I have seen a few awesome Toyota Truck based RC's with leaf springs, hi lifts and they look real as hell.

Can someone give me a link to a site I can buy that model from. I am really looking for a turnkey unit that I can then modify.

Thanks,

KC

I have seen a few awesome Toyota Truck based RC's with leaf springs, hi lifts and they look real as hell.

Can someone give me a link to a site I can buy that model from. I am really looking for a turnkey unit that I can then modify.

Thanks,

KC

the best were the Tamiya Hilux...old school. they now make one with a similar body , but the drive train is F350 stuff. look up Tamiya Hilux and you will find 2 of them, but be prepared for a price shocker,Chuck

looks like tower is out of stock
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXTDR4&P=ML

should be able to find them on ebay, the tundra is also out on the same platform and it looks pretty good.. these trucks are not the best performers out of the box so you will have lots of room for modification..

Better off watching the classifieds on rccrawler. You are going to ditch close to 80% of the truck anyway.

buy an axial scorpion ARTR, an Xtrail chassis and the tamiya body...rcp or rpp(i forget who) sells the 1st gen cab for $17, the windows for $14 and the grill parts for $14...last i checked they were in stock...also theres a guy on rc crawler.com that made molds of the first gen and makes the body parts out of pie tins...they dent and smash just the real thing...his rc truggy is tinfoiled up just about like your old 4runner cab:D

I have seen a few awesome Toyota Truck based RC's with leaf springs, hi lifts and they look real as hell.

Can someone give me a link to a site I can buy that model from. I am really looking for a turnkey unit that I can then modify.

Thanks,

KC

The ones your talking about are older kits and were bitchin! someone built a mini Marlin f-toy out of one. Contact rcp crawlers.com they may be able to steer you in the right direction.

retro video...
kinda long but has some cool shaft like music...:laughing:
step side????
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My1ikIT3BXM

buy an axial scorpion ARTR, an Xtrail chassis and the tamiya body...rcp or rpp(i forget who) sells the 1st gen cab for $17, the windows for $14 and the grill parts for $14...last i checked they were in stock...

I am not the only one spending to much time reading on RCCrawler. Booger nailed with the parts list, or you could get the new tundra kit and swap body's if you are looking to run on a leaf sprung suspension. For the money the method stated by booger will net you a lot more capable crawler for about the same money.

Thanks all...............kinda wanted to Old-Schoold real truck look.

Happy Holidays......

I think the closest thing you can get to turn-key would be to buy a custom off of somebody. 2nd best would be to find a used original Hilux, Bruiser or Mountaineer......

also theres a guy on rc crawler.com that made molds of the first gen and makes the body parts out of pie tins...they dent and smash just the real thing...his rc truggy is tinfoiled up just about like your old 4runner cab:D

Got a link?
(wait, I think I found a link)
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=147988

for inspiration.....

2nd gen 4runner (also with some pie plate formed body stuff at the end)
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=126772

2nd gen 4runner (all hand made body, really realistic looking)
http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/showthread.php?t=24531&page=20

Clampy build, 1st gen turned 2nd gen
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130383

1st gen flatbed
http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/showthread.php?t=23578

and saving the best for last.....

1st gen pickup
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61313

Here's a few turnkey options: (no-one said it would be cheap!)

For $600, 2spd bruiser like rolling chassis
http://rc4wdstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=878

For $800, 3spd bruiser like rolling chassis
http://rc4wdstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=637

(edit) does anybody have any actual experience with these assemblies or piece parts? (transmissions and axles specifically). I see comments and joking and stuff about them on some of the rc pages, but haven't stumbled across any threads that actually talk about these actual parts. Maybe this is just like the precision gears thing on here. Anymore I can't figure out who's joking and who isn't. :rolleyes:

Here's a few turnkey options: (no-one said it would be cheap!)

For $600, 2spd bruiser like rolling chassis
http://rc4wdstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=878

For $800, 3spd bruiser like rolling chassis
http://rc4wdstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=637

(edit) does anybody have any actual experience with these assemblies or piece parts? (transmissions and axles specifically). I see comments and joking and stuff about them on some of the rc pages, but haven't stumbled across any threads that actually talk about these actual parts. Maybe this is just like the precision gears thing on here. Anymore I can't figure out who's joking and who isn't. :rolleyes:

Thos are Bad-Ass..............Man they are prict though.

This chassis also looks interesting, and as far as I can tell it'll probably sell for around $250-ish. I think it may be a little wide for a toyota body though.

