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The Build – Part 6 The Axial Yeti XL uses a twin bellcrank steering setup that rolls on bearings and includes a built in servo saver. We start off the steering step by installing a pair of 6×10 bearings into …

The Build – Part 5 The front suspension of the Yeti features an independent design that is suited for floating over very rough terrain. The bulkhead is extremely narrow and the front has quite a bit of tuning adjustment to …

The Build – Part 4 In this step, we’ll be assembling the Yeti XL’s rear axle. It’s a pretty solid piece when completed and should seems like it will be able to stand up to some major abuse. The first …

The Build – Part 3 The rear differential on the Axial Yeti XL is exactly like the front other than the shorter outdrives. If you had fun building the front diff, you’ll have fun building this one as well. Press …

The Build – Part 2 Part 2 or our Axial Yeti XL build has us assembling the front gearbox. This step includes the installation of the front diff and bolting on the front shock tower. Let’s start by building the …

The Build – Part 1 The first item on our Axial Yeti XL Build list is the front differential. It is a 1/8 scale diff that is fluid filled and features durable sun gears, able to withstand some pretty hefty …

Tamiya is great for designing all sorts of interesting RC vehicles and keeping every format of our hobby fresh and interesting. The DT03 chassis is more geared for beginners in stock form, the cost is low and many design cues …

Ready For The Trails RC4WD started years ago simply making parts for the RC rock crawling community, fast forward to 2012 and they make some of the coolest parts on the planet! Not only do they make parts, but they …

RC4WD is again pushing the limits of scale, but this time they are making it a little easier with the build already taken care of. The Trail Finder 2 ready-to-run is just that…just plug in your battery and go! But underneath this beautiful body is a different drivetrain just making this rig even better than the previous version. The scale details are still unmatched by any other company in the world. With a full vehicle that is more focused on scale looks then a standard R/C vehicle, it’s no wonder RC4WD is at the top of the scale world.

After a hiatus of several years, CENRacing is back in the USA with HRP as their new distributor. In celebration of their return to North America, they are debuting a subtly revamped 1/8-scale monster truck that is available exclusively from HRP.

Let me start by saying that the Land Rover Defender 90 (D90) is my favorite off-road vehicle of all time. The timeless design is so simple and clean that not even Land Rover has bothered to really change it in the last 30 years. RC4WD has stayed true to the spirit of the Defender 90, keeping it simple-looking and perfectly scale.

The Build – Part 9 The Team Associated B44.3 comes with the super-plush V2 12mm Big Bore shocks. They’re easy to build and are top-notch at damping the buggy on just about any surface. One with the build. Our first …

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT: It’s the Earth Digger 4200XL! Admit it: your 10-year-old self would have freaked out at the sight of this thing. Built by JDCustoms and distributed by RC4WD, this 1/12-scale excavator comes pre-built and nearly ready to run, making it easier than ever to get yourself behind the wheel (or sticks, rather) of some heavy-duty construction equipment.

‘Tis the season for lots of awesome RC gear and the gang is glad the holidays are here. Off-road, on-road, cars and truggies, monsters and crawlers and super-fast buggies. From new kits to become the track ruler to the hottest …

The Build – Part 6 In this step we’ll be installing the front and rear top decks to the Team Associated B44.3 Buggy. Find the front top deck and attach both the front body mount and inner camber link studs …