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When the HPI Venture was announced as a FJ Cruiser, I was interested. So I waited... and waited... and waited. By the time it came out, I still waited. They announced the SBK, so I decided to wait some more.

Finally over the holidays, they dropped the RTR price and combined with the ebay Coupons, it made more sense for me to pick up the RTR since I wanted the FJ body. Adding all the parts for the FJ body on top of the SBK came out to almost the same price as the RTR. (Until they recently dropped the SBK price).



My build of this truck on Youtube

These are the list of things for this build. I've added the links to find them on eBay.

Build Details:
HPI Venture FJ Cruiser RTR


Parts:
HPI Venture Front Universal Drive Shaft
SSD RC Venture Aluminum C-Hub
SSD RC Venture Brass Knuckles


Electronics:
DS Servo DS3218 20kg
Hobbywing Quicrun WP-1080 Esc

Tools:
Associated 1656 FT 1/4 in Driver Handle
DEWALT DCF610S2R 12V MAX Cordless Lithium-Ion 1/4 in. Hex Chuck Screwdriver Kit
MIP Metric Speed Tip Set MIP9512
ProTek RC Shock Pliers (available on eBay)
Duratrax Shock stand
Bob Smith Industries Blue Thread locker (available on eBay)
Permatex Anti Seize Lubricant (ebay)
Multistar Rubber R/C Work mat