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Bruiser could it really be IT?

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My list of speculations (from page 1 of this thread), analyzed:

1. It will be the original metal chassis with leaf springs, rails, cross members, and plastic bumpers like the original.

2. The gearbox will be the original metal one with 3 speeds, not the plastic one from the High-Lift. (I might be wrong about this, though)

3. The motor will be the RS-750SH like the original. (It will be an RS-540SH like the High-Lift, though, if I'm wrong about #2).

4. The shocks will be "updated" and "leak free" <snicker>. There will be no springs internally like the High-Lift series.

5. The leaf springs will be taken from the High-Lift series, not the flatter style like the originals from the Bruiser/Mountaineer. (Might be wrong about this due to ride height)

6. The front body will be the Toyota High-Lift with holes for lights, unlike the original body with molded side indicators, etc.

7. The rear body will have holes added for the side and rear indicators to match the front (like the High-Lift bed).

8. The 4000mAh battery holder will not come back, but will be like the Mountaineer (7.2V size) instead.

9. The axles will be like the original, with no diffs, but the pins on the ends won't be installed at the factory. Instead, they will slide in like most other axles, which means installing ball bearings is a heck of a lot easier.

10. The wheels and tires will be like the original.

11. The driveshafts will be the same as the High-Lift ones which are close to original, just using chrome universals rather than brass.

12. The radio box will be the same as original.

13. A TEU-104BK will be included (in the US, at least) (hmm.. for a RS-750? Maybe a slightly better ESC is needed. Another reason why I think it might be a 540 not a 750.)

14. The decals will be different from the original in some way. I can't imagine changing the iconic Hog Heaven logo, but it seems that Tamiya likes to change them.

1. Correct, but I did not anticipate the black paint.

2. Mostly incorrect. I did not anticipate a whole new gearbox design, however it is not the High-Lift gearbox.

3. Incorrect. The motor will be a 540.

4. Unknown, but probably incorrect. I cannot tell if the shocks are the same as the original, or an improved version, or if there are hidden springs inside. They seem to look like the originals.

5. Incorrect. The leaf springs look like the original, less bowed version.

6. Correct. The front body appears to be the newer High-Lift front cab with holes for LEDs.

7. Correct. The rear body appears to be based on the original Bruiser design with added holes for LEDs.

8. Correct. The Mountaineer battery holder is used.

9. Mostly incorrect. Entirely new front and rear axles were designed, including differentials. However, bearings will likely be easier to install because of the differentials.

10. Partially correct. The tires look like the originals, however the wheels are taken from the Mountaineer.

11. Correct.

12. Correct.

13. Unknown. The kit may include an ESC, or it may not.

14. Correct. Sponser decals are altered from the originals.

Hmm. 50% to 60% correct. That's why I don't play the lottery.

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Hmm. 50% to 60% correct. That's why I don't play the lottery.

You'd win at least £10 every time with that kind of accuracy. That's £1040 a year, almost enough for a couple of new Bruisers. :lol:

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I hope there is a rere Juggernaut coming down the line as well.

A man after my own heart, though I don't think I'd ever need 2 :lol:

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