lowslowTJ builds a comanche x-trail

[lowslowTJ]

TCS x-trail Chassis
Proline 2 piece Comanche body from TCS
3-link front
4-link rear
1.9 Rock Lox
CAC onenine 6-spokes
Novak 18.5 crawler
20/87 gearing
Vanquish DIG
Vanqish Zero Ackerman angle knuckels (on order from TCS)
Axial CVD axles
AX-10 alloy front shocks set with 50% droop 50% compression
SCX-10 alloy rear shocks
Hitec HS-7955TG steering servo
Maybe a 3 racing winch? or two?
Custom bumpers, roll cage etc by lowslowTJ
Custom HD 3/16s steel solid steering links by lowslowTJ

Inspired by many RCC builds old and new (here are a few:

etc..)

I am re-building and modding my Juggernaut X-Trail (called Verne's cheater rig by Bmuzz) into a Comanche.

Here is what it was:

Here is where it is now:

I cut the bed up and cut the hood out of the body:

I am gonna build an internal cage and mount the bed sides around the cage. not sure if I am gonna dovetail it or not.

 

[lowslowTJ]

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[dubAron]

WOW great start "thumbsup"

 

[crunky]

oh man i really dig that bumper. looking good. "thumbsup"

 

[66sprint6]

WOW!!! Glad the Courier could bring some inspiration...but I can safely say, judging by what you have already done...your Jeep will be in a class WELL above the Courier LOL. Keep us posted for sure!!!
Matt

 

[adamargue]

That's really cool man I like that bumper a lot.

 

[lowslowTJ]

WOW great start "thumbsup"

Thanks man!

oh man i really dig that bumper. looking good. "thumbsup"

Preciate it!

WOW!!! Glad the Courier could bring some inspiration...but I can safely say, judging by what you have already done...your Jeep will be in a class WELL above the Courier LOL. Keep us posted for sure!!!
Matt

Well I have been building these things for a while. I have effed up lots of brake line and sheet metal I do LOVE your Courier. I really dig the suspension, low stance, orientation towards performance, and the HUGE 1.9 tires.

That's really cool man I like that bumper a lot.

Thanks man. It turned out well and will be nice and tight against the grill for the best approach angle.

 

[RPP Hobby]

Looks good! You got some of the best fab skills out there! "thumbsup"

 

[lowslowTJ]

Looks good! You got some of the best fab skills out there! "thumbsup"

How ya been Corey! Much appreciated! I am a total NUT for this stuff!

 

[lowslowTJ]

little more:

 

[lowslowTJ]

I added some tabs on the cage for the rear down bars and a prerunner type light bar up front:

....and started work on the bed support that will tie into the rear cage/bumper

 

[ridepate]

Nice Fab-Work man. looks great!!"thumbsup"

 

[Krawler Konceptz]

Awesome attention to detail "thumbsup" your work always inspires me to think big for my builds :mrgreen: keep up the great work!

Rob

 

[lowslowTJ]

Nice Fab-Work man. looks great!!"thumbsup"

Thanks! "thumbsup"

Awesome attention to detail "thumbsup" your work always inspires me to think big for my builds :mrgreen: keep up the great work!

Rob

Rob, appreciate the compliment. Its a blast, and I am happy others like what I have in my head!


Beds mounted...sort of?

 

[lowslowTJ]

little more:

 

[lowslowTJ]

Start of the bed cage.

 

[crawl59]

Dang that thing looks sweet. You gonna build a standup spare tire rack?

 

[pixelnate]

Dang, dude, you move quickly. Great looking rig so far. "thumbsup"

 

[rckjeep]

Damn dude! you are moving fast and in an awesome direction I love it! I'm watching this build for sure.