Re-Visited ~ My SCX10 II Clodbuster Project

[Stomper Fan 777]

Re-Visited ~ My SCX10 II Clodbuster Body Project
I get a lot of flack for not running my R/C Projects ~ I enjoy building them more then running them.
Some just don't understand that ? ~ Many hours and late nights working building my dream scale trail truck.
I cant afford a 1:1scale Rig like this in my life time but can enjoy a 1:10th Scale One.

Well it's 99% done our projects are never done always adding something more to improve on them.
Some STRC Aluminum upgrades to the chassis, RC4WD King 100mm Shocks,
RPM Blower and Side Exhaust, Spray on Berliner, Running Boards, Aluminum Roll Bar,
Scale looking old school 6 Lug Steal Wheels, 1977 Chevy Front Grill with headlight covers.
A $1000.Project that I can't afford to run and bash on.
It took one year of savings and selling of my Aurora T-Jet chassis to build this truck.

Running on 1:10th Scale trails { Yes that's what it was built for }
Like going two tracking in northern Michigan as I did with my Uncles Jeep many years ago.
Small hills. Shallow mud pits, The Real Deal in scale is what I want out of an R/C Sc. Truck nothing more.

[IVIaarten]

that really worked out looking great!

that scale engine really finishes it off.

[Stomper Fan 777]

I Put My 2.2 Tires Back On my SCX10 II Clodbuster project.
With the 100mm shocks, Plus an additional 3/8" lift.
So it should clear just about anything on the trail now.
I put Traxxas rod ends on my Rc4wd 100mm shocks they gave it just the right amount of lift needed.
Even with that setup I only get about 97% of full articulation before the tires rub on the fender flares.

[Stomper Fan 777]

My small work space ~ My Scaler is getting there slowly.
Not real happy with the 3d printed 1977 Chevy Grill. I added the AXIAL Light Grills / Covers thinking that would improve on it.
Someday I will find an original Clodbuster Grill with the Chevy emblem on the Bay.
That would finish my project to my liking.

[Stomper Fan 777]

Some new part's I ordered today:
* RC4WD 100mm King Off-Road Dual Spring Shock Set
* Hot Racing Adjustable Offset Multi Shock Mount For The SCX10 II
* Hot Racing Heavy Duty Steel Drive Shaft w/Ujoints For The SCX10 II

My Clodbuster Body is heavy that's why I need the HD Springs and The Lift Kit

[Stomper Fan 777]

I had my 2.2 5" tall tires on with the Hot Racing lift kit installed along with the 100mm shocks,
but it didn't work out as planed.
For one it was to top heavy and messed with the drive shaft angles to much.
Well all that said I put it all back with just the 100mm shocks and with the 1.9 4 1/2" tall tires back on it.
Also it messed with the pan hard bar even with extra shims / washers added.
I may someday go with a taller tire but only 4 3/4" tall max... Any taller your just asking for trouble,
In less your running with a body that has the wheel wells cut out to the max,
And you don't need to raise the chassis. It may work out for you.

[MrLee1990]

Handy to know how much tyre it can take without causing issues. Just about to make the tyre purchase ;)

[blumaro]

Very nice, i enjoy build them a lot myself , i understand you dump a 1000.00 in a toy truck and roll it down a mountain, not much fun for the wallet.

[Stomper Fan 777]

Hi blumaro, Yes I am vary close to that $1000. mark if not over a little bit but that's including the price of the kit and radio gear also.
I need to start working on my 1:10th scale garage so I have somewhere to park it.
I need to add about 5" to it because this truck in 2" longer then my old RC4WD Stomper.
That is the truck I built the garage for and it barely fit once I added the workbench.

[Stomper Fan 777]

STRC Upgrades

STRC Upgrades ~ I have almost all of them now. ~ From: Tower Hobbies
* STRC Alum Front Bumper Mount SCX10 II Red
* STRC Aluminum HD Rear Bumper Mount/Chassis Brace Red
* STRC Alum HD Fr Shock Towers w/Link Mount SCX10 II Red
* STRC Alum HD Rear Shock Towers SCX10 II Red
* STRC Alum Precision Front C-Hubs Red SCX10 II
* STRC Aluminum Steering Knuckles Red SCX10 II
* STRC Aluminum Lower Shock/Suspension Link Mount Red
* STRC Aluminum Rear Lock-Out Red SCX10 II

I also have the:
* Hot Racing Heavy Duty Steel Drive Shaft w/Ujoints SCXII

All installed on my truck now.

Plan on getting soon.
* STRC Aluminum Chassis H Brace Silver SCX10/SCX10 II
* STRC Alum Servo Mount Brackets SCX10 II Red
* STRC Alum Center Trans Mouting Blocks SCX10 II Red
* STRC Alum Diff Cover SCX10 II Red

Do I need all them upgrades ? ~ No but I am a builder that just want's a nice truck.
I see nothing wrong with that, Will it end up being a shelf queen ?
No I plan on running it on scale trails someday when I finish it to my liking.

Will post pics soon.

Here is a Video I seen on YouTube with the STRC Upgrades.
https://youtu.be/0x_BoAtN8eQ