I love the ride height. There is plenty of clearance for taking it out on the trails and flexing the drive train to the max. I love it and the engine. Being a 5.0 modular gives it the perfect restomod persona. This is a cool ass truck.
I mounted the shocks to the link mount with some longer screws instead of the shock mount on the axles, it lowers the truck quite nicely without having to change the shocks.
No Actually.. Thanks God it's not another Jeep.. lmao Well I love this rig and I would love to have one. The straight axles are AWESOME. Love them WAY better than the portals. THAT interior looks amazing as well. Now the Price? THAT I don't like so much. Nice overview Matt
For what you get it's not that much on price honestly. The trx4 retails at 499.99. The parts you would swap to upgrade the trx4 would put the price over the 10.3
Matt, keep the 100mm shocks but install softer springs to allow the suspension to droop about 50%. Also, when you find a proper size driver please let us know where you find it.
It seems like the spring collar is not at the highest position possible on the front shocks. Did you try to lower it as much as possible from there? I did that on my JL to make it lower. Maxed the front, and adjusted the rear to be level (if maxed the rear it had saggy butt syndrome with a battery in)
Awesome looking truck. The only panhard issue I had with my JLU was at the axle side. Ended up picking up a treal housing. Hoping someone comes up w some aluminum straight axle housings soon. Thanks for another great review matt!
I can confirm I am the one out there saying “Not another Ford!” I’d much prefer a scx10.3 with straight axles and a new 2021 powerwagon body. But that’s just me I guess
@@allmightygreatone1048 yeah I’ve put a hard Land Rover body on my scx10ii but it would still be cool to have an alternative to fords ,Chevys and jeeps
Very nice idea. I too would like a hard body on my crawlers. I am new to the crawling hobby. You certainly have the skills to build your desired machine.
Wow it looks sharp!!! Love the detail! Comparing it to the ‘66, ‘69, ‘72, ‘73, ‘74, ‘77, and ‘77 occupying space in my driveway, I’d say it’s a little too square in most places. it’s darn close though! It’s certainly a hodgepodge of several years, but hey, what bronco isn’t??? And I’m soooo glad they made a Coyote-style engine cover instead of just leaving the LS in! Also, glad it covers the servo as well. The running footage looks amazing!! Can’t wait for the running video! Keep up the good work!!!
Well after this review, and a few others, I bought one of these as my first 1/10th scale crawler and it is a lot of fun, even in my backyard. I need to get it to some trails or scale courses to have some fun on! I'm building a 1:1 '68 Bronco as well so the body definitely helped sell it. But the straight axles, offset front diff, and wheels helped sell it too! I'm going to have to paint a body up to match my full scale one as well. Keep up the great work Matt!
After seeing this I had to have one of these. My other crawler is a 2021 Bronco TRX4 so this makes a cool compliment to that. I have to say that out of the box this truck was not a good performer. As everyone said, the COG is way too high and with the heavy body this crawled just OK and was pretty unstable when just running around. I made the well-known mod to move the lower shock mount down to the link mount and that helped. Then I swapped the springs with the Axial 13mm x 70 'medium' green springs (AXI233008). This really cleaned up the handling and crawling. Seems like they did not compensate for the heavier body when they spec'd the kit with the straight axles. Finally I upgraded to Proline BFG KM3 Predator tires and kept the cool slot mag stock wheels. They absolutely nailed the body with incredible detail and realism, but they missed on the chassis tuning and tire choice. Now this goes as well as it looks!
I am not a collector. I buy stuff , smash the box and then full send the toy over a fire pit. BUT I want to get one of these and keep it in the box perfect condition. It’s that kinda gorgeous.
YES, another Ford lol Think its time for a new body on my SCX10 II, loving all the moulded bits and should help keep the lexan noise down. Axial have done a nice job with that one...
Man that thing looks awesome! Axial nailed this one out of the park! Probably one of their best so far!👌😎👍im with you on the straight axles! I prefer straight axles before portals any day!
I'm really really really considering this... I love my enduro and I usually go for budget builds (never owned any other rtr and trx4 is out of my league) but this... this is tempting. The only reason I hesitate is the sheer size of it. Hmmmm...
