The Ugly Truckling JRXT

[juicedcoupe]

The short tires will help some, but I wouldn't bash a stadium truck with a 14T motor. I'll give up some speed for run time and reliability.

[BattleTrak]

I decided to plastic weld the crack in the steering arm and carefully adjusted the end points to avoid stress on it.


Onyx motor.

[BattleTrak]

A few minutes into the run with the Onyx motor, it threw out a rear outer hinge pin. The snap-in clips that I used were worn and iffy, so not too shocked. Upgraded both sides with 5-link A-2007 pins and some used spacers.



Then had a nice run with it for about 15 minutes until the motor got a little too warm. It ran great though…25+mph on the road and just floated over the grass in the yard.

[juicedcoupe]

If they are 1/8" hinge pins, Custom Works E clips work good and are cheap.

If the grooves of the pins are worn, maybe use a 3mm E clip. I've had to do that with several RC10's.

[BattleTrak]

I have been having a blast driving this truck! After a wicked high-speed cartwheel that chucked a tie-rod and a few near misses with fence poles…I installed this used JG on-road bumper to the truck. It totally fits and will help protect the front bulkhead & suspension better. It has been surprising how well this truck and the 30 year old parts are holding up to abuse.

[RogueIV]

The old losi stuff seems to hold up really well. I actually contemplating running my LXT during a Trophy race, because why not?

[mikesofunny]

I LOVE the idea of using the "not shelf quality" stuff to build a runner! The last time I had a bunch of spare Losi parts laying around I ended up doing a full resto-mod LXT. Excellent work sir.

[BattleTrak]

I have been driving this truck a lot and decided to make it not quite so ugly with a body upgrade.

Shake and Bake!

[RogueIV]

I have been driving this truck a lot and decided to make it not quite so ugly with a body upgrade.

Shake and Bake!

wonderful!