Soze's Past Due SSD Trail King Build Thread

[soze]

This seems to be a recurring theme for me lately. Just a backlog of things to post up.

This build is already done, but I just haven't gotten around to posting it on here. I picked up the kit during the 2019 holidays when the price was still $399 or so. I was hesitant to pick up this kit until I was able to use a coupon to bring that down to $369, which is now the going rate for this kit.

Like I usually do with my threads, I show each step (mainly for beginners/newcomers), but you experienced folks can just skip right through when I finally get to the upgrades/personalization.


Follow my SSD Trail King build on YouTube

Many of the following links are to eBay where you can find the stuff I used.

Kit/RTR:

SSD Trail King Builder's Kit (eBay)



Parts:

SSD Wide Shock Hoops for Trail King
SSD 3D Printed Motor Cover Spacer 15mm
SSD 3D Printed Motor Cover Spacer 23mm
SSD RC Stock Steel 1.9" Beadlocks
Pro-Line BFGoodrich KM3 G8
Crawler Innovations Lil Nova Comp Cut /Medium Foam
Axial K5 Blazer Front Bumper
Axial K5 Blazer Rear Bumper
Axial K5 Blazer Body
Axial K5 Blazer Hard Top
N52 Grade Neodymium Ring Magnets 1/2",1/4",1/8"


Electronics:

Holmes Hobbies Crawlmaster Sport 540 16T
42kg metal geared/housing servo
Hobbywing Quicrun 1080 ESC
Turnigy/Flysky GT5 Radio
Turnigy/Flysky FS-BS6 Receiver
Castle Creations 10A BEC
Gearhead RC RX Bypass - RPP Hobby - (Similar bypasses on eBay)


Tools:

Versachem Brake Caliper Grease
Permatex Anti Seize Lubricant (ebay)
Associated 1656 FT 1/4 in Driver Handle (ebay)
Tamiya Side Cutter
Protek RC Shock Pliers (eBay)
DEWALT DCF610S2R 12V MAX Cordless Lithium-Ion 1/4 in. Hex Chuck Screwdriver Kit
MIP Metric Speed Tip Set MIP9512
MIP Metric Nut Driver Wrench Set MIP9503 (eBay)
Bob Smith Industries Blue Thread Locker
Duratrax Shock stand (eBay)
Noleen SF3 Grease (on eBay)
Hakko FX-888D Soldering Station
Multistar Rubber R/C Work mat
IWISS Crimping Tool
Universal Servo Cable Wire Connector Crimp Pin Kit
E6000 Adhesive


Paint:

Tamiya PS-5 Black
Tamiya PS-63 Bright Gunmetal
Tamiya PS-55 Flat Clear