Axial SCX10 III Builder’s Kit Rock Crawler

Paul Onorato March 13, 2026 News

Axial has officially revealed the new Axial SCX10 III Builder’s Kit rock crawler—a rig clearly designed for high-end performance. With new performance shock towers, metal panhard mount, modular battery trays, and boat-side sliders—this platform gives you the freedom to create a crawler that’s completely yours.

OVERVIEW

RC crawling segment is shifting toward more performance. Performance means lower center of gravity, strategic weight distribution, and other key elements that lead to a more capable rig in all conditions. The Builder’s Kit delivers these upgrades.

Axial SCX10 III Builder’s Kit Rock Crawler

The new performance shock towers give you multiple mounting options to tune and optimize your suspension. Mount your shocks vertical for a linear feel or angle them for a progressive feel and lower center of gravity. Going hand in hand with the shock towers, the metal panhard mount is built for durability. It handles the majority of side load in the 3-link front suspension and is designed to work with both straight and portal axles, keeping your suspension triangulated under stress.

Three modular battery trays accommodate 88mm, 100mm, and 112mm length batteries. Each tray accepts battery widths from 35-47mm. All three rubber elastomer hold-downs are included, giving you flexibility for most battery styles in the market.

Boat-Side Sliders feature smooth bottoms to help you slide across rocks. They include screw openings for side-mounted battery trays (AXI231008, sold separately) and two slots for velcro straps if you prefer a lightweight setup with a small pack.

The transmission can be externally locked in standard 4WD, but it also has an optional, servo-actuated DIG feature. The DIG feature lets drivers lock the rear wheels for sharper turns, faster pivots, and better control on difficult terrain. Robust 6mm high-clearance stainless steel links with upgraded rod ends are included, as well as Standard AR45 straight axles. If you prefer portal axles, the LCXU transmission makes it easy to switch with a single gear change.

The kit includes eleven universal body mounts, giving you all the options needed to properly mount whichever body you choose.