JRX2 into a "Heavy Metal"

[GoldRush]

this is im sure a question that has been asked although i couldnt find it so here it goes. what body mounts do i use or adapt to be able to mount the heavy metal body on my jrx2. the rear is easy since it uses the shock tower...its the front im curious to know how to do since i havent seen any clear pics as to how it mounts up. im sure its gonna be a custom deal but i dont wanna cut up the buggy i just wanna be able to mount the body very well so that when i find a runner i can execute the modification and have some fun at the track. thanks in advance.

[highwayracer]

It really depends on the body. After you get the body, take a look at the stock mounting options (jrxt front bumper and rear mount and lxt front mount).

The other options would be the mounts from a traxxas slash. Their front mount attaches to the front shock tower...and the rear can be modified to attach somewhere also. The one pictured below is the proline version.

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[jwscab]

the original jrxt used a big bumper/body mount that mounted on the bottom of the chassis where a bumper would go. You could find one of those and use it as the factory designed.

down towards the bottom of the page you can see some really good photos:
http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=1025&start=0

[GoldRush]

thanks for the advice guys. now the search is on for jrxt front bumper/body mount.

[JK Racing]

GoldRush, I think the LXT mount would be better, let me see if I have something layin' around. I do heavily suggest an RPM bumper to protect the nose with a HM body.

Sounds like a great project, I cant wait to see it come to life. You may re-invigorate me to build up a HM again.

[GoMachV]

GoldRush, I think the LXT mount would be better, let me see if I have something layin' around. I do heavily suggest an RPM bumper to protect the nose with a HM body.

Sounds like a great project, I cant wait to see it come to life. You may re-invigorate me to build up a HM again.

In stock for $6.50 at sabulatech

[GoldRush]

thanks for the tips guys...if you have something laying around that would be awesome joey,im sure i could find some rc10 part for trade if not ill look at buying the part from that place gomachv. as far as bumpers go im gonna see what i can adapt to work...i have an old stock scte bumper that may work with a little dremel persuassion