Love the center console thing. Put your scale divorce papers in there

Tip on installing the body: flip the truck over. Instead of thinking of it as installing the body on the chassis, think of it as installing the chassis on the body. Just flip it over and lower the chassis down onto the body. So much easier. This works for all crawlers with hidden body mounts. Only rigs it doesn't work well on is doll house trucks loaded with scale accessories, but for the CJ, JLU, JT, etc., it makes it much easier.

Saving my allowance for one. That said, here in Japan, my friends and I crawl on Saturday mornings. That means Friday night is prep time; battery charging and installation. It keeps us out of bars and we can still have beers while tweeking and prepping. Like most folks, we bring more than we can run vehicles to our site (3 hours or so because we're old and have wives who allow us this time before chores). Set up time don't mean squat! Great review!

This will fly off the shelf!! It looks like my built TJ, fenders, armor, and cage.

This is a Damn good looking Scale Truck, and I am not a jeep fan at all. Axial killed it on this RTR.

THAT LOOKS AWESOME

Awesome, a proper looking CJ7, well done!

Excellent reveiw Josh. You def pointed out some things others didn't catch. Good looking rig.

I'm excited, just in time for winter in Missouri. It can sit on the bench so I have something to stare at.

Man that’s a looker for sure! Beauty.

It looks so good! Great video!

Nice. Would have liked to see it come with a highline hood/tube fenders to match those clearanced rear fenders.

My very first vehicle was a 1978 CJ7. It didn't make me the coolest kid in the high school parking lot, but girls loved riding home from school in the summer time with the top and doors off. I really miss that Jeep.

Axial nailed it. Looks incredible and actually makes me want a 10.3.

That's a nice one, kudos to Axial 👍

Such a cool rig. My YJ has most of the same mods!!! So much fun to drive and wheel!!!🤘🤘🤘

I have the other CJ7 that came out, it’s a shelf queen. I’ve been waiting for this for some time. I had two 1980 CJ7s, now I can get one again.

Now we just need a TJ and we need the CJ and TJ in a 24th scale.

Center console could be a good spot for a on and off switch. Awesome looking Jeep. Glad that companies are bringing back the CJ body style. Awesome video Josh

Next up, they'll have to make a Scrambler CJ8 version with longer wheelbase.

First release in some time I am going to have to pull the trigger on. Well done Axial!

The SCX6 version of this better be coming soon

Just awesome! Suspension tuning and it is a winner on the trails.

Let’s go!

Nice truck. Great video

Nice looking rig

About time!

Scx6 CJ would be awesome.

I never even thought about needing a jeep but this one is very good looking think i might have to get one thanks josh have a great Christmas 🎉❤

You guys need to do another collab build-off except with 1/24 scale and centered towards performance!! Great vid!

Nice . The color looks really good on this one .

This has to be the best from factory looking crawler ever released, is on my to buy List for sure

The CJ7 Body does look very sweet and eye candy for the scale lovers from an RTR and definitely the hook. The mounting system does make it a big ? if it becomes available as a body set or parts option at Horizon. I'm sure there are Jeep fans who can make the jump to another chassis happen. Fun to see what you and Matt do with these in the potential build off promotion, looking forward to it.

This looks super nice & so realistic. Nice work Axial 👏 Now we get see all the comments whining about this being a Jeep.

Love the details. The Gladiator body took some getting used to, but as I sit it down, I pull the fender out to clear the inner fenders. Can you do a video on changing the wheelbase? It would help us save time figuring out what needs to change and how much.

Wow it looks sooooo good

Oh my Fricken word magnum. I have to have this. Born 81’ these are the jeeps I’m used to, absolute favorite is a CJ. Brilliant!!!

I appreciate that you demonstrated at least a little of the higher speed driving. Nobody seems to do that (maybe because its difficult to film)

It is a very good looking rig Man I wonder if we'll see an scx6 version which will be a dream

I want one always had Traxxas High trail Ford couple mini crawler but i want my first axial awesome looking wow impressive

Being a Chevy enthusiast I like a straight axle Jeep CJ7 axial nailed this platform it's versatility to change the motor cover to an LS style heatsink cover has me intrigued, great review Josh you pointed out things I'd notice butt overall this is a great platform, nice spot you have to make video's lot's of obstacles, great video thanks for sharing 😉👍

Already ordered. I've kinda of got a thing for Jeeps. Especially old Jeep. RocHobby did the same thing around this time last year to me! Keep these great videos coming!

The OG black and green Wraith is the best looking Axial in my opinion

I’m a Toyota guy but this looks so good, I’m getting my first jeep thing.

Another epic video😊. Damn.... now I want another RC.

It is on my wishlist

I absolutely love the body and tires on this one! But dang I’m finding it hard to get excited about getting one at $500 for a rig where I’m going to spend that much just putting new wheels and electronics in it as soon as I get it.

So sick. I want one. Get me off my bum and making videos again. STOKED!!!!!!!

I need to say the driving vid. was excellent and very impressive. It gave a very good example of the driving capabilities of the jeep. Cu does to you. I really enjoy your content.

This running footage must be the rc'ing you had to do after worked you spoke of during the live stream. Lol

Great review and an excellent rig. I’m smitten.

Awesome . Buy for sure .

Mine !!!

