Axial SCX24 Deadbolt Build - Building a BEAST!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Timestamps Intro, how I got the deadbolt: 0:20 Exterior: 2:11 Chassis and suspension: 5:39 Drive train: 11:27 Review and overall impressions: 14:34

[@sussybaka21]

Underrated channel well filmed very well explained 10/10

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you! I appreciate that. We are still growing!

[@michaelquinn-hd3np]

Really like what you did to your deadbolt, just basically ordered your complete build list to try and replicate, you have that thing set up so well!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you! Let me know if you have any questions during your build

[@wivlle]

Nice rig!!! She’s a beauty!! In my honest opinion, the DEADBOLT is the most underrated in the SCX24 family🤷🏾‍♂️ Glad you value and appreciate its prowess!!! Thanks for the free entertainment and family friendly content!!! Can’t wait for your next vid😎 Rob

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for watching! The deadbolt made me a believer for sure!

[@jetwolf8136]

Me too

[@randall4411]

I added brass knuckles and hex extenders and it improved enough to keep me happy . My other vehicles are playing catch up .

[@CapeCrawlers]

It doesn’t take much to make a big difference!

[@jetwolf8136]

I have a deadbolt. I haven't done much with it but with your amazing and highly detailed content I hope soon I can have a rig as good as yours.

[@CapeCrawlers]

One piece at a time and before you know it, it’ll be unstoppable 👍🏻

[@TrevorParkJones]

I would like to get a Deadbolt to build, they have a lot of potential. But then again you can pretty much modify any of the scx24's to whatever you want. Nice build on yours, looks very capable! Thanks for another great video Adam, take care!!!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you! That’s one of the best things about the scx24: interchangeable parts. Swapping links, driveshafts, chassis, etc you can do exactly as you say and Frankenstein any type of build you want 👍🏻

[@TrevorParkJones]

@@CapeCrawlers Mostly interchangeable, I accidentally ordered some high clearance links for the B17 Betty, much too long for the Bronco! Of course I could stretch the Bronco, but then the body would need modification. Not ready to do that just yet.

[@patrickcarlin6668]

I have a couple of scx24s and to add flex my fave thing to do is get multiple sets high clearance REAR links and Used those as front links for a longer wheelbase especially on the deadbolt currently running a C 10 rear link in the front and a deadbolt in the rear for maximum flex and Turns the deadbolt into an LCG crawler to where it almost never flips super cool build btw

[@CapeCrawlers]

C10 rear in the front? Interesting! I might have to try that! I’ve got an extra set of rear high clearance links on hand. Thanks for the insight!

[@AngelSanchez-fw5ee]

C10 front drive shaft too?

[@patrickcarlin6668]

@@AngelSanchez-fw5ee definitely

[@arleyronsonet989]

I bought the Deadbolt to put my old ecx Barrage orange toyota top on it, love it. Awesome video man!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Nice! And thank you!

[@X-inmrn-again]

I put a chevrolet extreme body on my deadbolt with a mytrickrc set of lights for the bronco. I think it looks pretty slick

[@coreygrant56]

Been pondering a Deadbolt for some time and this got me hooked. Thank you for the great content and build details. Looking forward to picking this up and upgrading asap. 👍🏻

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for watching! Let me know how you like the deadbolt if you indeed get one!

[@michaelc3416]

Have a box full of parts for my next build. It'll be based on the Deadbolt as well, and many of the parts you listed are in that box of stuff. Same MOFO axles, weights, wheels, etc. Although, I also have overdrive gears for the front, and a Furitek Micro/Lizard Pro combo. Have the same motor setup in my C10 and the torque/slooooowww crawl, and smoothness is vastly superior to the stock electronics. On that build I ditched the stock ESC/Receiver and am using a receiver for my Flysky GT5, with receiver and Lizard mounted on custom built boat sides, and battery moved up front. Been debating on ordering the C10 link set just to get the fronts for the Deadbolt. Now that I've seen yours, think I'll go ahead and place that order. Looking forward to this build, but I have a backlog of other RC projects that I've promised myself that I'd complete before starting new one... Probably shouldn't have clicked on this video then, huh? Haha!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Your c10 sounds awesome! I see you’ve got the deadbolt bug now. Might as well pull the trigger and build one! 🤣👍🏻

[@michaelc3416]

@@CapeCrawlers Yep. Already have the base deadbolt, NIB, and all the parts in a box waiting for the build. Pretty much everything in your build, plus the Furitek and Flysky electronics, and a few other goodies. Just need the tires (ordered but lost by USPS so waiting on resolution), and the C10 front links if I decide to extend the wheelbase. Just have a long list of other builds that need to be completed before starting a new one...

