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[Raman36]

Here are some updated picts of my Bruiser. I now remember how much I disliked doing window trim on ABS plastic. There is always a run somewhere in the masking..

[Tamiya1/10]

At first I had some reservation for the size of tire in relation to the amount clearance can be seen. Now, it looks find. The white wheels are nice and good trim paint work.

[Raman36]

Thanks. I still feel that it sits too high. It's not as easy to lower the bruiser as it is with the Hilux 3speed.

If I remove the white leaf spring helpers, it will lower it, but then I have to mess with mounting the shocks elsewhere etc.

[Kenny G]

Let there be light!

 

 

 

 

Lighting is the Rc4wd Mojave basic lighting kit. Can't go wrong for $17. The pics make it look way crummy, in person they really look good.

[Psylence]

Anyone got any ideas on what to replace the pot-metal axle mounts with? Something more robust? 

Someone who is obviously not me might have overtightened one side of the leaf spring u-bolts and heard a disconcerting "pop"  ... and it wasn't the plastic helper bit. Although the fractured mount is held in place nicely by the plastic bit now. 

 

Most enjoyable kit I have built to date, regardless. 

[B.M.T.]

Due to the staggered spring track, it could be a bit of a mission. Try RC Channel, they do a set for the Bruiser (I think) or RC4WD.