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soze · 04-15-2018, 11:30 AM

So... that Axial SCX10 II kit box that has been sitting around finally got relieved from furniture duty as a makeshift stand.

I can't say this is going to be an exciting build as I'm pretty much building it box stock for now... The more interesting stuff will probably come later... much later...

Follow this build on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...dhGC0eFoBIBEqe

Most of the product links are to eBay. As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase.

Build Details:
Axial SCX10 II Kit (eBay)
Xtra Speed AR44 Alloy Axle Housing
Boom Racing 25T Alloy Servo Horn
Pro-Line 1.9" BF Goodrich Krawlers
eBay "D-Hole" aluminum wheels (eBay)
Axial Dingo Front Bumper AX80039A (eBay)
Boom Racing Rear lockouts for AR44
Boom Racing C-Hubs & Knuckles for AR44
Pro-Line PL-C Interior (eBay)
GRC Inner Fenders for Axial SCX10 II - eBay | Asiatees

Electronics:
Hobbywing WP-1080 Brushed Crawler Esc (eBay)
GoolRC 35T Brushed motor (eBay)
JX CLS5830HV 30kg Servo (eBay)
FlySky FS-R6B 6ch Receiver (eBay)
FlySky GT3C Transmitter (eBay)

Tools:
Versachem Brake Caliper Grease (eBay)
Permatex Anti Seize Lubricant (ebay)
Associated 1656 FT 1/4 in Driver Handle (ebay)
Tamiya Side Cutter (eBay)
Protek RC Shock Pliers (eBay)
DEWALT DCF610S2R 12V MAX Cordless Lithium-Ion 1/4 in. Hex Chuck Screwdriver Kit (eBay)
MIP Metric Speed Tip Set MIP9512 (eBay)
MIP Metric Nut Driver Wrench Set MIP9503 (eBay)
Bob Smith Industries Blue Thread Locker (eBay)
Duratrax Shock stand (eBay)
Noleen SF3 Grease (on eBay)
Hakko FX-888D Soldering Station (eBay)
Multistar Rubber R/C Work mat

Paint:
Tamiya PS-30 Brilliant Blue Paint (eBay)
Duratrax Black Paint
Tamiya PS-5 Black (eBay)
Plastidip (eBay)
Tamiya TS-4 German Gray

soze · 04-15-2018, 11:33 AM

Part 1 - Axles

I've had these Xtra Speed AR44 Axle housing since I bought the kit. Finally get to use them.

Starting on the work...

Yay... axles done. Like others.. I needed to dremel the paint off the inside bearing slot in the Xtra Speed Axle housings.

soze · 04-15-2018, 11:43 AM

Part 2 - Links

Them links....

Steering and panhard links...

Front axle links...

Rear axle links join the party...

soze · 04-15-2018, 11:45 AM

Part 3 - Shocks

Axial Icons... nothing special to see here...

soze · 04-15-2018, 11:52 AM

Part 4 - Transmission

So... the kit comes with that newer transmission.

For this build... I am sticking with the kit provided transmission for now.

soze · 04-15-2018, 11:56 AM

Part 5 - Drive Shafts

Will probably get metal ones down the road. For now these will do.

soze · 04-15-2018, 12:12 PM

Part 6 - Chassis

Finally getting around to putting the chassis together.

Used a Boom Racing 25T servo horn for the steering servo.

Front Axle mounted

Rear Axle and shocks mounted

Using Hobbywing 1080 Brushed ESC

ESC put in place... Bumpers,rock sliders, and body posts mounted.

soze · 04-15-2018, 12:25 PM

Part 7 - Wheels and Body

Going to use the stock tires and wheels for now. Will not be gluing them like the instructions say, as I'll probably swap out the foams and change to beadlocks.

Starting on the body prep work... Forgot to take pictures...

Mounted the Tires/Wheels

Finished adding some of the decals and plastic scale details to the body.

