Finman's Losi JRX2

[finman]

I recently bought this JRX2 from Markbt73 with the idea of making it a nice runner with a few 'upgrades', mainly to do with the difficulty of obtaining original parts.

This is how it arrived.







Also managed to get hold of the 5 link rear set up.



Although they are missing the lower shock mount!!

Already ordered some parts from Sabultech, shock mounts, steering arm set and antenna mount, and from various places on ebay some threaded shock bodies and various fasteners.

Have started to strip it down and now looking for some suggestions for turnbuckles (just like them all to match!) trying to avoid lunsford because of the costs.

Updates maybe slow because delivery times!!

Rich

PS I have found Wheelspin Models - just round the corner for me (6 miles) although I still have to mail order!!

[LosiXXkid]

As far as the turnbuckles go, you've got the original hex centred steel versions that came with the kit or, in my opinion, some Lunsford Ti.

Just using this link as an example...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lunsford-Turnbuckle-Kit-1-3-4-4-LNS1167-/181327974440?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a37fd5028

Lunsford Ti can be quite inexpensive......you'll need to measure up but I'm fairly sure that this kit will do both the steering, and the front end tie rods. The 5-Link rear tie rods need to be 1 1/8" long IIRC...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lunsford-Racing-1-1-8-Punisher-Plus-Titanium-Turnbuckle-Kit-LNS1062-/221391481243?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item338bf5e99b

Measure up and shop around, it's definitely worth it.

[WhoKnowsWho]

What's Sabultech?

I need a Losi part or two.

[finman]

Sabula tech, oldrc.com he's in the business section on here.

Sorry mis-spelt it in the first post.

Rich

[LosiXXkid]

What's Sabultech?

I need a Losi part or two.

Linky.....

http://sabulatech.com/storefront/

Dan's got some good stuff!

[finman]

Started the strip down, as mentioned before will replace fasteners, turnbuckles, ball cups, e clips etc.

Also found the aluminium parts wing mounts and steering posts 'chewed' (why can't people be more careful with pliers?) so ordered some more.

Thought the gearbox seemed a little notchy so stripped it down



The diff is missing two balls !! Ordered some ceramic replacements. You can also see Daniels, oldrc.com, new out drive rings in red.

Now got to see the chassis with all the scratches, would like to tidy it up thought about filling the extra holes with epoxy and maybe a matt black vinyl cover ?



Now waiting for the next delivery!!

Rich

[WhoKnowsWho]

What's Sabultech?

I need a Losi part or two.

Linky.....

http://sabulatech.com/storefront/

Dan's got some good stuff!

And H-arms are out of stock.

Guess I'll try to figure out the bag of parts that is supposed to the be original 5 link suspension.

[finman]

WhoKnowsWho where are you based?

Do you already have a bag of five link stuff and want the H-arms, if so I might be able to help.

Rich

[WhoKnowsWho]

WhoKnowsWho where are you based?

Do you already have a bag of five link stuff and want the H-arms, if so I might be able to help.

Rich

I'm in Maricopa, AZ.

The JRX2/T/Pro was part of a box of parts I won on eBay years ago. I believe I have all the parts to build the 5 link suspension, but never tried at the time.

I have the manuals now so I'll try when I have a chance. Thanks for the offer of help. If I have less than I think I do, I may need it

[finman]

Have you got any spare rear lower shock mounts?

Rich

[WhoKnowsWho]

I don't remember seeing extras but I'll check later.

[zuki250]

I have some

[LosiXXkid]

I last saw this JRX-2 in this thread...

http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=32484

...and now you have it!

Was this ever in the BST section because I don't recall seeing it there???

[finman]

Zuki 250 pm sent.

LosiXXkid yes that's the one, it was in the bst section (briefly!!).

Rich

[LosiXXkid]

Zuki 250 pm sent.

LosiXXkid yes that's the one, it was in the bst section (briefly!!).

Rich

Looking forward to seeing it restored and up and running......