I’m happy to see more Fords, because I’m tired of Jeeps and Toyotas. I think this should’ve had locking hubs on the front to be period correct, but that’s my opinion.
Nice video... I agree about the shocks. I would also raise the front and rear bumpers and maybe try to move them in just a bit to help with the approach angles.
Hey Matt, I can see the recess for doors, a hardtop, and a hood with the hinge kit so you can destroy yours cutting it out. I'm challenging your insight 😜
You could build a scale version of big Oly. Just make door skins and a wing. Also make it two wheel drive to match the original and to make Joshes head explode.
hello this will be my first rc crawler , the regular axles are why i like the bronco , could you please tell me if i could fit a different body and fender liners if needed . could you suggest a couple ? thank you .
I put a mattle wrestler in there at axial fest and he fit great, closer to 7 inches. I wonder why they went with the size. Curious how all that comes about. I will get one for sure. I wanted to try a scx10iii I just did not want the jeep with portals.
Blame Ford for approving the license on this monstrosity. Axial has to present the body for final approval. Some young idiot at Ford was like “oh something old, who cares get me more tide pods.”
I think you can just pull your "Dremel" out and cut the hood (instead of knife) to see the engine. We know how you love to do that. LOL It'll look fine when you buff it out. I sure would like to see an early Blazer body for that too. Thank you for uploading the video.
Hey Matt, as a lover all things scale, can you talk to Rich T about getting rid of the damn red diff covers? It's such a beautiful truck. Then you have those horrible covers. Has there ever been a real vehicle with red covers? Asking for a friend... My rant is over. Thanks for the great content as always!
I ended up with a white one. She is going '68ish "Island style" with some Mods for more fun and a bunch of old scale bits I have in my box 'o bits. I need a tall Barbie for the driver's seat.😅🎉❤ 👍🏻
Would it be possible to use a Proline Jeep Wrangler Lexan body on this chasis ? I see it doesnt have body mounts, not sure if it will work. Thanks great content!
If they do the oj's getaway car model of body (don't know what else to call it) I'd be all over one, not keen on the slab sided look that someone forgot the doors on. Although it's growing on me especially in that colour
Broncos weren’t round man. I have one in the driveway. They are pretty fiat. They did mess up the taillight’s, and maybe the body profile on the back quarter panel. Until I get one in hand, I’ll say they did it really well.
Man it's begging to be weathered and some rust effects to look even more authentic.Thanks for sharing.
That and a tan interior
@@rossthercguy554 🤮
I love the ride height. There is plenty of clearance for taking it out on the trails and flexing the drive train to the max. I love it and the engine. Being a 5.0 modular gives it the perfect restomod persona. This is a cool ass truck.
I totally agree. They nailed the feel of this as a restomod. Now, let the aftermarket goodies COMMENCE!
*cough James knight cough cough
I mounted the shocks to the link mount with some longer screws instead of the shock mount on the axles, it lowers the truck quite nicely without having to change the shocks.
Reminds me of the TFL BRONCO
Not a big ford guy but I appreciate the Bronco and i like all the detail they put into this rig
Horizon hobby has these on clearance for $299 right now. What a deal
I grabbed one! 2016 pricing ftw!
@@greendiode5522 looks like a great platform to detail out. I ordered the turquoise one.
I really tried not too. But how many days am I suppose to wait for them to be sold out??? It just looks so good. I got the turquoise one.🤣
Some the best looking stock rtr wheels I’ve seen in a very long time
Late to getting this rig but as my first axial it rocks!! Love the quality
Glad you like it!
i want one but sadly they discontinued it😢😢
I like that Bronco. Because I used to have full size 1971 that looked just like it. I miss that truck.
by far the best informative review of this rig to date..... Can't thank you enough.
I really hope they release it as a kit! As the body and all the parts costs a small fortune.
The license plate is actually a portmanteau for axe body spray and the ronco food dehydrator.
As an owner of a Ronco turkey rotisserie, I salute you sir!!!
