Treys1's Jeep Wraith

[ky_ace]

This thing is SICK! You have done some awesome work here. I wouldn't mind tossing this thing in the stretching machine and bringing it to 1:1 status!!! a JK Juggy would look nice in my garage!

[treys1]

Originally Posted by ky_ace

This thing is SICK! You have done some awesome work here. I wouldn't mind tossing this thing in the stretching machine and bringing it to 1:1 status!!! a JK Juggy would look nice in my garage!

Hey thanks!

[The DC]

I'm LOVING that rig! Nicely done,Brother

[treys1]

Originally Posted by The DC

I'm LOVING that rig! Nicely done,Brother

Thanks!


I have been playing with foams again and I think they are working pretty good.

I'm running the new Pit Bulls and I have the Dos Piezas foams with Crawler Innovations Medium Tuning Rings front and rear, and a soft tuning foam between the Dos Piezas and the medium ring in the rear for a little extra stiffness.

[diggerj]

Hay, how are the pro-line slash front shocks working for you? Just wondering because I'm torn between them and using the rears. Cannot decide between the two as the best option for a crawler.

[wheelstoo]

I ran with him and Joe today.If my set up was as good as Joes I would be happy,but Treys is spot on.

[treys1]

Originally Posted by diggerj

Hay, how are the pro-line slash front shocks working for you? Just wondering because I'm torn between them and using the rears. Cannot decide between the two as the best option for a crawler.

The whole truck is working really well and is at a point that I will not be changing anything. I will just run it and fix it as needed.

That being said, these trucks are not really crawlers, and I live in Georgia. The Powerstrokes are short and stiff, but that works perfect for what we do around here which is climb hills, bump over ledges and occasionally crawl a rock here and there. I would certainly recommend these shocks for big power, trail riding and hill climbing....not so much if you are going straight crawler with it.

[CRAWLERJOE]

Originally Posted by treys1

The whole truck is working really well and is at a point that I will not be changing anything. I will just run it and fix it as needed.

That being said, these trucks are not really crawlers, and I live in Georgia. The Powerstrokes are short and stiff, but that works perfect for what we do around here which is climb hills, bump over ledges and occasionally crawl a rock here and there. I would certainly recommend these shocks for big power, trail riding and hill climbing....not so much if you are going straight crawler with it.

I never really paid attention before but after todays run you are the victor (for now) your truck is set up really well.

I'm gonna ditch the tsl's and have some pit bulls and two stage foam on the way! So we will see what happens next time.

[treys1]

Originally Posted by CRAWLERJOE

I never really paid attention before but after todays run you are the victor (for now) your truck is set up really well.

I'm gonna ditch the tsl's and have some pit bulls and two stage foam on the way! So we will see what happens next time.

Thanks and all three of the trucks worked well, but yes as I have been saying for a while, those TSL's fall behind with any hint of moisture. I loved them when everything was dry....

I look forward to your truck on Pit Bulls, should be good times.

[diggerj]

Originally Posted by treys1

The whole truck is working really well and is at a point that I will not be changing anything. I will just run it and fix it as needed.

That being said, these trucks are not really crawlers, and I live in Georgia. The Powerstrokes are short and stiff, but that works perfect for what we do around here which is climb hills, bump over ledges and occasionally crawl a rock here and there. I would certainly recommend these shocks for big power, trail riding and hill climbing....not so much if you are going straight crawler with it.

Great, thanks for the info.. I live in Illinois so what I consider crawling most on here do not,lol. I'm putting together a trail rig so sounds as if the slash fronts will work great. Considering using the Tekin Roc 412 as a motor. Havn't decided on which one as of yet as I dont want to much power just something comparable to a 35t.

[treys1]

Originally Posted by diggerj

Great, thanks for the info.. I live in Illinois so what I consider crawling most on here do not,lol. I'm putting together a trail rig so sounds as if the slash fronts will work great. Considering using the Tekin Roc 412 as a motor. Havn't decided on which one as of yet as I dont want to much power just something comparable to a 35t.

They are great shocks and I think you will be happy with them on a trail rig.

If you are going to spend that kind of money on a motor I would go Pro4 personally.

[maddmatt11]

well i got it now did a lil trading with lets go jeep

[fj40jay]

Very cool. And thanks for sharing the lighting info, great work.

[XJrob]

Ur wraith turned out really great
Man.

I've been tossing around the idea of selling my scx10 to put some more money towards my wraith but can't part with it

[StEv0]

Sweet rig turned out good. Your build is making me want to get a wraith now.

[flascx10]

I was going to sell my wraith, but now you gave me an idea to recreate it. Thanks!

[Teejay]

Very clean build! Love the Rubi Wraith look myself I've also build one of my Wraiths to look like my 1:1.

[Trentenowns]

Now I'm regretting selling my old Wraith..:( killer build man! Keep it up!

[tomvaillencourt]

Quick questions: How did you clear the servo with the proline body? My wraith is using a hitech 7054sh and the chin of the grill hits it when the suspension is compressed. I bought a lowering kit to help with the roll-overs, but I cant use it unless I hack up the grille of the proline body. For me thats not the most desired option. Also, can you tell me how you found room for the headlight cans? I want to re-install my lights, but looking underneith it seems as if the tube chassis will interfere with the positioning of the lights.

[tomvaillencourt]

actually on further review of the pictures, I can see how you trimmed the grille. Not bad, you actually hardly notice once the bumper is back on.