Axial EXO Terra Build – Part 3 – Rear Gearbox/Suspension
Axial EXO Terra Build
Scale vehicles have become the hot ticket lately. They not only look like their full-scale counterpart, but also perform like them too. Axial has just released their awesome EXO Terra buggy, a 1/10 scale buggy complete with roll cage, interior and other realistic parts. In my opinion, this is the thing our industry has been waiting for. Follow along as I build one for you complete with helpful hints.
Build Notes:
The rear gearbox and suspension is much like the front. The same steps will apply.
The Build – Part 3
Part 3 revolves around the rear gearbox and suspension. This is a pretty straighforward build.
Axial EXO Terra Build – Step 31
Grab the second gearbox half that you built early on. If you didn’t put any grease on the input gear, do so now.
Axial EXO Terra Build – Step 32
Insert the differential and attach the outer case half. Note the direction of the differential.
Axial EXO Terra Build – Step 33
Attach the rear shock tower as shown.
Axial EXO Terra Build – Step 34
Assemble the two rear uprights by installing the bearings and outdrives. They uprights are the same on both sides so there is no need to worry about a left and a right piece. Don’t worry about attaching the dogbones; they’ll only get in the way. We’ll insert them later.
Axial EXO Terra Build – Step 35
Attach the shock mounts to the rear suspension arms. Note the orientation; the piece should ‘curve’ towards the inside of the arm.
Axial EXO Terra Build – Step 36
Attach the rear uprights to the suspension arms. Make sure you install the spacers on the opposite side of the arm than the shock mounts.
Axial EXO Terra Build – Step 37
Press the hinge pin inserts into both arm mounts and attach the R2 hinge pin mount to the back of the gearbox. Slide the hinge pins through the arms and insert into the rear hinge pin mount. Align and attach the R1 hinge pin mount to the front of the rear gearbox and secure. Rotate the arms up and down to make sure there is free movement. You don’t want any binding in the suspension arms.
Axial EXO Terra Build – Step 38
Build a pair of turnbuckles and insert the bushings. Axial’s 48mm setting is spot on.
Axial EXO Terra Build – Step 39
Attach one end of the turnbuckle to the upright. Slide the dogbone into place and attach the other end of the turnbuckle to the rear shock tower. Go ahead and use the attachment locations provided by Axial.
Stay tuned for Part 4 – Assembling the center differential.
Axial EXO Terra Build – Part 1 – Differentials
Axial EXO Terra Build – Part 2 – Front Gearbox / Suspension
Axial EXO Terra Build – Part 3 – Rear Gearbox / Suspension
Axial EXO Terra Build – Part 4 – Center Differential
Axial EXO Terra Build – Part 5 – Chassis
Axial EXO Terra Build – Part 6 – Steering
Axial EXO Terra Build – Part 7 – Front / Rear End Assembly
Axial EXO Terra Build – Part 8 – Electronics
Axial EXO Terra Build – Part 9 – The Cage
Axial EXO Terra Build – Part 10 – Shocks
Axial EXO Terra Build – Part 11 – Body, Wheels and Tires
