Pham's VP Axial SCX-10 JK Jeep Wrangler Unlmited Rubicon - Unlimited Budget Project

[rugslug01]

I am some what new to this scale rc thing. This was one of the best posts I have read.

I see you went with the 4 link system. I have the 3 link set up now. Will I get more out of the truck going to the 4 link?

This is the best build I have seen. Great job.

 

[H2Micr0]

I have a somewhat obscure question if you don't mind.

I am considering the Currie components, but I want to use them with leaf springs.

I think, from looking at lots of pictures, I can build a right angle bracket that would normally bolt to the shock/lower link mount to bolt the leaf springs too.

What I would like to know is, the additional holes in the top of the axle tubes, are they verticle/on the same plane as the shock/lower link mount surface. I hope that makes sense.

Cheers
H2Micr0

 

[Marshall_S]

I'm definitely a newbe to the scaler world and coming from srickly a MOA Berg setup sooooo are the two parts you listed in the 'Drivetrain' section of your part list (the Molded Drive Shaft VTR232021 & Driveshaft Yoke, Cup, & Hardware )truely the only parts used in the acutal drive shafts? It seems like the molded drive shaft VTR232021 is just an outer housing for a metal shaft that the yoke & cup would attach to. nYou mention one can use the MIP drive shafts but I did not read it as though you had them in this build. Plus according the MIP website, their SCX10 drive shafts will not fit the jeep Rubicon model. Clarification for this newbie is greatly appreciated. Again, breat build thread!

 

[nissan_driver24]

Another awesome contributing RCC member! Welcome!

Thanks for the thread Pham!

Thanks!

I am some what new to this scale rc thing. This was one of the best posts I have read.

I see you went with the 4 link system. I have the 3 link set up now. Will I get more out of the truck going to the 4 link?

This is the best build I have seen. Great job.

Thank you, the 4 link setup is how the VP Currie Axles are setup out of the package. One of the biggest benefit I have experienced going with a 4 link system is durability from a 3 link. That upper ball setup on the stock Axial would pop off over time with wear. I don't know the exact reason why a 4link would better for driving wise they seem to work both the same.

I have a somewhat obscure question if you don't mind.

I am considering the Currie components, but I want to use them with leaf springs.

I think, from looking at lots of pictures, I can build a right angle bracket that would normally bolt to the shock/lower link mount to bolt the leaf springs too.

What I would like to know is, the additional holes in the top of the axle tubes, are they verticle/on the same plane as the shock/lower link mount surface. I hope that makes sense.

Cheers
H2Micr0

I do understand your question and I think it would work exactly like you stated. Where the shock and link mount is bolted you could just make a right angle bracket to bolt a leaf spring to. They are vertical when the pinion angle is parallel to the ground. If that's you're looking for then things would work out fine. Good luck on your build.

I'm definitely a newbe to the scaler world and coming from srickly a MOA Berg setup sooooo are the two parts you listed in the 'Drivetrain' section of your part list (the Molded Drive Shaft VTR232021 & Driveshaft Yoke, Cup, & Hardware )truely the only parts used in the acutal drive shafts? It seems like the molded drive shaft VTR232021 is just an outer housing for a metal shaft that the yoke & cup would attach to. nYou mention one can use the MIP drive shafts but I did not read it as though you had them in this build. Plus according the MIP website, their SCX10 drive shafts will not fit the jeep Rubicon model. Clarification for this newbie is greatly appreciated. Again, breat build thread!

Part number VTR232021 is just a plastic slip type drive shaft that does just attached to the metal yoke. I don't know of any metal shaft setup for these drivelines. As for the MIP driveline the SCX-10 drive shaft should fit a Jeep Rubicon with no problem at all. The only thing that might need attention to is how they mount up to your transmission and drive pinion. The newer scx-10 parts have a screw shaft design where there's a hole and the older scx-10 stuff just have a flat spot for the grub screw to tighten against.

Hope this all make sense to everyone.

 

[rockrigcustoms]

gotta be one of the cleanest builds ive seen in a while. your wiring is top notch!"thumbsup"

 

[nissan_driver24]

gotta be one of the cleanest builds ive seen in a while. your wiring is top notch!"thumbsup"

Thank You I appreciate the kind comments

 

[Lite Brite]

I have two questions for you about the OMF's, Pham.

