Rich, I can't thank you enough for recommending the Holmes Hobbies Puller Pro 540 3500kv and the Trailmaster BLE Pro Esc!!! WOW, WOW, WOW!!! I never imagined it would be this powerful and responsive!!! I have installed the electronics as well as heavy duty bevel gears, MIP driveshafts and Robinson Racing hardened steel transmission gears...and I have never been happier with it all!!! I have my wheels and servo on order and I still have a lot more to do on this build. Thank you for sharing all of your tips and knowledge with me on this build; really I can't thank you enough! Thanks so much!!! Total respect!
YEAHHHHH!!!! I ordered my SMT10 today, along with the Holmes Hobbies Puller Pro 540 3500kv brushless, the Holmes Hobbies Trailmaster BLE Pro, Robinson Racing hardened steel transmission gears, and MIP driveshafts!!!! I can't wait for them to come in. Next round of upgrades will be titanium/aluminum links, SHV 500 brushless servo, Jconcepts renegades and tribute wheels :) I'm SOOOOOOOOOO, SOOOOOOOOO stoked!!! Super exciting build!!!
I really like how you add the body at the end of the build for the "Wow" factor! Nobody could see this MT and not want it! I think 4ws would be the final bomb,crab steering into the camera field of view! Thx Rich for sharing your "Art".
Hi Rich very nice build. I myself am not a Monster Truck enthusiasts per say, but you have done a great job with this build I can't wait to see the running vids.
Very nice build turned out perfect. I am a big monster truck fan and always wanted to build one out there f a clod but just could not afford that but this here I can see myself making one of these. Nice find on the wheels and tires. A+ job rich
what I did to stop the front end from dipping is just put a locker in the rear & is did not dip any more. & I would highly suggest the extra pinion & 3s with that combo with a stock motor it really Flys.
Looks awesome Rich. Bit worried about the music at the start thought it sounded a bit adult entertainment like. But was pleasantly surprised with a monster truck and a rock solid one at that. I don't think you could put a better kit together if you tried. That's gonna take some breaking!
like your channel. I have a smt10 build going on now my self i just have pix of it up for now but going to do video soon . i got the holmes hobbies SHV500 servo for the big wheels. thanks for the info.
thanks the truck is fully built basically bulletproof i just need to unlock the diffs im running a vanguard 3100kv on it with a 21/54 gear if that says anything i just need to unlock the diffs
wow great video! Everything we need to know. 👍🙂 I can't wait to get one of these 😁. How capable is it out the box, are the steering components, arms and linkages essential?
I just ordered this body and didn't realize that what I got was not a extended cab version. It's just a regular cab. I was wondering why the front frame sticks way out past the front bumper. Doesn't look right but I'll keep it just as a basher body I guess. Are there two different kids of 93 Ford bodies?
This is an AMAZING build!!! I saw the running video first and I was in awe. It has great speed and punch to get airborne and throw some big roosts. I was really hesitant to buy an SMT10 because of how I saw it running stock...but WOW, WHAT POTENTIAL!!! What gears are you running in this? Please let me know. Thanks.
Yeah, some people have said that you should get Robinson Racing's hardened steel gears when you run that much power through the transmission. Thanks so much for the reply. Your builds are always my favorite!
Hi I am starting my build I was just wondering why you use the Axial Yeti steering arms instead of the Axial Wraith steering arms is there a fitment issue with the wheels would love it if you could help me with this question thank you very much love the truck thanks for the help
Was the smt10 max d not released then? Cause I’m wondering why people would buy the digger chassis and paint it black when they could’ve gotten the max d chassis which were the same shape and already black stock. Then again, not sure whether the max d came out at the same time
@@TheRCNetwork I've been wanting to try to build a monster truck with rear steering and don't know much about it. I love your site and work that you do. Thank you and hope to hear from you soon.
derick criswell it’s not too hard, you’ll basically need what you have on the front also on the rear - front Axle housing, driveshafts, knuckles, Chubs, steering links, servo mount and servo. I know there’s a way to tie both Servos into the one port on your receiver, but obviously you’ll have some bugs to work out as far as left/right and also endpoints. The best way would be to get a Futaba radio with 4wheel steer mixing.
Hey man! I know this is an old video but I was just wondering. Do the decals for the body come pre-cut on the sheet or did you have to cut and trim them off the sheet? I’m getting the same body for my SMT. Thanks!
awesome work mate love it.. great videos too by the way.. made me modify my smt10 just ordered the same motor and esc .. Just a quick one mate are you running locked diffs?? i purchased aftermarket diffs which came with locked gears and munched my servo up replaced it with the savöx sa1283sg just dont want to destroy another servo if locked diffs may have been the cause.. also are you running standard springs on the shocks?? thanks for your time mate cheers
No, still open diffs...be careful if you lock the diffs, you'll start breaking stuff left and right. Especially if running the grippy larger JConcepts tires. My trans is on it's last leg....need to upgrade soon!
