imo, this is the best of your videos, as it illustrates the 80/20 rule perfectly! i realize that a lot of this playing around is the basis for the hobby, but if you don't want to fiddle too much, just the basics are helpful and really useful. thanks for all your videos
Totally agree with you on the wheels. I got a set for my c10 and Deadbolt and they were such a pain in the ass to get right. In my opinion, you're better off getting a set of Machete rims (the rims from the Deadbolt) from axial, a set of Axial BFG Krawlers (the tires from the c10), tire glue, and the wheel weights for the Machete rims. They perform well, don't cost much more and are way easier to set up.
Sotero Murguia yeah they are a pain! I’ve actually gotten quite a bit better at mounting them since this video and have 4 sets of them now lol. They actually seem to mount up easier with the hex on the outside of the wheel. Flipping the wheel. I did this initially to get a wider stance with a deep dish look to the wheel. But it actually makes them easier to mount as well imo. Thanks for watching and commenting! Love the comments!
Everyone kept saying the servo is the best upgrade but this is the first time anyone has had an explanation and illustration. I appreciate it subbed and liked
Heard the Hobby Plus parts for the CR18 are good upgrades for the SCX24. The oil filled shocks, 100T motor and wheels/tires. Don’t know if this is true. I’ve been messing with 1/10 scale since I was a kid but I decided to take the plunge and just got a Deadbolt today for my grandson and myself. Having a blast and inspired by your channel!
I just bought the Rok Loxs to I had a hard time mounting them as well took awhile but got them mounted onto my element Enduro24 Trail runner great video can wait to get one of these rigs
The RC4WD wheels are SSOOOOO AANNNOOOYYYIIINNNGGGG!!! I figured out how to get them lined up easily now though- Ill have to see your more recent videos to see if you got better ones! Btw, after cutting the fenders on my c10 it turns better with the rc4wd wheels and tires that it did stock! In fact that one mod probably made the truck TWICE as good of a crawler!
ThePreppersBunkerOutdoors yeah I’ve actually started mounting the hex on the truck. That way it stays still while mounting the tires. Works pretty well. They are still sometimes a bit tough but not near as bad as I initially thought, like in this video. I’ve since got some of the raceline beadlocks which have a million screws lol and some Rage wheels which aren’t too bad lol
I got the white stamped steel steel wheels took me one hour struggling so I quit took them to the hobby shop we’re he said it took him two hours for a set of four
Yea I put the Treal aluminum servo mount so if I need swap an emaxx out it's steering horn 2 screws and plug in and I'm back on the track for the money hard to beat..
I used a barrage motor on my sumo crawler gear reduction. Only needed to cut the shaft a tiny bit to fit it on. Way super powerful with the reduction kit on the barrage motor!
I love these wheels and don't run foam. That's right. I set them up with only the air left inside; Love them. For aligning the bead, use some spit and slightly tug. It takes time but man, these wheels are essentially "tubeless" because of the things you dislike. So much grip without foam! Cheers.
Yeah they’ve also made them a bit easier to mount with the later releases. I ran mine the same way for a long time but really prefer foam and venting the tires now. The tires just seem to conform more and I got tired of the air sometimes seeping out when they get in a bind and getting deflated. Then you basically have to take them apart to get the air back. There are so many good wheel and tires options now it’s crazy! I remember when these were basically the only option!
@@2fmrc Good point! And, I know what you mean about the air seeping out. Mine seems to do it if I force the air with my fingers, but otherwise I haven't had issues. Thanks for the reply.
I only found your channel about 2 weeks ago and I think I have watched most of your videos. But since your asking for an idea I have yet to see any one put the new furitek stinger setup in a stock scx24 particularly a dead bolt but the wrangler would be fine too. I really want to know if you can just drop one in a stock scx24. Thanks for all the great videos. I have made a lot of purchases already based on your videos.
Ill have to watch more of your videos because I can't remember what you have and haven't done, but did you ever run the stock servo with a glued servo saver?
