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Docwolf · 07-08-2011, 11:50 AM

just got my xt and did a few minor mods, pulled the foams, moved the shocks on the links, adjusted the lower link mount locations on the frame and found a new location for the power switch (design flaw LOL) and now i am looking at putting my new bright jeep body on it, i really don;t want to cut the body up much more then it is now (minor clearance i did when i was building the new bright) how did you guys go about it, i had thought about building some brackets with plumbers tape and using the stock body mounts.

update, i figured it out and it worked really nice. i just relocated the body mounts to the ECM tray and mounted them vertically, then drilled matching holes in the floor of the body and used the stock clips to hold it in place. the two rear mounts end up under the seats, but i have one seat missing so this was not a issues. only needed two clips, one passenger side rear and the other driver side front to hold the body on. clears everything and no major body trimming needed. it sits pretty tall, and may be a little top heavy, but it will do for now, i think some front end weight would fix the issue.

Hyde802 · 07-13-2011, 02:13 PM

Not a redcat...but I had to gut the interior and then just drilled some holes in the side to make it fit my stock exceed body posts...

Hope that helps//

86atrack4 · 07-17-2011, 11:14 PM

I mounted a Radio Shack body to my RS10, it does sit a little high but, I think http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j4...epbuild011.jpg" target="_blank">

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j4...epbuild011.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket">it looks ok.

Hyde802 · 07-18-2011, 01:21 PM

Fixed it for ya:

Docwolf · 07-18-2011, 07:31 PM

my new bright rock crawler is rather brittle, already broke the front bumper off lol. still want a clod or juggernaut body, but don't want to drop the coin.

86atrack4 · 07-20-2011, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hyde802

Fixed it for ya:

Thanks!

Hoosierdady · 07-22-2011, 01:34 PM

I usd neo magnets and tucked the rear pins under my bed cover. The magnets work great, but you've got to use 3-4 on both the front and rear. I am also looking into a stealth mount using a old shock housing and some of the spacers(adjusters) mounted to the inside of the body so that it clips into place.

cguit · 07-22-2011, 02:29 PM

redcat actually has body mounts that are meant for the rs10, they go up instead of out the side, i think they were quite tall too. they are not on the website but i just looked at them in store today

Docwolf · 07-22-2011, 02:32 PM

i have done alot of modding to mine since i started this thread adn as of right now, all the electronics are on the axles and i have the nb body clear down against the frame. had to remove the seats to clear the body post, but ti works really well, i need to get some pics up.

Spexx · 07-29-2011, 05:23 PM

In the U.K were I am Its called the HSP crawler and thats what I got.
I took the rear bumper alloy poles and put them next to the shock holes. So they are sitting like the body posts only longer.
Fuel tubing and cable ties to secure them even more keeps the body from moving left to right when driving. I am going to use a dremel to cut them down to minimal length.
My New bright body donor car had no interior so have to build 1 from scratch. Loads of plans for this thing including smoking exhaust pipe. Lights allready fitted plus got a mini mp3 player and speakers for In car entertainment. I have cut the foams and placed weights in the front wheels but feels like I aint put enough. My standard motors are also not too smooth, is it a bad factory ESC??
More to come, plus check out Part 1 video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPvb8gP3ez0

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Docwolf · 07-29-2011, 07:11 PM

just not a hummer fan, well not that kind of hummer. really not a jeep fan, what i really want is that fast lane 1/6 f350 extended cab, but thems rare and pricey

gasser55t · 08-20-2011, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hyde802

Fixed it for ya:

what body is this? who makes it? and where can i get one?

86atrack4 · 08-22-2011, 10:57 PM

I originally bought it from radioshack for my son about 8 yrs ago. Its a mid to late 90's jeep wrangler body, sorry I don't know were to get one. I searched for it and did not find anything, looking for the rear view mirrors. They are the only thing missing from it.

86atrack4 · 08-22-2011, 11:14 PM

I painted the body, interier and added a fuel tank, spare tire and fire extinguisher from a wild williys jeep. the lights are led that run off the reicever.

