SSD Trail King Build & Review

The SSD Trail King chassis kit is like buying a pro level, scale accurate SCX10II kit. A lot of very nice parts and a scale drivetrain, coupled with a great price, make this a pretty desirable kit.
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[@skinanbonesOG]

well of course its going to be ford f150, cause everybody knows they run better with the Heartbeat of America in them

[@thesickhorseranch]

The Heartbeat of America has got to be a 90-ish Toyota. Damn things are like a New York Cockroach and just won't die!

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

.... Not built Chevy Tough? 😜😂😆

[@AXWagon]

Mini Ladd????

[@SwampersRC]

Y'all got all the old commercials mixed up 😆 !

[@scalebuildersguild]

I love what you do for me, Chev-ro-For-Yota!

[@TrillMurray]

I'm finally building mine. I'm very impressed with the kit. Very nice tolerances and fit so far

[@matthewsmcdaris9554]

Slight terminology correction. The t-case is not divorced. In a divorced t-case system, there is a driveshaft between the rear of the transmission and the front of the t-case, as on the trail finder 2. No big deal, just for clarification purposes. Love your videos.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Yep, thank you. I misspoke in the video and totally had a brain malfunction!

[@TheImtoomuch]

RC4WD Blazer body FTW! I just built this kit. Great chassis. I'm using the Reedy Radon as well. SSD stated they designed the stock location of the motor to keep the motor weight as low as possible.

[@grey-adventures]

Best kit for the dollar out there. The extra money over the Axial kit is well spent and the SSD has none of the problems or required upgrades of the Axial. Very nice chassis. Battery placement is a non issue. It is far more stable than my SCX10.2. Lots of room for interior. Shocks do not leak at all. Can't say enough about this kit.

[@maple_mamba]

Great review Matt. I always appreciate your take on things, and you tend to notice things that others don’t talk about online (e.g. the slider covers - I didn’t realize that was a part of the design). Thanks for the review!

[@lacos1795]

Looks like a pretty gnarly kit for sure..been eyeing it for a little while now..DEFINITELY on my next to buy list🤙 Cant wait for a run vid man🤙

[@quadproper]

so finally i got one and i have to say: it's awesome. the engine cover position is still scale f.e. Poison Spyder BAJK or Casey Currie's U4 Jeep

[@JJ78n]

@12:15 in the video you can see the receiver box is crooked. My did the same thing. It fits tight in between the chassis. Just a little something to look out for if you are building one.

[@ragsixracing]

Like to add, they offer the trans spacers and headers for the different spacers at time of purchase on amain. The price point is awesome!!!!

[@RCExploits]

Nice looking chassis option. HMM...er we shall see. And on 1 thing you said. A divorced transfer case actually has a drive shaft between the transmission and the t-case. Scale on.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Yes, I made a mistake. Thanks for the correction!

[@RCExploits]

If i didn't make a mistake my wife would tell me I did.

[@boldrbangr9834]

Great review on a somewhat obscure chassis. Amain has the 2 trans spacers as well as headers for the stock engine placement & for the 2 spacers. Interesting graphics on your Hummer in the background: Groovy Baby!

[@jessegreen9353]

Almost done with my scx10ii build and am now thinking I need one of these in my collection as well.

[@RCPropaganda]

I will have to pick one of these up. I almost got one a few different times. One of the only kits I have yet to build. Thanks for the detailed video.

[@timvanasen6711]

This is my new go to scale platform I have 3 of these projects in boxes, Mr. Theide has that badd habbit too lol 😆 great review Matt really appreciate what you give rc 👍

[@happyman8521]

This a great kit.a chevy pick up would look good.happy New year and lots of health my friend

[@Evan_Moore61]

I’m thinking the RC4WD Blazer body on this truck. Either in its stock form or a pickup conversion. I think a crew cab short bed would be pretty cool.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

DEFINITELY on my someday Dream List. Looks AND Performance!! I've only had SSD Axle Housings in the past, but the quality of those are enough to sell me. Not giving up yet.... Happy New Year to you and your Family Matt!! 🎉🍻🎉🍺🍹🍻 Carmine ✈🚂🚙

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

.... Since people have put Small Block Chevys in EVERYTHING - the choice isn't THAT obvious!! .... MAYBE someone will Give me one. SHA! And maybe Monkeys will FLY out of my butt! 😜

[@paulclancy2404]

Yea but now its ls not 350 I guess still sbc. poor is a state of mind , you have roof , rc food you re above ground . I read comments always know it's you lol

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

@@paulclancy2404 It could be anything from a 265 to a 406... But that's a SBC Block. I've built enough in 1:1 to know. 😉 I've actually gotten sick and tired of trying to convey my situation... Nobody really cares, and nobody has to. Just trying to get by lol

[@paulclancy2404]

Thanks you too brother

[@PhoenixRCCrawler]

Could you go over the classes? I have no idea what they are. 🐒👍🇺🇸

[@willdicker616]

El Camino time

[@DanSavine]

From the looks of the scale motor being further back and the front maybe room for fans/belts whilst leaving room for the servo I'm sure I see some somewhere

[@mikes062]

You should put on the proline Chevy k10 stepside body.

