RC ADVENTURES - FiRST TEST & TRAiL RUN - CRAGSMAN - HUGE 1/8th Crawler Jeep 4X4 - Traction Hobby

My Jeep is all painted up, a beautiful Gold and Black - and I have fitted the rig with some 2.2 Krait Wheels from BoomRacing. I knew the terrain I was going into was slick, full of snow, and mud. Fortunately for me, the sun has been shining brightly and the snow has mostly gone away. This leaves a LOT of ice, mud, dirt and trail to be explored.
My Model today is the new 1/8th scale "Cragsman" from Traction hobby. I picked mine up at Atees.com, and while I was there added the 2.2 KRAiT Bead locks to my order. I dont mind the stock plastic wheels, but I do prefer a bead lock to gluing. It helps the tires stay nice and locked, as well as there is no mess from glue.
The performance of the truck is really good. I touch on a few points in this video, and hopefully give you a good understanding of how this 4x4 operates in semi-frozen conditions. The size of the truck is truly a wining factor. It is easily able to bounce over obstacles that a standard 1/10th scale simply can not do.
I tried my best to get you some good shots - and to really have some fun with this truck. Trust me, it was easy.
This truck is phenomenal.
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Aluminum Axles
The axle housings come standard in aluminum. The front and rear axles come out of two separate molds (read on to see why). It has plastic lockouts, C-hubs and knuckles which also help reduce the weight of this beast. The C-hub and knuckle design have a 8 degree caster and an impressive 45 degree steering angle.
Open/Lock Diffs
This new version comes standard with metal front and rear independent locking diffs, giving you the flexibility to choose which one to lock just by flicking an independent switch for each diff on the transmitter. This means that there is a switch for each lockable diff, not one switch for both diffs.
Transmission Gear Box, Opposite Direction Output Drive
The transmission gearbox has also had an overhaul. The main transmission gearbox is no longer in the middle of the chassis as it is now moved to the front of the rig with the transfer box being a separate piece. The transfer case has a great feature already built: an opposite direction output drive to help reduce torque twist of this rig.
2-Speed Transmission, 2WD/4WD Selection
The main gearbox also features a two speed transmission for Hi or Low gear selected by turning a knob on the 6-channel transmitter (that is included... Wow! Right?) and on the transfer box it you can go 2WD or 4WD turning a button on the transmitter.
Drivelines, Links and Shocks
The links are made out of 7mm stainless steel with an M5 thread for the ball ends for extra strength; the lower links are also high clearance links. The front drive shafts are CVD and the front and rear drive shafts are made out of hardened steel for extra strength and durability. To help with flexing its wheels it is fitted with some 110mm aluminum adjustable big bore 2 stage coils over shocks.
Wheels & Tires
It comes with a licensed ProComp 2.2 wheel/rim that is molded plastic and is a glue on wheel. The ProComp wheel do not come glued to the tires which you can save the tires for optional beadlocks.
Body & Accessories
The body is aggressive looking and the scale is superb. The body is made out of lexan and is lightweight. It includes a plastic roll cage and give you the open top option. The wide body fenders are plastic and comes with adjustable side mirrors. The body is also held on by some magnetic stealth mounts and Velcro so there is no need for body pins or screws to hold the pre-painted body in place.
Radio
It comes with a 6-channel radio system that controls all these new features, including 2WD/4WD option, front and rear open/lock diffs, 2-Speed transmission, steering and throttle.
Included:
RTR 1/8 Scale Chassis with Electronics
Wheels and Tires
Lexan Body with Accessories
Decals Sheet
Detailed Instruction Manual
Tools
6 Channel Radio
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