ThePreppersBunkerOutdoors no I didn’t actually. It’s a good option if running the stock servo. I’ve just always switched the servo. I’m actually planning to do a servo comparison video soon! I’m hoping to compare stock,emax,savox and reefs 99 servos. So keep an eye out for that soon! Just waiting on the reefs to show up lol
I had a hard time getting the wheels lined up as well but I later learned you can stick a paper clip through the holes to keep them lined up. Hope that helps, your course is cool af
Thanks for the video! I highly suggest the digital version of those emax servos. Much better. The Barrage motor is a good upgrade, as the stock motor is too weak for me. Ive grown used to ultimate power with a 370 motor in my first scx24, it has its drawbacks, but yeah the stock motor is a no go.
Mrs. Rabbit yeah I’m definitely going digital on the next one! I have a couple barrage motors ordered and a Holmes revolver setup as well! Done with the stock motor lol
@@2fmrc oh man! I would do the revolver, but the sound messes with my ears. That's probably the ultimate though. I'm hoping that HH comes out with a 370 brushed, specifically for crawlers..
@@nolanhauge Shapeways has a 3D printed motor plate adapter. It has its pros and cons, overall i really like it. Some serious low end power modulation. Totally badass. Id suggest a new ESC, such as the Sidewinder, or the Holmes Hobbies Torquemaster br mini, but it will run on the original esc (though may fry it). www.shapeways.com/product/EHWXZWWQX/scx24-370-motor-plate-x2?optionId=116749402&li=marketplace
No. I’ve actually made a how to on mounting them now. Much easier once you know a couple tricks. Check my vids. Should be one on mounting the rc4wd stamped steel beadlocks! Hope it helps!
I'm brand new to the SCX24 (and crawling in general, but loving it!), and I put on the 5g 4mm weights (which necessitated the axle extension kit I found), and then just put on some great aluminum beadlocks that come in at 22g for each wheel/tire as opposed to the stock 9g, and even just flat on the table the wheels often won't turn much one direction or the other. Is that just due to the weakness of the stock servo and floppy links, or was adding 5+13g at each corner just too much even if I upgrade to the Emax servo?
Some of mine I’m running the emax servo Mount by hot racing but several I’m just running stock mount that’s been trimmed. The hot racing stuff (like everything scx24) is hard to come by atm
It would be nice to see some stock tires with some small holes drilled into the sidewall to see if that would soften the tire and make it flatten out to climb better
I know this is a year old but for what it's worth; the stock wheel/tire combo comes pre-drilled by factor ports at the center of each rim. I think there are two holes centered below the tire's tread.
Seth Thomas I actually have an 800mah that I ran in mine at one time but even it was pretty heavy. I mostly run an Eflite 3s 300mah or 2s 400 mah to keep the weight down a bit. The 800mah seemed to really tip the truck quite a bit.
I've only got 2, and I am Afraid to add up how much I've actually spent building them up. Probably could have easily built another 1/10 Crawler with what I have in these 2.
I just bought my first one. I bought it, tires/wheels, wheel weights, differential covers, steering knuckles, tegu esc, furitek komodo motor, steering servo and arms, and hot racing shocks. I'm currently $550 into it. Waiting for all the parts to come in before modding so I have a before and after comparison. I'm unsure if I'll build another
Not much. I have a couple analog versions. Digital is supposed to be a little quicker/smoother and a bit more powerful I think. I can’t hardly tell the difference really.
Robert Hierholzer these are the ones I use most the time but I’ve also picked up similar ones at hobby lobby and harbor freight. Any rare earth magnet around that size usually works well. Hope this helps! www.ebay.com/itm/191570155765
@@ccrc160 not at all! I ran a couple of them that way for a long time. Most of my escs have been swapped or moved now but my father in laws is still this way and runs great! No dumb questions here. I love any comment or question!