[@texomarc]

Snaggletooth is a badass bolt for sure! Thanks for sharing the breakdown!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Yes she is! Thanks for watching!

[@jeramiahbowman2948]

New too the rc world. Love your videos and breakdowns. Appreciate the content brother.

[@gregellingson7584]

Super awesome! Thanks for all the details!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for watching!

[@R.Sole88109]

I've just ordered Deadbolt24 here 🇬🇧. Your's is a mint AF build.👍🏻 You've turn it from looking like a puppy trying to walk off road to a 🇺🇸pitbull deciding where to piss😂

[@AngelSanchez-fw5ee]

Just bought a deadbolt 2 night ago. Ive been watching your videos for a sense of what I want to do. What size are your wheels and tires?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for watching! The wheels are RC4WD stamped steel 1.0" beadlocks. Tires are LGRP trail kings, which are 64mm tall I believe.

[@tykiegortat6358]

Favorite build for sure! Love your content and specifically the content on this thing! 🤙

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you! Did you see the competition video? It was great to see this thing really shine.

[@tykiegortat6358]

@@CapeCrawlers yeah man! Just watched it! Love it! Inspires me to spend more time building and wheeling mine instead of always focusing on my 1/10th

[@GeezerGramps]

Another interesting video. Thanks for the deep dive into the Deadbolt. I just bought a new Deadbolt off Amazon for $99 to build a Warthog. I don’t have all the options on mine. Injora stamped steel wheels & the Mofo 050 Torque Beast motor. I have Jeep HC links on both ends. No shocks & limit straps in the front, stock shocks without springs in the rear. It’s crawling good but I think I’m going to add some unstrung weight & see what happens.

[@CapeCrawlers]

What was the difference going to the Jeep links in the rear? I’ve got the JLU rear links lying around and have contemplated trying them, but it works so good right now I don’t want to mess with it

[@jetwolf8136]

How did you get a deadbolt for $99?

[@GeezerGramps]

I took the $99 Deadbolt & put it in a 3d printed Warthog chassis which was actually designed for the Jeep JLU. I didn’t like it with the Deadbolt links so I started playing around with different links. I’m designed & 3d printed them so the expense was minimal. I liked it best with with rear JLU links all the way around.

[@GeezerGramps]

Amazon was selling the Green ones for $99 for about a week. I just happened to run across the sale. My guess is the we’re over stocked on green ones.

[@Darks_Onry_N_Mean]

I actually just got a deadbolt a little bit ago and i paid only $40 for it in running condition with the battery,controller and charger. But it is missing a post for securing the body which isn't such a big deal

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thats a great deal!!!

[@bobsadogtoo]

Rewatching this a couple of times to catch all the mods it’s crazy. I have the deadbolt too and have mixed and matched a few of these mods and some from your other videos. I want to extend the front end too. Are C10 drive shaft the same as the gladiator ones? Do you know of a cross reference chart that shows all scx24 link lengths and shaft lengths? Thanks for putting up this content.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for the support! Yes, the c10 and gladiator front driveshafts are the same lengths. I am not aware of a cross reference chart. I wish I was! If you find one, please let me know!

[@Jasta315]

I just scored a Deadbolt for $65 from horizon hobby with a sale they had! This should be a fun build!

[@shafiqjan1474]

I agree it's a beast, i had to start a 2nd build so I could have a big tire and a small tire truck with all my leftovers

[@CapeCrawlers]

I know what you mean. My C10 is my small tire/scale rig, although I constantly fight the urge to go big on it! I like your approach with the secondary build. Just another reason why these things are so addicting!

[@sc4rles]

Hey Adam! I was wondering if you might want to do a series with a new truck if your up for it. I think it would be awesome if you made an in depth guide of upgrades for a certain rig, (which parts you bought, and how you installed them). I don't know if this is a good idea or if you're up for it or not, but I loved the video. Making sure to get some parts for myself. Thanks man!