Mounting the roof rack was a !@# Whoever designed the piece that mounts inside the body should be tortured.... because that's what it was... torture. For some reason this part of the build seemed like the hardest part. The screw holes were too small for the screws and I tried to brute force it. I finally wised-up (hey I'm still jet-lagged and not thinking clearly) and used a screw to open up the hole in the plastic piece while not trying to mount the rack...before finally mounting the rack on.

On top of that part of the roof rack was missing a screw hole which was weird. I had to drill out a hole for the screw (passenger side 1st screw of 3) so that I could mount the 2 parts of the roof rack together.

soze · 04-15-2018, 12:35 PM

Here's how it sits... mostly stock for now.

The SCX10.2 finally joins my fleet of scale crawlers.

2mtech · 04-15-2018, 12:51 PM

Wow, you build fast! All that in one hour?

Now you're going to need to buy an end table or something to take the place where that box has been!

soze · 04-15-2018, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2mtech

Wow, you build fast! All that in one hour?

Now you're going to need to buy an end table or something to take the place where that box has been!

It took a week. I've been back from vacation for a week and working on this through my jet lag.

The TRX-4 Bronco and its box have taken the spot. It's being stashed away as I'm not planning on running it anytime soon.

soze · 04-15-2018, 01:37 PM

Testing some different shoes...

Pro-Line BF Goodrich Krawlers & eBay D-Hole aluminum wheels

soze · 09-13-2018, 01:46 AM

Got around to doing a few updates to the SCX10.2 a few weeks ago. I wanted to try getting this truck finished up so that I can start running it more.

One of the things that always bugged me about this truck was that front bumper that sticks way out front.

Since I don't plan to really use a winch or have a winch, I thought changing the front bumper was in order.

First thing I tried out was to trim the pegs of the stock bumper to see if I could get it to tuck in more. I also drilled out some new mounting hole positions (not shown).

It's a lot more tucked in, but I don't like how it just looks like a flat slab jutting out.

Next bumper I tried out was the SSD Rock Shield for SCX10

Rough approximation in differences of clearance

Bumper is solid, looks good, with good clearance...

But.... I don't really like the way it looks with the XJ body. I'll probably keep it for use on another truck that has a narrower front.

Finally I decided to try the Axial Dingo front bumper...

This one looks a little more promising.

I like the way that it protects the full width of the body.

Final decision made to keep the Dingo bumper.

Teng · 09-13-2018, 02:39 AM

Looks good finally. Our local comp guys just couldn’t stop loving the Extra Speed axles housing, never heard any bad things about theses axle housings. Aluminium yet still slide over rock easily and very durable. Extra value

soze · 09-23-2018, 10:46 AM

Getting around to installing some parts that have been sitting in the drawers.

Boom Racing Rear lockouts for AR44
Boom Racing C-Hubs & Knuckles for AR44

Boom Racing lockout on the left, stock on the right

Stock C-Hub on left, Boom Racing on right.

I forgot to take pictures of the knuckles, but it's a really tight precise fit for the bearings. You pretty much have to push it in straight perfectly. If it's slightly put in at a minor angle it gets stuck.

All installed.

soze · 11-26-2018, 10:39 AM

Added some GRC Inner Fenders

mrexclusive · 11-26-2018, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soze

Added some GRC Inner Fenders

I need me a set of thos

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ussprinceton2004 · 12-01-2018, 09:51 AM

one of the better builds of the Axial 2K XJ. I especially like the Xtra Speed axles

soze · 12-20-2018, 07:16 PM

A few from today's hill climb. Rig really surprised me with how well it did today. The Pro-Line BFG Krawlers have also become my favorite tire.

HumboldtEF · 12-20-2018, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soze

The Pro-Line BFG Krawlers have also become my favorite tire.

Those are my favorites too

How were the approach angles? I had a Jeep kit but didnt end up using the body because I wasn't digging the big overhangs on the front and rear. Looks like you have the front bumper tucked up tight though.

The rig looks great, I might have to look into a set of those inner fenders.

