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Soze finally joins the Venture gang! When the HPI Venture was announced as a FJ Cruiser, I was interested. So I waited... and waited... and waited. By the time it came out, I still waited. They announced the SBK, so I decided to wait some more. Finally over the holidays, they dropped the RTR price and combined with the ebay Coupons, it made more sense for me to pick up the RTR since I wanted the FJ body. Adding all the parts for the FJ body on top of the SBK came out to almost the same price as the RTR. (Until they recently dropped the SBK price). https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7885/...24de09e4_b.jpg My build of this truck on Youtube These are the list of things for this build. I've added the links to find them on eBay. As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase. Build Details: HPI Venture FJ Cruiser RTR (eBay) Parts: HPI Venture Front Universal Drive Shaft (eBay) SSD RC Venture Aluminum C-Hub (eBay) SSD RC Venture Brass Knuckles (eBay) Electronics: DS Servo DS3218 20kg (eBay) Hobbywing Quicrun WP-1080 Esc (eBay) Tools: Associated 1656 FT 1/4 in Driver Handle (eBay) DEWALT DCF610S2R 12V MAX Cordless Lithium-Ion 1/4 in. Hex Chuck Screwdriver Kit (eBay) MIP Metric Speed Tip Set MIP9512 (eBay) ProTek RC Shock Pliers (available on eBay) Duratrax Shock stand (eBay) Bob Smith Industries Blue Thread locker (available on eBay) Permatex Anti Seize Lubricant (ebay) Multistar Rubber R/C Work mat |
Re: Soze finally joins the Venture gang! I like the way you did that. I was intrigued by the SBK and would have if it wasn’t delayed again. I want to see how this one works for you , as your list was almost exactly the same as mine! Hang up and Drive |
Re: Soze finally joins the Venture gang! Nice job. What you have done is some of the same stuff I have in mind. I am holding out for the SBK. I really like putting the kits together and making it my own by changing stuff. I have a couple ideas just have to get one once they are released :lmao: |
Re: Soze finally joins the Venture gang! YES!!! I'm happy to finally see your build. |
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Re: Soze finally joins the Venture gang! The one thing you didn't list was tires in your build list. I am not up to date on what tire that. I know it's not stock. It appears to be on the large side but can't really tell. Also do you have a picture with body over those tires? Just trying to get ideas on tire sizes with the body "thumbsup" |
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Thanks for the info. They do look large. I didn't think that they would work. What tire is it? Looks like it would work on something else I have. |
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They're one of my favorite tires. Really capable. |
Re: Soze finally joins the Venture gang! Nice setup, are the SSD brass steering knuckles made properly? The ones for the Ascender had to be shimmed with a flat washer to keep the vertical slop to a reasonable amount. Glad HPI is getting the CVDs out finally. :) |
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Re: Soze finally joins the Venture gang! So I got these stainless steel links off of ebay by Crawler Central for the HPI Venture. Crawler Central Stainless Steel Linkage Set for HPI Venture FJ Cruiser Here is the link kit I bought https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4910/...29584bf0_b.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7833/...31fdd2d5_b.jpg Crawler Central branding etched onto the links https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4821/...de49971b_b.jpg The links use Traxxas straight & angled rod-ends. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7831/...ac7f0edf_b.jpg This is that unique rear upper y-link setup https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4906/...8b0a57ae_b.jpg The RTR comes with the part to convert to 4-link. I could not for the life of me find a provided screw and m3 nut to use with it though. So I just grabbed some from my parts box for another truck. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4819/...6268918e_b.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7852/...585786a3_b.jpg I didn't thread the rod-ends flush with the larger diameter portion of the links. I had to leave a slight gap. I discovered when I did that the wheelbase got shortened slightly which also made both ends of the drive-shafts fully hit each other at full compression. I think this is due to the Traxxas rod-ends being much thicker with the actual eye of the rod-end being in a different spot than the stock plastic ones. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4842/...30f6b34c_b.jpg Suspension links all installed. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4915/...a54b8db4_b.jpg I decided to skip the installation of the steering and panhard links. They look cool, but they're much thicker than the stock links and will hit things upon compression. The stock links are already metal linkages, so I have no problem with the way they are. |
Re: Soze finally joins the Venture gang! Nice I've been wondering where to find links, its a shame some of the bigger players dont have simple link kits for the Venture. |
Re: Soze finally joins the Venture gang! I think I have the same lower links, and they’re nice and heavy. Combined with the SSD brass knuckles, and metal beadlock wheels, the Venture is stout! My backyard is essentially an uncut meadow, because the previous owners let it go an entire season without cutting, and my Venture navigates it like a boat. Funny to watch it drive through the waves of spongy grass, without rolling over! That could change once I upgrade to the CVD’s, though, and make tighter turns. :P |
Re: Soze finally joins the Venture gang! Trying some options out. Pro-Line Class 1 BF Goodrich KM3 (ebay) https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7864/...ab87300f_b.jpg Pitbull Rock Beast 1.9 PB9003NK (ebay) https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7889/...9576caa2_b.jpg The KM3s of course do not rub being a Class 1 tire at 4.2" tall. The Rock Beasts are 4.5" Tall and rub, so it would require trimming. I'll also post photos up of the 4.45" Boom Racing Hustlers (original release). They are just about the exact same size as the stock tires, so I'll post pictures of that shortly. I'm just waiting on backordered CI foams for them right now. The original foams were crappy. |
Re: Soze finally joins the Venture gang! The gunmetal contenders are sweet and an era correct TRD wheel. With Rock Beasts FTW! |
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Re: Soze finally joins the Venture gang! I would definitely be going with the rock beasts. Watched a video last night with them on a Venture and went through all types of terrain and water with no problems |
Re: Soze finally joins the Venture gang! The SSD/Pittbull combo looks really good. Sent fra min SM-J510FN via Tapatalk |
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