Trump's just another Axial Jeep Rubicon kit build.

[Trump1]

Trump's just another Axial Jeep Rubicon kit build (aka City Slicker).

I preordered the Axial Jeep Rubicon kit when it first came out earlier this Spring. I got side tracked building my 2009 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon because I like the two door Jeep better than the four door Unlimited Jeep.

In July 2013, I started accumulated parts for my Jeep kit. Last month I bought some more parts. I have been waiting for about two weeks for some parts to become available and to finish my 2009 Jeep. Well, two days ago those parts were in stock, so I made the "biggie" parts order.

So now it's a matter of a few days for the package of goodies to arrive. Until then I'll post a couple of pictures for some Jeep inspiration.


One of my favorites.

 

[Trump1]

I got this package today:

A close up of my electronics:

 

[Trump1]

The good news is that I had some time last night to get a little work done:

I put together my shocks. The Pro-Line shocks are very smooth. I went with the single spring instead of the dual springs because the single spring seemed smoother. The Icon shocks will be going on my Pro-Line Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.

I got my VP links assembled:

I chromed my differential covers:

I laid out my parts for my rear axle. I have my Axial Bag "A", Axial HD ring & pinion gears, Locked UP RC F1 Spool Diff.

Well, like I said, the good news is I got some work done. The bad news is that I'm missing the clamps that hold the differential/ring gear in place.

On the positive side, I like the way my differential covers came out.

 

[Trump1]

Good news!

I talked to Rob over at VP and he is sending me out the diff clamps. I thought I was going to get a voice mail greeting, but Rob answered and he exceeded my expectations.

 

[hlrider130]

Lookin good man!! coming along nicely

 

[Trump1]

Lookin good man!! coming along nicely

Thank you! I just off the phone with Steve from VP and he is working on getting me a spare wheel for my Jeep build. The wheel should ship out today or tomorrow.

 

[Trump1]

Rear axle:

I got a little more work last night. I assembled the rear differential. Here are the parts all laid out. The heavy duty Axial ring and the Locked Up rc "F1 Spool" are the main components.

The assembled ring gear and F1 Spool.

Installed in the Currie Rockjock housing.

I thought I had something wrong when I inserted the universal and then the Currie tube because tube wouldn't sit flush against the houseing. Then I remembered reading on Locked UP RC's web site that the universals are a tight/snug fit. They are SNUG. There is absolutely zero play. No play at all. I used the side of the nose pliers to tap on the universal. Then for the last 1/8 of an inch I switched to a heavier pair of pliers to tap the universal flush.


Here's the procedure. Place the universal in the diff locker. Then insert the Currie tube. When you start tapping on the universal you can see the tube moving closer to the housing. Keep tapping until the tube is flush against the housing.

The rear axle assembly went smoothly.

 

[Trump1]

I got some work done last night. I couldn't install the lower links and shocks because I was missing the hardware. I thought it was suppose to come with hardware. I'll have to check with VP.

Mounted the transmission.

I was going to call it night, but decided to do a little more building.

 

[Trump1]

I finally got some building done after waiting for a part:

Chassis & Drive-train Parts Lists:

- VP shock mounts.
- Pro Line Powerstroke Scaler Shocks 90mm-95mm.
- VP Currie Rockjock SCX-10 front and rear axle assembly.
- Ax30395 Axial Heavy Duty Ring & Pinion/ Bevel Gears Set 38T.
- Locked Up RC FI Spool Diff locker.
- VP AX-10 VVD Heavy Duty Axle Shafts.
- VP 8 Degree AX10 Axle C's.
- VP 8 Degree AX10 Knuckles
- VP Currie/SCX Links.
- Integy Billet Gearbox w/ Metal Gears.
- Topcad Aluminum Skid Plate/ Gear box mount.


Not shown in photo:
- VP steering links.
- VP 8 Degree Knuckle Weights (I have to powder coat these black).
- MIP Drive shafts Part # 8101.

I used Ultimate Chrome powder paint. Now I have to wait for my VP wheels to come in.

 

[Trump1]

I got my knuckle weights powder coated. Used mirror black. Here they are right out of the oven.

Powder coated my front bumper too:

 

[Mm2]

Man that's going to be a beast!!!!! Can't wait to see it complete.



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[GuyOverThere]

Lol trump your so full of crap! "Just another scx10 build" My ass I've seen your work don't go lying on the internet its a truth zone Lol I look forward to seeing more. Is that a stock chassis you powder coated?

 

[Espeefan]

Wow, that's sweet. Chrome powder coating?

 

[TacoCrawler]

purdy !

curious as to the frame...
Maybe I missed mention of it ?
original I'll presume !?

stripped and coated ? chromed/cleared ?

lot's of bling shiny fo' sho' "thumbsup"

If I can fix this retina damage... I'll be back ! Lol

 

[Trump1]

Man that's going to be a beast!!!!! Can't wait to see it complete.



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Thank you sir! I appreciate your comment.