[@a_puppy_s_happy_life]

Wow, that's so cool! I wish you all the best in the next year! I'm practicing for filming, too. Let's cheer for us. Fighting!

[@joeabeling6873]

Quad cab square body build would be sick

[@NikkiNexo777]

I just had some 3D Parts printed from JawsTec. Much cheaper than shapeways , and I had the parts in less than a week.

[@johnbasterson7938]

Shapeways is over hyped. Anybody can print nylon (versatile plastic) at home with a bag on their budget printer. I do. Shapeways finish quality isn't even all that. I have a SOA mount on my gen 7 with gen 8 axles from 1 tenth printed by shapeways. It's already delaminating in several places after 3 months of barely using the truck.

[@NikkiNexo777]

@@johnbasterson7938 The JawsTec nylon is good quality. I'll definitely use them again.

[@thomasashwell1082]

@@johnbasterson7938 that's wonderful. Why don't you show us your talent and printing if just anyone can do it.

[@bmuzz1]

Add a little JB Weld to the tubes and they are solid.

[@scottthompson3670]

It was a great kit to put together. My rig is going to be a sorrca class 2 rig

[@scalebuildersguild]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Warwick3511]

I wonder if then smaller upper links could be for clearance as well, for suspension travel

[@maxraphy]

have been trying to stop myself getting one of those for days ...you re not helping....thanks a lot !

[@proraptor4146]

Ssd has always made nice parts Imo. Hopefully this truck will be good to go

[@mainebearhunter3444]

Powerwagon , or a 66 Chevy rc needs have a lot of scale parts to finish it off and make it awesome

[@manchu9inf]

i like my SSD trail king with the hard body Injora Jeep Comanche on it , a great performing truck!

[@TheDeLeonGarageCollection]

I am running the proline CGR bronco body and assassin wheels. I just wish the rock sliders were a bit narrower to fit narrow bodies

[@12R1rcbashr]

Awesome video my friend this is a great kit from SSD lookin forward to gettin one & seeing your videos on it very nice happy bashing bud.

[@andyrichey1192]

Old school Chevy Square body pick up, yeah be awesome

[@JimmyB55]

69 blazer body. Divorced transfer case has a shaft that runs to case.. that one bolts to the transmission.

[@SuperDmongo]

Aka a married transfer case

[@peat30]

Put the new ABS Team Raffee Bronco in it ! 😎 Like This Chassi a lot !

[@DriveWayMafia]

Sold all my scale trucks 2 months ago starting to realize that was a big mistake time to get a new build lmao

[@patc8653]

Where In Canada can i buy this?

[@shaunshaunk9297]

Either a C10 or a Blazer

[@sortafast.industries]

Glad to see they went to universals

[@astridsactionrc545]

A lot of local libraries have makerspaces that will allow you to use their 3D printer for a small fee.

[@jb3161]

looks nice,cant wait to see what you do with it.

[@xr70man]

Got to say absolutely love your channel and your builds but I have to correct you that is not a divorced transfer case on a divorced transfer case setup the transfer case is not directly bolted to the transmission but attached via a small drive shaft

[@scalebuildersguild]

You're not the first to notice that I misspoke. All good. I know the difference.

[@xr70man]

@@scalebuildersguild I figured you did

[@emilgabl9069]

Do you know what 3d printer setting you used to print the transmission extension? I can't seem to get to print correctly. Please...thanx

[@briankenny6822]

Love the look of those Patagonia tires! Curious how they perform?

[@michaelhoyle3266]

Great review as usual. I always watch your reviews even if I'm not really interested in the truck/kit. Btw, was I seeing things, or was the rear driveshaft out of phase?

[@scalebuildersguild]

I'll have to double check! Thanks for looking, eagle eyes!

[@tylercrawford3817]

That is not a divorced transfercase. Divorced means apart connected thru a drive shaft it is married too the transition on this truck. Don't mean too pick just too inform beautiful looking truck I may have too get one when I pull the trigger on my ford body c0/c1 build in the spring!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Yep, I misspoke in the video. Thanks for clarifying!

