Low CG, Belly dragger rc crawler detailed build and parts list

[@shanemattson1024]

I really enjoyed this one. A regular series with guest builders, and a breakdown of their set up would be an awesome idea. This thing was extreme, and far beyond any level I'll reach, but I still found it very entertaining, and informative. Great episode. Keep it up.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it! It was something different and a little beyond our wheelhouse or comfort zone since we are not experts. But even I like watching it as it shows our learning and enthusiasm. Didn't even have to edit it. Our errors and laughs are all in there and it adds to the flavor.

[@rcvurooom8837]

Glad you enjoyed it. So much fun to learn. Lots of coffee too

[@tmdario]

I'm planning to build a custom Truggy using that Salinas transmission, NWSD chassis rails, and VP rockjock axles, this video was really useful, it goes directly to my favorites, thanks for sharing. You should show more custom projects like this

[@RCReviewChannel]

Sounds great!

[@michaellenheiser3157]

Cheater chassis are everyday questions on forums. This was a great forum and I was introduced to company's that I have not heard of before. I hope you are able to do more of these Nice job Francis and Vu

[@RCReviewChannel]

Really appreciate the compliment. We are not experts but we have inquisitive minds and try to learn everyday and think clearly about the questions and answers that keep folks like us up late at night. :)

[@rcvurooom8837]

Thanks so much. I gotta give it up to the rc community here and on FB. It’s a learning process and more than one solution for sure.

[@JamminJim42]

VERY nice ! Thanks so much to you both for doing this vid. It really opened my eyes about a class 2 rig. Keep the belly dragger vids coming !!!

[@coinhawk]

I have watched this like 4 times, I think I finally understand..... Great build..

[@prestonakins1532]

Thank you soo friggin much for making this video. It's hard to find a video on this type of build with running video AND a detailed commentary. This is why I subscribed to this/your channel almost a year ago!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Glad it helped!

[@ruftime]

Thank you guys! Makes sense in this case just to direct power the servo, since it already has a regulator circuit built into it.......course the stand-alone bec market may take a small hit😎. Less failure points and weight too.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yes, exactly

[@seanmcpherson7962]

Just came across the idea a couple days ago and tried it today. Why not Buy teflon spray from dupont and coat(or dip) the brass(or anything else) in teflon. Its easy to reapply and teflon has a lower coefficient of friction than any rc part materials.

[@rcvurooom8837]

That’s an idea. Doesn’t hurt to try

[@malfunk7192]

Digging that bike influence on the wheel speed along with the flipped shocks. Details on details. Thank you guys on the non ferrous metals tip too. And thanks for sharing the rig guts. Lots of care went into this build. Dope.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Our pleasure! Metallurgy better than jewelry

[@seanmcpherson7962]

Siiick build! Science this stuff. Find some tungsten to replace your brass.

[@Ferra3904]

Well now I need to build one of these. Didn't even get my scx10.3 kit yet and I'm ready for the next build lol. Good stuff!!!

[@matthutch5919]

I've just got into crawling totally loving it. Coming from a 4x4 background it's awesome fun pulling up at camp & getting the crawler out for a run. Gr8 video, gr8 information. Thank you for your help 👍 much appreciated

[@RCReviewChannel]

That is awesome! Appreciate the compliment

[@michaelgravlund9194]

So awesome. Just what I am looking for.... a video which shows it all 😄👍🇩🇰... knew I had to look here Francis 👍... you are the best

[@peternorin8554]

love the build. See you there wiggling the drivetrain thinking "too much slack" :P

[@RCReviewChannel]

No man, I was just blanking out. I should have torqued that chassis!!!!!

[@ztwntyn8]

Man that was awesome! I can relate to a few of these mods that paid off big on my wraith. Now I have a few more ideas 👌✌️ I really dig those little brushless motors.

[@sitlos.]

Lol. Na, he was thinking how could I make one, and make it better🤔🤔😂😂.

[@andyrichey1192]

Awesome build, really love that power wagon body , Great job.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you very much!

