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Jaymzx

08-15-2019 07:05 AM

SCX10 II with Wrangler JK Body

lonleycreeper

08-15-2019 09:39 AM

Re: SCX10 II with Wrangler JK Body

She looks great.

My first suggestion is to get the ride height a bit lower.
As she sits now, she is going to be super tippy/top heavy.

You can get the ride height down by lowering the body to the frame rails, and lowering the suspension.

Jaymzx

08-15-2019 10:15 AM

Re: SCX10 II with Wrangler JK Body

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Originally Posted by hobbyjumper (Post 5956433)

Looks nice! How are those tires and rims working out for you? Which ones did you get, specifically?

The tires grip fairly well, I guess I can't expect a high quality tyre for the price but I think they will do for now. I can always upgrade to better tires in the future.

These are the tires I use, from Aliexpress (Injora): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32788016520.html

The wheels are heavy and the material used looks high quality. For the price I don't think it can get any better than this. It helps the rig stay on the ground and get the traction it needs.

Also from Aliexpress (Team FC): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32981349430.html

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Originally Posted by lonleycreeper (Post 5956436)

Yes, I don't like how high it is right now. But I've found that this is the lowest it can be without destroying the interior of the body (it already required to cut some bits). If I want a lower ride I will have to cut a huge whole below the interior of the body shell.

How can I lower the suspension? Using the spring adjustment in the shocks?

v33	08-16-2019 07:32 AM

Re: SCX10 II with Wrangler JK Body

you really need to do something about the ride height, i did the same on two of my jk 2dr builds. went through all the trouble to make the stance right only to find out that i did not like the performance... so i sold it! :lmao:

i plan to build a better one soon. here is the stance of my old build...

http://vlozity.net/akumu/cfx/akumu-cfx-14.png

http://vlozity.net/akumu/cfx/akumu-cfx-15.png

it is not sitting on a scx10v2 chassis, i used an MST CFX instead. cutting up an scx10v2 presented a lot of problems. anyways, i used shorter shocks, about 70 to 80mm if i am not mistaken. I removed the center console and carved that area then retro fitted the console back in.

hth!

Jaymzx

08-16-2019 07:54 AM

Re: SCX10 II with Wrangler JK Body

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Originally Posted by hobbyjumper (Post 5956450)

Assuming there are any threads left, that will lower the sprung weight (everything above the axles and tires) but won't close the gap between the frame and body. I'm always hesitant to cut up a pretty new body shell, but after bashing and scratching it for a while hacking away as necessary until it performs right is no longer a big deal. Just saying.

Yeah I've been cutting more today and the current height has improved. Being a hard body it makes me feel bad about destroying it though.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by v33 (Post 5956612)

That looks amazing! I've been removing more plastic today from the interior and now it sits lower. I will post more photos when I'm finished, although I don't think I can't achieve the height you had in that build.

I was planning on getting new shocks because these, for some reason, don't seem to work well and they have leaks at some point. I may go with the shorter shocks like you said.

Thanks "thumbsup"

Natedog

08-16-2019 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lonleycreeper (Post 5956436)

X2 "thumbsup"

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Originally Posted by Jaymzx (Post 5956443)

....Yes, I don't like how high it is right now. But I've found that this is the lowest it can be without destroying the interior of the body (it already required to cut some bits). If I want a lower ride I will have to cut a huge whole below the interior of the body shell.

How can I lower the suspension? Using the spring adjustment in the shocks?

Carefully cut up interior and remake with styrene and then paint as needed.

Shorter shocks, internal limit the shocks, raise frame side mounting points, softer springs maybe? Heavy styrene body might need thicker shock oil too.

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Originally Posted by v33 (Post 5956612)

you really need to do something about the ride height, i did the same on two of my jk 2dr builds. went through all the trouble to make the stance right only to find out that i did not like the performance... so i sold it! :lmao:

it is not sitting on a scx10v2 chassis, i used an MST CFX instead. cutting up an scx10v2 presented a lot of problems. anyways, i used shorter shocks, about 70 to 80mm if i am not mistaken. I removed the center console and carved that area then retro fitted the console back in.

