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[85_Ranger4x4]

Splurged and snagged a 1:10 SCX-10 III Base Camp for my 6yo. He is nerding out over all the little detail things; snorkel, bumpers, bed rack and traction boards etc which is funny.

The little guys are fun around the house but it isn't much fun to hike at 3/4 speed and getting hung up on leaves etc. We are going camping next weekend and I thought it would be fun to play with them.

So we went out and played a bit yesterday.











It was a hoot. Then we got to playing around climbing up on the concrete well cover... and I stripped out the stock plastic steering pitman arm on my Ranger.

Bigger heavier wheels/tires with spacers... I had it coming. I got a new one coming for the weekend... hopefully it fits.

It is amazing how nice the III's handle compared to my II though, driveline is a lot quieter than mine and everything from the suspension to tire squish is very realistic compared to a 1:1. Factory metal suspension/steering links are a good idea I can get behind as well. I am thinking I need to upgrade shocks on the Ranger now...

 

[Li'l Work Truck]

I am thinking I need to upgrade shocks on the Ranger now...

Changing the oil weight made a huge difference for me on my basher. I imagine you'd have similar results!

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Changing the oil weight made a huge difference for me on my basher. I imagine you'd have similar results!

His has oil filled shocks... mine are just the original friction shocks.

For crawling mine were fine, but now that I have his to look at I see there is room for improvement.