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Old 09-07-2017, 09:37 PM   #1
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New to here. Here's my 2 rigs. The yellow one I built from kit. The black one I got used. I plan on changing it to the shorter WB K10. Cheers!

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Old 09-07-2017, 09:42 PM   #2
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New to here. Here's my 2 rigs. The yellow one I built from kit. The black one I got used. I plan on changing it to the shorter WB K10. Cheers!

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Stock links aren't very solid. I havent been very hard on my trucks yet they are turning into bananas!


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Old 09-07-2017, 09:44 PM   #3
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Stock links aren't very solid. I havent been very hard on my trucks yet they are turning into bananas!


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Oops. Sorry for the repost. I suck

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Old 09-07-2017, 10:36 PM   #4
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Nice trucks! I had the same problem with my stock links. They bent like no other links I've ever dealt with.
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I made 4mm stainless links on mine and just reused the stock rod ends drilled to suit, problem solved.
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Old 09-09-2017, 09:00 AM   #6
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same here, drilled and threaded 6mm diameter stainless steel rods, no issues so far
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Old 09-11-2017, 04:29 PM   #7
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Where do you get the 4mm stainless food from?

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Old 09-11-2017, 04:30 PM   #8
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Rod.

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Old 09-12-2017, 03:19 PM   #9
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Mounted up some Fanquish beadlocks and rock beasts. I really like the looks of the black wheels with this body better. The tires work nicely too!

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Old 09-28-2017, 04:23 PM   #10
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Just an update... The second k5 blazer ascender has been dismantled. I sold the body and picked up the k10 cab and cage. Next will be changing chassis to WB2. Glad my first ascender was a kit for the extra bits! Pics coming soooooon.....

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I made 4mm stainless links on mine and just reused the stock rod ends drilled to suit, problem solved.
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same here, drilled and threaded 6mm diameter stainless steel rods, no issues so far
Nice n beefy!

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...The second k5 blazer ascender has been dismantled. I sold the body and picked up the k10 cab and cage. Next will be changing chassis to WB2. Glad my first ascender was a kit for the extra bits! Pics coming soooooon.....
Looking forward to some pics, love both my Ascenders!
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Finally got the body put together and painted. WB2 with rear WB4 links. Also put on the new SSD heavy knuckles and made up a weight to mount into the battery tray.

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Old 11-03-2017, 07:22 AM   #13
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Currently getting the electronics wired up. Integy 35t motor, hobby wing 1060 esc, hitec 7950 servo and castle bec.

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I just noticed that I think I have the front grill mounted upside down. Doh! That explains the gap on the top!

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Currently getting the electronics wired up. Integy 35t motor, hobby wing 1060 esc, hitec 7950 servo and castle bec.
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Who makes those knuckles? They look great.
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SSD. Brass. Extra heavy. Yeah, they are nice and come with bigger than stock bearings.
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Old 11-08-2017, 05:49 PM   #17
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Gonna try out these Hyrax tires. Looks like I'm going to have to do some fender trimming. Anyone else running these on the K10 Body?

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Old 11-09-2017, 01:57 PM   #18
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What wheels are those? I love the 8 hole wheels, especially for this type of truck.
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What wheels are those? I love the 8 hole wheels, especially for this type of truck.
Thanks! They are knock off vanquish wheels from e bay. I have purchased 2 different sets of them and I like em a lot!

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Old 11-09-2017, 02:28 PM   #20
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Thanks. I may need to try a set.
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