Axial EXO Terra Build – Part 5 – The Chassis
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:
Have some threadlock ready for the screws that go into the chassis. This will prevent them from backing out when out on the trails.
The Build – Part 5
This short segment revolves around the assembly of the chassis and plastic side plates. We will also be attaching the center bulkhead and center differential.
Axial EXO Terra Build – Step 54
Attach the plastic chassis rails to the main chassis plate. Use a dab of loctite on the screws to prevent them from backing out.
Axial EXO Terra Build – Step 55
Place the lower plastic gear cover in place and attach both of the center differential bulkhead pieces. Snug the screws up; do not overtighten. Overtightening could twist the bulkheads and cause a mis-alignment of the center differential.
Axial EXO Terra Build – Step 56
Drop the center differential into place (note the direction). Place the upper gear cover into place and secure with the four screws.
Stay tuned for Part 6 – Assembling the steering.
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