I’d get an Elmer Fudd figure for this and some custom “Bwonco” decals.
EhEhEhEhEhEh..."Wascawy Bwonco"
No Actually.. Thanks God it's not another Jeep.. lmao Well I love this rig and I would love to have one. The straight axles are AWESOME. Love them WAY better than the portals. THAT interior looks amazing as well. Now the Price? THAT I don't like so much. Nice overview Matt
For what you get it's not that much on price honestly. The trx4 retails at 499.99. The parts you would swap to upgrade the trx4 would put the price over the 10.3
Nice new rtr from Axial. And without portals 👍
While I am not a Ford fan, I am happy to see anything that isn't Jeep or Toyota.
Matt, keep the 100mm shocks but install softer springs to allow the suspension to droop about 50%. Also, when you find a proper size driver please let us know where you find it.
I’d really prefer to get rid of the up-travel by shortening the shocks, but I appreciate the counter-point!
Ditto on the driver; the correct sized ones seem hard to find
It seems like the spring collar is not at the highest position possible on the front shocks. Did you try to lower it as much as possible from there? I did that on my JL to make it lower. Maxed the front, and adjusted the rear to be level (if maxed the rear it had saggy butt syndrome with a battery in)
Awesome looking truck. The only panhard issue I had with my JLU was at the axle side. Ended up picking up a treal housing. Hoping someone comes up w some aluminum straight axle housings soon. Thanks for another great review matt!
Yes on the panhard mount! Thanks axial
I can confirm I am the one out there saying “Not another Ford!” I’d much prefer a scx10.3 with straight axles and a new 2021 powerwagon body. But that’s just me I guess
Perfect comment. Yes .
I’d like a Land Rover from axial but I guess there’s not as many people for that market
@@freddieflanders obtain a hard body. There's a site from Korea with land rover hard bodies on scx 10
@@allmightygreatone1048 yeah I’ve put a hard Land Rover body on my scx10ii but it would still be cool to have an alternative to fords ,Chevys and jeeps
Very nice idea. I too would like a hard body on my crawlers. I am new to the crawling hobby. You certainly have the skills to build your desired machine.
Great review. I’ve already ordered one. I can’t wait to see it in person.
Hope you enjoy it!
Ole Bronco Matty checking in!!!!!
Wow it looks sharp!!! Love the detail! Comparing it to the ‘66, ‘69, ‘72, ‘73, ‘74, ‘77, and ‘77 occupying space in my driveway, I’d say it’s a little too square in most places. it’s darn close though! It’s certainly a hodgepodge of several years, but hey, what bronco isn’t??? And I’m soooo glad they made a Coyote-style engine cover instead of just leaving the LS in! Also, glad it covers the servo as well. The running footage looks amazing!! Can’t wait for the running video! Keep up the good work!!!
Nice product from Axial again 😉👍
Looks like Axial got the dremel out. Looks great.
Yeah awesome dude, just ordered mine same color, I love the old bronco. Appreciate you sharing
And he said let it come with straight axles, and it did. Hallelujah, amen.
Well after this review, and a few others, I bought one of these as my first 1/10th scale crawler and it is a lot of fun, even in my backyard. I need to get it to some trails or scale courses to have some fun on! I'm building a 1:1 '68 Bronco as well so the body definitely helped sell it. But the straight axles, offset front diff, and wheels helped sell it too! I'm going to have to paint a body up to match my full scale one as well. Keep up the great work Matt!
That's great! Glad you're having fun with it and welcome to 1/10th scale!
I also like a straight axle. They did a good job on that body with all the extra inj. molded parts.
Love the new camera slider shots. Looks great!
Thanks for picking up on that! I’m really pleased with that purchase!
Where's my Ramcharger !!! Ha HA HA No really where's the love, Ha !
We are due for a Ram Charger fully agree
I definitely agree, in all honesty the full size ramcharger is better than the bronco or blazer, having driven, worked on and off-roaded all 3
STILL waiting here as well! Not even a 1/64 Ramcharger yet and I have a pretty decent collection of die cast dodge/RAM trucks!
