Posted: 8/15/13
Axial offers several optional upgrade parts for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon RTR and Kit. Here’s a quick run down of what is installed and why you may want to use these items.
A couple photos of the completed full option build. Axial offers complete body kits for the Jeep, part number AX04035, that includes the clear Lexan body and all the scale accessories. We also offer just the replacement clear Jeep bodies as well, part number AX04033.
First option we will cover is Axial's simple LED kit, part number AX24257. The simple LED kit comes with 4 white and 2 red LED lights to keep you running long after the sun goes down. I used two small light buckets from Axial's Light Bucket Set, part number AX80045, and attached them to the front bumper mount with long M3 screws. I used Axial's LED lens set, part number AX80049, to cover the LEDs front and rear for a more realistic look. The lens kit includes both clear and yellow lens covers to give users a couple options. Need even more light? Add our NVS system, part number AX24251, for the ultimate scale light system.
A couple shots of the rear LEDs with the clear lens covers in place.
Next option added was our new fully licensed Icon shocks, part number AX30103. These come standard in the Jeep kit, but are an option part for the RTR. These shocks feature a new and improved CNC machined shock piston for smoother action through the range of travel. The new Icon shocks also feature clear coated polished aluminum bodies, complete with aluminum faux reservoirs. The main body of the shock is threaded for quick ride height adjustments and pre-load tuning ability. Like their full size counterparts these shocks are completely rebuildable, tunable and offer consistent handling all while adding some of that Icon bling to your SCX10™ chassis.
Axial's aluminum link kit, part number AX30550, for the SCX10™ was the next upgrade we added. Upgrade your stock plastic links to high quality aluminum. Aluminum links have less flex than the stock plastic links which helps your vehicle track straighter in all conditions. This link kit includes aluminum suspension and steering links, as well as all hardware and rod ends required to complete the conversion.
A shot of the steering links. If you just want to upgrade your steering links only Axial offers a steering upgrade kit, part number AX30426, as well. Upgrading your steering links to aluminum with improve steering response in all conditions, especially in hard binds associated with rock crawling. Another option part that can be seen here is Axial's HD 25t aluminum servo horn, part number AX30836. Axial's HD aluminum servo horn provides more responsive steering with less chance of stripping the internal splines over the stock plastic servo horn. Clamping style head for secure mounting in high stress applications. Available in 23, 24 and 25 tooth spline counts.
In this photo you can see a handful of upgrades to improve steering performance and increase the strength of the front axle. Aluminum knuckles, part number AX30496, aluminum knuckles help your vehicle track more consistently in all situations. Combine our knuckles with our aluminum C-hubs, part number AX30495, for the ultimate steering precision. Another option part installed here is Axial's CVD's, part number AX30464, for the SCX10™ axles. The CVD's provide more steering throw that the stock dog bone set-up which is great for tight, technical trail runs. CVD's also have less slop than the stock set-up for increased efficiency.
Moving on to the rear axle we installed our aluminum axle lockouts, part number AX30494. Axial’s aluminum axle lockouts are more rigid than the stock plastic lockouts, which will allow the vehicle to track better in all situations.
Axial's HD motor plate was our next upgrade, part number AX30860. Our heavy duty motor plate is for any vehicle running our AX10 transmission. CNC machined from 4.5mm thick billet aluminum, with integrated heatsink fins to help motors run cooler on those all day expeditions. A must have for any R/C overland adventurist! Axial also offers 13T, 14T and 15T steel pinion gears and an 80T spur gear to give end users an array of gear ratios to choose from. Add more torque for low speed crawling to your SCX10™ by installing Axial's 55T motor. Or if more speed is your thing, add Axial's 20T motor for higher top speeds. Another option part that we installed here is Axial's dig system for the Wraith transmission, part number AX30793. This conversion also requires use of our Wraith Dig Transmission Case, part number AX80051. Axial's dig system allows you to lock the rear wheels, while powering the front wheels only for a tighter turning radius. Shift servo sold separately.
