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12-15-2011, 04:22 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Middle Of No Where
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|  Wraith Kit Build TIme
About how long and hard is the building of a Wraith kit? Just got mine today and opened the box and looks pretty extensive. Have never Built one from kit most mine been built when i got them. |
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12-15-2011, 04:28 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mansfield
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| Re: Wraith Kit Build TIme
I haven't the slightest clue but I'll be opening mine the 25th would love to know what I'll be getting into. Is it that bad inside that box?! The guy that sold me mine said it'll keep one occupied for some time.
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12-15-2011, 04:30 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: caldwell,idaho
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| Re: Wraith Kit Build TIme
just take your time and don't try to rush it or skip the steps ,it is a really fun kit and you will appreciate it more when you are done ,most important to me was to have fun with it and try and take all the flashing off the parts before you assemble them box cutter and nail file work really good .you can have it done in probably eight hours or less ,make sure you keep track of the screw length .have fun and don't be afraid to ask questions also there is videos on here on the complete build.
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12-15-2011, 04:46 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gaffney
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| Re: Wraith Kit Build TIme
Yeah I got my kit today. I opened it and said to myself WOW that is a lot of stuff. It should be a good build for my first.
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12-15-2011, 04:46 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: roland,ar
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| Re: Wraith Kit Build TIme
just got mine today and ive got the chassis-axles-tranny-done.. i started @11am done with that about a hr ago. so @4-6 hrs+/- just take your time and READ.  |
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12-15-2011, 04:55 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Middle Of No Where
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| Re: Wraith Kit Build TIme
Thanks guys, think I'll Start Tomorrow that way I can Finish it up and not have to worry about coming back to a half finished product.
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12-15-2011, 04:56 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Middle Of No Where
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| Re: Wraith Kit Build TIme
One more thing, What Grease and Shock Fluid should I get. I didnt even think about that when i bought the kit that i would need it. |
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12-15-2011, 05:06 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: roland,ar
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| Re: Wraith Kit Build TIme
it has some grease and shock fluid in the kit. but if you must buy some get marine grease. |
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12-15-2011, 05:26 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Middle Of No Where
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| Re: Wraith Kit Build TIme
alright thanks i just opended it but didnt look thru kit yet. Again thanks! |
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12-15-2011, 05:38 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: In the woods
Posts: 283
| Re: Wraith Kit Build TIme
I did a dingo kit and it was a great time, sent the women shopping cracked open a 12 pack and enjoyed it
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12-15-2011, 05:40 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Flowery Branch
Posts: 111
| Re: Wraith Kit Build TIme
Anybody got some pics of an unassembled kit for us newbies?
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12-15-2011, 05:53 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: BFE, NV
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| Re: Wraith Kit Build TIme
Nothing to worry about, its really straight forward.
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12-15-2011, 05:54 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vermont
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| Re: Wraith Kit Build TIme
Without prior experience I'd say it'd take you about a full day start to finish at least. Take your time and do it right. There are a few tricky parts such as setting up the front knuckles and c hubs the proper way.. Trying to follow the directions in the manual was confusing for me and I'm sure I wasn't the only one. Refer to the build videos in this forum for very very useful info and help. |
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12-15-2011, 06:11 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Silverton
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| Re: Wraith Kit Build TIme
I hope mine takes a month or more. I rather build one than drive it anyday. It is a very good kit and when you get some of the stuff from VP and other upgraded parts it looks to be bullet proof. |
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12-15-2011, 06:22 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Wister, OK.
Posts: 697
| Re: Wraith Kit Build TIme
I should have bought the kit, hell I have had this thing apart and back together like 100 times, (well...maybe three times)!  I am starting on my XR10 kit the 25th also, can't wait! |
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12-16-2011, 08:03 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Badger State
Posts: 290
| Re: Wraith Kit Build TIme
It took me about 4 hours...... Well, it took John that long, while I was busy programming in MasterCam.
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12-16-2011, 08:28 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Middle Of No Where
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| Re: Wraith Kit Build TIme
I got tons of Vp stuff for it, got the knuckles,chubs,lower ti links Also got a steering kit coming from somewhere (don't remeber i bought so much) Also got a Droop set-up from Level 3 rc. Also got some Axial Big Bore Shocks for it. got some Aluminum Rims also Plan to use the Rip saws that came in kit with them for now I also got some 2.2 OutCroppers from Rc4wd I plan to mount after the Rip Saws. Got a Bitchin Light Bar also for it from a member on here. I've made some progress today, I got the axles all done, Got drive line done, got lower vp links done. GOnna work on a little in the morning then gotta go outta town. |
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12-16-2011, 09:00 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX
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| Re: Wraith Kit Build TIme
I built my kit in two evenings.....and took it to a comp the next day!  An electric screwdriver is definitely helpful! |
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12-17-2011, 08:12 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Australia
Posts: 270
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yer for sure, the electric screw drivers are a handy thing, saves so many sore fingers, espicially after a couple hours of straight build time. the ripsaws are really good, i like em'.
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