SCX24 JEEP GLADIATOR 3.0 BUILD - STAGE 1: INJORA LCG CARBON CHASSIS, MOFO V2 PORTALS, LGRP, CLUB 5

[@rockwolfdesigns6384]

Dude!!! Thanks for the shout out! It's my honor to be a part of a Brian Cochener original. As always your builds are what our builds are like in our dreams. I know we don't see all the behind the scenes work. Yours seem finished at every step. Mine don't seem finished when I'm done. Hahahahahaha. Beautiful work can't wait to see what's next

[@bcochener]

It’s my pleasure Jim! I can’t wait to start on the second phase of this…. That’s where the real fun starts! Now if I could just land on a paint scheme…😊

[@MrsRabbit8]

Excellent, thank you! On the portals, I have toe-in too. I'll get adjustable.. Also had same issues, now i know why i have those rubber gaskets, I'll have to disassemble and put those in. I figured it out mostly, only had to back off one screw just slightly, so that should improve after the gasket i assume. Definitely had to grind down the cup slots. Also ground the outside of the top hinges to miss the shocks. Seems to be working, still need to plug it all in, and i assume I'll have to get the servo end-points just right. Looks like a cool build! I had bought the Meus LCG carbon frame kit... and what a Supreme PITA! LMAO Not so LCG! After the portals, and a 270 motor that sits kindof high (GamyRC trans print adapter from 4yrs ago), it's definitely not LCG. LOL Thank you for the tutorial and build show!

[@bcochener]

Sounds like you are on track with getting them flushed out. Had these issues with both sets on the front. Definitely set your end points, I snapped a dogbone end my first indoor course outing with it. Got a few shorts up of it crawling. Came out really nice in part 2! Thanks for watching and the compliments! Glad these videos come in handy for people. Cheers!

[@PSYCHO13GARAGE]

Nice RACK for "pitching a tent" LOL Commenting as I watch! Ha

[@rockwolfdesigns6384]

If this Jeeps a rockin

[@bcochener]

I love it!😂

[@fcukeround]

I was going through withdrawals waiting for you to build something. I actually had to watch regular TV for the past few weeks 😅

[@bcochener]

WHAT? Regular TV? Haha! Glad this helped!

[@brianmorrison2846]

I'm just getting the parts ready for a cayman gladiator. I put those portals on an ax24 and it's a beast. I backe it with the torque beast 50. 🤙. Thanks for the content.

[@bcochener]

No problem, thanks for tuning in. Still haven’t tried a Cayman yet, it’s on the list….

[@fcukeround]

I did a cayman trx4m build. Love it! The scythe v1 is another favorite of mine.

[@andrewrichey7374]

Wow that’s awesome, yeah Jim is a awesome dude I’m proud to be his friend I always knew they were still good people left in the world. That’s a awesome rack that he makes

[@bcochener]

Yeah he is and yeah that rack is pretty sweet!

[@smallkrawlzrc]

Great informative build B! Im thinking about putting my gladiator on portals as well! and always thanks for sharing!

[@bcochener]

Thanks so much! I was back and forth on them, but I’ve had these portals for a while needing a home! Hoping this will turn into something great….

[@smallkrawlzrc]

Shit! It is already is something great!!

[@BlackSmithRC]

Awesome build bro! INJORA has some really good stuff, and you made it all come together. True MIDWID!

[@payneja]

Great start to another amazing build series! Thanks for bringing us along! If you think about it, would you minding including your FuriCar running session that you do to smooth everything out. Maybe as a short video or along with your next build video. That would be great content for your Patreon subscribers, just saying.

[@andrewrichey7374]

Looking awesome wow super cool build love it, well will watch for the next episode until then peace and chicken grease 😁👍👍😎

[@bcochener]

Thanks for watching and commenting Andy! Peace and Chicken Grease brother!

