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Battery Relocation – SCX10 Jeep RTR

By Axial on Mar 21, 2013
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We have been getting a few requests recently for a “step by step” tutorial on relocating the battery from its stock location in the rear on the SCX10-JK, to the front. This is a simple modification that can really transform … more

Axial – ICON Vehicle Dynamics 61-90mm Aluminum Shocks – Step by Step Build

By Axial on Mar 14, 2013
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AX30103 – Icon 61-90mm Aluminum Shock Set – 7mm piston (2pcs) Now that we have released Axial’s newest scale shocks, which are officially licensed by Icon Vehicle Dynamics, I wanted to take some time to do a step by step … more

Project Wrexo – Body Off Photos

By Axial on Mar 01, 2013
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Most of you have seen a couple sneak peek photos of the latest project I have been working on dubbed “Project Wrexo.” Here are a few more teaser shots for you to check out. More details will be released on … more

Vanquish – Currie Rock Jock Axle Install – Wraith

By Axial on Feb 26, 2013
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As some of you may have seen, I recently wrote an article about swapping stock SCX10 housings out for the aluminum Currie Rock Jock axle housings from Vanquish Products. Vanquish has now taken these axle housings a step further by … more

Custom Rock Sliders

By Axial on Feb 07, 2013
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Here’s a few tips on making your own custom length rock sliders out of stock plastic Axial rock sliders that are included with all SCX10 vehicles. The stock sliders look great and are fully functional. But, for a few of … more

Project Wrexo – Bender’s Latest Custom Build

By Axial on Jan 30, 2013
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Now that Axial is the official R/C company of Ultra 4 Racing, I figured it was time to build a proper Ultra 4 R/C vehicle. If you are not familiar with Ultra 4 Racing it basically combines low speed “rock … more

What is a RECON G6 ?

By Axial on Jan 25, 2013
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What is a RECON G6? If you have ever been to one of these events, the veterans will tell you, “It is whatever Parker wants it to be”. For those of you that are new and interested in these events, … more

Vanquish – Currie Rock Jock Axle Install – SCX10

By Axial on Jan 18, 2013
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I was finally able to get my grubby hands on a set of the new Vanquish / Currie Rock Jock axle housings. These are fully licensed replicas of the custom 1 ton axles Currie Enterprises makes for 1:1 rock crawlers … more

Body Tech – 2012 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Kit

By Axial on Jan 16, 2013
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Now that the “kit version” of Axial’s 2012 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon has been released I wanted to go over some tips on painting and assembling the body. This is Axial’s most detailed body to date, with several plastic bolt … more

WB8 Driveshaft Upgrade

By Axial on Dec 26, 2012
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Have you ever done this to your WB8 driveshaft?  Turned your driveshaft into a broken piece of licorice. This is my high speed Wraith running a Castle Creations 5700Kv on 3S Lipo battery.  This thing used to destroy plastic driveshafts. I … more