[@tylercrawford3817]

@@scalebuildersguild hey no problem! Love your videos! Hope too get the chance too meet you if you go too any big events this year in or around ohio! That would be awesome.

[@scalebuildersguild]

@@tylercrawford3817 I'm always in Ohio! I'll be sure to be at ECSC and perhaps KNK again.

[@tylercrawford3817]

@@scalebuildersguild I got too kog and ecsc last year knk was just out of reach i didn't have a truck ready! I plan on kog knk and ecsc this year ill be looking for you man!

[@rodblaine2514]

You mentioned in your review that there was play where the axle tubes fit in. Do you think the aluminum axle tube option would fix that?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Potentially. It’s more about where they connect at the pumpkin.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

That a great looking kit!👍😎

[@martinsabathy3336]

A 67 Chevy Farmtruck body would be awesome.. So that Cowboy and AZN only could stunning 🤠🤠🤣🤣

[@CasperRc81]

The tubes get light jb weld and the steering is that good.

[@markcargill1185]

I've been thinking about the trail king kit and this video just swayed me to get one, but that is a married transfercase. Divorced transfer case would be like a tf2

[@scalebuildersguild]

Yes, I'm aware. I misspoke in the video.

[@fjpadilla1920]

Like the hat, what Toyota vehicle do you trail with? I myself have a GX470 on a ToyTec boss aluma series sitting 3" higher then stock.

[@scalebuildersguild]

I don't, I drive a Wrangler!

[@mikejorgenson4998]

Is it going to be a hard body Chevy blazer?

[@grangfire]

Can you put a link in the description on where we can buy one of those cool sweaters ? Thanks

[@scalebuildersguild]

It's an older Stussy. I doubt you could find one now. Let me know if you do. 🙃

[@JK-qv8sv]

I'm surprised ssd didn't include thier heavy metal axle tubes, or the ssd ar44 pro axles in this kit. I guess it's an easy upgrade. Will you top it off with a proline chevy ramcharger body? 😉

[@emilgabl9069]

I bought the SSD Trail King and want to know what motor you used and why? Thanx man!

[@scalebuildersguild]

Reedy 16T 5 slot. Not looking for a lot of wheel speed as this is a scale trail truck, and these motors are very quiet.

[@drifthor]

The link of the Spacer of 23mm in thingiverse dont work. Help!

[@TimberWolf429]

I already know what kind of body you will use for this build, not sure exactly which version you will build, but it's going to be a square body Chevy or GMC.

[@Biowolf626]

Rc4wd 4 runner body would be cool

[@johngrant1337]

I think you are going to install the Jeep gladiator pick-up I would paint it the jeep tan (light brown) ( would make it sponsor by UPS)

[@seanhamilton4175]

The wheels look like SSD Assassin's

[@DDSportspa]

Very nice informative video. Thanks for sharing

[@rcgarageph7228]

If you turn the steering omg thats tight that should win in comp

[@NaturallyRC]

What feedback do you have, personally or second-hand, on the steel-and-plastic axles, 18 months later? I have them on my 10ii and they are performing well, but at seven pounds it's a very light rig. Cheers and thanks, Matt.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Axles are great, but have to be honest, the truck that I put onto this chassis was sold awhile back. Cheers!

[@NaturallyRC]

@@scalebuildersguild Thanks, Matt. Stay safe eh.

[@NaturallyRC]

@@scalebuildersguild Long term, sad to report that your suspicions at 11:00 were spot-on, so, well done. These axles are a problem, even on a light rig like this. The centre plastic housing collars are not robust enough to support the tubes, and before long the tubes become loose and sloppy where they plug in. The only solution is to replace the centre housings (which are thankfully not expensive). You need to replace the tubes eventually as well, whether they are plastic or even if they are metal, as the threaded holes for the m3 screws also become sloppy. I don't have enough experience with other multipart axles to know whether this is to be expected, but it sure isn't a problem with axles where the pumpkin and tubes are one unit.

[@johngrant1337]

The look more like a small block Chevy. Great video!

[@byknmikerc7153]

yeah definately sbc though, center exhaust ports are together. big blocks had all four separate

[@sean___hanley]

That new ford bronco hardbody

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

Do you have an RC boat and trailer?

[@scalebuildersguild]

No and no.

[@rodblaine2514]

Does anyone know whether the front SSD axle with an offset pumpkin will work with a stock SCX10ii? I'm guessing there would be trouble with drive shaft binding because it's on the opposite side in relation to the pumpkin. Maybe a transmission flip would make it work?

[@scalebuildersguild]

You would have to flip the transmission, but I would be concerned about rubbing. Thanks for watching!

[@Slaters_RC]

A divorce transfer case has a small shaft the connects it the the trans like the rc4wd tf2 or the redcat gen8. The ssd is bolted to the trans so it’s not a divorced transfer case.

