Back At It Wrangler JK Build

[Case182]

I figured it was time to get back in to the scale Rc world. I ended up selling my rigs last year. Everyones JK builds made me want my own haha.


Picked this up off flebay for 350. Felt like I stole it for that price.

Mint JK Ran only a few times indoors.
4 linked
flebay CMS
Gmade shocks
RC4WD front and rear bumpers
RC4WD winch
Axial 1.9 Beadlocks
No name motor
Axial Chubs
Axial Knuckles
Axial links

Ive got a few things still waiting to be delivered.

Forgive the crap Iphone photos

[Case182]

Ran into a problem with the CMS kit the previous owner has installed.

The horn hits the steering link, and with the servo moved further back on the mount it hits the axle. This results in less than half in inch of front suspension travel.

Im going to switch back to an axle mounted servo which should free up all the travel.

[Case182]

Just finished installing new custom links.

[Case182]

Got my new beadlock rings in today from Gearhead Rc. They really improve the look of the stock Axial beadlock wheels.

Also got the stock suspension put back on.

[klabeaume]

Awesome job on the links, looks like they turned out very clean.

[Case182]

Originally Posted by klabeaume

Awesome job on the links, looks like they turned out very clean.

Links are actually from a guy on ebay. Not sure if he's a member here or not.

[Case182]

Mocked up some Junfac spacers..... Have to actually cut the wheels for them to lock into place. So im getting rid of those.




Also mocked up my motor to the stock trans and ended up with some fitment issues. Not sure what i'll do.

[Case182]

Anyone have any idea on fitting the motor?

[Case182]

Guess no one has an opinion.....



Picked up one of Savox's waterproof servos.

[CodesEmpire]

Hey there bro. I like how your Jeep is looking. I saw your post and was wondering what isn't fitting with the motor? Are the screw holes lining up? Is it how far out the motor shaft is? I'm personally having a hard time trying to figure out how to help just by the pictures alone. If you could give a bit more info, maybe it might help us out a little to get the right ideas flowing your way.

Keep up the awesome work on this bro. It's looking sweet.

[Case182]

Originally Posted by CodesEmpire

Hey there bro. I like how your Jeep is looking. I saw your post and was wondering what isn't fitting with the motor? Are the screw holes lining up? Is it how far out the motor shaft is? I'm personally having a hard time trying to figure out how to help just by the pictures alone. If you could give a bit more info, maybe it might help us out a little to get the right ideas flowing your way.

Keep up the awesome work on this bro. It's looking sweet.

The motor shaft is super close to the spur gear. Also the back of the motor can sits up higher on the front upper link nut.

Ill try sanding the top of the rod end and see if that changes anything. The motor shaft will probably be closer with the Slash RR Spur gear when I upgrade. Not sure if the spur is actually larger or not

[HDMM]

Just curious...why are you trying to put a velineon motor in a crawler / scaler?

[Case182]

Was trying to keep the build cost low and use what I had laying around. And with the tqi radio you can adjust the motors output on the fly. Even Harley had one in his wraith for a bit.

[Case182]

Got my Harley Vanquish transmission in today.

[autonomous]

i see that CMS mount you had in there is the same one i tried using with the same issues, the company really should put a disclaimer or do some fitment before putting (that) product out. Hope you can get that big ass motor working with that sweet new transmission!

[autonomous]

Also the quarter inch links are bada$$ why did you go back to axial suspension though?

[Case182]

Originally Posted by autonomous

Also the quarter inch links are bada$$ why did you go back to axial suspension though?

I wanted the adjustability of the stock ones. Will most likely upgrade to Prolines or RC4WD King shocks when the wallet allows.

[MaxxPain]

The steering link on the front axles needs to be dropped down were the lock nut is. Thats probably why it has limited travel.

Bottom link should look like this.

[Case182]

I was getting limited travel due to the no longer installed CMS kit that came with the truck. I'm getting full travel no with the axle mounted servo, even with the link mounted where it's at now. If I were to put it on the bottom it'll hit the pumpkin.

[MaxxPain]

Are you using these ball ends. These offset the link and give you more room.