Axial SCX10 III Jeep CJ-7 Build: Roller to Trail Ready
RC Garage 56
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In this episode of "Rate My Rig," we’re finally tearing into the Axial SCX10 III Jeep CJ-7 project!
What started as an incomplete stripped-down eBay roller turned into a full-scale custom build. We address axle slop, dial in link and Panhard bar geometry, install Incision rod ends, drop in a 2-in-1 Spektrum brushless power system, wire up the dig and shift servos, and add Fine Laser Designs clipless body mounts.
Finally, we look at the complete cost breakdown—tallying up the initial roller price, electronics, transmission, and upgraded hardware versus buying a brand-new Ready-to-Run (RTR) model straight out of the box. Is building an incomplete roller worth the savings and hassle, or should you just buy the RTR? Let’s find out!
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Parts Overview
01:40 – Teardown: Inspecting Stock Axles & Slop
11:35 – Rear Axle Installation
14:48 – Front Steering Geometry & Incision Rod Ends
19:15 – Electronics Setup: Spektrum 2-in-1 Motor & Servos
22:25 – Testing 2-Speed Transmission & Dig Function
27:15 – Body Fitment, Clipless Mounts & Light Bar Setup
37:25 – Total Cost Breakdown: Roller Build vs. Brand New RTR
40:00 – Final Thoughts & Wrap Up
Community
Have you ever built out a stripped roller, or do you prefer starting fresh with an RTR and upgrading as you go? Drop your thoughts and favorite CJ-7 setups in the comments below!
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I run the shocks on the lower rod link mount on the axles . Four long bolts are required on the bottom of the shock as it drops the height about 1/2 inch.
Axial SCX10 III Jeep CJ-7 Build: Roller to Trail Ready
RC Garage 56
1,821 views
In this episode of "Rate My Rig," we’re finally tearing into the Axial SCX10 III Jeep CJ-7 project!
What started as an incomplete stripped-down eBay roller turned into a full-scale custom build. We address axle slop, dial in link and Panhard bar geometry, install Incision rod ends, drop in a 2-in-1 Spektrum brushless power system, wire up the dig and shift servos, and add Fine Laser Designs clipless body mounts.
Finally, we look at the complete cost breakdown—tallying up the initial roller price, electronics, transmission, and upgraded hardware versus buying a brand-new Ready-to-Run (RTR) model straight out of the box. Is building an incomplete roller worth the savings and hassle, or should you just buy the RTR? Let’s find out!
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Parts Overview
01:40 – Teardown: Inspecting Stock Axles & Slop
11:35 – Rear Axle Installation
14:48 – Front Steering Geometry & Incision Rod Ends
19:15 – Electronics Setup: Spektrum 2-in-1 Motor & Servos
22:25 – Testing 2-Speed Transmission & Dig Function
27:15 – Body Fitment, Clipless Mounts & Light Bar Setup
37:25 – Total Cost Breakdown: Roller Build vs. Brand New RTR
40:00 – Final Thoughts & Wrap Up
Community
Have you ever built out a stripped roller, or do you prefer starting fresh with an RTR and upgrading as you go? Drop your thoughts and favorite CJ-7 setups in the comments below!
Don't forget to Like and Subscribe to RC Garage 56 for more crawler builds, testing, and rig breakdowns!
#axial #scx10iii #jeepcj7 #rccrawler #RCGarage56 #rctrucks #scalecrawlers