[@OldMan4of4]

I now know what I want to build for my second crawler. Thank you for putting this video together. Very informative.

[@rcvurooom8837]

Glad I could help out

[@danielsonhobbies]

@@rcvurooom8837 hey Vu, how and where did you get the post that mounts to the flatbed for rear cab of powerwagon body? Kinda stuck, any help would be appreciated.

[@4GregF]

This truck should be available as a kit!

[@old-rcplane-phart]

OR at least a conversion!

[@brianmoreno3]

Toyzuki has a kit. Sorta.

[@johnrobholmes]

The sherpa from team garage hack is a full comp kit minus links and axles.

[@rcvurooom8837]

You can get this as a kit which includes the rails, skid, panhard mount, and slider. gspeedchassis.com

[@Firewlkre]

Looks really cool and great for niche crawling like smooth rock surfaces but not for deep sand, tall grass or mud or large rock strewn hard pan.I'm not anywhere near anything like Mt. diablo.

[@Mrrootsfull]

Very nice video! Fresh, new and i learned something. I have posted negative reactions about your video's in the past because sometimes it is more of the same but this is a very good one! Love it.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Right on. I sense a turnaround. We love everything about the hobby. Just so little time.

[@talllivingsmall]

Very informative! I started ordering parts weeks ago and I’m almost ready to start the build. Thanks to you both

[@roberth5370]

So interesting ...I learned a bunch Now teach us tuning tricks...ie. changing oil in shocks or the mounting locations etc.

[@rcvurooom8837]

I’m learning as I go. So many options

[@RCReviewChannel]

Great suggestion!

[@mojaverc1585]

Reckon you could could turn a capra in to something like this? Obviously not the same but same idea? Take off all the rollcage and scale stuff, lower the suspension, put some brass, and make some body mounts and try to find a fitting body.

[@johnrobholmes]

Look at the sherpa kit from team garage hack. Exactly what you are asking for

[@mojaverc1585]

John Holmes ok thanks! Will check it out

[@rcvurooom8837]

Yes you can. A few of the guys have done it. I never got around to trying it, but you can always check out the GSPEED page on FB

[@MrFruitflan]

i just bought nearly all these parts of the back of this video! cant wait for it all to arrive in UK may have to wait a while :)

[@RCReviewChannel]

Hope you enjoy it! That is very cool to hear!!!!!

[@ericvangampler2887]

Somebody call a doctor because that rig is sick 😷. Thanks for sharing the build with us all. Stay healthy & safe gentlemen.

[@RCReviewChannel]

so sick!

[@Fluffracka]

Great stuff! Very informativ and interesting. You should bring guests to your studio more...

[@secret5.]

The low cg is really cool. I want to build a kit around the hobbywing axe 3300kv but don't know what to get. I was thinking the trx4 but just can't decide.

[@rcvurooom8837]

Thanks. I’m not experienced with a TRX build, but check out the GSPEED FB page for inquires.

[@mtkidrc2307]

There are a bunch of great LCG chassis out there, but few come with the chassis designed for cantilever rear suspension like ClassiCutCustoms. Just one more improvement for cg that is built right into their chassis ; )

[@houstonrccrawlers6445]

Not alot of people run cantilever suspension so i guess thats why chassis designers dont make a chassis for only cantilever suspension

[@tiny_the_200]

@@houstonrccrawlers6445 and they are admittedly more difficult to tune.