SCX24 is not designed to crawl .. it is designed to trail & overland. All the modifications being done to all the SCX24 is to change the design and ability to do something completely different . That is why wheel weights , which is required to do crawling on these tend to blow the tranny and motor easy
Depends what you expect of them really. They don’t give any more travel unless you pair them with the double barrel upgrade from kinetic. They are nice quality and have some preload adjustment but that’s about it.
Also the rc4wd wheels aren’t as bad as I initially thought in this video. I swapped tires and the rc4wd good years mounted up much easier and I haven’t had a problem with them slipping the bead.
Jon yes. I love them so far. Haven’t used them on any wet surfaces but for my homemade course they are the way to go! They are just a tiny bit smaller than the stock tire but have way better traction. I also have a set of scramblers on my deadbolt that I’m working on stretching and doing 4 wheel steer on. They do well but are bigger and also get more roll on the sidewall than my wranglers. Probably because they are so much taller.
You may have to trim a tiny bit off of the servo mount or use some longer screws for it. I used a couple screws that came with the Emax. Depends what servo you go with. Most micros can be mounted fairly easy though
@@shayneadams7528 awesome! Yeah the Emax takes the least amount of work to mount up. It won’t be bad. They make a hot racing aluminum Emax tray that fits perfectly for like $10-15 if you wanna go that route. It is super clean. If you decide to go that route make sure it says Emax on it cause they also have the same aluminum mount for a stock servo and it won’t fit with it. www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Racing-Aluminum-EMax-ES08MA-Steering-Servo-Mount-Axial-SCX24-SXTF24M01-/264951311722?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
To be honest with you after having a ton more experience with these trucks I would recommend some different parts than what is shown here. I have much better videos on some of these trucks now. I definitely would recommend different tires and shocks than from this video. This green truck is now completely different with a Toyota hard body and several more upgrades! I’ll try to list the parts included in the video in the description box but I highly recommend you checking out some of my other videos as I have actually did a couple spotlights on my other scx24s showing exactly how they are set up and everything. Thanks so much for watching and commenting and I’ll get to work on the parts list!
This video is old. Mounting my first set on the rok lox wasn’t a good experience. I think it’s more the rok lox because my other tires have been fairly simple. I actually have a video showing how to mount them now because they are super easy lol.
Yeah the rok lox are too small honestly. I never run them anymore. Not a bad upgrade if you get a set for cheap or free but no way I would choose them now. Way too many good tires available now!
imo, this is the best of your videos, as it illustrates the 80/20 rule perfectly! i realize that a lot of this playing around is the basis for the hobby, but if you don't want to fiddle too much, just the basics are helpful and really useful. thanks for all your videos
Totally agree with you on the wheels. I got a set for my c10 and Deadbolt and they were such a pain in the ass to get right. In my opinion, you're better off getting a set of Machete rims (the rims from the Deadbolt) from axial, a set of Axial BFG Krawlers (the tires from the c10), tire glue, and the wheel weights for the Machete rims. They perform well, don't cost much more and are way easier to set up.
Sotero Murguia yeah they are a pain! I’ve actually gotten quite a bit better at mounting them since this video and have 4 sets of them now lol. They actually seem to mount up easier with the hex on the outside of the wheel. Flipping the wheel. I did this initially to get a wider stance with a deep dish look to the wheel. But it actually makes them easier to mount as well imo. Thanks for watching and commenting! Love the comments!
Everyone kept saying the servo is the best upgrade but this is the first time anyone has had an explanation and illustration. I appreciate it subbed and liked
Thanks Matt for not forgetting the
Ole’Deadbolt.
It was my first Axial 1/24 and I still have a place in my heart for it!
Heard the Hobby Plus parts for the CR18 are good upgrades for the SCX24. The oil filled shocks, 100T motor and wheels/tires. Don’t know if this is true. I’ve been messing with 1/10 scale since I was a kid but I decided to take the plunge and just got a Deadbolt today for my grandson and myself. Having a blast and inspired by your channel!
did it work? the 18 scale parts?
