SSD Trail King Build & Review

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4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@thesickhorseranch1930 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

.... Not built Chevy Tough? 😜😂😆

@AXWagon 4 жыл бұрын

Mini Ladd????

@SwampersRC 4 жыл бұрын

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

@scalebuildersguild 4 жыл бұрын

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

@lsxgmc 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@RCPropaganda 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@TrillMurray 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lacos1795 4 жыл бұрын

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🤙

@happyman8521 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jessegreen9353 4 жыл бұрын

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

@12R1rcbashr 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@boldrbangr9834 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@matthewsmcdaris9554 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@timvanasen6711 3 жыл бұрын

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 👍

@a_puppy_s_happy_life 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@jb3161 4 жыл бұрын

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

@TheImtoomuch 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@anibalbabilonia1867 3 жыл бұрын

That a great looking kit!👍😎

@DDSportspa 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice informative video. Thanks for sharing

@3vil8unny 4 жыл бұрын

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

@grey-adventures 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@manchu9inf 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Evan_Moore61 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@Flying90 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome!

@briankenny6822 4 жыл бұрын

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

@TheDeLeonGarageCollection 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AutoBodyEverything 4 жыл бұрын

Good information, don’t leave anything out 👌

@Warwick3511 4 жыл бұрын

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

@willdicker616 4 жыл бұрын

El Camino time

@quadproper 2 жыл бұрын

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

@DanSavine 4 жыл бұрын

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

@JJ78n 3 жыл бұрын

@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 4 жыл бұрын

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!!!!

@PhoenixRCCrawler 4 жыл бұрын

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

@CarminesRCTipsandTricks 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

.... 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 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

@@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 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you too brother

@michaelhoyle3266 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@proraptor4146 4 жыл бұрын

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

@joeabeling6873 4 жыл бұрын

Quad cab square body build would be sick

@andyrichey1192 4 жыл бұрын

Old school Chevy Square body pick up, yeah be awesome

@peat30 4 жыл бұрын

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

@CasperRc81 4 жыл бұрын

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

@scottthompson3670 Жыл бұрын

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

@scalebuildersguild Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@mikes062 4 жыл бұрын

You should put on the proline Chevy k10 stepside body.

@sortafast.industries 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see they went to universals

@mainebearhunter3444 4 жыл бұрын

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

@bmuzz1 4 жыл бұрын

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

@brent042081 4 жыл бұрын

#269 👍 nice build! I like you views and thoughts in build reviews!

@johngrant1337 4 жыл бұрын

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

@byknmikerc7153 4 жыл бұрын

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

@RCExploits 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@RCExploits 4 жыл бұрын

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

@maxraphy 4 жыл бұрын

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

@martinsabathy3336 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Oldmonstrosityshop 3 жыл бұрын

What a class zero and class one? Trail truck newb right here ✋

@scalebuildersguild 3 жыл бұрын

Check out Sorrca.com

@JK-qv8sv 4 жыл бұрын

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? 😉

@rcoffroadscalegarage9171 4 жыл бұрын

Axial Chevy c 10 body with shapeways stuff 🤘🤘🤘

@emilgabl9069 3 жыл бұрын

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

@rcgarageph7228 4 жыл бұрын

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

@TimberWolf429 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@rcglock9608 4 жыл бұрын

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

@johngrant1337 4 жыл бұрын

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)

@shaunshaunk9297 4 жыл бұрын

Either a C10 or a Blazer

@drakorc Жыл бұрын

nice video

@astridsactionrc545 4 жыл бұрын

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

@seanhanley947 4 жыл бұрын

That new ford bronco hardbody

@grangfire 4 жыл бұрын

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

@scalebuildersguild 4 жыл бұрын

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

@rodblaine2514 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@Biowolf626 4 жыл бұрын

Rc4wd 4 runner body would be cool

@mikejorgenson4998 4 жыл бұрын

Is it going to be a hard body Chevy blazer?

@powcar91 4 жыл бұрын

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

@markcargill1185 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@keithcarchide806 4 жыл бұрын

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

@JimmyB55 4 жыл бұрын

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

@SuperDmongo 4 жыл бұрын

Aka a married transfer case

@NaturallyRC 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@NaturallyRC 3 жыл бұрын

@@scalebuildersguild Thanks, Matt. Stay safe eh.

@NaturallyRC Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@NikkiNexo777 4 жыл бұрын

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

@johnbasterson7938 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@thomasashwell1082 4 жыл бұрын

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

@tjenkins1126 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@tjenkins1126 4 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@hamad6407 4 жыл бұрын

so great and the performance will same as an scx10 II

@scalebuildersguild 4 жыл бұрын

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

@seanhamilton4175 4 жыл бұрын

The wheels look like SSD Assassin's

@DriveWayMafia 3 жыл бұрын

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

@BearTraxCO 4 жыл бұрын

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

@tylercrawford3817 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@tylercrawford3817 4 жыл бұрын

@@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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@tylercrawford3817 4 жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@fjpadilla1920 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

I don't, I drive a Wrangler!

@josephlameris7097 4 жыл бұрын

Early toyota pickup body with a 350 swap!

@lachie.3486 4 жыл бұрын

you should put a mfab nissan patrol body on it

@Slaters_RC 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@drifthor 4 жыл бұрын

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

@vmaxmercer 4 жыл бұрын

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

@frankblue6828 4 жыл бұрын

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

@patc8653 2 жыл бұрын

Where In Canada can i buy this?

@billcox87 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@erichiles9568 4 жыл бұрын

Square body 78 heavy chevy

@thor_4017 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@arthurauclair9809 4 жыл бұрын

Proline chevy k10 with your ford/chevy logo on the hood 😂

@TrillMurray 2 жыл бұрын

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

@scalebuildersguild 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@jakeellingsworth8886 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone what wheels those are and what size

@emilgabl9069 3 жыл бұрын

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

@scalebuildersguild 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@nukedathlonman 4 жыл бұрын

Hmm... Will this become a Chevord Excubran?

@xr70man 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@xr70man 4 жыл бұрын

@@scalebuildersguild I figured you did