Kenneth's 1.9 Wraith Build

[jeepscx10]

Decided I should start a build thread for my first crawler, so here it is. Rig started out as a Wraith Chassis on AX10 axles.

Current specs:
Wraith Shocks
AX10 axles
Battery moved to front
AX-2 ESC (waterproofed)
Holmes Hobbies 35T Motor
Traxxas 2057 servo
Mirrored AX10 Tranny
Proline Jeep Wrangler body with hinged hood
RC4WD Bulldog 9300XT Winch
Futaba 3PL
Painted Axial 1.9 Beadlocks
Proline 1.9 TSL/SX Super Swampers
Homemade Tow Strap and Tow Chain
Moded Rear Cage
Aluminum Links
MIP Driveshafts
Homemade Sand Ladders (not pictured)
Delrin Battery plate and straps
Lightbar and headlights
Radioshack project box for electrics
CC Bec
Vanquish Wraith CMS
BGR Fabrications Wraith Stinger Bumper w/Winch, lights, and D-Ring mounts
Custom Painted Seats and chassis


Future Mods:
Hitec servo

[crawler nut]

Pics don't work. Sounds like a nice rig though.

[jeepscx10]

When doing the hinged hood on my rig i didnt like the look of posts and body pins sticking out of the hood so i used magnets to keep the hood closed i thought it was an ingenious idea.

[jeepscx10]

The wheels tires and winch showed up today will get pictures up later.

[kakachille]

needa see more pics looks good though

[crazy81]

Always liked the Wraith 1.9ers. Keep the pics and updates coming!

[Kitty]

a must is your steering,you should upgrade that with some aluminum pipe,that plastic crap is no good

[jeepscx10]

Originally Posted by Kitty

a must is your steering,you should upgrade that with some aluminum pipe,that plastic crap is no good

I know that is on my list of things to upgrade.

Here are some pics with the Axial beadlocks, FlatIrons and RC4WD Winch. I am really surprised at how well this thing articulates with shocks from a nitro stadium truck.

[jeepscx10]

Just made up some tire chains for my rig. Here are some pics.

[jeepscx10]

I got my Futaba 3PL today, still need to get the reciever.

Here's some random flex shots.

[jeepscx10]

Well I got my driver and he is in the jeep also adjusted the steering wheel so it would reach his hand. Not sure if I want to a co-driver or not.


Driver is held in by a zip tie around his waist.
http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1360354814

Almost forgot I added a fire wall on both driver and passenger side

[jeepscx10]

Just ordered delrin battery plate, battery straps, wraith shocks, traxxas servo and a spare tire. Cant wait for it to get here.

[jeepscx10]

Just got the spare tire and traxxas servo in the mail and installed the servo. will post up pics in a bit.

[jeepscx10]

Oh wow while looking back through here i forgot to tell you how i mounted my winch. I took the body of 2 cheap BIC pens and used those to extend the front bumper like .25" and put the winch in and screwed the thing back together. Its not a permanent mod but will do until i get my BGR bumper.

[jeepscx10]

Just ordered a few goodies-HeyOK 2 position winch controller, Futaba R204GF-E receiver and some bearings. Cant wait for them to get here. Now the waiting game.

[crawler nut]

I've been thinking of snow chains for a while now. Really want to do some. Guess I better hurry before the snow melts and I can't test them anymore.

[jeepscx10]

Picture time!!!!!
Here's a pic with new servo installed


New Spare Tire Picture


Pictures of my sand ladders/recovery boards



Flex shot


Moved ESC to back of rig


I think that is all the new things ive done if not i will post more pics when i remember them.

[jeepscx10]

Quick question, is there any benefit of having a chassis mounted servo over axle mounted servo or is it just for looks/scale appearance?

[jeepscx10]

Just bought some aluminum links from jjwiggs gonna finally replace the stock plastic steering link crap with some aluminum links.

[jeepscx10]

I am now a proud supporter of the RCCrawler community. I figured with as much as im on here i might as well support the forum and went and bought a star.