Kraton JonDilly1974’s Kraton EXB Build Thread

[Viking]

Installed the following items:

Castle MMX8S ESC
Castle 1717 1650kv Sensored Motor
Castle B Link Bluetooth Module
20T Mod 1.0 Pinion
Futaba R304SB-E Receiver
JX 46kg HV Servo
PPS Motor Mount
PPS Diff Mount
PPS Diff Cap
(PPS Roll Bar Mount on the way)
Arrma Kraton 8S Heatsink and Fan
RPM Rear Skid Plate

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Did you have to extend the heatsink fan cable? How is the fan holding up?

 

[jondilly1974]

Did you have to extend the heatsink fan cable? How is the fan holding up?

Yes I use a servo extension wire to get it to the receiver. I use a zip tie to hold the wire and connection on the center brace.

 

[Viking]

Yes I use a servo extension wire to get it to the receiver. I use a zip tie to hold the wire and connection on the center brace.

Cool. Thank you.

 

[jondilly1974]

Well the rear diff held up fine tonight. No issues at all. Well, with the diff ??

Did break a wing mount and might have killed the servo. But other than that, had a blast.

 

[jondilly1974]

My stock EXB body is getting a little tattered so I decided to paint a body. It isn’t perfect but it will be bashed hard and put away wet. This isn’t a shelf queen.

 

[Notorious J]

My stock EXB body is getting a little tattered so I decided to paint a body. It isn’t perfect but it will be bashed hard and put away wet. This isn’t a shelf queen.

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Great choice on the C10 body. Only reason I've held back on getting one is those triangular gussets and the section that runs between them, means I couldn't add a roll bar. If you have a roll bar set lying around, check if there's a way to fudge one into the design please.

 

[jondilly1974]

Great choice on the C10 body. Only reason I've held back on getting one is those triangular gussets and the section that runs between them, means I couldn't add a roll bar. If you have a roll bar set lying around, check if there's a way to fudge one into the design please.

Here is a look at the infraction roll bar on top of the body. The width could be reduced by cutting down the center brace. The length is still an issue tho and I don’t see an easy way to deal with that. ??‍

 

[arrmadillo]

Looks great Jon ❤

plus it's a Chebby! ?
One of my favorite colors of all time.
On hurricane watch and charging up for a little rip in front of house. ??

 

[suchtragedy]

The length is still an issue tho and I don’t see an easy way to deal with that. ??‍

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Maybe you could chop a section out of the long struts and get a carbon fiber tube with ID just large enough to slide over the struts, essentially making it adjustable length based on length of the carbon tubes. If its too short to where it doesn't have enough flex to still connect the ends to the truck bed comfortably then maybe you can 3D print a riser piece to go between the strut and the bed.

 

[Notorious J]

Here is a look at the infraction roll bar on top of the body. The width could be reduced by cutting down the center brace. The length is still an issue tho and I don’t see an easy way to deal with that. ??‍

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I was think something more stubby like those on the Outcast 4s or 6s. Might just have to take one with me to the hobby shop and check it out in person. I really do like that C10 body, and guaranteed to be my first that I paint from scratch.

 

[BashingBrian]

I was think something more stubby like those on the Outcast 4s or 6s. Might just have to take one with me to the hobby shop and check it out in person. I really do like that C10 body, and guaranteed to be my first that I paint from scratch.

Jconcepts is what you want...?? Outcast roll bar fits perfectly

 

[Notorious J]

Jconcepts is what you want...?? Outcast roll bar fits perfectly

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Very nice, but it's not that classic C10 I was dreaming of. Good runner up if the C10 idea falls through.

 

[BashingBrian]

Very nice, but it's not that classic C10 I was dreaming of. Good runner up if the C10 idea falls through.

How about this one..? https://www.jconcepts.net/shop/1966-chevy-c10-stepside-ultra-rear-wing

Sorry for the thread hijack @jondilly1974 ??

 

[Woodentop]

@jondilly1974
Hows the servo holding up? Any fitment issues?. I was going to get a power HD b3, then I saw what you have done for nearly half the price with more torque.

 

[Gibber]

Would be good to know what has and is being spent on this upgrade or are you getting these parts free ?

 

[jondilly1974]

@jondilly1974
Hows the servo holding up? Any fitment issues?. I was going to get a power HD b3, then I saw what you have done for nearly half the price with more torque.

I did have an issue with the servo but it was replaced under Amazon warranty. It stopped turning right.

 

[Woodentop]

Still waiting for my exb still waiting for my max 6 only thing I can buy is the servo ?
I'll pick up that 1 I think ?

 

[Woodentop]

16th December ? give me time get shims together ? btw loving the c10 body, colour is awesome ?

 

[Dak08]

@jondilly1974 I'm new to this forum and rc world. But it seems your very knowledgeable and have been sharing great advice to ppl on here. Thank you for that! I love to see a build update and maybe a few things you've learned on the way?

 

[jondilly1974]

Would be good to know what has and is being spent on this upgrade or are you getting these parts free ?

Lol no free parts. I’m just an average Joe like all you guys. As far as how much I spent, I prefer to never leave proof of that for my better half to find. She knows it’s a lot, but the actual number would be a problem.