Oh and how is it so sunny there? its been dumping rain all day up north

04-15-2018, 11:30 AM	#1
soze I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,643	Soze finally builds his SCX10 II after 2 years. So... that Axial SCX10 II kit box that has been sitting around finally got relieved from furniture duty as a makeshift stand. I can't say this is going to be an exciting build as I'm pretty much building it box stock for now... The more interesting stuff will probably come later... much later... Follow this build on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...dhGC0eFoBIBEqe Most of the product links are to eBay. As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase. Build Details: Axial SCX10 II Kit (eBay) Xtra Speed AR44 Alloy Axle Housing Boom Racing 25T Alloy Servo Horn Pro-Line 1.9" BF Goodrich Krawlers eBay "D-Hole" aluminum wheels (eBay) Axial Dingo Front Bumper AX80039A (eBay) Boom Racing Rear lockouts for AR44 Boom Racing C-Hubs & Knuckles for AR44 Pro-Line PL-C Interior (eBay) GRC Inner Fenders for Axial SCX10 II - eBay \| Asiatees Electronics: Hobbywing WP-1080 Brushed Crawler Esc (eBay) GoolRC 35T Brushed motor (eBay) JX CLS5830HV 30kg Servo (eBay) FlySky FS-R6B 6ch Receiver (eBay) FlySky GT3C Transmitter (eBay) Tools: Versachem Brake Caliper Grease (eBay) Permatex Anti Seize Lubricant (ebay) Associated 1656 FT 1/4 in Driver Handle (ebay) Tamiya Side Cutter (eBay) Protek RC Shock Pliers (eBay) DEWALT DCF610S2R 12V MAX Cordless Lithium-Ion 1/4 in. Hex Chuck Screwdriver Kit (eBay) MIP Metric Speed Tip Set MIP9512 (eBay) MIP Metric Nut Driver Wrench Set MIP9503 (eBay) Bob Smith Industries Blue Thread Locker (eBay) Duratrax Shock stand (eBay) Noleen SF3 Grease (on eBay) Hakko FX-888D Soldering Station (eBay) Multistar Rubber R/C Work mat Paint: Tamiya PS-30 Brilliant Blue Paint (eBay) Duratrax Black Paint Tamiya PS-5 Black (eBay) Plastidip (eBay) Tamiya TS-4 German Gray Last edited by soze; 04-18-2024 at 11:40 PM.

04-15-2018, 11:33 AM	#2
soze I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,643	Re: Soze finally builds his SCX10 II after 2 years. Part 1 - Axles I've had these Xtra Speed AR44 Axle housing since I bought the kit. Finally get to use them. Starting on the work... Yay... axles done. Like others.. I needed to dremel the paint off the inside bearing slot in the Xtra Speed Axle housings. Last edited by soze; 01-07-2020 at 11:13 PM.

04-15-2018, 11:43 AM	#3
soze I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,643	Re: Soze finally builds his SCX10 II after 2 years. Part 2 - Links Them links.... Steering and panhard links... Front axle links... Rear axle links join the party...

04-15-2018, 11:45 AM	#4
soze I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,643	Re: Soze finally builds his SCX10 II after 2 years. Part 3 - Shocks Axial Icons... nothing special to see here...

04-15-2018, 11:52 AM	#5
soze I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,643	Re: Soze finally builds his SCX10 II after 2 years. Part 4 - Transmission So... the kit comes with that newer transmission. For this build... I am sticking with the kit provided transmission for now. Last edited by soze; 05-13-2018 at 09:55 AM.

04-15-2018, 11:56 AM	#6
soze I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,643	Re: Soze finally builds his SCX10 II after 2 years. Part 5 - Drive Shafts Will probably get metal ones down the road. For now these will do.

04-15-2018, 12:12 PM	#7
soze I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,643	Re: Soze finally builds his SCX10 II after 2 years. Part 6 - Chassis Finally getting around to putting the chassis together. Used a Boom Racing 25T servo horn for the steering servo. Front Axle mounted Rear Axle and shocks mounted Using Hobbywing 1080 Brushed ESC ESC put in place... Bumpers,rock sliders, and body posts mounted. Last edited by soze; 01-07-2020 at 11:14 PM.