[@CapeCrawlers]

I have thought about this exact topic. I started my channel with most of my rigs already heavily built. It would be a lot of fun to build one from scratch. Any suggestions on which model would make a good series?

[@sc4rles]

@@CapeCrawlers It would honestly be your choice, and which rig you want next! There are pros and cons of every body/model. Haven't done much research on which is the "best". I got my deadbolt a few days ago and I'm loving it. Thank you so much!

[@sc4rles]

@@CapeCrawlers I hear that then C10 and the deadbolt are the most popular right now... Obviously it's your money and choice, but whatever you choose, I will watch!

[@bobbysmith4238]

Did you install O rings on either side of the linkage? or just one side?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Just one side

[@bjornsrc3843]

Thanks for the video. Could you please tell me the type of chassis frame that you put on you deadbolt?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for watching! The chassis is the Mofo RC ugly AF aluminum chasis

[@bjornsrc3843]

@@CapeCrawlers unfortunately it´s sold out. But I found an alternative one from injora. Thanks for you reply👍

[@joshc3576]

@CapeCrawlers hi adam im doing a deadbolt build but for now i need to keep the stock chassis rails. ive removed the bumper so can i trim the excess off the frame upto the body mount to stop catching the servo? thanks

[@CapeCrawlers]

Sure! As long as you don’t change your mind about the bumper! You could also check out on of the new direct mount servos from Amain hobbies.

[@joshc3576]

@@CapeCrawlers thanks thats awesome.

[@sc4rles]

Congratulations on 1k!

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you!

[@leatherneckrc]

Hello Adam! I have a question about the double barrel shocks you have on your Deadbolt. Did they come w, or w/o springs? I kinda figured maybe you just omitted the springs. Also, which springs did you use inside the barrel? I am not much of a mechanic, so I need to find out what, and how you achieved that droop. Thanks for your time and I appreciate you.

[@CapeCrawlers]

They came with springs. I don’t put springs inside the barrel, I just run it empty with no springs whatsoever

[@familytreasurehunters4912]

You mentioned c10 front links with gladiator front drive shaft.. what about rear links and drive shaft?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Deadbolt rears, both links and driveshaft.

[@andrewrichey7374]

Heck yeah have to showcase the deadbolt more often, I had the red deadbolt but I don’t drive it much at all, I just got it to have it, but It is sitting right now on monster truck tires looks pretty awesome. Well appreciate you sharing I’ll be following for more 👍👍😎

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you! I will think of some more deadbolt content 👍🏻

[@snörre23]

I a newbie to this - no springs at all ? this sits totally on the ground ?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Correct, no springs. When you mount the shocks to the frame, it would traditionally raise your chassis, lifting your center of gravity. To mitigate that, I take the springs out to drop the ride height back down. That way you get all the articulation gains without raising your center of gravity

[@clownfish7014]

I must have missed the tire size . Are they 63 mm.

[@jasonliddell379]

Amazing content and great explanation of what you did to the dead bolt. My only complaint is that you don’t really talk about how much the mods cost. I’m new to the tv world and I don’t have any idea how much the mods cost on average. I’m sold on the Deadbolt just wondering how much the mods will cost.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thank you! I'll try to incorporate that more going forward.

[@michaelquinn-hd3np]

Will cost you about $350 in upgrades to get you to where he has his deadbolt in this vid.

[@seancrivello4715]

I really like the wheels that you used, but I was reading the reviews from customers on Amain and it seems like people had a very hard time installing the tires on the wheels. Did you have any difficulty or any tips? I’ll probably be using the same tires your using too. Thanks for any advice or help. This is my first Deadbolt build.

[@Mark-ci3kt]

what brass for scx24 is similar to the treal ? brass injora ? as far as fitment quality ?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Mofo RC is equal to, if not superior to Treal. His work is fantastic.

[@grahambliss]

Hey would this parts list fit a bronco?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Yep! They're pretty universal across models.

[@grahambliss]

@@CapeCrawlers also would a bronco body fit on a deadbolt?

[@X-inmrn-again]

I just bought a brand new deadbolt for $16 and it’s one of the best buys i got for anything really. My deadbolt is bone stock though. Want to go with wider axles just so it stays planted better. This is my first ever foray into rc rock crawlers. But, very happy with this thing. I only got it two days ago. So, still finding a ton of things to do with it.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Awesome, have fun!

