Check out this new off-roader from Vaterra! Based on the Ascender platform, this crawler it topped with a licensed 1972 Chevrolet K10 Pickup truck, complete with a caged rear bed and spare tire. The K10 is equipped with a single-speed, metal-geared transmission, heavy duty CV front shafts and a stamped steel ladder frame with adjustable …

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New from STRC: CNC-machined aluminum front steering knuckles specifically for the Vaterra Ascender and Bronco trucks. These knuckles are direct replacements for the stock units and remove any unwanted flex from the front end while you’re out on the trail. They also improve durability and come in a 3 different colors: black, gunmetal and silver. …

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Looking to add some aluminum to your Vaterra Ascender? Then check out STRC’s CNC-machined aluminum diff cover! This cover is a direct replacement for the stock plastic piece and comes in Black, gunmetal or natural silver. All three come with the STRC laser-etched in the face. STV232075BK/GM/S CNC-Machined Aluminum Diff Cover for Vaterra Ascender/Ford Bronco …

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Looking for a set of upgrade shocks for you Vaterra Ascender but don’t have a huge wad of cash to spare? Then check out these CNC-machined aluminum shock parts from STRC. STRC saves you money by simply replacing the plastic parts with quality, machined aluminum pieces. You get a pair of threaded shock bodies, lower …

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Oh boy – I can see it now! Vaterra is brewing up a Chevy vs. Ford war with the release of the 1972 Ford Bronco on their popular Ascender platform. The Bronco rolls on a shortened steel, c-channel chassis – a full 3 3/4″ shorter than the Blazer. It includes the same, single-speed metal-geared transmission, …

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Looking for an old-school ride to fit into your RC stable? If so, then you should really check out Vaterra’s new 1968 Ford F-100 Pickup! This beauty is based on VRC’s 4WD, shaft-drive V100-S chassis and comes complete with a licensed F-100 body and slammed onto a set of bronze Volk CE28N wheels (also licensed). …

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Blazin’ a Trail Over Hill and Dale If you haven’t noticed the continued growth of RC “Scale” Rock Crawlers (AKA RC Trail Trucks), you’ve probably been hiding under a rock. Vaterra is about to put you on top of those rocks with the release of their highly anticipated Ascender, the company’s first 4WD, multi-link, solid-axle …

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The Build – Part 9 The final step to our Vaterra Ascender K5 build has us attaching the front and rear bumpers, side bars and wheel/tire assemblies. We’ll also be installing the body mounts however I won’t be showing you how to do the body, just in case you’ve decided not to use the bad …

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The Build – Part 8 Now that we’ve put the links on the axles, we need to attach the axles to the chassis. This appeared like it might be a little crazy with all the links and shocks spidering all over, but actually wasn’t that big of a deal once I found the ‘process’. So, …

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The Build – Part 7 Next up on our Vaterra Ascender K5 Blazer build are the suspension links. We’ll be building 2 pair for both the front and the back as well as the panhard rod. Build Notes: The manual does have build steps for each length of links depending on which wheelbase you’re going …

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