[@houstonrccrawlers6445]

@@tiny_the_200 oh yeah i had a cantilever setup in my first trx4 sport and i hated it a pain to tune i went back to stock setup and performs better but now i have a different trx4 lcg setup

[@mtkidrc2307]

@@houstonrccrawlers6445 whoops, I responded from my 1:1 account but these comments are all me 🤦🏻‍♂️ …yes, a standard shock setup is easier 👌🏼

[@houstonrccrawlers6445]

@@mtkidrc2307 yeah way better in my opinion

[@bryanshull7976]

L.c.o.g. is the hot set up for crawling. Belly draggers rule.🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Wu really pushed the envelope with this!! BARELY a Class 2 Rig though. 😲😲 But its capabilities can not be denied. 😎👌 It moves with FINESSE. Very smooth. DEFINITELY out of my price range... But some great ideas, that I could translate some of, into my own Rigs! Thanks Francis!! 😉 Stay SAFE Bro! Carmine ✈🚂🚙

[@RCReviewChannel]

My thoughts exactly. Cool avenue for hardcore crawlers to explore

[@rcvurooom8837]

This specific rig is the lightweight version of my C2, which has metal wheels, winch and bumpers. Super fun

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

@@rcvurooom8837 I can only imagine!!

[@Tinkfan53]

What did you use for the two body mounting pins in the back on the flatbed?

[@darrenconnor6919]

That rig is SWEET!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Isn't it? So cool to have that in the stable. Different level and different driving experience. The old trail is new again.

[@rcvurooom8837]

Thanks so much.

[@marc9164]

Awsome video, where can I get a flatbed for my GSpd like this?

[@-Ola-.]

Didnt mention total weight? Just built a very similar rig with trx portals ble 500 v3, stubby 2700kv... Loving it!

[@rcvurooom8837]

I’ll have to put it on the scale.

[@danielsonhobbies]

@@rcvurooom8837 hey Vu, awesome build!! Where did you get the rear body mount setup?

[@ashleyconnelley556]

Man Iv watched this video like ten times checking this truck out. An man I love it

[@baxrok2.]

Very impressive build! Also, a very nice video both showcasing and detailing it. Thanks!

[@nloomis7836]

Really love this video and keep going back to it. Very informative and as somebody new to crawling, I learned a lot. Maybe you would consider doing a build series, where we can actually see how a custom rig is built from scratch? Thanks for your great work on these videos!

[@RCReviewChannel]

You learned a lot cause we learned a lot. Hopefully you smiled with us since that's what it's all about.

[@aggercoastcustoms9364]

what about the rear body mount 4 the dodge?

[@rectown]

One of the best you have done was a real delight.

[@traviskarrle503]

where is that crawling spot in all of your videos 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I live in santa cruz looking for more crawl spots 🙏🏼

[@dfwnick5309]

Always enjoy your videos.

[@RCReviewChannel]

When we're happy, hopefully, the viewer smiles as well.

[@dfwnick5309]

@@RCReviewChannel I am more into off road and on road but your crawler videos are awesome...totally engulfed with crawling now and learning from your videos...rock on bro..

[@Adamsracing15]

I started rubbing candle wax on my aluminum diffs and it’s works great

[@travispratt6327]

Good idea, I use a wax Teflon chain lube, I can’t say it’s a huge difference but any little bit helps.

[@DEMON_CHILD709]

Great vid this helped a lot and was fun to watch! Got a trx4 im debatin modding! Thanks....Cheers

[@sitlos.]

It would be cool to try to make a trx 4 low rider. Already one of the best, wonder if it could be done🤔🤔🤔😂. Great vid. Keep em coming my friend! 👍

[@RCReviewChannel]

That would be cool!

[@mtkidrc2307]

@RC Review There are a few chassis specifically designed around the TRX4 Portal axles. Brazin Scale ATL (All Time Low), North West Scale Designs (NWSD) Scattergun (however, they just released a newer one today that looks very well thought out!), TGH Sherpa, (edit: add the GMRC 2Timer to the list). Do some research on these and get your own build going!

[@thotho7869]

Awesome man, thanks for doing this vid. Just here to leave a thank you as this was the video i was really interested in :)

[@RCReviewChannel]

Glad I could help!

[@covecityboys]

The hex is not rotational? The hex is attached to the axle and sit inside the rim and turns or is there a different hex you’re speaking of?

[@Bidle78]

Very nice build, would only turn those shocks back around.

