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Great build! I've recently done a brushless conversation on mine using an Alza CD mount, quality bit of kit and adds a nice amount of stiffness to the chassis too. I would highly recommend the Alza bulkhead braces too, they eliminate one of the few remaining really weak points of the Savage platform.

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The diffs are a major problem on these in my eyes, I was forever snapping teeth off of the 9t 'bulletproof' pinion, since I have got the ALZA cd conversion I haven't had any issues and it has improved the drivability of the truck massively!

I am surprised to see that the 4092 fits in there with the stock transmission, my calculations with that one said it was about 2-3mm too long ha :D

Looks sweet bud, I was thinking of getting the XL buggy style chassis but I didn't like how vulnerable the front/rear shock towers look and I was unsure wether you could still fit a body on with that chassis

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Cheers chaps, still feeling my way with the Savvy, so all tips are welcome.

The CD does a better job of protecting the drivetrain than just a slipper, unless you manage a perfect four wheel landing under power! However, using the stock Super 5sc transmission means I've got both, a CD and a slipper!

The diffs are shimmed, so hopefully won't give me any issues.

I will be trying the CD from Alza, just need some more bits to arrive. Before that I'll give her shakedown as she is, my calculations show speeds should be reasonable. I'm not looking for ballistic speeds, anything 40+ will suffice.

Braces will be hopped should I start breaking them regularly.

The motor barely fits! I've had to shuffle it forward as far as I can and it's still catching the off-side TVP! Five minutes with a file, should I feel the need, and that'll fix that.

Centre skid anyone?

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I'm not sold on the Trencher X's, they're so damn big! Maybe they'll find a permanent home on the 5b version I'm determined to build?

I've some old Big Joes on Axial off-set rims, I'll try those at some point too.

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I've got a centre skid plate on mine, came included with the 6mm Innovative RC TVPs, which was a nice touch. If you really want to push the boat out you could fit some IRC Big Bore v2 shocks too. I've got a set and they are absolutely bomb proof. They do add a lot of weight to the truck though.

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Are Trencher-X's bigger than Big Joes then? I'm running Big Joes and they are massive, was tempted by Trencher-X's if/when I need to replace the Joe's but if they're that much bigger I don't think I'll bother..

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I never had any fitting issues with them, no. They fitted like a glove with the IRC fitting kit. Only 'issue' I had was the fact that they raised the ride hight too much, I solved that by flipping the suspension arms.

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