[@Logger_Crawler]

You've certainly got to be ingenious with these mixes of after-market parts! I use furitek grasshopper flat skids on flat rail builds. The OGRC lcg rails are good, but flat skid is a pain. Great build as always, can't wait to see the end result!👍

[@bcochener]

Thanks for the compliment! I was a bit shocked at how poorly the Injora LCG chassis was set up. The OGRC one looked to have better shock mounts…?

[@Logger_Crawler]

@bcochener I bought it purely for the 8° angle skid and price point. I used it to replace an Akers Gecko frame on a build. It worked well, shock position wise. The build was a short wheelbase (C10 fronts in the rear) and I still managed to lay the shocks back 15°. I liked the upper link position options when using the flat skid too. 👍

[@bcochener]

@@Logger_Crawler that’s interesting. So you had some dislikes of the Akers chassis? That is one I have also been eyeing to try out. Sounds like the OGRC is pretty solid. I picked up that new MEUS builders chassis with the insane angled skid. Need to gets some parts together for it. Very curious about it as well. -Just too many chassis to build them all!

[@Logger_Crawler]

@bcochener don't get me wrong, the Akers Gecko rocks! It's on a cab only build now. The MEUS transmission forward concept is interesting. I've built it, but the slider angle and short front end make body choice a bit of a puzzle. I'll probably go cab only on this one, too. As you say too many options!!

[@mr.dillpickle]

@@Logger_Crawler Awesome! I was planning on getting that chassis, that makes it even better!

[@PSYCHO13GARAGE]

Another AMAZING build Brian! Of course! Looks awesome and I can't wait to see what you do with the paint job on the body. Nice to know some of the pitfalls with certain parts, etc and I will be putting those in place for a current build I am working on. Great vid brother!

[@bcochener]

Thanks Dirk! I can’t wait for Stage 2! Whatever you do, don’t use this Injora Chassis! 😂

[@mr.dillpickle]

Awesome build! Great job with the chassis, too! I have pretty similar feelings about the Injora chassis for the shorter wheelbase. I'm gonna try the OGRC Gladiator chassis with the angled skid plate mount. It should work perfect for what I'm trying to do. The only problem might be that I need to flip my skid plate so I have room for the driveshafts of the axles I'm using. That would suck because then I can't have OD and the motor will be in the rear. But, I would be able to have the battery in the front. I think it will end up being better than the Injora one.

[@bcochener]

Oh wow, thanks! I almost forgot about this haha. I need to finish it up. Yeah that chassis was a bear to set up, but it seems great now. The thing holding me back on the angled skid for this was the sliders being flat. I do have the MEUS chassis builders kit still to get into as well.

[@mr.dillpickle]

@@bcochener Awesome, it's gonna be a sweet build! I got my Injora chassis setup great too, but I ended up having to switch it to a different rig to get it right. Is the Meus chassis builders kit the one that comes with the links, driveshafts and other stuff?

[@thedailykrawl7084]

Watched it last night, great video as always! Glad I’m not the only one who’s had to work hard to get the mofo portals working. Once they’re smooth they are so nice! Bummer about the injora chassis.

[@bcochener]

I appreciate that. Yeah, that is my 3rd set of them - all having this similar issue. They definitely take some knowhow to get them working smoothly! And don't even get me started on that Injora chassis... haha.

[@jimkrug2586]

Man what a great build so far. Lots of little details to figure out along the way for sure.

[@bcochener]

Thanks! I can’t wait to get this finished up!

[@local24_]

I’ve had good luck with those drive cups that are curved, seemed to help so much that I did it to all my other cvd’s 😂 great build! Love the cage!

[@bcochener]

Thanks so much, yeah Jim killed it with that cage/rack!

[@meegssan5716]

Sometimes I think I have problems, everyone does i suppose especially doing these complete overhaul frankenstein builds but i dont think anything went smoothly on this build LOL. That driveshaft is a mystery. I wish I had a dremel when I first got into this hobby, I thought id stop after the second or third build, ill get one tmrw

[@bcochener]

For sure buddy! This build had plenty of hick-ups in this first stage. Here’s hoping stage 2 will go smoothly!!