[@DirectoutdoorsTV]

How in the world did you get it for 16 dollars?!?!?!😂😂😂😮😮

[@X-inmrn-again]

@@DirectoutdoorsTV i found it at one those merchandise liquidation stores

[@X-inmrn-again]

@@DirectoutdoorsTV i wish i knew how to include pictures on here. Because, i have done some cool mods to it

[@DirectoutdoorsTV]

@@X-inmrn-again cool. I'm getting mine for chrismas.

[@TheHobbyFarm]

Adam, it is Adam here. Can you give your your opinion on LGRP Super 8’s vs the RCAWD portals or any other manufacturer of portals. I’m leaving toward portals to help with ground clearance but would it make it to too heavy? Please share your thoughts and don’t be afraid to be brutally honest. Thank you!!

[@CapeCrawlers]

In full transparency, the only portals I have hands on experience with are the RCAWD units. The Super 8's are a straight axle design and I have not tried the LGRP portals. I love the RCAWD units, but the big C-hubs in the front do obstruct clearance. With options like Treal and LGRP out there now, you have more options than I did several months ago. With that said, I am not a fan of 3D printed housings like the LGRP, so my objective opinion is that the Treal portals are the best on the market right now. However, I prefer the RCAWD's from an aesthetic appearance point of view and I would probably still purchase them if I were to start over.

[@TheHobbyFarm]

Thank you, well said. Thank your for your response. Do you have a link for the Treal Portals that you would recommend?

[@highrc8083]

Definitely gotta go brushless in one of your rigs

[@CapeCrawlers]

The furitek stinger combo is calling my name…

[@jetwolf8136]

Yes

[@highrc8083]

@@CapeCrawlers hell yeah man! I have the lizard pro with the micro Komodo and it’s beast!. Only prob is prepare to break shit haha 😂

[@CapeCrawlers]

@@highrc8083 I've heard the first thing I need to do is go back to plastic drive shafts otherwise the brushless system will destroy the metal ones! 😳

[@andywhite398]

Great video, you did another good job! Try a Traxxas trx4m when they are released.

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks! I plan to buy a couple of the TRX4M's; one for me and one for my son. We are very excited!

[@andywhite398]

@@CapeCrawlers I will be getting one as soon as they hit the shelf at hobby town! Hope y'all have fun with them!

[@ogsteveofire954]

So bad ass rig good video 👌

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for watching!

[@littleslim3756]

Could I run 58 mm double barrel shocks?

[@CapeCrawlers]

Sure! You'll want limiting straps up front, but you can certainly run them.

[@littleslim3756]

@@CapeCrawlerswhy would you want to ad limiting straps?

[@fynnalazaus871]

So I bought an scx24 and put 43mm shocks on it, and it clicks in the driveshaft. Do I need extended driveshafts

[@CapeCrawlers]

You probably need a limiting strap. Check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJSpnX2cmciNoJo

[@damiangianchino1482]

Hey Adam - I can easily lose hours watching your content - great combination of info and opinion - thank you. I'm kinda new to RC crawlers and have begun with a TRX4M and have spent way too much on mods (which is fun) but now thinking of a second build starting with an Axial product so would appreciate your opinion if choosing between an SCX24 and an AX24

[@CapeCrawlers]

Thanks for watching! I would choose the SCX24 all day, every day. I find the AX24 to be a real challenge (not in a good way) to get working properly.

[@damiangianchino1482]

@@CapeCrawlers Thanks - appreciate your input

[@adamgomez6451]

What limit straps

[@CapeCrawlers]

None on the deadbolt. I use rubber bands on my other rigs though

[@il_DonGelato]

Does anyone know if you could fit a bigger battery in the Mofo chassis?

[@dawsonbrooks5071]

u should do updates on some of ur first build videos

[@CapeCrawlers]

I should. That’s a great idea. They have changed a lot even since the summer.

[@covecityboys]

Overdrive?

[@CapeCrawlers]

23% up front

[@D-ayytoodap-yay]

I would drop a micro Komodo in on that ugly af chassis and keep the links the same. This build is badass

[@blakecooke5643]

100 comint

[@littleslim3756]

Hay you said a no no word