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After getting the itch to own the stadium truck from my youth that I never had, some research led me to this place and after reading a couple build threads I knew it had to be an XXT. Scooped this project truck off eBay last week and already have some parts in the mail to get it rolling. I believe this was a XXT CR from the graphite parts that are already on it? Also what year might this be from? Hoping mid 90s. I believe that axles are MIPs and might be factory? Any info on what I have would be greatly appreciated!

Welcome. This place is a great source for information on these trucks. The XXT is my favorite truck. Here is a bit of info to hopefully help you out.

The XXT came in 3 different versions:
XXT
XXT CR - XL frame, revised rear arms and mounts, etc
XXT CR Graphite Plus - XL graphite frame, all Graphite arms and pieces.

It looks like you have the L length chassis, not the XL. (the chassis will have a L or XL in this location from my picture) This tells me it was likely a CR that received some graphite part upgrades by the previous owner. This length of chassis will better fit the first generation bodies.

I believe the XX series came out around 94' and continued until 97-98'.

Your axles appear to be steel MIP cvd units. The silver MK1 motor plate is a nice addition. They are the most desirable and can be hard to find.

Keep us posted on your progress.

Thank you for the very informative reply. Really good info there but I'm disappointed to report back. Im guessing this is a bastardized buggy chassis but it seems to have xxt front body mount? Bummer, guess I'll be hunting for a L or XL chassis.

Thanks again for the info!

I couldn't make out the letter on the chassis from your original photos. I could only see it was a single digit, so I assumed L. Yes, it is a buggy chassis converted to truck. Don't see that done very often!

Well I guess my next question is if I get a G+ chassis is the battery hold down the only thing that's different? Same servo mount and front brace will work?

The next issue... Starting to think I should have just held out for a complete truck. The previous guy drilled out the front arm pivot holes for what appears to be a 3mm screw. Time to find some new front arms.

To answer the chassis question, yes the chassis and the battery strap are the only difference....

Thank you JB. And thanks to a member here I found a G+ chassis!