Nice, thanks for pictures and suggestions! :)

Jaymzx

08-18-2019 02:18 PM

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I managed to lower the shell by cutting most of the interior. These are new pictures from today.

The performance of this build surprises me. It can climb where a TRX4 chassis can without having a 2-speed box using the minimum speed. It couldn't go up a hill with sand though.

I need to get a battery that can fit in the space I have, which limits the offer to a 2200 mAh capacity.

https://i.postimg.cc/W4Rc6Sr1/IMG-20190818-121237.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/Xq20fbKR/IMG-20190818-121240.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/k5x3j8FF/IMG-20190818-121243.jpg

I'll change the stock shocks to 80mm probably in the future.

lkvisser

08-21-2019 08:43 AM

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I agree that it’s hard to cut a hard body but is a necessary evil unless spending big $$$.

Here’s my jk on SCXii ., cutting required

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a20009424d.jpg
Those are the small 1.55 rock beasts. Bottom of Jeep is level with rock guards.

Here’s the same Jeep on my trx4.., large tires but again body level with chassis

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d8a45dea37.jpg

Here’s my small SCXii Tj build., with cutting body to get it low...
My SCXii rc4wd blazer., spent money on a GCM tranny (no cutting).
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...49432d8878.jpg

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Jaymzx

08-23-2019 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lkvisser (Post 5957496)

Those are some cool rigs!

Yeah it's a pain, but mine looks better now with all the cutting. Still WIP though.

I just noticed one of my front shocks is dead, probably because of another oil leak. I've been having problems with the front shocks since I assembled the kit, I might have to get new ones already. :roll:

I've been working also on a LED lightbar for the roof. I also managed to fit a 5800 mAh battery at the rear seats. I will try this tomorrow and see how it behaves with the new weight.

lkvisser

08-23-2019 02:05 PM

Re: SCX10 II with Wrangler JK Body

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Originally Posted by Jaymzx (Post 5957940)

Those are some cool rigs!

I just noticed one of my front shocks is dead, probably because of another oil leak. I've been having problems with the front shocks since I assembled the kit, I might have to get new ones already. :roll:

Thanks., what an addicting and expensive hobby;)

I tend to run all my rigs with only a drop of oil to keep it lubricated....

Enjoying your rigs transformation[emoji108]

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Jaymzx

08-24-2019 04:37 AM

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Jaymzx

08-27-2019 03:40 AM

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I bought the bumpers already, now the wait until they arrive.

In the meantime, I'm thinking of getting new shocks but I don't know if I should get 80 mm or stay with the stock 90 mm.

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Originally Posted by hobbyjumper (Post 5958030)

Just keeps getting better and better. Next thing you need are some serious scratches, dings and stains that won't come out. :-)

I hope that takes some time :mrgreen:

lonleycreeper

08-27-2019 11:37 AM

Re: SCX10 II with Wrangler JK Body

80 mm will get your rig sitting lower. If the shock body is shorter, there may be issues with links hitting in various spots. I.e. panhard bar/ drag link.

However I find rigs without a lot of articulation tend to go more places than those that do.

I typically run 70mm out back and stock 90mm up front.

lkvisser

08-28-2019 04:49 AM

Re: SCX10 II with Wrangler JK Body

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Originally Posted by lonleycreeper (Post 5958625)

I typically run 70mm out back and stock 90mm up front.

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Jaymzx

08-30-2019 04:37 AM

Re: SCX10 II with Wrangler JK Body

The shocks are destroyed. They keep leaking oil and they make noise.
I had to get new ones, they will arrive in a week or two.

Photos from yesterday.

https://i.postimg.cc/FKFTbYF2/IMG-20190829-114359.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/52SPFBJB/IMG-20190829-115458.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/m2MpTx66/IMG-20190829-115501.jpg

Jaymzx

09-28-2019 12:38 PM

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PERCY

12-10-2019 06:01 PM

Re: SCX10 II with Wrangler JK Body

May pay to resize your images, they are quite large

Jaymzx

01-07-2020 04:06 AM

Re: SCX10 II with Wrangler JK Body

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Originally Posted by PERCY (Post 5982724)

May pay to resize your images, they are quite large

Done, thanks "thumbsup"

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