This MN128 Jeep really is an excellent base for a 1/12 crawler. Lots of metal upgrades available for the already establised MN86.
Although is very good standard, some lower down weight helps alot. This is where I had previously gone wrong on my MN86. Which will now have a comeback.
Upgrades so far.
* 540 35T injora motor. Needs to be short version to clear the body. Adaptors available on Amazon or Aliexpress for the 540 motor to the standard gearbox
* Metal driveshafts
* Aftermarket adjustable shocks
* Metal 1.9 beadlock wheels
* 90mm Tyres. Not the softest or the best grip. But they look mean...!
* Metal axle links
* front axle moved 5mm forward to give tyre clearance. 3D printed spacers in the links to increase length
* Metal sterring horn to replace servo saver. It 'saves' too much & then fouls the front bumper when the axle is moved.
Still standard ESC, servo & transmitter. They are pretty good out of the box. Best so far for MN models.
Lighting is still standard.
I bought a spare gearbox to make the motor swap quicker & easily reversed. Note that the slipper clutches are supplied loose. I tightened this one, but it still slipped on some climbs. Needs another tweek.
I was very impressed with this truck on this first run. I got loads of footage. So expect to see lots of this one & the grey Jeep soon.
Thanks for watching.
2 мар 2024