[@xxrfmxx]

love the build great work

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@andrewlarcom9554]

Almost impossible to find a set of klrs in any compound 😔

[@ianteuscher9467]

Same problem🤝😭

[@RcScaleTales]

Awesome ! Great build

[@JeeplifeBC]

You hit my Rc Heart!!! This is my passion! I have two Lcg builds, #GMRC Drag Queen G10 chassis & #GMRC Zfg G10 chassis!! I hope you build a Lcg on your channel!!!😎👍

[@RCReviewChannel]

Right on! I know. We're thinking about it.

[@chinonaz]

Gmrc is superior

[@joseamaldonado6469]

Does he have something inside the shock likens spring it doesn't extend much

[@MrHart-fd1wf]

What’s the wheelbase on this rig? 12.3”? 12.5”? Also, with the heavy emphasis of weight down low and forward, why not do a servo on axle compared to CMS where the servo sits higher mounted on the chassis. Great video and awesome build. Please post more build videos like these in the future. 👍

[@jasonroberts5542]

My traxxas trx4 bronco crawls straith up a wooden slick bord at 62°...i think he’s doing fine for trx4.

[@billderas3420]

We asked and you provided...in a hurry! Kudos FC and Vu.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Right on buddy. We skipped dinner and got within 6 feet but it's worth the effort.

[@rcvurooom8837]

So glad we could make it happen.

[@garretdykstra9015]

Arrma Mojave or kraton 6s which runs great on 4s. Just a hunch you would prefer those instead of something with a "stunt" label.

[@sparkmastermeow6926]

Hoping you can help, i am trying to follow this build exactly. I purchased the Salinas Design ODT V1, it's skid plate/motor mount is 84mm wide. The Team Garage Hack dual servo mount is only 67mm wide. I contacted GSpeed and they said "You can use those parts together but will need to use spacers so the difference in the spacers and skid plate is not more than 11mm" I have a 17mm difference. In the video i see he is running 70mm chassis brace, so he must have a much narrower skid plate than i received from salinas design. Any advice you can give on where i have gone wrong would be greatly appreciated.

[@cmalt-z7171]

Love it. Great idea, great info.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cmalt-z7171]

@@RCReviewChannel I've seen these rigs on all of the competition videos, but being a noob had no idea where to get them. Or the parts to build one. Finding most all of your videos very informative and helpful.

[@morercthanclassy1543]

I guys, great video, what type of hardcore links are they?

[@kwad3d10]

Hi Guys. this is Josh from Tech Factory Racing. Thanks for Plugging my wheels. You said you have a online store or physical shop? Contact me if you would like to add some of my products to your store. I have wholesale pricing available for retailers

[@shane0675]

What is the wheel bace to this rig

[@HBFTimmahh]

Those look like SSD Pro44 axles. Got a SSD TK (2 actually) adn a 3rd set of axles Im going to diamond pumpking up. May add the SSD Portals.

[@rccvs4355]

Hi Francis, great rig, who makes the rear body mount? Love the idea no clips

[@hardlinelandco.3059]

Who supplies the Rear Body Mount piece for the the Power Wagon?

[@RCReviewChannel]

salinasdesignconcepts.com/

[@juanlechuga9200]

How much does it weigh? Looks like less than 2kg

[@trashPanda416]

Great freaking explanation! On the belly crawlers ! 👌 nice!

[@jameslyons1978]

Any soft metal can be clear coated will slide better

[@Truth_Spoken]

How do you meet the C2 bed requirements with that rig? Or does your group not worry about them?

[@dragonflyjoyride]

Now you can bring him back with his Class 1 build.

[@rcvurooom8837]

I’ll gladly come back or we can bring the man himself in. Gabe Flemming. Come check out the GSPEED FB page or KZbin as well for information.

[@dnafpv]

Yes please

[@TheCaliforniakid72]

what is the total weight of that rig?

[@MrAljackie]

Great setup!