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=82116&stc=1&d=1226614090

http://www.axialracing.com/ftp/scx10/

preproduction build thread
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=141014

The actual frame itself, from the new Axial rig is MSRP'd @ $75... you can use what ever axles you want then.

hey Kevin
how's the toy ?

You can always find the toyota bruiser and similair on Ebay and lots more info on build ups using rccrawler.com , there are lots threads on the tamiya bruiser and all

My latest creation Scale comp buggy Super (http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=721196&highlight=super+buggy) 18"wb with in dash stereo MP3 and 6 watt stereo speakers
Rear DIG, 2wd, 4wd, 4wd steer, Mig welded 1/4 tube
recarro seat, yata yata yata


Let me know if you have any questions
Rian
Scale Super buggy from scratch on rccrawler.com (http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=66983)

Yo Kevin , check these out :

http://rockbrawlers.com/viewtopic.php?t=1659

Yo Kevin , check these out :

http://rockbrawlers.com/viewtopic.php?t=1659

anyway you can post the pics? you gotta be registered on the web site to see the toyotas on there pepe

Yeah come awn Pepe!

I'm sure you guys had seen them :

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f293/INKfernal/toy20cralwer.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f293/INKfernal/toy20cralwer2.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f293/INKfernal/IMGP4447.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f293/INKfernal/yy.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f293/INKfernal/DSCN0024.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f293/INKfernal/DSCF4271.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f293/INKfernal/AtomicToysnewflatbed032.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f293/INKfernal/009.jpg

I actually just got one of those bodies from my brother but I'm scared of running it :D . I will post pics of it later today .

I like this one too .

heres mine...its fore sale
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=429010&stc=1&d=1237243629

specs? price?

Not try'en to highjack...check the link
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=770799

Thats awesome dude but outta my price range. I really want a Scaler down the road. Right now I am having my AX-10 tricked out so it'll be a while.

Thats a nice Hilux and worth it!

What No 85 X-tra cabs? :(

What are you like or Finding KCarey ?
Since there is Detail interest , here few shots
Scale looks cool
but dont look as cool or Perform like a buggy :D and it has 4 6 watt stereo speakers , V8 engine sound, and Tunes :D

What are you like or Finding KCarey ?
Since there is Detail interest , here few shots
Scale looks cool
but dont look as cool or Perform like a buggy :D and it has 4 6 watt stereo speakers , V8 engine sound, and Tunes :D

Its been a while huh! That looks pretty bad ass:D I have a AX-10 that I actully ran over with my 4Runner:eek:

Things happen for a reason and now it'll have a dig tranny and some other cool stuff.

We gotta go wheeling one of these days.......whats it been 8years??

What No 85 X-tra cabs? :(

Don't I wish................no Runners either which is a Scaler I would really like to build.

Second gen X-tra cab you say ? :D

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj223/SPEEDFOURDREADY/IMG_0892.jpg
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj223/SPEEDFOURDREADY/IMG_0894.jpg
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj223/SPEEDFOURDREADY/IMG_0885.jpg

Ha Ha , he actually made that body from a Tamiya first gen body . Talk about skill :D

Here's a 4Runner , same deal :

I really want to build a scaler onto my Scorpion . Probably gonna start working on that body soon .

want to make me one of them xtra cab bodies?

Ha Ha :laughing: , I wish I had the skill to do that . I'm not the one that built it , some other guy did . It's a scale replica of a truck my firend used to own . Here's a pic of the real truck and a link to the scale build : http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/showthread.php?t=30337

3rd gen in progress i found:

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/FlamingServo/PICT0384-1.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/FlamingServo/PICT0383.jpg

http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/showthread.php?t=30045

Crazy stuff over there

Its been a while huh! That looks pretty bad ass:D I have a AX-10 that I actully ran over with my 4Runner:eek:

Things happen for a reason and now it'll have a dig tranny and some other cool stuff.

We gotta go wheeling one of these days.......whats it been 8years??

Hey Kev,
yea been a Looong time,
How's your build coming?
Where you at these days?
Looking to wheel but I need a need a battery. Was laid off in 2008 and jobs are impossible to get, money tight, been selling stuff.

Ditch that axial and get a Berg, you will Love it !

my berg, hard to drive and hold camera:
YouTube - Wall climb.AVI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhWndbeKhEs)

Here's a 4Runner , same deal :

Was this body fabbed ?


Awesome Scale 4runner build here:
just speechless.
http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/showthread.php?t=24531&page=12