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02-25-2021, 08:53 PM | #1 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Saint Louis
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| The Jackal - Castle powered Bronco, no wait, Blazer...
So, the LHS posted on FB that they had this Bronco in stock. I didn't want a Bronco. But I posted anyway how I wanted the Blazer instead. FB friend says he'll buy the body from me, so I picked it up. The next day it was time for gender reassignment surgery for this pup. Step 1: Install 2.2 beadlocks and Losi Rock Carver 5.3" tires. Step 2: Remove stock body, motor, ESC, wheels, battery tray, and bumpers. Bu-bye, not gonna need ya. Warranty? Never heard of her. Step 3: Flip front bumper mount. Step 4: Install Bowhouse low CG battery tray. Step 5: Install Mamba X ESC with Castle Slate 2850kV sensored brushless motor. Step 6: Install Y-splitter joining the Mamba's Aux channel with the high/low servo on channel 3. Step 7: Set Aux channel to Rock Racer/Crawler mode. (When I'm in 2nd gear there's very little drag brake and no instant reverse, 1st gear is crawler mode w/100% drag and instant reverse). Step 8: Replace steering servo with Savox black edition. Step 9: Try on a set of SSD 5 slot wheels with Proline BFG Krawlers in G8 of course. Future: - Custom metal front and rear bumpers - Painted body like the K5 below - Install grille, door handles, wipers, side markers and tail light bezels. - Install Traxxas light kit - Install mud flaps - Strengthen body with drywall tape and e6000 Possible: - Sound kit - Interior - Brass stuff - Rock lights And here's the proof: Last edited by Mletchworth; 04-12-2021 at 10:14 AM. |
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03-06-2021, 07:21 AM | #2 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Saint Louis
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| Re: New TRX-4 Bronco -> brushless Blazer conversion
Did some body clearance testing and had some fun on a sand pile Sent from my GM1917 using Tapatalk |
03-06-2021, 11:35 AM | #3 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Leominster , MA
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| Re: New TRX-4 Bronco -> brushless Blazer conversion
Wow, this is going to be a very nice looking rig. Great work, can’t wait to see more.
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03-07-2021, 07:25 PM | #4 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Saint Louis
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| Re: New TRX-4 Bronco -> brushless Blazer conversion |
03-11-2021, 07:52 AM | #5 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Fort Leonard Wood
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| Re: New TRX-4 Bronco -> brushless Blazer conversion
With that ESC you can set it for 7.5 volts and necessary amperage to run the steering servo at it best. That ESC is one of the few that will actual push the needed amperage for your steering servo to run its best. ------------BUT---------------------------- Supposedly that extra power could cause issues for your other electronics, your receiver and other micro servos. You can run it at higher power and hope for the best. You can run it at a lower power and play it safe, but not have your steering servo perform as good as it could. You can get an external BEC and bypass and just run the steering servo at the higher power or be prepared to possibly have to replace other Traxxas electrically components. Last edited by MOguy; 03-11-2021 at 08:24 AM. |
03-15-2021, 08:28 AM | #6 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Saint Louis
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| Re: New TRX-4 Bronco -> brushless Blazer conversion
Sneak peek! |
03-18-2021, 06:00 PM | #7 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Fort Leonard Wood
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| Re: New TRX-4 Bronco -> brushless Blazer conversion
That looks excellent!!
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03-18-2021, 06:41 PM | #8 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Saint Louis
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03-19-2021, 01:26 AM | #9 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Virginia, Near DC, USA
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| Re: New TRX-4 Bronco -> brushless Blazer conversion
Looks good. Here's my Blazer -- different truck and different version of the body...but I feel like sharing anyway. |
03-30-2021, 08:05 AM | #10 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Omaha
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| Re: New TRX-4 Bronco -> brushless Blazer conversion
What wheels are you using in post #6? Your Blazer looks Awesome!
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03-30-2021, 08:10 AM | #11 |
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03-30-2021, 08:11 AM | #12 |
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03-31-2021, 05:35 PM | #13 |
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| Re: New TRX-4 Bronco -> brushless Blazer conversion
Tinted the windows today... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
04-12-2021, 10:10 AM | #14 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Saint Louis
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| Re: New TRX-4 Bronco -> brushless Blazer conversion
Finally done with the Jackal after stalling for a while. I was debating whether or not to strengthen the body with drywall tape and glue, but finally decided to do it. I also had to hand cut a vinyl bowtie for the grille. Can’t wait to get her outside! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
04-16-2021, 02:59 PM | #15 |
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| Re: The Jackal - Castle powered Bronco, no wait, Blazer...
Tried on some new rubber. The tires are just a bit too large, but I love the wheels on there! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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