All hardened Robinson Racing gears.
- Hardened Axial rear end gears and high speed hardened front gears.
- Axial aluminum high clearance knuckles and clockable axle C's w/Axi CVD's.
- Axial stock 6 hole bead locks Rip Saws for now.
- JR Racing 9000 steering servo.
- Tekin FXR with a hand wound 35t Novak Rockstar motor.
- KMS K2 servo winch.
- 11 5/8" WB stock Axial driveline's

I custom built a 4 link bracket "needs paint" so the servo horn would miss it, because really want to try not to use a Hand Bros. with a pan hard on this build. I've only got one left and they are getting hard to find...



I also moved the Tranny as far forward as I could, I hate running shorter links in the rear... I also figure the more the weight is up front the better off you are.



Well its a roller and I started on the interior cage and sliders...



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Old 07-20-2013, 02:42 PM   #2
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Well I got allot done today after work... Now I just need to figure out some bumpers.


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Old 07-23-2013, 07:45 PM   #3
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Well I got the tube work painted and also got the bumpers built...

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Old 07-23-2013, 08:28 PM   #4
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Lookin' good!

I'm diggin' that front bumper
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Old 07-24-2013, 10:20 AM   #5
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Thanks, it's a little different but it turned out great...

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Old 07-24-2013, 01:43 PM   #6
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Got the electronics in and some interior... Just need to go test it out and get the suspension dialed in and I'm ready for the usca-rc.com G6 hosted by 801Ryan It going to be a blast and i think this little rig will perform well

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Old 07-24-2013, 03:52 PM   #7
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Looking good! Man I need to 'stumble' across one of these bodies.
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Old 07-24-2013, 09:30 PM   #8
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Looking good! Man I need to 'stumble' across one of these bodies.
Thanks buddy and good luck I have 3 and would like 3 more... You should check out the Thread on here called petition to bring back the Trail Finder body. I will see if I can find it and post it up
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Old 07-24-2013, 09:37 PM   #9
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Here it is check it out...

petition for axial to bring back the trail ranger body
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Old 07-25-2013, 06:33 PM   #10
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Got to test this thing out and its a Billy Goat... Here's a little footage Bubba & Me testing Sam... - YouTube
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Old 07-29-2013, 10:49 AM   #11
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Well Sam worked great at the G6 this weekend I lost my front drive line after finishing the Mini Rubicon and was forced to run the rest of the course in 2 wheel drive So with a lot of wheel speed, some pull thro assist and totally beating the crap out off the little guy we were able to finish with a first place win

Now that I've got the suspension all dialed in its time to finish it up Here's a list of things to finish...
1- build a Drop bed
2- finish interior
3- add a driver and passenger
4- get all my scale accessories installed
5- build inner fenders
6- beef up the drivelines
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Old 10-02-2013, 08:31 PM   #12
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Sam's new CL 2 look, MURDERED with GHOST FLAMES...


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Old 12-12-2013, 09:45 AM   #13
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I saw this truck in the sale section. I would buy it but I'm 16 and broke . Good job on this build!
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Old 12-14-2013, 06:04 PM   #14
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Nice build! It looks like my 1:1



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Old 02-26-2014, 10:53 AM   #15
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Well I got the tube work painted and also got the bumpers built...

What did you use for the tube and the plate for the front bumper? I didn't get the front bumper with the truck it was included but didn't find it in the box so may need to make a new one.


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Old 02-26-2014, 12:23 PM   #16
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I just used some 1/8" x 1/2" flat steel and 1/8" steel rod from ACE Hardware
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Thanks but may have spoke to soon. The front bumper was wrapped separately and I didn't see it.

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