Bella of RC’s Trailrunner

The first few upgrades were SSD RC shock towers, brass differential covers, and brass steering knuckles. Once I was happy with the weight, I moved on. Next was performance. I always watched what he was doing and listened carefully, so I had an idea of what I wanted to do with electronics.

I dropped in a Hobbywing Fusion 1800kv motor esc combo. For a servo, I wanted affordable, reliable power. So I went with a NSDRC RS-500b. I ditched the stock battery and printed a low profile battery tray. Now I am using a smaller, lighter battery. They are 1300mah 3s batteries by GensAce Tattu.

The wheels and tires needed to go. I purchased Treal Hobby Type A wheels with Axial Terra Grappler 4.75 tires. I then did a bunch of trimming, getting the body to fit with the oversized tires.

Once all this was done, I decided to try something a little out of my comfort zone. I installed a Artful Dodgers Foxbelly transmission mount, lowering my center of gravity. I also installed Bowhouse RC bump stops and printed the Knights Customs IFS update, giving me way more clearance!

Now it was all down to looks. So I fired up the 3D printer and went to Knights Customs. I printed a front bumper, grill, roof rack and tent. Once it was all together, I felt that I had done it. I built a truck my husband would be jealous of! And he can’t drive it! It’s mine!