SCX10ii Cherokee XJ Axialfest Build! | SET-UP TIPS & UPGRADES

So stoked to (nearly) complete my SCX10ii Cherokee XJ build!! If you've been following along, you know this has been on my bench for a while. In this video, I go over all of my set-up tips and upgrades to get this rig ready for Axialfest 2019, including installing my Tekin motor/esc combo, adding some sweet Knight Customs scale details, and doing a few mods to my RC4WD metal beadlocks.
HUGE thanks to all of the companies who supported this build: Tekin Racing, Knight Customs, RC4WD, Pro-line Racing, SOR racing, and RC Voodoo.
OTHER VIDS IN THIS SERIES:
Vinyl Wrap Your RC: bit.ly/2Y2ujMp
Axial XJ Kit Unboxing & Chassis build: bit.ly/2ICG2sM
ITEMS IN THIS VIDEO:
Axial SCX10ii Cherokee XJ Kit: amzn.to/2xbUQIi
Tekin RX4 ESC: bit.ly/37FUShr
Tekin Roc412 motor: bit.ly/3Muq0PH
SOR Cherokee XJ Overlander wrap (Khaki color): bit.ly/2ICbZ4e
Knight Customs XJ lenses: bit.ly/2Y4dil8
Knight Customs light buckets: bit.ly/2XZYV1f
Knight Customs magnetic mount plates: bit.ly/2Y4t7Iz
Neodymium magnets: www.magnet4sale.com/n52-1-2od...
RC4WD Onyx 1.9 beadlocks: discontinued
RC4WD Rear Window Guards (type B): bit.ly/2IxtX8j
RC4WD Tough Armor SCX10ii front bumper: amzn.to/3EIeM7q
RC4WD Tough Armor Steel Sliders SCX10ii: bit.ly/3vcKoPx
Gens Ace Adventure 5000mAh 2s lipo: bit.ly/3k8jJwP
RC VOODOO Coleman cooler: ebay.to/2X78EDp
RC VOODOO Jeep Cherokee 3d printed interior: ebay.to/2X4ChF7
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[@offthewallhobbyman6978]

Wow! You did an amazing job on this Axial, one of the best that I've seen. I'm all about things being perfected and you killed it!

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

Thanks for the explanation of brushless and brushed, 1st time I've seen a video explaining the difference. Thanks 🍻🦘🦘🦘🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@CasperRc81]

You will love that motor I ran a 3100kv it had the best low end feel I’ve experienced and the power I miss it.

[@davideverson92]

Love that motor; my new fav. Great build RC Girl!

[@bengtmowitz5012]

I really like your work, it's the most instructive videos out there.

[@Smile-N-Bear]

Love the info Haley! I'm a castle mamba X guy! But always love seeing what else is on the market. Rig is killer! Looking forward to axial fest vids! Right on!

[@ssrc30]

Looks awesome. Can't wait to see it run.

[@brokennib1]

Truck looks great! I hope to see you at Axialfest!!

[@nickthegrip7821]

Good job, looks awesome can’t wait to see it in action.

[@luckyjhagra6020]

Magnetic body modification is kick ass. I want to do that for every new vehicle. It’s very clear you do great work and love this hobby. Thanks for all your videos.

[@RCGirl]

Thanks for the kind words! Yeah the magnets are great. I'll have to see how they hold up to tumbling off rocks 😆

[@alanhafer828]

You did a great job! Looks awesome. I'm looking forward to seeing the winch installed. Another great video from the Rcgirl ! 👍👍👍🙏😁

[@tomandrews5392]

Looks really cool ...keep up the good work RC Girl

[@user-fb1jd6wv1w]

As always, everything is fine. Good luck.

[@Brian_Mowry__BMOW71]

Awesome job! Looks great! Can't wait to see the Axialfest videos!

[@jahmenrcbuildingasone4254]

Fantastic Fantastic,this was a very clear and well put togther video. I enjoyed every single minute. Look at it man NICW WORK!!

[@RcHobbySteve]

Looks amazing!

[@scotfirehamer4247]

Nice job One of these years I’m going to make it to Axial Fest😎

[@1s.e.c.racing304]

Another great video!!

