Some interesting text from someone who had a little behind the scenes involvement.
Hey I thought you guys may want to see this. I am friends with a couple of the guys from Axial from way back (worked on some desert race trucks and rally cars with
The goal for the project was the make something that fit all the likes I have of the hobby. Brushless, 1/5th scale, 4wd and an SC truck. Put it all together and this is what you get!
Here are the most current specs, a few photos and videos. Updated 11.19.09
Truck Specs
- 1/6th scale Chevy Silverado body from Wallie World
- Modded TXT chassis with extended upper shock mounts (I have had some chassis plates designed in CAD I've been trying to get machined but they're to big for most people to do)
- Integy Savage shocks de-anodized and running MGT springs 40wt oil
- Junfac rod ends, 10-32 all thread sleeved with 1/2" OD Delrin
- X-factor Axles converted to 17mm hexes (From a Mammoth ST). Rear Axle is locked front axle has 10k oil. Custom Servo mount I designed and had laser cut out of 16ga steel.
- Ofna pirate modified with jumbo kong rim lips and air valves installed
- Jumbo Kong tires (8.5" OD)
- 3905 E-maxx Trans with 2 speed kit (wide range 1st gear) (19/66 gearing)
- Revo drive shafts (took about 4 complete shafts to make them long enough)
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