Originally published on CompetitionX The rumor of a trail truck from Team Associated was strong, however what surprised the world was that it was released under a new brand name – Element RC. Not only …
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Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Build – Part 8 – Body Mounts | CompetitionX
The final step in the Element RC Enduro Builder’s Kit are the body mounts. Element RC supplies a single (short) body post solution up front, however two options for the rear. You can use a …
Read More »Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Build – Part 7 – Shocks | CompetitionX
Element RC has included a stellar set of aluminum shocks with the Enduro Builder’s Kit. Seems like a very Factory Team option; aluminum bodies with blue aluminum caps, collars, bottom caps and spring retainers. Silky …
Read More »Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Build – Part 6 – Drive Shafts | CompetitionX
The drive shafts included with the Enduro Builder’s Kit use a combination of plastic females and an aluminum insert. The splines are large, making for a very stout driveline. The aluminum insert virtually eliminates ‘flex …
Read More »Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Build – Part 5 – Links | CompetitionX
The Enduro comes with some pretty serious, chrome-plated steel links under it. Element RC also includes different lengths for you to adjust the wheelbase; simply build using the correct lengths for 11.8″, 12.0″ or 12.3″ …
Read More »Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Build – Part 4 – Axles | CompetitionX
The Enduro uses a nicely molded pair of front and rear axles. Both incorporate steel lockers and oddly small input pinions, both having some major helical cuts to them. You’ll also get a taste of …
Read More »Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Build – Part 3 – Transmission | CompetitionX
The transmission on the Enduro is actually quite unique. Dubbed the Stealth X, this transmission offers a couple different build options (specifically direction and Overdrive) depending on how you want the truck to perform. I’m …
Read More »Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Build – Part 2 – Chassis | CompetitionX
Like almost every other trail truck on the market, the Enduro is built on a dual ladder-frame chassis. Multiple cross-braces ties the two sides together to form a strong platform for the rest of the …
Read More »Element RC Enduro Trail Truck Build – Part 1 – Pre-Build | CompetitionX
If you’re like me, you’re ready to dive head-first into the build of the Element RC Enduro Builder’s Kit. If you’re REALLY like me, you’ll probably just want to tear into Bag 1 and just …
Read More »Factory Team Enduro Senduro Option Parts | CompetitionX
Element RC is offering up some Factory Team option parts for their Enduro Senduro trail truck. The first of these are optional aluminum fairleads. These parts replace the plastic part that the winch line runs …
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