[@drjavogel]

Hey Hayley, looking forward to Axialfest and seeing you there. Your RC looks sweet.

[@RCGirl]

Awesome!! See you there.

[@mtbhux9711]

Great job on your videos! Really informative and enjoyable. Been doing this for a while and still learn a lot from watching your vids.

[@edwardtomczyk1139]

That’s definitely an amazing Rig, wish I could make it to axial fest to see it first hand . Have a great time !! 👍👍

[@graymatter45]

I did that kit with brushed motor still works great. I want to do the Unimog next . Those wheels are beautiful. Great looking truck should perform great too.

[@KineticTaco]

So much attention to every little detail it’s crazy. And you take the time to make sure your brows are on point!! It’s one or the other for me😂😂

[@trevorwhalen8659]

Very impressed and such a clean build wow

[@rw2king]

Excellent detail keep up the great vids..

[@andyrichey1192]

Wow you did amazing job on your rig , I enjoyed this video a lot , again appreciate you sharing

[@rickbachman993]

WOW, you have built one Sweet Rig!! Did your homework for shore. Have a blast at the fest! It's on my Bucket list 😁. I'm on the East coast with my ole Recon G6. LOL. ✌️

[@VoltmasterDe-Modellbau]

We love your videos! Really well done, great explained, great cut, ... there is a lot of attention to detail inside. We are looking forward to many more videos of you 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@jtmchannel7640]

“I don’t have a mask handy” well that’s a quote of the past... great rig, love it.

[@andyrichey1192]

You're the man RC girl !! That is awesome I have the Earth magnets yeah I need a bag of those , appreciate you sharing, your rig is looking awesome, those are pretty cool looking rims, i'll be watching for more

[@LRCR]

That really Turned out Great.. Lot's of FUN watching your build up of this Axial/Cherokee 😎👍👍

[@johngrant1337]

It looks super cool

[@jrbigboy1]

Great rig. Thanks for the video and the tips.

[@stevenf0]

I liked everything in this video. Very nice! 😎👍

[@pnwRCMADNESS]

Love the build!!

[@voyager1145]

Best of the best SCX10ii

[@fernsolo]

Awesome details on that rig, excellent work 👍🏼

[@3vil8unny]

Great video stepper drill bits are also amazing makes life so easy

[@jkclawncareandlandscape5880]

I did the same thing with the hex adapters . Start with one the same size as the hole . And make sure to put the rim in a vis to hold it for you and slow is key

[@blizzardrc7024]

Sweet rig!!! Very Well thought out build. Love the way you explain everything you do. Have a great time at axialfest!! Hope to go in the future!!👍😎

[@rud3y249]

Great vid! Just a little shock tip tho: preload shouldn't really be used to change ride height, it's real use is to let the shock have full travel without bottoming out - set your preload so when you drop the truck from an inch or so off the ground the shocks almost bottom out but stop just shy. To change the ride height you can change the shocks for longer/shorter bodied ones for larger height changes, and get aftermarket shock mounts with multiple mounting points for smaller changes. If you use preload to set your ride height then your truck will be stiff when you raise it and soft when you lower it, and if you think about it thats just not how your shocks are meant to work.

[@rud3y249]

@Rc Guru I do wonder which is more ironic your statement or your name.

[@kryos0627]

Siccc!!! I just finished my trx-4 sport, just heard about axial and wana do xj kit! You did an amazing job!!! I wana learn how to wrap my rc bodies.

[@corabbring8198]

Hé RC Girl, thanks for the great explanations. The car looks great. Have fun!

[@yoboo6167]

Another great video! Thanks for the in depth look at your rig! I just finished up my trx4 Sport Unassembled Kit build and am thinking a SXC10 ii is next on the list 🤔 .

[@JosteinBakklund]

That is a tough and good looking jeep, Hayley. I am concerned about one thing though. I would strongly recommend to use heat shrink tubing to insulate and protect the soldered connections, in case one of them should ever break loose. Cold joints is a common soldering problem, causing unreliable joints. Some extra insulation can help avoid short circuits, and a possible fire, in case one of the connections should breake loose. There is also a lot of guides to excelent soldering on the Internet, helping you to achieve the ideal solder joint.

