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rossb

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Big bag of parts -
buildx_01t.webp


Rebuilt rear suspension with X parts -
buildx_02t.webp


Disassembled front suspension and radio box -
buildx_03t.webp


HPI Cam Type Servo Saver with Bearings (not part of the kit) -
buildx_04t.webp


Assembled front suspension with X parts -
buildx_05t.webp


X Radio Box, charge port lead on the top right-
buildx_06t.webp


Radio box complete, transponder lead coming out the bottom -
buildx_07t.webp


Old transmission case and TVPs -
buildx_08t.webp


New transmission case on the engine mount, new TVPs -
buildx_09t.webp


All done, left side -
buildx_10t.webp


All done, right side -
buildx_11t.webp
 
How much did the kit run you?
 
Cool.

I just picked one up from Stormer for the same $$.
 
I would say how ever long it takes you to disasemble the truck and put it back together LOL :jittery:

But on a more serious note how does it handle now compared to before?
 
I'm not sure how long it took in total. This job was not a priority and I was not rushing so I did a little at a time over the course of 2 weeks. You do have to take pretty much everything apart. I did not install the "X" spur gear because it is only available as a 49T and I run a 47T. I bought a new Picco .28 June-2006 but I did not install it yet because the .26 refuses to die.

picco_28_02t.webp



how does it handle now compared to before
I have not driven it yet.
 
I'm not sure how long it took in total. This job was not a priority and I was not rushing so I did a little at a time over the course of 2 weeks. You do have to take pretty much everything apart. I did not install the "X" spur gear because it is only available as a 49T and I run a 47T. I bought a new Picco .28 June-2006 but I did not install it yet because the .26 refuses to die.

picco_28_02t.webp



I have not driven it yet.


Nice job rossb...great instructional post.....you have to luv the Piccos ......can't kill em...:dance:

I have a .26 that I have used in three trucks....and it is still gong strong.:worship:
 
Nice ride man. Haha i have the same problem i can't kill off my old engin. It gets frustrating. But once again nice truck it looks realy solid.

Bryson
 
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