Wroncho skid question

[old man 52]

I've been looking through the wroncho threads and i was wondering why the wraith skid plate not used , All the threads i looked at use the scx . Could someone either tell me or point me in the right direction , Thanks

[jeepscx10]

My guess is because when you use the wraith skid you have to make your own cross members

[greenjk]

Originally Posted by jeepscx10

My guess is because when you use the wraith skid you have to make your own cross members

No you don't, the rails and stock cross members can be used with the wraith skid, you just need to bend them at either end, or do what I did and widen the rear to get a more scale look. I'm using scx10 width wraith axles on this, centered rear and off set front.

[jeepscx10]

Originally Posted by greenjk

No you don't, the rails and stock cross members can be used with the raith skid, you just need to bend them at either end, or do what I did and widen the rear to get a more scale look.

Wasn't sure I was just guessing

[greenjk]

Originally Posted by jeepscx10

Wasn't sure I was just guessing

[old man 52]

Hey greenjk do you got a few pics of that centered AR60s

[crockins]

@ greenjk I'm just wondering, why did you choose the wraith skid for your build? I see some potential problems with the extra width and it's certainly a lot more work then using an SCX skid but what's the upside? Does it have better geometry maybe? Is there a particular look that you're trying to hit or a mechanical reason? From those pictures I can't really tell what's going on with your shock mounts so maybe that's it. I'm really just curious about your build. It's different which is always cool and sometimes reason enough to do something! Sorry about the thread jack!

[old man 52]

Originally Posted by crockins

@ greenjk I'm just wondering, why did you choose the wraith skid for your build? I see some potential problems with the extra width and it's certainly a lot more work then using an SCX skid but what's the upside? Does it have better geometry maybe? Is there a particular look that you're trying to hit or a mechanical reason? From those pictures I can't really tell what's going on with your shock mounts so maybe that's it. I'm really just curious about your build. It's different which is always cool and sometimes reason enough to do something! Sorry about the thread jack!

Don't be sorry , Those are all good questions

[greenjk]

Originally Posted by old man 52

Hey greenjk do you got a few pics of that centered AR60s

Sure mate here you go, for thelower link mounts I was going to use some trex60 ? mounts but I'm broke so I just re drilled the tubes and used the stockers.

Originally Posted by crockins

@ greenjk I'm just wondering, why did you choose the wraith skid for your build? I see some potential problems with the extra width and it's certainly a lot more work then using an SCX skid but what's the upside? Does it have better geometry maybe? Is there a particular look that you're trying to hit or a mechanical reason? From those pictures I can't really tell what's going on with your shock mounts so maybe that's it. I'm really just curious about your build. It's different which is always cool and sometimes reason enough to do something! Sorry about the thread jack!

Just for the look really and to be different, I've had this rig running for a few years with all scx10 under it and recently decided to narrow some wraith axles and try out the wraith skid, then thought it would be cool to get rid of the coil overs and run a separate coil and shock like my 1:1. I have to update my build thread so if you want to check it out I will link it here for you.

Originally Posted by old man 52

Don't be sorry , Those are all good questions

[old man 52]

I'm was thinking of building a center rear, but didn't want to cut up two housings.

[greenjk]

Originally Posted by old man 52

I'm was thinking of building a center rear, but didn't want to cut up two housings.

What width do you want, this is scx10 width and uses 2 short side wraith axles and one wraith housing, I sleaved it with stock plastic tailshaft and it seems OK altho I haven't ran it yet.

[old man 52]

I already built my OCP front and rear housings and sleeved them with the wb8 shafts , They seem plenty strong enough.

[greenjk]

Originally Posted by old man 52

I already built my OCP front and rear housings and sleeved them with the wb8 shafts , They seem plenty strong enough.

Good to here, I'm sure it will be fine in mine as I don't plan on running this one to hard.

[old man 52]

Famous last words , LOL

[old man 52]

So how hard would it be to use the wraith skid than pull the frame rails together in the front an rear. Does that mess up the shock mounts at all.

[greenjk]

Originally Posted by old man 52

So how hard would it be to use the wraith skid than pull the frame rails together in the front an rear. Does that mess up the shock mounts at all.

I did have it this way at first then decided to keep the rear in line with the width of the skid, the front is pulled in and uses the stock cross members, bumper mount and I did have the shock towers on until I decided to run separate shocks/spring's. What width are your axles.

[old man 52]

Their scx width.

[greenjk]

Looks good, I did they centered rear to keep it like my 1:1, it was actually easier than the front.

[old man 52]

I may give it a try once i get the next chassis built.

[greenjk]

Originally Posted by old man 52

I may give it a try once i get the next chassis built.

Do you have a build thread on yours.