Need to deep dish the rims
I just bought the Rok Loxs to I had a hard time mounting them as well took awhile but got them mounted onto my element Enduro24 Trail runner great video can wait to get one of these rigs
The RC4WD wheels are SSOOOOO AANNNOOOYYYIIINNNGGGG!!! I figured out how to get them lined up easily now though- Ill have to see your more recent videos to see if you got better ones! Btw, after cutting the fenders on my c10 it turns better with the rc4wd wheels and tires that it did stock! In fact that one mod probably made the truck TWICE as good of a crawler!
ThePreppersBunkerOutdoors yeah I’ve actually started mounting the hex on the truck. That way it stays still while mounting the tires. Works pretty well. They are still sometimes a bit tough but not near as bad as I initially thought, like in this video. I’ve since got some of the raceline beadlocks which have a million screws lol and some Rage wheels which aren’t too bad lol
I’m now running 3 sets of these steel wheels though lol
I got the white stamped steel steel wheels took me one hour struggling so I quit took them to the hobby shop we’re he said it took him two hours for a set of four
@@ptshyu2 once you figure out how to use them you can do a whole set in a few minutes.
oh no. that moment when some one tells me I can modify my thunderbolt. Gulp. as if I didn't struggle enough with my real vehicles
Yea I put the Treal aluminum servo mount so if I need swap an emaxx out it's steering horn 2 screws and plug in and I'm back on the track for the money hard to beat..
I used a barrage motor on my sumo crawler gear reduction. Only needed to cut the shaft a tiny bit to fit it on. Way super powerful with the reduction kit on the barrage motor!
I love these wheels and don't run foam. That's right. I set them up with only the air left inside; Love them. For aligning the bead, use some spit and slightly tug. It takes time but man, these wheels are essentially "tubeless" because of the things you dislike. So much grip without foam! Cheers.
Yeah they’ve also made them a bit easier to mount with the later releases. I ran mine the same way for a long time but really prefer foam and venting the tires now. The tires just seem to conform more and I got tired of the air sometimes seeping out when they get in a bind and getting deflated. Then you basically have to take them apart to get the air back. There are so many good wheel and tires options now it’s crazy! I remember when these were basically the only option!
@@2fmrc Good point! And, I know what you mean about the air seeping out. Mine seems to do it if I force the air with my fingers, but otherwise I haven't had issues. Thanks for the reply.
I only found your channel about 2 weeks ago and I think I have watched most of your videos. But since your asking for an idea I have yet to see any one put the new furitek stinger setup in a stock scx24 particularly a dead bolt but the wrangler would be fine too. I really want to know if you can just drop one in a stock scx24. Thanks for all the great videos. I have made a lot of purchases already based on your videos.
Ill have to watch more of your videos because I can't remember what you have and haven't done, but did you ever run the stock servo with a glued servo saver?
ThePreppersBunkerOutdoors no I didn’t actually. It’s a good option if running the stock servo. I’ve just always switched the servo. I’m actually planning to do a servo comparison video soon! I’m hoping to compare stock,emax,savox and reefs 99 servos. So keep an eye out for that soon! Just waiting on the reefs to show up lol
@@2fmrc has this video happened yet?
I had a hard time getting the wheels lined up as well but I later learned you can stick a paper clip through the holes to keep them lined up. Hope that helps, your course is cool af
Thanks for the video!
I highly suggest the digital version of those emax servos. Much better.
The Barrage motor is a good upgrade, as the stock motor is too weak for me.
Ive grown used to ultimate power with a 370 motor in my first scx24, it has its drawbacks, but yeah the stock motor is a no go.
Mrs. Rabbit yeah I’m definitely going digital on the next one! I have a couple barrage motors ordered and a Holmes revolver setup as well! Done with the stock motor lol
@@2fmrc oh man! I would do the revolver, but the sound messes with my ears.
That's probably the ultimate though.
I'm hoping that HH comes out with a 370 brushed, specifically for crawlers..
