triggeraa

MRC Electric Thunder King. Built in 1991. World Scale (1/8+). Awaiting parts to complete project. I have one vlx system installed, awaiting the 2nd system. Rebuilt stock aluminum shocks and polished all stock aluminum chassis parts.Will be removing stock body post towers and replacing with aluminum extended body posts. Final weight will be in the upper 10lb range with dual lipo. Here is a partial list of componenets:

Dual VXL 3500kv motor and esc's
Dual 208oz TowerPro MG995's - Traxxas Servo Connector Y Adapter
HPI Savage aluminum suspension arms- front and back - Savage X Axles, Wheel Output Hub Shafts
HPI Savage Aluminum C-Hub Steering Block
HPI Savage Silver Extended 23mm Hex Wheel Adapter Set
XTM Mammoth real axle dogbones 138.6mm
RC4WD All Steel Gears
40 Series 23MM Cheyenne Chrome Wheels
Pro-Line/Proline Masher 40 Series Tires
Deans 12 Gauge Wet Noodle Wire Set
Spektrum DX3.0 DSM Radio w/ 1 SR3000 Rx
2 - 3S/6350 ZIPPY-H 5000mAh 3S1P 20-30C Lipos
Dual Gorilla Battery Straps

triggeraa

A few more pics. I will post more pics as I progress with this project. Thanks.

rcbeep73

wow, nice job looking real good. i never check but the hpi arms fit with no problems? at least if they break you still can get parts. your truck is going to be a beast. have you thought of a body your going to use? please keep us updated as you finish your truck. Thanks.

triggeraa

Thanks for the comments. Yes the Savage arms fit with some dremmel work. I still have 2 sets of the stock arms if I ever want to go back to original. I have not picked out a body yet. Any suggestions?

The Boss

Wow, now that looks trick!, good job. Nice to see more guys rebuilding these kits.

ryans1000

are those zippy lipo's any good?

triggeraa

These Thunder Kings are very sturdy with a simple, well thought out layout. prfect for modding. They are worth rebuilding. Ryan, I have never used this brand of lipo before but I heard good things from people who have. I will keep you posted.

triggeraa

Here are some updated pics. I received the 40 series tires, 2nd VXL system, 32P pinions as well as the Spektrum DX3 system. I threw the new parts on and did a quick run. I am very happy with the system. It has a ton of torque and great speed. Wasn't able to open it up all the way as it was dark out and the tires are not yet glued. I blew both rear tires clen out of the rims. I have to finish setting up the spektrum and fine tune the suspension. I am still waiting for the steel gears and 2 - 5000mah lipos to arrive. I also ordered the JConcepts Illuzion MGT Heavy Duty Body. Will keep updating. Thanks

triggeraa

My rig came in at 9lbs and 3ozs with out the dual lipos. It will come in right at 11lbs complete. Not bad for a dual everything rig, dual servos, lipos and vxl systems.

The Boss

you know if I was still into R/C, I would probably wack off to those pics lolj/k.

You need to do something on that kit, you need to make a front bulk head brace asap. Do you have any room left on the front hindge pins to put one on?.

tashspop

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i'm seeing alot of these trucks pop up lately and they are all sick looking. very nice, i may have to watch ebay for a roller project for myself. do the stock trans handle power well, or do you upgrade? these seem like the perfect 2wd basher above the stampede.

triggeraa

Boss, I will look into a bulkhead mod. Thanks. tashspop, the stock tranny is huge and very strong but stock parts are scarce. Many people use other models parts to retrofit. i went ahead and ordered this: http://rc4wdstore.com/product_info.p...roducts_id=734 I should be receiving the gears next week.

toecutter1967

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Hi
I have a couple of these trucks. One is the Thunder king and the other is Baja king. I was wonder if you know what tires I could use to replace the stock ones on these trucks. I would like to get the staduim truck look back for the Baja king by using a ribbed type of tire for the front and a knobby type for the back. The Thunder King is fine with Some kind of monster truck tire replacement. Any help would be great.

Thanks
Tony

triggeraa

Small update while I wait for new lipos, Kyosho aluminum shocks and steel gears.[&o] I added aluminum body posts, heat sinks for the motors and vxl fans to both escs. Need to paint the JConcepts Illuzions MGT lid. Also replacing remaining phillips head screws with hexes. Having some "Twin VXL" decals made.

triggeraa

Added the dual 11.1v 3S 20c-30c 5000mah lipos. They fit perfect. I also made a dual battery harness/connector using the pics and drawings provided by UNSLOW and Suicideneil. Thanks fellas. I should get my tranny gears late this week as well as my new shocks. The complete rig with lid came in at 11lbs and 6ozs. Once I have everything shaken out and runs smooth I will lighten the rig by a couple of pounds and see how fast she can go. I plan on using one battery (12ozs), one steering servo (2ozs), smaller wheels and high speed tires or 1/8 foams. Vids coming soon.

rschoi_75

What a beauty! That's one of the nicest trucks I've seen in a good while. Vintage or new.

triggeraa

Almost complete. Added kyoso threaded aluminum shocks. Installed steel tranny/diff gears. Here are some pics of the MRC TK with the XTM Mammoth body I received when I purchased the roller. I have yet to paint the JConcepts body. The rig is ready to roll. Been raining all day here. I will report results ass soon as I have some. I am starting a second mrc thunder king project. This second project will be a high speed racer. Low to the ground and using all lightweight RPM arms and suspension components. All ready got all the parts.

NewKid

My Feedback: (1)

ill have to go through mine when those gears come back in stock on rc4wd...i've been wanting to go bl on my truck i've actually already got a bl motor...perfect for the job can you say xl feigao?

sheograth

Great build man, looks monstrous.

triggeraa

Update: After replacing a broken bulkhead, I decided to lighten up the MRC by replacing the aluminum arms with RPM plastics. I also replaced the castor and knuckles with plastic. I also switched to a lighter wheel and tire (road rages) combo. In all I saved about 470 grams. I have 2 new controllers on the way to allow me to run on dual 4S with the velineon motors and some new energy 4100mah 4S lipos. My setup is down to 10.5lbs (4762g).

Revotrx3

any vids yet?

Redvanmafia

thats preety sick

Vic Nyce

TOUGH AS HELL!!!!

the people demand a video

thunderkingkid

Hey i have a MRC THUNDER KING Electric Rolling chassis for cheap on ebay right now if any of you want to start a project.

ElectricGuy007

That is one awesome looking truck. Dual Brushless Systems as well. WOW!![X(]