Next option part installed is Axial's black 1.9 beadlock wheels. Beadlock wheels allow users to tune foam set-ups and change tires at will for varying terrain and conditions. We also added our 1.9 internal weight rings, part number AX30547, for some added weight up front which will help us on steep vertical climbs. You can adjust how much weight is in the front wheels by using our 1.9 wheel weight inserts, part number AX30548.
For tires we went with our 1.9 Maxxis Trepador, part number AX12019. These tires are fully licensed by Maxxis and are molded in Axial's sticky R35 compound for the ultimate traction in any conditions.
Complete SCX10™ option parts list:
AX8087 - 1.9 Black Eight Hole Beadlock Wheels (x3 to have spare tire)
AX8088 - 1.9 Chrome Eight Hole Beadlock Wheel (x3 to have spare tire)
AX08138 - 1.9 Black Walker Evans Wheels (x3 to have spare tire)
AX12019 - 1.9 Maxxis Trepador Tires R35 Compound (x3 to have spare tire)
AX12016 - 1.9 Ripsaw Tire R35 Compound (x3 to have spare tire)
AX30547 - 1.9 Internal Weight Rings (x2)
AX30548 - 1.9 Wheel Weight Inserts (x3)
AX30549 - SCX10™ Aluminum Link Set (11.4" wheelbase - Dingo)
AX30550 - SCX10™ Aluminum Link Set (12.3" wheelbase - Honcho and Jeep)
AX30426 - SCX10™ Aluminum Steering Kit
AX30464 - SCX10™ Universal Axle Set
AX30395 - HD Ring and Pinion Gear Sets (stock gear ratio) (x2)
AX30401 - Overdrive HD Ring and Pinion Gear Sets (x2)
AX30402 - Underdrive HD Ring and Pinion Gear Sets (x2)
AX30786 - Aluminum WB8 Driveshaft Retainer Rings (x2)
AX30571 - 13t Steel Pinion Gear
AX30569 - 14t Steel Pinion Gear
AX30573 - 15t Steel Pinion Gear
AX30665 - 80t Spur Gear
AX30860 - HD Motor Plate
AX30834 - 23t HD Servo Horn
AX30835 - 24t HD Servo Horn
AX30836 - 25t HD Servo Horn
AX30494 - Aluminum Axle Lockouts
AX30495 - Aluminum Axle C-hub's
AX30496 - Aluminum Knuckles
AX30103 - Icon Aluminum Shocks (x2)
AX30132 - Machined Shock Piston 7mm - 1.5x3 (4pcs)
AX24260 - AE-3 Vanguard ESC
AX24010 - Vanguard 2900KV Brushless Motor
AX24007 - 55 Turn Motor
AX24003 - 20 Turn Motor
AX24256 - 5 LED Light String
AX24257 - Simple LED Kit
AX24251 - NVS Light System
AX80045 - Light Bucket Set (x2)
AX80049 - LED Lens Set - Yellow / Clear (4pcs)
AX30793 - Dig Component Set
AX80051 - Dig Transmission Case
AX04033 - Clear Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Body (Body only)
AX04035 - Complete Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Body Kit
AX30200 - Red Springs 3.6 lbs/in (short) (x2)
AX30201 - White Springs 4.32 lbs/in (short) (x2)
AX30202 - Green Springs 5.44 lbs/in (short) (x2)
AX30203 - Yellow Springs 6.53 lbs/in (short) (x2)
AX30204 - Blue Springs 7.95 lbs/in (short) (x2)
AX30205 - Red Springs 2.7 lbs/in (long) (x2)
AX30206 - White Springs 3.6 lbs/in (long) (x2)
AX30207 - Green Springs 4.08 lbs/in (long) (x2)
AX30208 - Yellow Springs 5.44 lbs/in (long) (x2)
AX30209 - Blue Springs 6.81 lbs/in (long) (x2)