04-15-2018, 12:25 PM	#8
soze I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,643	Re: Soze finally builds his SCX10 II after 2 years. Part 7 - Wheels and Body Going to use the stock tires and wheels for now. Will not be gluing them like the instructions say, as I'll probably swap out the foams and change to beadlocks. Starting on the body prep work... Forgot to take pictures... Mounted the Tires/Wheels Finished adding some of the decals and plastic scale details to the body. Mounting the roof rack was a !@# Whoever designed the piece that mounts inside the body should be tortured.... because that's what it was... torture. For some reason this part of the build seemed like the hardest part. The screw holes were too small for the screws and I tried to brute force it. I finally wised-up (hey I'm still jet-lagged and not thinking clearly) and used a screw to open up the hole in the plastic piece while not trying to mount the rack...before finally mounting the rack on. On top of that part of the roof rack was missing a screw hole which was weird. I had to drill out a hole for the screw (passenger side 1st screw of 3) so that I could mount the 2 parts of the roof rack together. Last edited by soze; 04-15-2018 at 12:32 PM.

04-15-2018, 12:35 PM	#9
soze I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,643	Re: Soze finally builds his SCX10 II after 2 years. Here's how it sits... mostly stock for now. The SCX10.2 finally joins my fleet of scale crawlers.

04-15-2018, 12:51 PM	#10
2mtech RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Princeton, North Carolina, USA Posts: 1,499	Re: Soze finally builds his SCX10 II after 2 years. Wow, you build fast! All that in one hour? Now you're going to need to buy an end table or something to take the place where that box has been!

04-15-2018, 01:37 PM	#12
soze I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,643	Re: Soze finally builds his SCX10 II after 2 years. Testing some different shoes... Pro-Line BF Goodrich Krawlers & eBay D-Hole aluminum wheels Last edited by soze; 01-07-2020 at 11:15 PM.

09-13-2018, 01:46 AM	#13
soze I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,643	Re: Soze finally builds his SCX10 II after 2 years. Got around to doing a few updates to the SCX10.2 a few weeks ago. I wanted to try getting this truck finished up so that I can start running it more. One of the things that always bugged me about this truck was that front bumper that sticks way out front. Since I don't plan to really use a winch or have a winch, I thought changing the front bumper was in order. First thing I tried out was to trim the pegs of the stock bumper to see if I could get it to tuck in more. I also drilled out some new mounting hole positions (not shown). It's a lot more tucked in, but I don't like how it just looks like a flat slab jutting out. Next bumper I tried out was the SSD Rock Shield for SCX10 Rough approximation in differences of clearance Bumper is solid, looks good, with good clearance... But.... I don't really like the way it looks with the XJ body. I'll probably keep it for use on another truck that has a narrower front. Finally I decided to try the Axial Dingo front bumper... This one looks a little more promising. I like the way that it protects the full width of the body. Final decision made to keep the Dingo bumper. Last edited by soze; 01-07-2020 at 11:17 PM.

09-13-2018, 02:39 AM	#14
Teng RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: 1972 born Christian, Chinese. Posts: 1,321	Re: Soze finally builds his SCX10 II after 2 years. Looks good finally. Our local comp guys just couldn’t stop loving the Extra Speed axles housing, never heard any bad things about theses axle housings. Aluminium yet still slide over rock easily and very durable. Extra value

09-23-2018, 10:46 AM	#15
soze I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,643	Re: Soze finally builds his SCX10 II after 2 years. Getting around to installing some parts that have been sitting in the drawers. Boom Racing Rear lockouts for AR44 Boom Racing C-Hubs & Knuckles for AR44 Boom Racing lockout on the left, stock on the right Stock C-Hub on left, Boom Racing on right. I forgot to take pictures of the knuckles, but it's a really tight precise fit for the bearings. You pretty much have to push it in straight perfectly. If it's slightly put in at a minor angle it gets stuck. All installed.

11-26-2018, 10:39 AM	#16
soze I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,643	Re: Soze finally builds his SCX10 II after 2 years. Added some GRC Inner Fenders

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