The first question is, did you use anything to take up the slack in the wheel mount holes? For example, the hole in the stock axial wheel that the axle goes through to bolt the wheel down fits snug. The VP OMF is about double the size but the hex seems to keep it locked in place.

My second question is, did you use a longer screw to hold the spare tire on the back or a hex or anything? I can't seem to get mine to screw back on with the stock plastic wing nut.

Thanks for your help.

 

[nissan_driver24]

I have two questions for you about the OMF's, Pham.

The first question is, did you use anything to take up the slack in the wheel mount holes? For example, the hole in the stock axial wheel that the axle goes through to bolt the wheel down fits snug. The VP OMF is about double the size but the hex seems to keep it locked in place.

My second question is, did you use a longer screw to hold the spare tire on the back or a hex or anything? I can't seem to get mine to screw back on with the stock plastic wing nut.

Thanks for your help.

To your first question the VP OMF wheels bolt up the exact same way as the stock Axial wheel. The hole where the nut goes to tighten the wheel is just a lot deeper than the stock flush mount because of the offset of the 600 size hubs used.

To your second question I did use a longer screw to mount up the VP wheel on the stock spare mount but I also used a more shallow hub (475 size if I remember correctly) so the wheels wouldn't stick out so far on the mount.

Hopefully this answers your questions.

 

[nissan_driver24]

I have had several people ask me about parts that are on the rig. So here's an updated itemized list of the parts on the rig.

Electronics:

Tekin Roc 412 3100kv = $149.99
Tekin RS ESC = $174.99
Tekin FXR ESC = $99.99
Tekin B1R ESC = $59.99
Castle Creation BEC = $24.99
Futaba BLS172hv = $219.99
Airtronics M12 = $479.99
Venom 7.4volt 2s 2000mah 20c Lipo TX Pack = $24.99
(6) Thunder Power G6 Lipo 3s 2250mah 65c TP2250-3SPP65 = $59.99 each

Total = $1294.91 (with only one battery)

Winch

QuickSand Warn 8274 Winch = $225.00
Winch Line = $5.00

Total = $230.00

Wiring:

Shrink tubing for everything = $15.00
Deans Connectors (2 sets of ultra plugs, 1 4pin Micro, 3 2pin Micro) = $15.00
(2) 3.5mm Gold Bullet Connectors - EFLYRH3 = $5.98
(5) JR Sport Servo Extensions = $14.95
Y-Harness EFLRYH3 = $3.99

Total = $54.92

Lights/Body:

VP Rigid 6” Silver Light Bar LED VPS06752 = $59.95
VP Rigid 5” Silver Light Bar LED VPS06754 = $57.45
VP JK Light Bar Mount Silver VPS06781 = $26.25
Exo Rear Light Bezel AX80103 = $11.99
Dinky R/C JK Headlight n Tail Light Kit = $20.79
GT Power RC LED Light Kit = $23.99
Custom Headlights Setup = $100.00
(2) Integy Roof Top Angle Adjustable Sport Light Set C23220 = $59.98
Pull Pal RW-60 = $24.99
Mad Skinz Jeep Wrangler JK Soft Top = $19.99

Total = $405.38

Drivetrain:

(2) Molded Drive Shaft VTR232021 = $14.98
(4) Driveshaft Yoke, Cup, & Hardware = $39.96
Hot Racing Silicon O-Ring RTD372 = $2.00
VP AX10 Transmission Housing Grey VPS01188 = $46.99
VP Incision Gear Guard Silver VPS02200 = $29.00
Robinson Racing Hardened Steel Idler Gear RRP1541 = $12.75
Robinson Racing Hardened Steel 1-Piece Outdrive RRP1542 = $25.49
Robinson Racing Hardened Steel Pinion Gear 18t RRP1418 = $3.99
3racing AX10-02/GR = $10.00
Kimbrough 84t 48 Pitch = $5.00

Total = $190.16

Chassis:

Axial SCX10 2012 Jeep JK RTR = $379.99
VP Incision Hoops Front Raw VPS01857 = $22.99
VP Incision Hoops Rear Raw VPS01858 = $22.99
VP Titanium 10 Piece Link Kit Currie Axle VPS06732 = $89.99
(4) VP Titanium 4mm x 110mm x ¼ Link VPS03831 = $32.60
(2) VP SCX / JK Side Rail Mount Silver = $29.00
VP SCX Side Rail Electric Tray Plate Silver = $11.50
VP Axial SCX Front Bumper / CMS Mount Silver = $23.00
VP Servo Clamp Silver = $9.40
RC Screwz SCX10 Screw Set RCZAXI002 = $29.95
Axial Post 7x70mm AXIA1431 = $7.79
Axial Post 7x10mm AXIA1419 = $4.89
Traxxas Slash 2wd RX box TRA5624 = $12.99
Traxxas Stampede 2wd RX box TRA3628 = $12.99
Traxxas E-Maxx RX box TRA3924 = $12.99
Integy Futaba Aluminum Servo Horn C22944GUN = $11.99
RC Rock Armor SCX10 Shield Quick Sand Winch Bumper = $69.99
RC Rock Armor SCX10 Rear Bumper w/LED Holes & Aluminum Rear Swing Out = $59.99

Total = $845.03

Shocks:

(2) Pro-Line PowerStroke Scaler Shocks PRO6060-00 = $89.98
Jeepindoug Scaler Shock Machined Delrin Spring Cup = $12.95
MIP Blue O-Ring Set = $3.99

Total = $106.92

Wheels/Tires:

(3) VP 1.9 Scaler Screw Kit = $35.97
(2) VP SLW 600 Wheel Hubs = $29.98
(1) VP SLW 475 Wheel Hubs = $14.99
(5) VP OMF Scallop Bead Lock Ring Grey = $52.50
(5) VP Front Ring Black = $52.35
(5) VP Clamp Ring = $20.00
(5) VP Outlaw II Rear Ring Gunmetal = $65.00
Crawler Innovation Lil Nova 1.9 Dual Stage 4.5T MED Foam Pair = $10.95
Crawler Innovation Lil Nova 1.9 Dual Stage 4.5T FIRM Foam Pair = $10.95

Total = $292.69

Axles:

VP 8 degree Knuckle Weights VPS04000 = $68.99
VP Knuckle Weight Rings ¼ VPS02812 = $20.99
VP AX-10 8 degree Chubs Grey VPS02866 = $42.99
VP AX-10 8 degree Knuckles Grey VPS02856 = $42.99
VP AX-10 VVD Set VPS05321 = $94.99
(2) VP Locker VPS05990 = $67.98
VP Currie Front AX-10 Axle Grey VPS06603 = $169.00
VP Currie Rear AX-10 Axle Grey VPS06604 = $140.50
(2) Axial Heavy Duty Bevel Gear Set 36T/14T AX30401 = $57.00
Hot Racing 12mm Aluminum Hex SLF1006 = $12.99
VP SCX-JK Panhard bar for Vanquish SCX Currie axles (silver) = $28.00

Total = $746.42

Current Running Total = $4166.43

 

[sally1800]

Lights/Body:

VP Rigid 6” Silver Light Bar LED VPS06752 = $59.95
VP Rigid 5” Silver Light Bar LED VPS06754 = $57.45
VP JK Light Bar Mount Silver VPS06781 = $26.25
Exo Rear Light Bezel AX80103 = $11.99
Dinky R/C JK Headlight n Tail Light Kit = $20.79
GT Power RC LED Light Kit = $23.99
Custom Headlights Setup = $100.00
(2) Integy Roof Top Angle Adjustable Sport Light Set C23220 = $59.98
Pull Pal RW-60 = $24.99
Mad Skinz Jeep Wrangler JK Soft Top = $19.99

what one is the running light''

thanks

 

[ilg]

This is such an amazing rig. I will definitely be following this thread, and borrowing a few ideas!

 

[krawlin01]

4K you could've put towards college tuition or something useful :ror:

 

[Antisimplistic]

Never add it up, brother!

 

[Marshall_S]

Your first two pics of the VP transmission on page 2 clearly shows spacer(s) being used between the VP housing and the VP motor plate. I received no such spacers in neither my VP transmission housing nor my VP gear guard/motor plate. Do you recall the size/part# for those spacers?
Thanks

It has been a while since I got to work on my Jeep with the Twin Hammers coming into the picture.