The RCNetwork .. awesome mate thanks i might change over to the stock diff gears wasnt thrilled when the aftermarket axles rocked up with locked diffs .. have already upgraded trans but i think the looked diffs is why the standard motor cooked gave me an excuse to get the holmes hobby setup anyway lol.. im new to rc but not 4 wheeling and i know similar principal with locked diffs in the 4x4s.. Im guessing locked diffs are more for just crawling than bashing around??? ..thanks again for your reply mate cheers
I know this can be a pain in the A”” but Im new to SMT10 and want to get the same ssd parts. I have the steering link rear trailing arms but cant find the front. I was wondering if you had a link to the accessories part of the video, please?
@@TheRCNetwork they are. Thank you. Its dope. I ordered everything besides the trailing arms. Even got the same wheels and tires… couldn’t sleep … so very expensive insomniac experience!
Michael Shreve mine barely hit....I just backed off the endpoint adjustments on my radio. If your radio doesn't have that (if you're running the stock) dial the steering dual rate down a notch till it doesn't hit
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Rich, I can't thank you enough for recommending the Holmes Hobbies Puller Pro 540 3500kv and the Trailmaster BLE Pro Esc!!! WOW, WOW, WOW!!! I never imagined it would be this powerful and responsive!!! I have installed the electronics as well as heavy duty bevel gears, MIP driveshafts and Robinson Racing hardened steel transmission gears...and I have never been happier with it all!!! I have my wheels and servo on order and I still have a lot more to do on this build. Thank you for sharing all of your tips and knowledge with me on this build; really I can't thank you enough! Thanks so much!!! Total respect!
Good to hear! Holmes Hobbies stuff is pretty darn good. Keep it rubber side down!
3:29 gosh that micro creature gave me chills
Yeah, the beauty of 1080p at 60fps!
what in the hell was it???
That's waaaay more sick than the grave digger body good build bro
Thanks Christian! Yeah, I agree! Thanks for the great comments
YEAHHHHH!!!! I ordered my SMT10 today, along with the Holmes Hobbies Puller Pro 540 3500kv brushless, the Holmes Hobbies Trailmaster BLE Pro, Robinson Racing hardened steel transmission gears, and MIP driveshafts!!!! I can't wait for them to come in. Next round of upgrades will be titanium/aluminum links, SHV 500 brushless servo, Jconcepts renegades and tribute wheels :) I'm SOOOOOOOOOO, SOOOOOOOOO stoked!!! Super exciting build!!!
Nice! Yeah, def plan on that servo, quick!
I really like how you add the body at the end of the build for the "Wow" factor! Nobody could see this MT and not want it! I think 4ws would be the final bomb,crab steering into the camera field of view! Thx Rich for sharing your "Art".
Yeah, I always try to keep the "story" going through out the video series
yea I agree with that. I made mine a mega mud truck. but just wanted to say I love your channel & all of your rigs are awesome!
Nice, I've always wanted a mud truck.....Thanks for all the great comments on the channel!
I'll send you a pic if you'd like to see it.
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That looks perfect man. Even with a Ford body.
Thanks Double Dead! Yeah, I know, not everyone's fancy (Ford, that is_)
Hi Rich very nice build. I myself am not a Monster Truck enthusiasts per say, but you have done a great job with this build I can't wait to see the running vids.
Thanks Craig! Yeah, I was never a MT fan till I saw the potential with the SMT10
Crazy Craig's RC's and 3d
Not what I thought you were going to do but Rich you did a great job it turned out amazing, I love it man it looks old school. 2 thumbs up.
Yeah, I wanted that old school look. I actually had two bodies for it - A 2017 F150 Raptor and this one...
That's badass!!... I'd like to see what this looks like with the shocks in the "scale" positions
I just ran it the way it sits, and it's just great!
Oh I'm sure it DOES... I was just talking about looks... :)
Axials shock location and tires are head scratchingly stupid
Just Sweet! Awesome scale looking authentic monster truck. Perfect Rich!
Thanks AL2! I appreciate the great comments!
Looks a lot better than the grave digger.
I agree, I've never been a flashy RC body guy
Looks absolutely fantastic. Great conversion.