First, I just realized I watch your videos all the time and haven't been subscribed. Done. Second, great video as always. Great looking CJ. The scale details are great. Looks like it handles pretty well too. Can't wait to see what people do to improve this vehicle. Personally a silent esc/motor combo and a good engine sound simulator would be my first upgrades

Badass, 10 years late but awesome, now maybe a scrambler body to boot

Seems on par with my 10-3 early bronco as to being a pain to take on and off. Looks amazing. As with my bronco I figure this will be more show than go without swapping to shorter shocks and adding some brass or aluminum to the axles. Glad to see a two door open top jeep from my childhood other than the mashigan.

It reminds me alot of the scx10.3 bronco with the exposed cage and opening doors

Nice progression up from the Early Bronco model with straight axles. Wonder if the Axial Rock light for the Bronco will work with this 2n1 esc?

Rcpatinaguy is gonna make an epic weathered mismatched paint body with this. Great first look Josh🤙.

Now we need a 1/6 version lol

Very nice. I've been wanting to see a CJ7 shell for a long time. I still wish they'd give us a simple, inexpensive lexan version.

Yes the gladiator body is a pain in the ass to get back on right. But this cj7 is awesome. I will deal with the issues I guess.

Rite in time. I need a new Axial...the red one 🎉🎉🎉❤❤

WOW! 😮 They nailed it, looks great! Body is beautiful, despite being a pain to take off/reinstall (maybe hide the esc on/off in the center console.). Curious why Matt's has colored lenses and lights? Going to add one of these to the fleet! ✌

The VP Falken WildPeak would look awesome on this. As well as lowering this rig.

I had and love the CJ7, but mostly happy they went with a Oregon license plate, tired of the CA. Plates, plus I live in Oregon. Dam I hope the body is available separately?

Looks like it performs just like the early Bronco. I picked one up earlier this year when they had them on sale. I've been pleasantly surprised with the performance. It's definitely not a crawler out the box, but a great trail/Rock bouncer. Now I'm crossing my fingers Axial releases just the CJ7 body. 🤞🏼

Was the drag brake off? 14:37 Is it configurable? Thanks

Agree with all you witness josh. Does look amazing that it deserves a driver.

I like it!!!!! 💯

Love the look. I'm curious as the body price as well. I'm not an avid crawler and purchased the scxiii Cherokee not knowing I would be happy with the honcho.

Just sand down inner fender flares a little bit so it fits better?

I think we're seeing the next wraith with this one. I can already see putting some 2.2s on it and widening the stance

I may have to buy just the body for my current jl

On my old 10.3 early bronco I melted the nub where the clip goes and made it snap in place instead of clip

Dude what a great review! But it’s loud wine sucks!😂

That center console seems like the perfect place for a dead man's switch. I was thinking the entire time you were doing the battery install that it doesn't really seem any different from my JLU... And it's only slightly different. The main problem I'm seeing is on my JLU I can flex the body out to turn it on and off if I don't want to remove the battery entirely for a short drive between locations to run it.

I can see you cutting out the bed cover and 3D printing a large Pelican case/trunk as a battery holder - then you could leave the body in place!

Putting the body back on reminds me of my Traxxas Defender body brutal

Might fit some spare body clips in that console

All my favorite rigs have something in common even though they’re all different from each other… easy battery access most of them have a box in the back I can throw the battery into or have an opening hood or like my brx02 quick latches on the body making it easy to get on and off I haven’t liked any of the recent axials for this reason I hate fiddling with the body it should stay on at all times aside from maintenance

Nice Shirt and Hat.. I’m sure Axial will appreciate that in their review.. 😂

I want it wonder if it will come in kit form it would also be cool for an scx24 version

Would love to see some Knight Customs parts to fit this body on a VS4-10 chassis.

First thing I thought was that cage looks genright

The early bronco has the same issue with getting the body mounted back on.

I am definitely going to get one of these. I can't wait to see what the aftermarket looks like for these especially when rc4wd starts making bumpers and accessories for it. That is if they do. I also have a question about the scale of the body, is it a 1/10 scale body or is it more along the 1/7 scale like the early bronco body that they did?

I have an 85 cj7 in French grey, I need it for a mini me, I just need to find a leaf conversion for it.

Thats cool. Now do a square body long bed Chevy with a full drop-bed.

I don’t have any Axial rigs yet, but the body mount is reminiscent of RC4WD.

💪🏾💯

Are axial going to sell the body separately to fit the scx10 3 builders kit 😅

This is the best and coolest looking bodies from Axial so far! It looks big, though. How does it compare in size to other 1/10 scale bodies?

Should look good running on the Rubicon / robs resort?

Yes absolutely the best one soo far.

Nice job picking away at it. I maybe able to replace all 3 batteries and replace the super stubborn jeep body on My scx6 quicker ? Only cause I cut back some inner fender. What a pain though. Made worse w flare delete and other metal armor... I know what your saying about the lexan not flexin' and falling into the rails... Still, I so want that body for my old reliable scx 2. It likes wearing different hats. $199.... $249 ? I gotta wonder. I'm sure it will be somewhat unreasonable

Holy shit that looks good

I hope they have a sale eventually with this like they did the early broncos

I can see a lot of Daisy's jeep from Dukes of Hazzard and a lot of stretched link wide axle 2.2 scale crawlers

Vanquish curry sway bar out back be looking nice.