Lol trump your so full of crap! "Just another scx10 build" My ass I've seen your work don't go lying on the internet its a truth zone Lol I look forward to seeing more. Is that a stock chassis you powder coated?

Ha ha ha, Well, there's been many Jeep builds so I figure it's just another build.

I posted my Jeep Wrangler in the 1.9 forum instead of the SCX10 forum. Opps.

Wow, that's sweet. Chrome powder coating?

Yes, Chrome powder coat paint. I bought it at allpowderpaints.com

purdy !

curious as to the frame...
Maybe I missed mention of it ?
original I'll presume !?

stripped and coated ? chromed/cleared ?

lot's of bling shiny fo' sho' "thumbsup"

If I can fix this retina damage... I'll be back ! Lol

Yes, stock frame. Didn't stripe it, just coated right over it. No clear coat. I'm not getting good results with the clear coat. I might do a little more testing with the clear coat.


Thank you all for commenting.

 

[Trump1]

Here are the knuckle weights installed:

I really like the way the "mirror black" powder paint looks.

I got my body mounted. Side view.

Top view.

Front view:

Close up photo of the front:

A couple of comparison photos:

 

[Trump1]

I thought I was getting better and faster at building my rear bumper because it took me less than six hours make the individual parts. However, I almost forgot the diagonal support, handle, and hinge. So I have some more work before I can start brazing.

Here's what I have so far for my rear bumper:

 

[Trump1]

I decided to provide more details on building my rear bumper due to the interest in brazing.

Rear bumper:

I mock up the parts before brazing to make sure everything is ok. I use a file to mark where the bracket is going to go instead of marking the spot with a pencil. I do this because once I put flux I won't be able to see the pencil mark. With a file mark I can move the bracket and feel where it's suppose to go.

Also note that I already drilled the holes on the bracket. Once I see it's going to fit ok, I take the parts and clean them with a super fine steel wool #0000 and then add flux to both parts.

I use a damp cloth to cool it down. Then I put it in water to finish cooling it down.

Here is how it looks when I'm done.

Here is the second bracket. I use a damp cloth to absorb some of the heat so the first joint doesn't get to hot and fall apart. I do this as a pre-caution.

The next step was to drill the holes on the frame. Once I completed the basic bumper I could install it and drill holes into the frame. I have learned that it's easier to install the bumper and drill the holes, then to measure and mark the spot.

It goes a lot faster, it's easier, and there is less chance of screwing up.

So here are the photos prior to drilling the holes.

Next step is to make the tow shackle mounts. I started by making to pieces.

Then I shaped the pieces.

Then drill holes.

The next step is a little tricky. I had to bend them, but I had to make both bends the same or else they may not look good. Here they are bent.

Close enough.

And more importantly, the holes line up pretty darn good. Balls on dead center!

One more photo.

Here's the mock up.

Flux added and ready for heat.

Here is the shackle mount brazed on.

Hers is the other side with flux and ready for heat.

And here is the rear bumper with the tow shackle mounts.

To be continued ...

 

[Trump1]

Rear bumper continued:




The next step is install end caps on the bumper. I came up with a quicker way of adding end caps to my bumpers. It has saved me a lot of time. First I add a piece of brass to the end. Here's the mock up with a pair of dikes to hold the piece in place with flux and ready for me to bring the heat.

Here's how it looks with the small piece brazed at the end.

Then I take my dikes and cut off the excess.

This is how it looks after cutting off the excess. All that's left to do is file down the excess.

Here's how the end cap looks:

 

[Trump1]

Rear bumper continued:



The next step is to make the swing out tire and jerry can holder part of the bumper.

I started by making two small pieces to reinforce the hinge point.

Here is the mock up with flux and ready for me to bring the heat.

Then I add an end cap.

I add another small piece to reinforce the handle side to give it support so it sits level and It's done.

Then I braze on the vertical support and install the horizontal piece that will support the jerry cans.

Here is how the swing out carrier is looking.

Next step is to make the jerry can holders. Here is the mock up ready for heat.

Here is the first one.

Here are the completed jerry can holders.

I add end caps to the horizontal support for the jerry can holders.

Next I mount the spare tire to do a final check before bringing the heat. These tires are wider so I had to turn the spare around because the screw was to short.

I made some pencil marks to get an idea where to mount the jerry can holders.

Here's the mock up.

Here's how it looks. I didn't get enough filler. So I decided to add more heat and hit it again even though it might be ok. Just in case.

The second jerrry can holder ready for heat.

And hers is how the swing out carrier looks.

The next step is to make the handle. I found a piece of scrap brass and marked it up. I started with this.

And ended up with a handle. I left it a little long in the tooth so I can trim it later.

I drilled out the handle.

The next step is to make the handle holder. I stated with another scrap piece of brass.

And ended up with this.

Next I brazed the handle holder onto the swing out carrier. Here is the mock up.

Here is how it looks.

I installed the handle and voila. A rear bumper with a spare tire and jerry can holders.

I removed the excess filler material and installed the rear bumper.

Last photo. Now, I have to find/buy a spring that will fit for the handle

Next step. Powder coat.