Thanks RCN#2!
badass, like the prior comment im not a mt fan but you did a great job on this build. your yeti is still my favorite youve done. awesome
Thanks Todd - I'm not a MT fan either, but those tires are just great! and coupled with that older Ford body really set it off
That rig is sweet !
Thanks - one of my favorite builds
nice, i bet it's a fun runner!
It's FAST!
Very nice build turned out perfect. I am a big monster truck fan and always wanted to build one out there f a clod but just could not afford that but this here I can see myself making one of these. Nice find on the wheels and tires. A+ job rich
Thanks E. I really appreciate the great comments!
Beautiful truck brother
Thanks! It turned out great!
this reminds me SOOOO MUCH of of first "crawler" the PTI GOLIATH!!
what I did to stop the front end from dipping is just put a locker in the rear & is did not dip any more. & I would highly suggest the extra pinion & 3s with that combo with a stock motor it really Flys.
I still want the feeling of an open diff - plus the amount of power and torque/tires, I'm afraid any gears while locked will just strip out
That thing is awesome! If I ever get another rc it has to be that! I hope we see a running video soon! Awesome job!
It's a pretty cool rig, and there's so many parts already on the market to customize it
I like it. it kinda reminds me of the older Bigfoot just in silver. Awsome
Thanks F5150! Yeah, that's the look I was going for. Thanks for watching!
great looking truck Rich
Thanks Greg - running video just went live today! th-cam.com/video/io2pOufBjoA/w-d-xo.html
The RCNetwork i just watched it , great job
awesome video rich. waiting for the running video.
Thanks AA!
sweeet lookin truck......
on another note ....
running vid please...
thanks
Thanks CCRCInc! Yes, running video soon!
turned out nice looks good
Thanks 33!
Rich I can't wait to see this on action
It's FAST!
can't wait for the running video man!!
Should be out soon, or 300 likes! Thanks for watching!
Beautiful :D Please show some driving!
Thanks for watching!
Nice truck! Makes me want to do one now.
These Axial kits are so tempting!
Going to get this instead of an LMT. seems capable once you get rid of the weak spots. And it looks waaaay lighter
Parts will be plentiful as well. Once you get past the weaker stuff, it's pretty great
Just to let you know, you can purchase a SWB kit for this truck and it will fit that awesome body really well!
i need to build this.
It's a fun truck....expensive to get to this point, but fun! Thanks for stopping by!
@@TheRCNetwork if only the rims were in stock at jconcepts.
Already hooked on this side of the hobby. So many cool chassis/platforms 👊🏿😁
my god that thing is beautiful!!!! you certainly earned my sub!
Thanks Bill! Always glad to hear about new subs!
Looks awesome Rich. Bit worried about the music at the start thought it sounded a bit adult entertainment like. But was pleasantly surprised with a monster truck and a rock solid one at that. I don't think you could put a better kit together if you tried. That's gonna take some breaking!
Yeah, I guess that music could be slightly in that genre! lol
Awesome looking monster !
Yep! I agree!
Looks awesome! Time for some running video :)
Thanks LotE! Yep, I plan to run it very soon!
That is one awesome build sir👍👍
Thanks Noeys!
nice build, super clean
Awesome video man , nice keep up the good work
It looks great
Thanks buddy!
@@TheRCNetwork no problem
awesome build, i love the body
Thanks UTM! Yeah, I like the older Ford Bodies - Def a Bigfoot throwback
Nice! I did a bronco before: th-cam.com/video/uxF1uFERCac/w-d-xo.html
greetings from Aruba. great job man. u guys make it hard to save money. lol. 😁😁😁👍👍👍👍
Thanks BAC44! Sorry on the money thing....lol
like your channel. I have a smt10 build going on now my self i just have pix of it up for now but going to do video soon . i got the holmes hobbies SHV500 servo for the big wheels. thanks for the info.
Thanks Sikk! Yeah, the SHV500 is the ticket for this truck
it's like two Yeti rear ends facing each other!
+JDM enduro very true
Looks great man!!
Thanks Tommy!
thanks the truck is fully built basically bulletproof i just need to unlock the diffs im running a vanguard 3100kv on it with a 21/54 gear if that says anything i just need to unlock the diffs
Very nice job bro wow i love it
Thanks VHX!
TOP SHELF!
Thanks Joe!
That looks amazing 😲
Thanks Matt!
you just sold this truck to me, I'm getting one lol
Very nice monster!!
Subbed!
Thanks Shen!
The RCNetwork Cool! please check out my channel if you haven't already.
THANKS
Nice job..👍👍
Thanks buddy!
