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05-13-2011, 05:08 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Birmingham
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|  1983 SR5 4x4 scaler questions  I am using the truck i had years ago as my inspiration for this build. I had a 1983 SR5 4x4 with 7" of lift and 38" Super Swampers. I would give anything to have that truck back, but it is long gone. I figure the next best thing would be to build a scaler as close as possible. I have read through a ton of the threads on these forums, as well as some others, but can't decide which way to go about starting. I don't have an unlimited budget, but would just like to see what you guys thought would be a good starting point. Thanks in advance. **Edit** I am a racer and new to the crawler world, so take it easy on me. |
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05-13-2011, 05:13 PM
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| RcBros Hobbies   Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oregon
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SCX10 kit, tamiya hilux body, RC4WD scale tires of your choice, RcBros leaf spring kit and electronics to support your budget. Do some searching on those and you'll be set. |
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05-13-2011, 05:16 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2008 Location: Baltimore
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I'd say that at least use the SCX-10 chassis. RC4WD makes some very nice scale axles based on the Toyota design. Your old 1:1 rig looks nice, I had a '83 base model truck that I miss, although I could probably never fit behind the wheel of that truck any more!
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05-13-2011, 05:19 PM
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05-13-2011, 05:21 PM
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05-13-2011, 09:00 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: drillin Holes for the man
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I would go with a new RTR Trail Ready Dingo SCX10. Then buy a Hilux body and a set of tires and you will be set. The new RTR's come with a castle made esc and 2.4ghz radio gear, so if you go this route be sure you are getting the updated one not an older one that has been on a shelf for a while. The RTR has plastic links so you will want to upgrade them soon but that is a lot cheaper than getting a kit and buying the electronics. |
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05-14-2011, 12:43 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica
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Consider going with either TLT axles or some of the narrower rc4wd axles. they'll fit under the body better (and more like your 1:1). This is mine with TLT axles:  |
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05-14-2011, 07:35 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Birmingham
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Thanks. Your colors look pretty close to mine..... |
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05-14-2011, 10:09 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tacoma
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here is a build thread that i'm doing based off my old 83 toyota... my maggie i used a scx chassis and TLT axles...axial transmission and just went to town... built a smittybuilt style of rear bumper and sliders, using 1/4 steel tube. did the hands bros leaf spring kit and rc4wd springs... |
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05-14-2011, 06:41 PM
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| I joined the Band! Join Date: May 2009 Location: lake county ,florida
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tlt axles will be a lot chaper on you then anything from rc4wd you spend more on a set of axles from them then your scx10 chassis but you should check out thier yota axles.
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05-14-2011, 06:46 PM
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| I joined the Band! Join Date: May 2009 Location: lake county ,florida
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