[@rcjoe406]

Too funny I'm building up a new tan gladiator at the moment need to order up another set of super ddp lol ..this is gonna be a great build series 👌

[@bcochener]

Thanks! Can never have too many wheels, or Gladiators!

[@rcjoe406]

@@bcochener ya buddy

[@MrsRabbit8]

I'm back looking at this build. There's some great stuff here. Always learning from your build videos! Hey, i am hoping that you'll do a video on a build that resembles more of one of those G-Speed bellydraggers. Why? Hehehe 😊 because that's what i want to try to build.. around 1/18 scale. This chassis looks like a good option for the build. Was looking at those rear shocks, though in the video you note that they are too far back, and you took action to fix that, i was thinking that some longer shocks (maybe Nexx 52mm oil shocks) upside down, and in a more upright position would be pretty cool... maybe some shock towers ontop of the chassis shock towers?.. to get it low enough ride height. I'm thinking a smooth flat skid. Initially i was thinking the Mofo aluminum X15, I'm a sucker for aluminum, but they're not in stock, and the nylon are lightweight and good for gliding over rocks. Anyway, there are so many uber-flex rigs out there, and not many that find a medium flex LCG style. Just figured I'd ask because it's so hard to find any build videos on this style rig.. lightweight, true LCG, medium flex, and sexy shock towers displayed with pride. Lol Thanks again for your excellent builds, always so clean and beautiful!

[@bcochener]

Thank you 🙏! I actually have something like that brewing…. Super cool frame that I had never seen before. It may be a bit though, still in the parts planning phase. Cheers!

[@MrsRabbit8]

@@bcochener SAWEEEEET!!!

[@andrewrichey7374]

Heck yeah this is gonna be awesome 👍👍😎

[@bcochener]

I hope so!

[@DoubleADay]

I know it's expensive, but I'm considering the v2 xl cheat code chassis for my Gladiator

[@bcochener]

Hell yeah cheat code! Anything but this chassis!!!!

[@ksenkow]

@bcochener is there any point to buying a stock Scx24 Gladiator? It seems like you replaced most everything right? Could I order a chassis and do something similar?

[@bcochener]

You could build any of these from the ground up with parts. I only buy them if I want the V2 ESC for something. I sell off unused stock bodies and such to help the cost. So it’s really up to you. Having a full truck as a start point probably helps some people. I’ve built so many, I can do either way easily.

[@ksenkow]

@@bcochener thanks I’m kind of new to this and I’m pulling around with a JLU and I would really like to try a Gladiator but I hate to buy something and throw half of it away. Thought it might be fun to order a chassis and a brushless motor/ecs package.

[@bcochener]

@@ksenkow don’t get get this chassis I used here… horrible rear shock mount positions for LCG. I’m really liking the new Ramp Crab LCG kits on Amazon. You get a pretty complete kit for the money and they take some cues from high end chassis kits like the Cheat Code.

[@slzbuildz]

Guess I didn't catch it, but are these stock axle housings with portal bolt-ons?

[@bcochener]

Yes, the Mofo portals are the bolt on/knuckles only using OEM type housings.

[@slzbuildz]

@@bcochener oh nice.

[@DoubleADay]

I didn't think you were a fan of flexblades.

[@bcochener]

I am in fact. They are awesome when the rear axle is limited. No downhill unloading.

[@junelopez9520]

How do we send you money for all your time man? I really appreciate you doing these videos

[@bcochener]

I need to figure that out... Haha! So glad you enjoy them and thanks for watching!

[@scottmichael7178]

whats the point in buying an rtr ?? Makes absolutely zero sense

[@bcochener]

Did you even watch the video? @3:49

[@scottmichael7178]

@@bcochener Yea, why not just buy those parts seperate instead of stripping a vehicle down