[@hondofourfivetwo9347]

All these TVP chassis style rigs are throw backs to the OG comp crawler rigs from the past they kinda sit between the past and the current C channel chassis scale rigs. It’s awesome but not my cup of tea I still prefer to keep the looks of realistic class 1 & 2 i.e. scale looking overall vs all out performance (I know that’s subjective considering what some 1:1 rigs look like) I’ve done the whole comp rig thing before and Scale is just where I’m at now.

[@discusdog]

At least its still a shafty...lol

[@johnrobholmes]

fellow comp crawlers unite! Not many people have seen a proper comp rig.

[@mercilessradio1770]

Hey dude, you wouldnt know a rim that is 2.2 and looks like those old 60s-80s steel standard rims would you?

[@brianchong4134]

Impressive rig, but how is this C2? Thats TVP chassis, no? This new breed of "belly dragger" is basically a comp rig. Amazing performance.

[@derricksazrc3411]

This content was amazing.

[@rccvs4355]

Great rig Sir, question about your front shocks, since they're leaning backwards I'm guessing you have positive caster ?? Thank you !!

[@jameswagner5098]

Excellent Overview, thanks for sharing some knowledge and enlightening me to a different view!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wrhythm]

Coat the brass and surfaces with graphite if you wanted them slick.

[@DirtySk8RatStaney]

Am I the only one still running 2 cells still?... Like the added power is nice, but I don’t find a need for it much on the trails....

[@BossNachoFPV]

Im sure waxing the bottom would give a pretty decent slide.

[@rcmindset2876]

You want it to be slick buy some skateboard wax. They used to use it for rail slides. It’s not wax but some compound.

[@rcjoe406]

Awesome build..but now those carbon rails are gonna be out of stock for awhile lol

[@baxrok2.]

That and most of the other stuff!

[@rcvurooom8837]

Keep checking on the GSPEED FB page or gspeedchassis.com.

[@JeeplifeBC]

Is that a class 2 crawler or class 3??

[@BobL1]

This video is the best!

[@comeandtakeit5709]

Sick build!

[@DESOUSAB]

I think this will be my next project... :)

[@808grapplemonkey]

Question: Is it $500 a $1000 or $250? Answer: Yes

[@michaelgravlund9194]

They say 700$

[@EugeneRCDrezgalovo48rus]

Super cool 👍🔥

[@Jjcustomsllc]

VU... My brother 🙌

[@rcvurooom8837]

Much love my brother

[@nitrocrew_]

Nice video I have 2 gspeed and a HH Sherpa great cheater comp 2 rigs now everyone will know the Norcal cheater rigs we build see you at Linda Vista....

[@Pablosan7]

YES!! Thanks guys!!!

[@proraptor4146]

I really dont understand the carbon wheels....and yes those beef patties add rotational weight. This dude needs to install delrin links on his truck and he will be a lot happier

[@peternorin8554]

Basically most motorsports want low rotating mass, makes it easier to turn and spin up. If you ever held a bicyclewheel by the nubs while spinning it you understand.

[@jla1137]

Muchas gracias Amigos, gracias ¡¡

[@charliemurray468]

I love your vids but you should make more cinematic trail crawls that would be awesome.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Working on it!

[@leobanco597]

thanks for this video. i just found a solution on how to mount my rc crawler body.for real..hahaha

[@Tuidkskiwjdhdbd]

Thank you

[@Beyond_Slots]

I need help finding portals for my differentials as they are very rare and I don't believe anybody makes anything for him if you can message me that be cool

[@RCPropaganda]

lol Spam. remind me of Joe Dirt. You might want to spray this down with pam ahaha

[@RomekRolnik]

0:48 😅 what?

[@dunepred]

No way $700 more like $1000 from the ground up

[@philfernandez6306]

Million dollar question... How much did he spend minus the electronics and tires/wheel? $1500 ? $2000?

[@mtkidrc2307]

You must have missed it. he said around $700 w/o TX/RX

[@RCReviewChannel]

Including the mistakes and trial and error? Prolly $1500

[@philfernandez6306]

@@RCReviewChannel as I suspected.