This was a build that started a number of years ago. I recently decided to get it out and have some fun with it, again. I picked up an Alza Racing center diff kit and I’m debating whether or not to install it. I’ve gone through a couple transmissions until this one, it’s got an aluminum case, hardened Flux gears and slipper eliminator. This truck didn’t start as a kit, after I built the first Savage, I knew what I wanted and started looking for parts. FLM Extended, lcg chassis, FLM bulkheads, shock towers and skids, Innovative RC Losi shock mounting kit, LST2 shocks. For some reason, I chose to fit the suspension from a HPI Hellfire, with the MIP CVD shafts, I think they were a little longer than the Savage and I didn’t want the FLM extended arms. I put a locker in the rear diff and used 50k oil in the front, the diff gears are the sintered HD ones. The steering servo is a HiTec 5995TG. It handles pretty well for being heavy, the shocks seem to be a little overwhelmed at times. I’ve played with different spring rates and oils but ultimately, I have a set of Rovan 1/5 shocks I’m going to install. You can tell it’s an older machine, it’s got a Kershaw Designs brushless conversion! The motor is a Castle 4040 2200kv and the ESC is a Leopard 150amp 6s, setup. I had an old RC Solutions Cage that was damaged, so I cut it to fit and made the battery boxes. They hold the Turnigy 5000mah, 50c 3s batteries. The truck rolls on Axial bead locks and Proline Masher 40 series tires. I use a Spektrum DX4c radio. The body is the GMC Topkick from Proline, that I painted. I just wanted to show you guys one of my builds, hope you enjoy!
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