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Brushless in micro is something else. Just add a little weight and it sticks to everything!

Thank you, fun little rig!🖖😎

Axles, tie rod, ends: a.co/d/9RX8khD -- I custom bent my tie rod & drag link. Links, Shocks, Shock Towers: a.co/d/2QH9YbS Wheels and tires are from one of these RGT 16061: tinyurl.com/423cd6py -- you'll never find them anywhere else. They were ONLY available on this truck. Motor & gearbox: a.co/d/hUsoFOu -- slow in single speed - there are multiple options out there. Search around on your own and find one that fits the C54/C24 chassis. Electronics are 60A ESC on FlySky GT3 and 3 channel radio

Yes, the one in the video is mine.

When I got this one is was like $80 worth of upgrade parts for about $20 extra. Plus, it's green! Yes, the big one is the high clearance links but the wheels and tires are way better than expected. You have to install everything yourself but it's worth it when it's done. I've sort of topped mine out with everything but brushless. The two speed is definitely the nicest I've seen for brushed. Nice low speed control with minor gear backlash.

Thank you! Love this truck. There's a leaf spring upgrade kit over at Amazon that I found that also helps a lot. Get that too. The 59mm shocks are key. Frame upgrade, motor. Anything you can do will make this truck run better with every upgrade.

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@@VermontScaleCustoms in the video you had different ones tho lol

They may have been the older style WPL ones. You don't want them. Too much slop. Get the longer ones I linked to. I run those now and they don't have nearly as much slop. Also used heat shrink tube on them to cut down on vibrations.

@@VermontScaleCustoms yeah I have the same and also used heat shrink, was looking for better alternatives lol

Thanks! Yes, an indoor course has always been a good thing to have set up!

I'd personally rather have a nice small precision lathe and an End Mill so I could make skids, chassis and links.

Thanks! Coming up on a couple of years of running this one. Still holds up pretty well, minus the axle shaft issue. Good rig, though.

The wheels are double stacked Hard Park Outlaw 1.8" with cut Injora XHX comp pins on them. I think I was running cut foams in this version but switched to full soft foam for better compression.

@VermontScaleCustoms guess I'm gonna hafta to learn how to cut tires now

It's always scary to start but it doesn't take long to get used to what you're getting into. Get the jig from HardPark or ask someone for the 3D print file over at Hard Park's FB page.

Thank you, Seven! Just trying to get some older video out there.🖖😎

I just finally need to get the axle shaft thing ironed out. Tired of those breaking.

I *think* it has to do with the rear bumper. If I'm not mistaken that's the critical piece. Pull that out, then the engine compartment drops out and then the interior should come out. It was over a year and a half ago since I did this build and I can't recall exactly. I didn't document tearing it down at all and I think I vaguely remember running into the same problem. I think the back bumper is the answer.

Thanks, it's a beast!

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They should work for you, yes. The only difference between that truck and this one is the "s" stands for Silver :)

I was really surprised by this release. This became my main rig for a bit last summer. Love the thing. I bought the builder's kit and installed hobbywing electronics and it actually crawls. The suspension leaves a little to be desired but that's nothing shocks can't fix. I've done a series of mod videos for this truck from getting it set up for 7mm to how to shut of the turn signals at the PC board. This was also probably the first video of this truck that I did. Check out some of the other ones. See, the problem with the RC hobby is that that intentionally make so many cool small versions of all the trucks we lust after. They make the crack. We buy the crack. We drive up and down the block looking for scraps when they're sold out. It's a rough way to be!

Thank you! Maybe you can do this on your Land Rover! Thanks for watching, Seven!🖖😎

Thanks! Pretty spontaneous. I could hit these with matte black after building them or marker but I kind of like the writing. Adds a bit of techie detail to it. Thanks for watching! I do need some of those ink brushes, though, they'd be handy to have around for touch ups on things.

@VermontScaleCustoms yep they work well 👍

Thanks, man! Just a fun little mod that didn't cost a thing!

Thanks, I appreciate it! Fully agree, love how it looks with two.

I'd go with 59mm just to give larger wheels and tires enough room for articulation.

Thank you. I really love your videos i enjoyed watching them. Specially the under water shot

THANK YOU!

This truck looks the way it does and runs like it does because it's had some aftermarket stuff put on like new ESC, axles, wheels & tires, big suspension work, etc. It's not going to run like this fresh out of the box. An FMS more likely would. If price pint is a concern that's understandable. An FMS cost versus this would allow you to put some money into add-ons to get this truck to run like this one does.

Solid question. The answer is yes, I love it. MN did a great job with this model and I'm a Toyota guy through and through so it hit home with me. A far cry better than their MN99 releases from a few years ago. This is a light trail truck that can definitely be modified to crawl. If you were looking for an actual crawler to get into I recommend the FMS 1:18 LC80 Land Cruiser. Not as big as the 1/10 -- drives really well on 2 speed, super well detailed, tons of add-ons, etc. The FCX24 stuff is all good. Cn't go wrong there. New Redcat 1/18 stuff is great, Furitek Cayman brushless rigs, etc. You picked a good time to get into it as trucks have come a long way in the last couple of years. You get a lot for less now from out of the box with RTR.

