Johnny builds an SCX-10 II XJ

[JohnnyAnguish]

The XJ has 125 miles and counting on its little odometer. Still rulz.

Over the weekend I let my 10 year old toss this rig around the crawler course at my LHS. It's a tough course where I've broken many a part on my other rigs. I have to admit I was a little worried given Axial's current inventory woes. It wasn't about to stop me from letting him drive it, though! He did great, with some really nice throttle control and more patience than I expected. The truck came through with a few new scratches and a smiling driver.

More photos!


Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee by johnny anguish, on Flickr


Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee by johnny anguish, on Flickr


Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee by johnny anguish, on Flickr


Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee by johnny anguish, on Flickr

[andrewd]

Have you changed wheels again? My favourite look out of the ones you have shown are the Gmade steelies with rock beasts. I ordered that setup for my truck.

[JohnnyAnguish]

Originally Posted by andrewd

Have you changed wheels again? My favourite look out of the ones you have shown are the Gmade steelies with rock beasts. I ordered that setup for my truck.

Ha! Yes, I did. I had this Gearhead/Mad Beast combo on my G6 Wrangler for a while. I wanted to see how much body rubbing I'd get with a little bit taller tire. On the bench they rub a fair amount. Out on the trails it's pretty negligible.

Oh, and it's fun and easy to swap out wheels and tires. Now only if it wasn't so darn expensive...

[JohnnyAnguish]

Nothing earth-shattering, but I've got lots of little changes going on with this rig. Here's a sneak peek...


Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr

[JohnnyAnguish]

With the SCX-10II continuing to be a rock solid runner, I spent some time doing a bit more aesthetic tweaking. Soooooo...

- Pro-line Interior
- Driver
- Knight Customs tail lights
- HeyOK light controller
- Vanquish Method Roost wheels
- RC4WD Atturo Trail Blade tires
- CI dual stage foams

Quick notes: The interior is a bit small but workable. Daryl Dixon got chopped up to drive this thing. Very happy to ditch the tail light stickers. When I originally bought wheels for this rig I was torn between the Method 105 and the Method Roost. I went with the 105s, which I love, but realized I'd eventually end up with the Roosts as well when I saw Imthatguy's build. Also, I'm addicted to wheels and tires. So are you, probably.

Picture time...


Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr

[JohnnyAnguish]

...and out on the trail...


Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee by johnny anguish, on Flickr


Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee by johnny anguish, on Flickr


Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee by johnny anguish, on Flickr


Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee by johnny anguish, on Flickr

[saddlesore]

Love those tires. Totally underrated. Scale look and size and actually really grippy.

[JohnnyAnguish]

Originally Posted by saddlesore

Love those tires. Totally underrated. Scale look and size and actually really grippy.

I've only got a couple of runs on them so far, but I'm liking them.

[JohnnyAnguish]

I've gotten in a couple more runs on the Trail Blades. You definitely give up some ground clearance with the smaller tire, but they've done respectably in a variety of conditions.


Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee by johnny anguish, on Flickr


Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee by johnny anguish, on Flickr

[randys]

Hi Johnny,

I am wondering did you get the 45 degree steering angle as advertised by axial? I have just finished my build and find out that it does not have 45 degree when going forward but can have 45 degree when going backward. anyway when going backward the tire will rub the link. if i set the steering rate it will not rub the link but i will have even smaller angle when going forward. did you experience this too?thanks
anyway nice looking rig !

[JohnnyAnguish]

Around the 140 mile mark I had to do a little body work. The lexan was tearing where the side view mirror mounts. A little Shoe Goo, fiberglass tape and black paint had me back in business.


Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr


Axial SCX-10 II Jeep Cherokee Build by johnny anguish, on Flickr

[TAT76]

Fun build to go threw, thanks for taking the time. Did you ever stop the leaks in Shocks?
I've rebuilt mine 3 times now and can't seem to stop the leaking on the bottom. :(


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[JohnnyAnguish]

Originally Posted by TAT76

Fun build to go threw, thanks for taking the time. Did you ever stop the leaks in Shocks?
I've rebuilt mine 3 times now and can't seem to stop the leaking on the bottom. :(


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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! No. The Axial shocks always leak. The good news is they still seem to work reasonably well while they'e leaking.

[TAT76]

Originally Posted by JohnnyAnguish

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! No. The Axial shocks always leak. The good news is they still seem to work reasonably well while they'e leaking.

LMBO!! That is not what I wanted to hear. :(
I guess it's time to look into some one ones.

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[Canonman]

Originally Posted by JohnnyAnguish

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! No. The Axial shocks always leak. The good news is they still seem to work reasonably well while they'e leaking.

Yeah same here. Making sure they weren't binding at all during full travel does seem to have paid off tho. I used longer screws at front which freed them up off the boomracing towers I've used.



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[Traulus]

Any more info on the interior?I have it on the bench and wanted to know how to solve the ga problems.The interior is nrower then the body

[Teng]

You could try green grease from Team Association. The green grease should prevent or slow down the leak


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[bootbox]

Can someone spell out what's wrong with the instructions in the first post? I'm about to build my kit and I want to make sure I do it right

[Canonman]

Originally Posted by Traulus

Any more info on the interior?I have it on the bench and wanted to know how to solve the ga problems.The interior is nrower then the body

I've surrounded my proline body with foam from some packing (new axles) and added some small velcro to fasten it in the shell.

Oh, and some slightly oversized Barbies. That's ok isn't it? Hehe.

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[dayne41991]

Bootbox Its pretty obvious when you're putting it together but that link goes in front .. Not in the back lol

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