RE: how hard to build SS?
Hey bkmademedoit, I would go with the SS if I were you. If you get a RTR you may end up taking it apart to upgrade some items anyways. You'll want to upgrade the steering servo, the steering assembly (can't think of the correct name), the throttle linkage, possibly add a reverse, spider gear upgrade, and even add some better bolts instead of some of the phillips screws. Anyways I think it's easier to upgrade the truck while you are building it and you get a better idea of how it all goes together.