Appreciate you! Glad I found your channel!

Happy to help out! Feel free to ask questions anytime.

WT Micro FJ45 body (Etsy) and a fully custom build based upon the Injora/OGRC 8 degree skid comp chassis. Technically in the SCX24 realm but there isn't an Axial part on it. Super capable truck with a custom wheelbase. It used to be short but I stretched it out a little and now it just tackles just about everything within reason.

All 4 shocks are 59mm to keep things level. You wouldn't want to run short springs on the rear, it would sag in the back end.

@@VermontScaleCustomsand what oil are you running in them?

Just 10W30. I don't get too crazy about oil in shocks.

@@VermontScaleCustoms is that equivalent to 10wt or 20wt oil?

I don't know about actual shock oil weights but yes, 10W is 10wt motor oil.

Yep, all I have to do is shorted the rear by .25 and it'll clear tech. Tht said, I'm also not looking to compete at the moment. I've got maybe $55 into this build on a crawler I a\spent $115 for on eBay a few years back!

I've been looking into A&M garage mods. As per another suggestion, those must be the same leafs that have three holes that allow you to shift the axle position. It seems others have had this problem before, too. I've thought about just re-drilling a hole to move them forward. But, yes, very pleased to have this truck back up and running. It's such a sweet looking body and it's such a beast. I threw a Quicrun 540 brushless combos in and it's amazing.

@VermontScaleCustoms twisted leafs are custom, and what I mean by custom, they are not made from other leafs but they are made from scratch. He has a different set up for different chassis, and different leafs set ups for different flex possibilities. You can see his exact work on social media, I can send you the link if you like.

Fun little project and I'm glad it actually works. Thanks for watching, Seven!🖖😎

Thank you, psyched on how this turned out. Score one for the laughs! Thanks for tuning in!

Facts, right there!🖖😎

You can check but I don't know for sure! Considering how much flex is in the leaf springs, 70mm might stretch them to a point where they don't have any down travel left.

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Yeha, when I saw this I was all in from the start. It's not a cheap kit to build, either so it was cool getting such a good deal on it!🖖😎

Can you imagine looking at this on the shelf for two years wondering how I was ever going to get it running again?

😂😂sadly all too well lol!!!! I got some sitters hard to work on them All!!!! Tend to focus on one then it sits and work on and drive another…..if I have 3-4 good running rigs in doing well lol!

Happy New Year to you, too! It seems l do like to ramble on, don't I, lol?

Thank you as always! Hope you are doing well, Seven!🖖😎

Thanks, yeah I never should have let this one sit broken as long as I did. Glad to have it back up and running.

Thank you and thanks for watching!🖖😎

@@VermontScaleCustoms 😊

That's a good idea. Gives me an option to maybe redrill and just move it. The Teraflex stuff adds massive amounts of flex but it really messes with the wheelbase. I'd like to do the skid plate mod to this too but the interior requires a fair bit of space plus this has a two speed so I need room for the shift servo.

@ yeah, it’s an awesome rig and you got a smokin deal.

Thanks, man! Yeah, super psyched i got this back up and running.

The WPL/MN axle screw thing has been a thing for as long as I've been into the hobby. Spot on, it's the amount of contact and torque rotating against the tension that holds it. Silly idea but easy to deal with. A dab of Loctite on the end before threadingin should do the trick, just don't use too much or you'll strip screw heads getting them back out.

@ cool. And yeah. Seems silly. Ordered some metal 5mm to 7mm hex adaptors. Feel like they should do better than the 3D printed ones that are just spinning. 😞 Like, i get having various part styles but after a point it’s just makes sense to go universal on certain part/accessory sizes

I've always been surprised at how well 5mm hex actually held for the size wheel it was turning. Despite the screw issues, I've never had one strip out on me. Even the plastic wheels. Yeah, the MN111 came with 9mm hex. Pick a size and stick with it, everyone. It seems that 7mm is the universally accepted choice for all things 1/18 and smaller. No need to complicate it like they do.

Thank you! Solid runner, for sure.

Hello and Happy New Year! Thanks for watching, Seven.🖖😎

@@VermontScaleCustoms Hello, Thank you likewise!🍀Happy New Year!🎉 Greetings Seven🖖

Would you believe I've had this truck for almost 4 years? Marketplace score! Over $1200 in truck for $495 + s&h!! It even came with the metal bed. I blew up the front diff driving in snow a couple months after I got it. Took me forever to get the driveshaft pin extracted because the guy used red loctite. It's a beast on a 35T 540 but I just ordered a 1200Kv quicrun SE brushless. Should be here tomorrow.

I got this used off Marketplace almost 4 years ago and blew up the front diff a couple months after getting it. I finally got the front driveshaft pin out a few days and got the helical gears installed. I forgot how much of a beast this thing is.

I keep 10W30 in an oral syringe on my desk. I use it for every thing. Oil overthinkers make life hard. I usually adjust with spring rate and want the shocks to flow easily and smoothly. Any heavier and it's limiting speed of travel.

Those are some fancy licensed Old Man Emus. Basically the exact same thing as the ones up front just painted and with Emu's logo graphics on them. They're Bilsteins up front. Just ordered a brushless 540 for it. Should be here in a few days.