[@raptorcrazy9545]

Great job rig is looking really nice can't wait to see some videos from RC festival to if possible

[@kevinj5293]

Great video hayley good work truck looking awesome. 👍

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Great build and video

[@arlo12345678910]

Sick truck! Nicely done on all the mods. I love the scale detail and am going to do the magnetic lid attachment right away. Hate digging for clips!

[@CaliCoastRCFPV]

Looks great with the extra width!

[@RCVOODOO]

Rig is looking great, 👍 Looking forward to axial fest videos for sure. 💯

[@STEVOD313]

Mr.98210, I didn't know u had online store??? Maybe u can give me the rc fam discount for interior on my K5 (veterra body) TRX4, I need a roof rack for it too. 311 out! LOL

[@RCVOODOO]

@@STEVOD313 email me the dimension of the roof

[@RCVOODOO]

@Epic RC Video Productions thanks bud 👍

[@YYCRCFabricationz]

Sweet job & looks wicked as always. I can't make it but have a blast at Axial Fest

[@rcvalais-ch]

❤a real pleasure to watch great job great video quality🤩

[@Adamc0607]

love your rig!

[@quickguesswho]

I got this same body for my TRX4 kit. looks good

[@HobbyPerfeXion]

Great video! Lots of useful info here - stuff I've been looking to do to my SCX10II Cherokee. Earned a sub from me for this series. Your style in video and rc education is great!

[@mtgoat4434]

Killer looking Jeep

[@1982pantro]

AWESOME RIG!! I am currently upgrading a cheap crawler (Wlt 12428)to get my 13 year old daughter involved more in rc. We watch all of your videos. 🤘🤘 GREETINGS FROM ARIZONA 🌵🦂🌞

[@RCGirl]

So great to hear about your daughter!! Thanks for tuning in ;)

[@beastmodedad1608]

Great video! Always enjoy watching your channel keep it up! 🔥💪🏼💯☀️

[@RCGirl]

Thanks!!

[@wackyrc1394]

This enthusiastic lady is 'one of the boys' for sure!

[@vtec73]

great video!

[@Simplicity1207]

Wow i have scx10ii jeep wrangler but i think imma get this body too. This set up looks awesome!

[@jered2177]

Aww a cute little fan,nice rig.

[@swiftbear]

I've never seen this channel before this just came up in my recommended, and I swear that thumbnail i thought that was a real Jeep.

[@RCGirl]

😁

[@jeffwarren392]

Greart looking rig!

[@arturoesquivel6625]

Would like to see white lettering on those tires. Really makes them pop.

[@JohnnyG95660]

I really enjoy these videos. Sometimes it’s like your speaking German because I don’t know what the heck some stuff is. But it’s super interesting.

[@operation11charlieinc]

Awesome,,,Good job,,,will be watching 🤙👍

[@cmulder002]

The "pre tinning" of the motor terminals show the tin in a round ball on top of the metal. This is a indication of a "cold joint" as a result of the metal not getting hot enough. The resulting joint is brittle and unreliable. Few steps to avoid this; get the biggest size soldering tip that fits your iron and change the tip depending on the kind of work you are going to do. The additional mass will store more heat giving more power to heat up the part you want to solder. A good joint has it edges flowing outwards not looking like a drop of water with surface tension. Also avoid inhaling the smoke even its the the soldering tin is the zinc tin alloy (instead of lead tin) the burned off flux is still not healthy. If you use lead based soldering "tin" inhaling is even more dangerous (potential brain damage in extreme cases

[@FateGathersStudios]

Absolutely, and flux is your friend...

[@allmightygreat1892]

Use a window fan sucking air out from the solder work away from your face.

[@dtpcustomsrc4851]

Love the wrap. I'll be there, interview me! :) Rig looks awesome, nice job!

[@davidturner2365]

Looks cool

[@mikej8832]

If you end up having to enlarge a lot of holes look into step drill bits. They are multiple sized drill bits in one and some step up sizes by 1/64's of an inch. Harbor freight sells them in a 3 pack.