Thanks for sharing!
and thanks for watching!
The RCNetwork You are very welcome!
The links are jacked up. Just FYI.
Love it 😍 wish I had the money 💰
Yeah, these rigs can get up there in money.....
The RCNetwork found out you can convert the ecx amp mt into one
Have you thought about moving the shocks to the axle?
Looks soo much better.
Yes, yes and yes! I want to run it first like this and then move the shocks around
Do have a video on painting the body’s ? Was wondering about painting on the outside also
Yes, check the front page of my channel, I have a whole series on painting bodies
Real nice
Thanks Tiger
no problem
this is... F!CK!NG AWSOOOOME!!!!
Thanks Szabi! Always good to see you in the comments!
get the aluminum upgrade for those wheels will strip the plastic ones out
They weren't available at the time...but I never had an issue with the plastic though.
wow great video! Everything we need to know. 👍🙂 I can't wait to get one of these 😁. How capable is it out the box, are the steering components, arms and linkages essential?
I love the look but it should've used a short wheelbase kit
Naw, it does perfectly fine
Great job!
What is the sway bars system made from? Thank you.
It's really just a u shaped metal bar with plastic arms that attach to the metal rod. That's it
Wicked!
Thanks Monster X!
Great job!!! you are the best. have you ever had 1/5 scale vehicles?
Thanks RCA! Nope, never had a 5th, but have always wanted a 5T
How much did this rig cost with all the upgrades
Do you have any idea where to get the stickers for the sponser plate?
It was included in the Grave Digger RTR
I just ordered this body and didn't realize that what I got was not a extended cab version. It's just a regular cab. I was wondering why the front frame sticks way out past the front bumper. Doesn't look right but I'll keep it just as a basher body I guess. Are there two different kids of 93 Ford bodies?
Dang, I may have linked the wrong one...this is the one I have: www.jconcepts.net/shop/1993-ford-f250-supercab-monster-truck-body
This is an AMAZING build!!! I saw the running video first and I was in awe. It has great speed and punch to get airborne and throw some big roosts. I was really hesitant to buy an SMT10 because of how I saw it running stock...but WOW, WHAT POTENTIAL!!! What gears are you running in this? Please let me know. Thanks.
This is 100% stock gearing, except the larger pinion that's included. It will need new Bevel/Pinions soon though and possible transmission gears
Yeah, some people have said that you should get Robinson Racing's hardened steel gears when you run that much power through the transmission. Thanks so much for the reply. Your builds are always my favorite!
Hi I am starting my build I was just wondering why you use the Axial Yeti steering arms instead of the Axial Wraith steering arms is there a fitment issue with the wheels would love it if you could help me with this question thank you very much love the truck thanks for the help
are you going to post a running video ?
Yep, at 300 likes on this video
Do you have any videos of this truck running?
Here you go: th-cam.com/video/io2pOufBjoA/w-d-xo.html
We never got a running video on this one
Andrew Odom it’s on the channel....
@@TheRCNetwork I'll go look not in the smt playlist
Swwweeeet !!! Love it :-)
Thanks for the great comments, Andrew!
Hey rich how did you install the front sway bar
whats this worth to build or can you by it as a packge
Wow! Hardened diff gears?
Not yet....gonna run the stockers, as they're open diffs. We will see....
@3:29 did you put that bug there or did it come with the steering upgrade?
Good ol mother nature interrupting my videos....
Good eye man lol.
amazing :D
Thanks L!
I'm new to the RC world. How much do you have invested in this truck as is in this video?
A little bit....likely about $900-1000 which would include the price of the SMT10 to start off with
What is the music genre and who is the artist that you use for the intros?
It's available on SoundCloud - Artist name is Joakim Karud - Inspired by Casey Neistat, of course!
could i build yeti front diffs for the unlocked setup? first monstertruck build
Yes, same diffs.....def run open diffs up front. If you have upgraded a few parts, locked rear is an option
Was the smt10 max d not released then? Cause I’m wondering why people would buy the digger chassis and paint it black when they could’ve gotten the max d chassis which were the same shape and already black stock. Then again, not sure whether the max d came out at the same time
MaxB Hobbies the Max D was released after this build yielding a black chassis option.
The RCNetwork yeah that makes sense
Have you thought about doing four wheel steering?
It never was needed on this platform.....she steered great in the running video
@@TheRCNetwork I've been wanting to try to build a monster truck with rear steering and don't know much about it. I love your site and work that you do. Thank you and hope to hear from you soon.
