I wanted to create more of a two-seater race style buggy. Something with the looks along the line of an Ultra 4 racer or KOH racer.
First I chopped off the back of the cage by cutting at the base of the C and D pillars and then at the back of the center support between the B pillar of the roof cage.
Trim the Lexan roof to fit the shortened roof cage.
Sand the rough cut edges of the cage to a smooth finish.
Using 7×60mm grey posts (AXA1429), M3×16mm set screws (AXA186), rod ends (AX80005), and flanged balls (AXA1331), I created the new rear down tube supports.
I trimmed the center support of the roof to make room for the ball flange.
I bored out the rod end to slip over the rear shock brace tube.
I trimmed up a piece of flat Lexan to create a cover for the battery area.
Next is to create the spare tire carrier. I started by using the spare tire mount from the Axial SCX10 Trail Honcho. It already has a really good angle to carry the tire.
I used a couple spacers 4×6mm (AXA1453) and 6×6mm (AXA1355) to lift the carrier up to fit the Ripsaw tire. I also put cone washers (AXA1104) underneath the Lexan to add strength. The last thing I had to do was trim the tire mount post of the carrier and add a hex hub (AXA30429) to keep the tire in place.
So there ya have it!!!! One Axial Wraith with an Ultra 4 style setup that has an agressive unique look. With a little patience and a open Saturday afternoon you create the same look.
Man that is awesome! Now can we see a kit with the specialized intructions so we can do that as we build the kit (ax90020)
Thanks
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what are the two support brackets you added to the rear of the cage? and where did you get the parts for your up fit?
I used 7×60mm grey posts (AXA1429), M3×16mm set screws (AXA186), rod ends (AX80005), and flanged balls (AXA1331). I had to trim a little bit of the plastic cage to make room for the rod ends to fit.
Where did you get the tire rack
I started by using the spare tire mount from the Axial SCX10 Trail Honcho.
What did you use to bore out the rod end? I used a drill on a low torque setting and broke the rod end.
I used a stepped body reamer to get the right fit. A stepped drill bit should work as well or an exacto knife maybe. I did the boring by hand.
Thank you for the advice the exacto knife worked perfectly, my wraith is looking awesome…
Thats great!!!!… Make sure you post up some pictures on our Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/axialinc
What is the part number of the tire RACK
I used the carrier from the SCX10 Honcho, AX80046.