[@jared2235]

must get one of these to match my xj love the vids :)

[@davidcarter9144]

Cool build.

[@urbanlegendscalers2468]

Sweet mods, hope to hit a couple trails with yah at axialfest 🤙🏼

[@JK-qv8sv]

GRC makes a 3d printed part that covers the hole in between the rear fenders, ads a bit more strength to the chassis as well as scale appearance

[@albertosuarezrabadan9600]

Good Job RcGirl!!! 😘

[@svenmaier2402]

Looks better than a real Jeep I must say. Very good job!

[@scottopsahl3205]

Nice! A lot of great upgrades... My favorite though is the Coleman cooler.

[@RCGirl]

Right?! ☺️

[@daveherron]

Im not an expert by any means but some sand paper to those motor terminals before hand helps the solder stick. I used to build my own NiCd / NiMh battery packs back in the day and at first could never get it to stick without getting it way too hot. Also flux helps not just the flux core but painting actual flux on the terminals. Nice build!

[@galendcia]

nice kit 👍

[@thinkingape7655]

killer rig 😎

[@D.J_RC]

Great job... and thank you for the bloopers at the end. 😂

[@a-a-ron5911]

Love your videos keep up the fun and informative content! Thanks. Just as an aside the 1/8th scale motors (4268) are 6 pole and more efficient when you run a sensored setup however they are a lot heavier so the cg is affected considerably. But I love being able to go a mile or more on a 2200mah pack and over 4 miles on my 8000mah. Who says hiking can't be fun.

[@thomasgross8289]

Just 4 on 8000? I get nearly 6 on a 5000

[@souledoutrc8174]

This XJ is looking sweet girl I really dig the scale details and upgrades

[@awe_rc8380]

Looks soo fantastic👌 great work and nice parts! Build more😂🤗🤜🤛

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Best of luck at Axial Fest! Alas my daughter is off for the Summer, so papa is on theme park duties with her!

[@malitkies]

Looking good so far. Just an fyi, there are some uncensored motors that work wonderfully in rc rigs with the correct esc. One setup I can think of off the top of my head is Holmes hobbies revolver motors and a castle sw4.

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

Looking very cool. You can spend a fortune hopping up these things!

[@RCGirl]

Right?! When I was searching for parts for the Xj, it was hard to tell if the parts were for a full size jeep or the scale jeep. Prices aren't too different!!! ;)

[@jeffdeale1353]

Nice name gonads

[@camrowdrone6497]

Enjoyed ❤️👊🏻👍🏻

[@michaelchoate2810]

I know you talk rcs slot so I just wanted to share how someone described cogging to me to help me understand it as it may help others. Basically imagine pedalling your bike where the freewheel is kinda grabbing half the time so it's not very controlled. With that I was able to picture the rotor slipping as cogging does

[@tdmaker85]

awesome

[@Jjcustomsllc]

AXIALFEST 2019 🎉. We will 👀 there 😁

[@RCGirl]

Can't wait to see your UMG!

[@Jjcustomsllc]

@@RCGirl Right on 💪

[@spydergs07]

One bit of advice for soldering. Heat the wire or pad up and touch the solder to the wire or pad instead of the solder tip.

[@haydenbarrow9603]

Find some shims to go between the hex nut pins and the bearing to pick up the wheel slack makes the rig feel more stable

[@allenlopezbaltodano3958]

Very nice Jeep

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Car ESC's look so fancy in comparison to most plane ESCs

[@RCGirl]

Haha so true

[@hershinnypirate69]

I need to get my xj up and running

[@scotfirehamer4247]

Chuckless bit tightening... One more reason I like you 😊🤙🏼

[@SidneyFreedman]

Very nice build. I always wanted to do one of those, but what $$ i have is in my '99 Cherokee Xj that I've had for 18 years. And yeah, it's lifted, on BFG KO2 MTs. Only things yours is missing, to scale, is exhaust, gas tank (plenty covered with skid) and the customary Rust, lol. In all honesty, it looks awesome!

[@RCGirl]

Thanks!!