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Old 05-13-2011, 05:08 PM   #1
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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.

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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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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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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.
Awesome, that was kind of the direction i had in mind, at least the SCX10 Tamiya body and RC4WD tires. I will look into those leaf spring kits. I can't wait to get started on this. Thanks for the help.
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I had a '83 base model truck that I miss, although I could probably never fit behind the wheel of that truck any more!
HAHAHHA......i am right there with you.....
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Old 05-13-2011, 09:00 PM   #6
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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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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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Thanks. Your colors look pretty close to mine.....
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here is a build thread that i'm doing based off my old 83 toyota...

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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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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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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...

nice rig bro
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