[@paulclancy2404]

Which is better ? Alot ppl put the v.f.d in these right? From vanguish?

[@billcox87]

great video brother, but this kit is DEF not for me. It looks to me that if you move the motor forward the panhard bar will be in the way???

[@scalebuildersguild]

I don't think it'll come into contact with the panhard. I'll report back if it does.

[@nukedathlonman]

Hmm... Will this become a Chevord Excubran?

[@powcar91]

Your going to put a blazer body, or a typical k1500

[@rcglock9608]

I just had a major brainstorm and I'm wondering y noone has made fuel cell battery holders or batteries that look like fuel cells and figures (drivers) that are actually speed controls. That way the (fuel) is in the fuel cell and the driver is essentially driving yet there would b more space in the vehicle

[@3vil8unny]

thx for the great vid seen this the other day interesting kit

[@lachie.3486]

you should put a mfab nissan patrol body on it

[@witterhemi]

whered you get that bit holder for your dewalt screwdriver?

[@scalebuildersguild]

Came with?

[@witterhemi]

@@scalebuildersguild well shoot, guess ill have to do some digging. thanks for the reply!

[@martinhogqvist171]

Where can i get that hat?? Wasome looking! Cool truck aswell should also be said.

[@scalebuildersguild]

www.cruisergear.co

[@jakeellingsworth8886]

Anyone what wheels those are and what size

[@tjenkins1126]

Are the Reedy motors your go to bushed motor choice? I've been running one in my sport kit (after seeing the build off, which was helpful since that was my 1st crawler) build until recently swapping to a HH Crawlmaster sport 550. Just curious man. Keep up the good work and happy belated boxing day.

[@scalebuildersguild]

Not always no. But the value is great, slow startup, and torque is pretty great.

[@tjenkins1126]

@@scalebuildersguild That was my experience. Changed it out to just really see if there is a difference between a 540 and 550 can in torque. Not sure how I'm going to measure that, or if I'll even ever notice an actual difference, but it's fun playing with tiny trucks. So, win!

[@aviano72]

What _are_ you wearing ??

[@larshansen3186]

Are those 1.55 or 1.9 size tires

[@scalebuildersguild]

1.9's sir!

[@rcoffroadscalegarage9171]

Axial Chevy c 10 body with shapeways stuff 🤘🤘🤘

[@TrillMurray]

Update: SSD now offers a 20% OD gear for the transfer case for $30 and it comes with an aluminum transfer case housing

[@scalebuildersguild]

Thanks for the tip!

[@AutoBodyEverything]

Good information, don’t leave anything out 👌

[@BearTraxCO]

Build an 80 series out of it. Nice Cruiser gear hat.

[@keithcarchide806]

I bet your gonna make a chevyodaord eather way I guarantee its gonna look and run amazing. ranchero...maybe never seen one of those on the trails lol

[@hamad6407]

so great and the performance will same as an scx10 II

[@scalebuildersguild]

Maybe better. Links are better, shocks are definitely better.

[@erichiles9568]

Square body 78 heavy chevy

[@falconaz]

I'm scratching my head -- why would you pay $370 for this kit, when you can buy the Axial raw builders kit for $200? Wondering if there is a side by side to net out the difference and why one kit is a better value over the other.

[@scalebuildersguild]

There's a multitude of upgrades on the SSD kit over the SCX10II RBK. From aluminum knuckles, hubs, and lockouts to the full scale drivetrain, improved sliders and tons of other metal bits, this is a clear-cut better option.

[@frankblue6828]

Well my friend if you go with the Chevy blazer you won't have to move or discard the fuel cell. That being said it looks to me like it needs a Chevy S10 body that would be the obvious small block Chevy engine swap

[@later_daze_4080]

Clod Buster body?

[@paulclancy2404]

Would that fit?

[@thor_4017]

I'm not to sure about ssd steel quality. I've had ssd universal steel drive shafts on my scx10. They lasted much shorter than stock drive shafts. SSD titanium suspension and steering links has been excellent. Unlike the soft steel they used in drive shafts.

[@slolx50]

For the price i think they should have included their aluminum transmission instead of what appears to be a plastic unit.

[@SwampersRC]

I say Blazer! And you didn't mention how "RC4WDesque" the drivetrain is (plastic engine notwithstanding)!

[@vmaxmercer]

I am going to guess a some sort of Chev body, maybe a blazer, seeing how the motor is a small black chevy replica.

[@joshual9145]

rc4wd blazer body

[@Flying90]

This is awesome!

[@josephlameris7097]

Early toyota pickup body with a 350 swap!