Mrs. Rabbit yeah I’ll probably hate it after just because of the sound but I have to build it as bad as possible just for a bit at least 😂
How do you even cram a 370
@@nolanhauge Shapeways has a 3D printed motor plate adapter.
It has its pros and cons, overall i really like it. Some serious low end power modulation. Totally badass.
Id suggest a new ESC, such as the Sidewinder, or the Holmes Hobbies Torquemaster br mini, but it will run on the original esc (though may fry it).
www.shapeways.com/product/EHWXZWWQX/scx24-370-motor-plate-x2?optionId=116749402&li=marketplace
Still having the same trouble with the wheels? My jeep is on the way and Ive been looking at wheels
No. I’ve actually made a how to on mounting them now. Much easier once you know a couple tricks. Check my vids. Should be one on mounting the rc4wd stamped steel beadlocks! Hope it helps!
I'm brand new to the SCX24 (and crawling in general, but loving it!), and I put on the 5g 4mm weights (which necessitated the axle extension kit I found), and then just put on some great aluminum beadlocks that come in at 22g for each wheel/tire as opposed to the stock 9g, and even just flat on the table the wheels often won't turn much one direction or the other. Is that just due to the weakness of the stock servo and floppy links, or was adding 5+13g at each corner just too much even if I upgrade to the Emax servo?
That’s just the stock servo and links. The Emax should handle it fine. A good servo and links make a huge difference!
Those wheels look like a down grade but I have them and they do make a big difference awesome video
Sweet job
I currently have 60$ in to my jeep rc4wd patigoas on beedlocks and brass wheel just going to get the steering links and diff cover upgrades next
Heck yeah!
@@2fmrc should I just get the full upgrade kit from yeah racing or do you think taking it slow would be better one upgrade at a time
Are you using an aftermarket mount for the servo or the stock mount?
Some of mine I’m running the emax servo Mount by hot racing but several I’m just running stock mount that’s been trimmed. The hot racing stuff (like everything scx24) is hard to come by atm
It would be nice to see some stock tires with some small holes drilled into the sidewall to see if that would soften the tire and make it flatten out to climb better
I can make that happen 😆. I have some stock C10 tires I could throw some holes in!
@@2fmrc sounds good that’s exactly what I was thinking
I know this is a year old but for what it's worth; the stock wheel/tire combo comes pre-drilled by factor ports at the center of each rim. I think there are two holes centered below the tire's tread.
the servo started twitching and going crazy 10 min after i first power it up..... it was a disapoinment.. had to order a stronger one too.
Yeah the stock servo is pretty useless overall. Most rtrs are that way though
@@2fmrc I just ordered the Emax servo before I even finished the video lol. Got a metal gear one for $9.99
@@the_car_guy5915 heck yeah! It makes a huge difference!
Yeah I am deep. My c-10 is almost overbuilt and I have three more rigs in the box 😂
I have seen 1200Mah batteries. Have you ran one in your scx24?
Seth Thomas I actually have an 800mah that I ran in mine at one time but even it was pretty heavy. I mostly run an Eflite 3s 300mah or 2s 400 mah to keep the weight down a bit. The 800mah seemed to really tip the truck quite a bit.
Cool crawler!!!big like!!!
I've only got 2, and I am Afraid to add up how much I've actually spent building them up. Probably could have easily built another 1/10 Crawler with what I have in these 2.
For sure! I have 9 of them now and most of them are completely modded out 😂
I just bought my first one. I bought it, tires/wheels, wheel weights, differential covers, steering knuckles, tegu esc, furitek komodo motor, steering servo and arms, and hot racing shocks. I'm currently $550 into it. Waiting for all the parts to come in before modding so I have a before and after comparison. I'm unsure if I'll build another
Got ya👍
RC VOODOO oh wow! Thank you so much! Can’t wait to get the interior installed and show it off!
Does the emax have a servo saver. No one mentions that comparison. Servo savers can waste alot of power
I like the height of the original tires, are there any other options at that size?