BUT I have got back to work so here it is:

Started off with finshing the transmission with VP housing, VP Gear Guard, Kimbrough 84t Spur Gear, Robinsion Racing 18t steel pinion gear, RR One Piece center gear, RR Steel Idler Gear, and it's coupled with a Tekin ROC 412 3100kv crawler motor. No plastic was used in the making of it

I hate the stock Axial hex because they screw into the shaft which could cause damage to the shaft and I noticed that there is some play after everything is installed. I decided to go with the Hot Racing Aluminum Clamping hex they fit very nice and there isn't any slop because they clamp onto the pin when tightened down & they don't damage the shaft. They are about 1mm thicker but that doesn't effect anything much.

 

[FlipItOver!]

"thumbsup"

 

[Marshall_S]

Regarding the spacers between the VP trans housing and the VP motor plate ... I ended up cutting 3.6 mm spacers from a piece of alunimum tubing; works like a charm. Since these spacers are needed to mount the VP motor plate to the VP trans housing, I would of thought VP would of included them with one or the other ... IMO.

 

[nissan_driver24]

Lights/Body:

VP Rigid 6” Silver Light Bar LED VPS06752 = $59.95
VP Rigid 5” Silver Light Bar LED VPS06754 = $57.45
VP JK Light Bar Mount Silver VPS06781 = $26.25
Exo Rear Light Bezel AX80103 = $11.99
Dinky R/C JK Headlight n Tail Light Kit = $20.79
GT Power RC LED Light Kit = $23.99
Custom Headlights Setup = $100.00
(2) Integy Roof Top Angle Adjustable Sport Light Set C23220 = $59.98
Pull Pal RW-60 = $24.99
Mad Skinz Jeep Wrangler JK Soft Top = $19.99

what one is the running light''

thanks

Running lights are the GT Power RC LED Light Kit = $23.99 they aren't on a speed controller, they are just powered by the BEC voltage.

This is such an amazing rig. I will definitely be following this thread, and borrowing a few ideas!

Thank You and please take as you need that's why I started this thread.

4K you could've put towards college tuition or something useful :ror:

I'm not sure if this is a sarcastic comment or not but what does 4k have anything to do with college or something useful. College cost a lot more than 4k (yes I have gone to college) and "something useful" doesn't make any sense since I have plenty of useful stuff.....

Never add it up, brother!

Almost everyone asks how much is in this rig when they see it so why not add it up to show I'm not lying or the list is very useful to know the cost of the next project someone may be building on a certain budget.

Your first two pics of the VP transmission on page 2 clearly shows spacer(s) being used between the VP housing and the VP motor plate. I received no such spacers in neither my VP transmission housing nor my VP gear guard/motor plate. Do you recall the size/part# for those spacers?
Thanks

VP does include one of the spacer you need since it's not included with the transmission if you have an AX10 transmission. The parts you would need exactly would be three AXA1327 7.5x6 spacers or 4 if you want them all the same color like mine, AX30499 Transmission spacer, and last AX30499 Transmission Spacer 5x6.9x4.8mm.

Regarding the spacers between the VP trans housing and the VP motor plate ... I ended up cutting 3.6 mm spacers from a piece of alunimum tubing; works like a charm. Since these spacers are needed to mount the VP motor plate to the VP trans housing, I would of thought VP would of included them with one or the other ... IMO.

Not sure how the 3.6 works but your spur gear is probably futher out than it should be. The reason why it's not included with the VP part is because all of the AX10 and old SCX10 that don't have the gear cover already include the items I posted above. Technically you should have these item in plastic because it comes with every kit and rtr I have owned but if you want the aluminum ones which I do recommend then get those parts. Hopefully this helps.

 

[Marshall_S]

That helps a lot ... thanks for the clarification on the spacers.

As far as Krawlin01 comment about college tuition .... I can only hope it was said with sarcasm, lots of sarcasm.

Once again, great build and super build thread."thumbsup"

 

[thekdk604]

I just gotta say, this is the most badass SCX-10 I've seen!!!!! Everything is immaculate and so clean I could eat off it. Thanks for sharing this awesome rig with us!!

 

[k_bojar]

Awesome rig, Mr. Pham - question for you.

which GT Power kit are you using?? I've seen about 5 different version - and several of them are tagged as 'flashing' and I'd hate to get one of those and have issues

thanks!!