07-08-2011, 11:50 AM	#1
Docwolf RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lindsborg Posts: 1,708	new bright body mounting ideas just got my xt and did a few minor mods, pulled the foams, moved the shocks on the links, adjusted the lower link mount locations on the frame and found a new location for the power switch (design flaw LOL) and now i am looking at putting my new bright jeep body on it, i really don;t want to cut the body up much more then it is now (minor clearance i did when i was building the new bright) how did you guys go about it, i had thought about building some brackets with plumbers tape and using the stock body mounts. update, i figured it out and it worked really nice. i just relocated the body mounts to the ECM tray and mounted them vertically, then drilled matching holes in the floor of the body and used the stock clips to hold it in place. the two rear mounts end up under the seats, but i have one seat missing so this was not a issues. only needed two clips, one passenger side rear and the other driver side front to hold the body on. clears everything and no major body trimming needed. it sits pretty tall, and may be a little top heavy, but it will do for now, i think some front end weight would fix the issue. Last edited by Docwolf; 07-08-2011 at 08:32 PM.

07-17-2011, 11:14 PM	#3
86atrack4 Newbie Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hollister Posts: 39	I mounted a Radio Shack body to my RS10, it does sit a little high but, I think http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j4...epbuild011.jpg" target="_blank">http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j4...epbuild011.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket">it looks ok. Last edited by 86atrack4; 07-17-2011 at 11:20 PM.

07-22-2011, 02:29 PM	#8
cguit Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 288	mounts redcat actually has body mounts that are meant for the rs10, they go up instead of out the side, i think they were quite tall too. they are not on the website but i just looked at them in store today

07-29-2011, 05:23 PM	#10
Spexx Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 13	Mounting New Bright Body In the U.K were I am Its called the HSP crawler and thats what I got. I took the rear bumper alloy poles and put them next to the shock holes. So they are sitting like the body posts only longer. Fuel tubing and cable ties to secure them even more keeps the body from moving left to right when driving. I am going to use a dremel to cut them down to minimal length. My New bright body donor car had no interior so have to build 1 from scratch. Loads of plans for this thing including smoking exhaust pipe. Lights allready fitted plus got a mini mp3 player and speakers for In car entertainment. I have cut the foams and placed weights in the front wheels but feels like I aint put enough. My standard motors are also not too smooth, is it a bad factory ESC?? More to come, plus check out Part 1 video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPvb8gP3ez0 [B][SIZE=2] Uploaded with ImageShack.us Last edited by Spexx; 07-29-2011 at 05:33 PM. Reason: wrong pictures

07-13-2011, 02:13 PM	#2
Hyde802 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Berlin, VT Posts: 275	Not a redcat...but I had to gut the interior and then just drilled some holes in the side to make it fit my stock exceed body posts... Hope that helps//

07-18-2011, 01:21 PM	#4
Hyde802 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Berlin, VT Posts: 275	Fixed it for ya:

07-18-2011, 07:31 PM	#5
Docwolf RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lindsborg Posts: 1,708	my new bright rock crawler is rather brittle, already broke the front bumper off lol. still want a clod or juggernaut body, but don't want to drop the coin.

07-22-2011, 01:34 PM	#7
Hoosierdady Fan of wheelspeed Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Southern IN Posts: 3,369	I usd neo magnets and tucked the rear pins under my bed cover. The magnets work great, but you've got to use 3-4 on both the front and rear. I am also looking into a stealth mount using a old shock housing and some of the spacers(adjusters) mounted to the inside of the body so that it clips into place.

07-22-2011, 02:32 PM	#9
Docwolf RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lindsborg Posts: 1,708	i have done alot of modding to mine since i started this thread adn as of right now, all the electronics are on the axles and i have the nb body clear down against the frame. had to remove the seats to clear the body post, but ti works really well, i need to get some pics up.

07-29-2011, 07:11 PM	#11
Docwolf RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lindsborg Posts: 1,708	just not a hummer fan, well not that kind of hummer. really not a jeep fan, what i really want is that fast lane 1/6 f350 extended cab, but thems rare and pricey

08-22-2011, 10:57 PM	#13
86atrack4 Newbie Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hollister Posts: 39	I originally bought it from radioshack for my son about 8 yrs ago. Its a mid to late 90's jeep wrangler body, sorry I don't know were to get one. I searched for it and did not find anything, looking for the rear view mirrors. They are the only thing missing from it.

08-22-2011, 11:14 PM	#14
86atrack4 Newbie Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hollister Posts: 39	I painted the body, interier and added a fuel tank, spare tire and fire extinguisher from a wild williys jeep. the lights are led that run off the reicever.

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