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Battery Relocation – SCX10 Jeep RTR

By Axial Staff 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 Staff 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

Custom Rock Sliders

By Axial Staff 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 Staff 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

Vanquish – Currie Rock Jock Axle Install – SCX10

By Axial Staff 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 Staff 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 Staff 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

Axial “SCX10JK” – Wilwood Brakes – Massive Stopping Power

By AR on Nov 16, 2012
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The Full size Axial SCX10JK has been quite an amazing project for us to be a part of. When doing the extensive research for the scale version we were working on, we learned a lot about Jeep, the history and … more

Brandon’s Axial EXO RTR Terra Buggy goes Baja Bug!

By Axial Staff on Aug 21, 2012
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The Axial EXO Terra Buggy stands out due is its unique looks and construction.  The integrated cage and multi-piece body seperates it from the norm, eliminating the standard body posts and bouncy lexan body found on most RC’s.  So what … more

Axial Visits ICON Vehicle Dynamics

By AR on Aug 16, 2012
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You have probably noticed a lot more full size off-road company names featured on Axial vehicles as of late. These names are not just another marketing ploy, but instead relationships that Axial has developed to bring you the best products … more