@@TheRCNetwork one more thing about how much did you spend to do the upgrades? Awesome truck by the way!
derick criswell it’s not too hard, you’ll basically need what you have on the front also on the rear - front Axle housing, driveshafts, knuckles, Chubs, steering links, servo mount and servo. I know there’s a way to tie both Servos into the one port on your receiver, but obviously you’ll have some bugs to work out as far as left/right and also endpoints. The best way would be to get a Futaba radio with 4wheel steer mixing.
Hey man! I know this is an old video but I was just wondering. Do the decals for the body come pre-cut on the sheet or did you have to cut and trim them off the sheet? I’m getting the same body for my SMT. Thanks!
You do have to cut them out. Thanks for watching!
@@TheRCNetwork Hey thanks for the reply man! And no problem, Been subbed for years now.
How did you trim the back of the body to get it to fit over the cage?
started with a guestimate, then once the cage could poke through, I fine tuned it a bit at a time
HELLO THERE HOW DO LIKE THE J CONCEPTS TIRE BLUE COMPOUND ????
Yes, they're great tires.....and def the blue compound
No driving demo?
It’s on my channel
awesome work mate love it.. great videos too by the way.. made me modify my smt10 just ordered the same motor and esc .. Just a quick one mate are you running locked diffs?? i purchased aftermarket diffs which came with locked gears and munched my servo up replaced it with the savöx sa1283sg just dont want to destroy another servo if locked diffs may have been the cause.. also are you running standard springs on the shocks?? thanks for your time mate cheers
No, still open diffs...be careful if you lock the diffs, you'll start breaking stuff left and right. Especially if running the grippy larger JConcepts tires. My trans is on it's last leg....need to upgrade soon!
The RCNetwork .. awesome mate thanks i might change over to the stock diff gears wasnt thrilled when the aftermarket axles rocked up with locked diffs .. have already upgraded trans but i think the looked diffs is why the standard motor cooked gave me an excuse to get the holmes hobby setup anyway lol.. im new to rc but not 4 wheeling and i know similar principal with locked diffs in the 4x4s.. Im guessing locked diffs are more for just crawling than bashing around??? ..thanks again for your reply mate cheers
also are you running standard springs?? cheers mate
Yes, very true on the locked diffs. Some people have locked the rear and left the front open.
Yep, standard, although I had to dial the ride height, as I added some weight
Do you put lockers in the rear ends or are they just stock?
They're still stock. Makes them turn so much easier...almost like 4ws
No running video?
Adrian Ramirez it’s been up on the channel - search SMT10 Running Video
You put metal gears in the trans?
It's just stock right now....with the diffs being open, I'm not sure how the SMT will be as far as wear on the gears....my little test, I guess
Lets say i was to buy one, how much would that be?
As it sits, probably over $1k...but I highly upgraded it.....it all depends on what you want
what are you using for a spur and pinion
Stock spur and the included optional speed pinion
So is this the build kit or is it the pre-built one? People tell me to get the grave digger smt truck over the build kit.
Which one do you have?
This is the original Grave Digger truck, dyed chassis and a lot of upgrades
@The RCNetwork
Ok so it's not the custom build kit? Pre-built one then?
@@MrMonsterJamFan yes, at the time it was brand new and the only option for the SmT10
I know this can be a pain in the A”” but Im new to SMT10 and want to get the same ssd parts. I have the steering link rear trailing arms but cant find the front.
I was wondering if you had a link to the accessories part of the video, please?
I believe the fronts and rears are identical on the SMT10 - Axial used the the rears off of a Yeti to make both the front end and rear.
Also, all links are in the description
@@TheRCNetwork they are.
Thank you. Its dope. I ordered everything besides the trailing arms.
Even got the same wheels and tires… couldn’t sleep … so very expensive insomniac experience!
@@TheRCNetwork i think I ordered the wrong tires
I got the 2.6” wheels and the 2.6 x,4” renegades … not the same as your build?
Great videos!!
On my smt10 the jconcepts tires are rubbing on the leading arms when i turn in both directions. What can I do to remedy this?
Sorry, I forgot to say. I am using the 25mm offsets.
Michael Shreve mine barely hit....I just backed off the endpoint adjustments on my radio. If your radio doesn't have that (if you're running the stock) dial the steering dual rate down a notch till it doesn't hit
Thank you!
I actually just did that.
Super cool vids!
Will the body fit a clod?
Samantha Tripp I would think so, they’re pretty versatile fitting most 1/10th and even some 1/8th chassis
is the kv high enough given the gearing? or could you gear up?
I geared up a bit from stock, but believe me, there's plenty of wheel speed on the 3500kv on 3s!