Was it hard to mount the servo and did you use original servo mounting tray
Not hard at all. I have a new video up on swapping the esc in my Betty. Check it out if you wanna see how I mount them to the stock tray.
I got the analog emax servo. Why’d the difference?
Not much. I have a couple analog versions. Digital is supposed to be a little quicker/smoother and a bit more powerful I think. I can’t hardly tell the difference really.
Are them shocks oil filled or just prettier coil overs?
Oil
Don't see a link for the shocks which Hotracing shocks?
Where did you get your magnets for body?
Robert Hierholzer these are the ones I use most the time but I’ve also picked up similar ones at hobby lobby and harbor freight. Any rare earth magnet around that size usually works well. Hope this helps!
www.ebay.com/itm/191570155765
@@2fmrc Probably a dumb question, but the magnet being on top of your receiver doesn't cause any signal interference or anything?
@@ccrc160 not at all! I ran a couple of them that way for a long time. Most of my escs have been swapped or moved now but my father in laws is still this way and runs great! No dumb questions here. I love any comment or question!
They should make mini portals for em
I agree!
SCX24 is not designed to crawl .. it is designed to trail & overland. All the modifications being done to all the SCX24 is to change the design and ability to do something completely different . That is why wheel weights , which is required to do crawling on these tend to blow the tranny and motor easy
What servo do you use and do you have a link
Are the Hot Racing shocks worth the price?
Depends what you expect of them really. They don’t give any more travel unless you pair them with the double barrel upgrade from kinetic. They are nice quality and have some preload adjustment but that’s about it.
Can ya add the parts list in the description?
Jon will do!
Also the rc4wd wheels aren’t as bad as I initially thought in this video. I swapped tires and the rc4wd good years mounted up much easier and I haven’t had a problem with them slipping the bead.
2FM Racing you went with the wrangler tires?
Jon yes. I love them so far. Haven’t used them on any wet surfaces but for my homemade course they are the way to go! They are just a tiny bit smaller than the stock tire but have way better traction. I also have a set of scramblers on my deadbolt that I’m working on stretching and doing 4 wheel steer on. They do well but are bigger and also get more roll on the sidewall than my wranglers. Probably because they are so much taller.
Do you have to mod anything for this servo to fit?
You may have to trim a tiny bit off of the servo mount or use some longer screws for it. I used a couple screws that came with the Emax. Depends what servo you go with. Most micros can be mounted fairly easy though
@@2fmrc I ordered the emax also I'm sure I'll get it to fit just now getting into the hobby jist bought the scx24 deadbolt this week
@@shayneadams7528 awesome! Yeah the Emax takes the least amount of work to mount up. It won’t be bad. They make a hot racing aluminum Emax tray that fits perfectly for like $10-15 if you wanna go that route. It is super clean. If you decide to go that route make sure it says Emax on it cause they also have the same aluminum mount for a stock servo and it won’t fit with it.
www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Racing-Aluminum-EMax-ES08MA-Steering-Servo-Mount-Axial-SCX24-SXTF24M01-/264951311722?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
Do you have a list of part upgrades on green
To be honest with you after having a ton more experience with these trucks I would recommend some different parts than what is shown here. I have much better videos on some of these trucks now. I definitely would recommend different tires and shocks than from this video. This green truck is now completely different with a Toyota hard body and several more upgrades! I’ll try to list the parts included in the video in the description box but I highly recommend you checking out some of my other videos as I have actually did a couple spotlights on my other scx24s showing exactly how they are set up and everything. Thanks so much for watching and commenting and I’ll get to work on the parts list!
What you talking bout the stamped steel wheels? They're badass maybe your hands aren't strong enough to make them work?
This video is old. Mounting my first set on the rok lox wasn’t a good experience. I think it’s more the rok lox because my other tires have been fairly simple. I actually have a video showing how to mount them now because they are super easy lol.
Those tires just look a little small
Yeah the rok lox are too small honestly. I never run them anymore. Not a bad upgrade if you get a set for cheap or free but no way I would choose them now. Way too many good tires available now!