Ok boys! Here it is....I was working on this most of the day yesterday. Was getting over my stomach problem anyways so may as well build something.
So I received my chassis rails from Germany and all went together well. I'm really glad that it is finished and looks pretty sweet for how old it is. It’s as good as I can get it for what is available out there; no parts or nothing for these things that I can find....
I'm also rebuilding my Super Trail but I'd like to come up wih a better option for shocks... They are pretty small though. Anybody found replacement for those?
I'm also rebuilding my Super Trail but I'd like to come up wih a better option for shocks... They are pretty small though. Anybody found replacement for those?
Thanks!
You could try and find some vintage Kyosho shocks. I have an Assault and they seem to be pretty close in size...Sorry though, mine are not for sale, yet. I can get measurments and send them to you later if you want.
You have any pictures of your Super trail? Would love to see them.
maybe the red YR-4II shocks, or clinehobbies replacements for kyosho red shocks, 1/16 buggy shocks...
You'll have to figure out the dimensions and travel you need, aswell as the connection points. Check out displayed cars in the hobby shops around you, take the car with you and see if anyone comes up with a good idea. And take it along when you race another one. you never know what other racers have run in the past
thanks Mr Ed... The problem is that I'm about 3h drive from the closest hobby shop so I do all my shopping on the internet. I'm not a racer either. This is the beauty of this forum, it helps a lot to read about what other have done rather than gessing and ordering parts that may or may not fit. I'm not rushed though.... I'll figure out better shocks that fit my SuperTrail at some point.
AYKBOBCAT wrote:thanks Mr Ed... The problem is that I'm about 3h drive from the closest hobby shop so I do all my shopping on the internet. I'm not a racer either. This is the beauty of this forum, it helps a lot to read about what other have done rather than gessing and ordering parts that may or may not fit. I'm not rushed though.... I'll figure out better shocks that fit my SuperTrail at some point.
I will try the Kyosho red front shocks this weekend and let you know what I think. I don't plan on running mine so won't be able to tell you how they perform though; at least whether or not they will fit.
The Stock ones don't seem like they have much travel to them at all. Even with them off the suspension seems limited.
what pitch of the pinion are you using for this kit or any brand and when can i get?
i want to restore mine as well but do not have idea what pinion should i use
to be exact what i have is Bobcat
The AYK Super Trail for the serious racer. I'm not so sure what was super about it. December 1982 - RCM
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Very interesting front shock setup. Actually looks like it's great for the CG.
I own of these gems and I can tell you it's heavy as hell and the CG was obviously not a concern when they designed it. It's a lovely and very original car, I will try...
AYK's first off-roader, the Super Trail, was introduced in 1982 and offered as a Baja Bison buggy and American Pickup model. Constructed primarily of aluminum the Super Trail rode on a square tube aluminum ladder frame chassis with tubular cage...
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Thought I should share this find with you guys. Bought it for about $60 just before christmas. It came 100% complete (radio box not in pics) along with unpainted original body. Quite a rare find! I´m far too unpatient to take pics during...
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I don't think anybody was suggesting the bodies came from the same mold or were the same. People said the AYK body looked LIKE the SG Coyote body. And I also say they both look LIKE the AYK Gator body. :lol:
I´ve always been fascinated by the looks of the gearbox on the 566b, so of course I had to have one. For racing, I´d pick the Scorpion over it anyday, but still a very cool and iconic buggy. The main issues with the 566b, now a days, are the price...
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I like the radio tray idea. It will look racier 8) radio boxes hide all the pretty electronics
i just picked up a near mint ayk super trail bison, the body is in great shape but the paint is flaking terriably. looks like someone used normal paint instead of lexan paint. anyways will the sg coyote body fit it . or anyideas on how to get the...
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Great build ! I'd just confirm the above , I fitted the 556 body on my Coyote and its possible but not a direct fit at all .
I can get measurments and send them to you later if you want. 
