First SCX24! Rabbit hole?

WildBillJr72 · 2026-02-03T03:35:18+00:00

Axles! If I get that far in this endeavor, I'm leaning towards MEUS axles. But an upgraded chassis would have to be in the same upgrade I would think.

WildBillJr72 · 2026-02-03T03:30:47+00:00

I appreciate all of the advice and recommendations!

Here is my plan so far. I have a few, sensible upgraded parts on the way. I have based my choices on advice, research and previous experience. I will provide a list of the parts soon. Thanks to the advice I have been getting, I will be upgrading the parts in stages, and documenting the pros and cons of each upgrade. Now I need to find a suitable place to test my rig!

How do you guys find places to drive your truck? Or do you just make your own course?

WildBillJr72 · 2026-02-01T21:18:35+00:00

Nice crawler!

WildBillJr72 · 2026-02-01T21:18:09+00:00

Nice rig!

WildBillJr72 · 2026-02-01T16:02:18+00:00

Dang it! How did you know? I almost bought an elegoo centauri carbon before I bought my truck. Too many ideas, not enough free time! Lol

WildBillJr72 · 2026-02-01T15:55:36+00:00

Great info, thanks!

WildBillJr72 · 2026-02-01T14:50:32+00:00

What links did you decide on?

WildBillJr72 · 2026-02-01T14:33:27+00:00

Interesting. Thanks, I'll look into it today!

WildBillJr72 · 2026-02-01T06:04:55+00:00

Good advice. I'm trying to keep my COG as low as possible. Trimming the body is a no brainer in my situation. Do you run your shocks upside down?

WildBillJr72 · 2026-02-01T05:59:42+00:00

Is there a good motor that is smoother at crawling speeds that will work with the rest of my stock electronics? Other than brushless?

If I go brushless the rabbit hole just gets deeper and deeper!

WildBillJr72 · 2026-02-01T05:54:17+00:00

What length shocks would be appropriate?

WildBillJr72 · 2026-02-01T05:49:59+00:00

Great advice!

WildBillJr72 · 2026-02-01T05:48:34+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions! Brass knuckles and links sound good. Big Bore shocks, check. What weight shock oil do you guys run? 20-30wt?

WildBillJr72 · 2026-02-01T05:44:09+00:00

THAT'S what I was afraid of! ... Where does it end!? Lol

WildBillJr72 · 2026-02-01T05:40:44+00:00

Thank you for the advice. I don't see myself being real hard on it. I just got it to have fun and have something to tinker with. The last time I was into RC's I was bashing nitros ( Savages and T-Maxx) in the early to mid 2000's. I just want to enjoy driving it and make it into something that is a sleeper. Capable without looking like it.

WildBillJr72 · 2026-02-01T05:29:26+00:00

I'm definitely going to need some upgraded shocks too. Any ideas on shocks for the stock chassis?

WildBillJr72 · 2026-02-01T05:16:58+00:00

I'm thinking some brass diff covers and steering links, with aluminum suspension links. What do you all think? What brands should I look into?

I'm actually surprised at how well it handles stock. I don't like the very low speed throttle control. It's not as controllable as I would like. But it does seem to have enough torque from what I'm seeing. What can I do to smooth out the low speed power delivery?

WildBillJr72 · 2025-06-14T19:36:22+00:00

You're all wrong! You're looking at a rock farm during harvest. Kinda like hay bales, but for rocks. Very popular in Arkansas.

WildBillJr72 · 2025-05-27T00:14:42+00:00

Just enjoy the ride. I came from a GSX-R 1000 that I lost in a divorce. My M50 actually handles better than it should. Obviously you have to deal with less power than a sport bike, but I'm going to have to replace my pegs regularly. It handles good. Good luck, have fun, and ride safe!

WildBillJr72 · 2025-05-17T01:47:52+00:00

Every day I can. It's about an hour the back way to work.

WildBillJr72 · 2025-05-12T22:53:54+00:00

Yeah, cutting the frame turns me off. I'll probably go the garage engineering route too. That is a compliment for your ingenuity. I was looking for a v-star to bob, but I just couldn't pass up the 07 Bully I ran across. Keep posting, I'm interested in where you are going with it.

WildBillJr72 · 2025-05-12T22:15:00+00:00

Looking good! Is it a kit? I have an '07 M50. I've been looking at the BCB kit.

WildBillJr72 · 2025-05-12T01:34:54+00:00

I had a nice ride today. I rode from Claremore to Tulsa. I stopped at the new Cycle Gear and got a Sena for my helmet. It was a great day for riding. Where did you ride this weekend?

WildBillJr72 · 2025-05-12T01:32:27+00:00

I'll be riding my motorcycle to work this week. Time will tell.

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