I own two Broncos 68 & 72( 72 was new) both had what I would call flat side
these type of crawlers definitely need a figure in them
For anyone who's considering this truck it's currently on sale for $299 as of 4/19/23
Just ordered mine about an hour ago.
Just ordered one! Thanks
Yay for servo parts, too!
After seeing this I had to have one of these. My other crawler is a 2021 Bronco TRX4 so this makes a cool compliment to that. I have to say that out of the box this truck was not a good performer. As everyone said, the COG is way too high and with the heavy body this crawled just OK and was pretty unstable when just running around. I made the well-known mod to move the lower shock mount down to the link mount and that helped. Then I swapped the springs with the Axial 13mm x 70 'medium' green springs (AXI233008). This really cleaned up the handling and crawling. Seems like they did not compensate for the heavier body when they spec'd the kit with the straight axles. Finally I upgraded to Proline BFG KM3 Predator tires and kept the cool slot mag stock wheels. They absolutely nailed the body with incredible detail and realism, but they missed on the chassis tuning and tire choice. Now this goes as well as it looks!
I am not a collector. I buy stuff , smash the box and then full send the toy over a fire pit. BUT I want to get one of these and keep it in the box perfect condition. It’s that kinda gorgeous.
If only it was like a Tamiya... "btr"(?) With a windowed box...
Can’t wait to see this build
YES, another Ford lol Think its time for a new body on my SCX10 II, loving all the moulded bits and should help keep the lexan noise down. Axial have done a nice job with that one...
I'm also chuffed for ford lol
Leave the 100 mm shocks but remove the springs to get max droop. You might like it.
Man that thing looks awesome! Axial nailed this one out of the park! Probably one of their best so far!👌😎👍im with you on the straight axles! I prefer straight axles before portals any day!
Just wondering what you don't like about portals? I have a truck with them and one without. Don't notice much difference to be honest.
I'm really really really considering this... I love my enduro and I usually go for budget builds (never owned any other rtr and trx4 is out of my league) but this... this is tempting.
The only reason I hesitate is the sheer size of it.
Hmmmm...
This is 600 lol the Trx4 is cheaper
@@codenamethecleaner7519 and has no interior.
This is more for the scale crowd with no portals anyhow.
This is pretty cool, probably my favorite bronco body on the market now. I'm not a Ford guy but I can appreciate this
I'd rather convert the dig to be 2wd and 4wd. That would be a feature I get excited about.
I’m happy to see more Fords, because I’m tired of Jeeps and Toyotas. I think this should’ve had locking hubs on the front to be period correct, but that’s my opinion.
It’s a nice looking truck. Love the all the vids! Thanks mate!
Your shirt totally caught me off guard! 😂
Nice video... I agree about the shocks. I would also raise the front and rear bumpers and maybe try to move them in just a bit to help with the approach angles.
Good idea!
Something about the front end does not look right
The front end is perfect I don't know what you're looking at.
@@danielfouardlibertarianono8017 the black grill. just plain plastic. looks unfinished
I was thinking the same when I first saw it. I think it looks too flat. No depth to it. Maybe a little paint could bring it out a bit
@@toka100 That's it, it's too flat and just looks like a plain piece of plastic
Comprehensive new review from a seasoned professional!
From this side, the truck is the big Bronco indeed, thanks✌
lol..hmm maybe aqua or teal but certainly not cobalt... I'm pretty sure cobalt blue is much darker and bluer. Im sorry, i had to do it.
It’s fine, we can call it whatever we want, but it’s a near perfect match to Tamiya’s Cobalt, hence why I call it that!
@@scalebuildersguild lol..ok 🙂
@@scalebuildersguild oh i think your referring to Tamiya's cobalt green.🙂
Hey Matt, I can see the recess for doors, a hardtop, and a hood with the hinge kit so you can destroy yours cutting it out. I'm challenging your insight 😜
I love the way this thing looks. Putting the straight axle on it was wise. I love it. But, does really still have the "click" ? if so, why????
I didn’t hear any clicking, but your mileage may vary.
I really like the dx3 too.
This is the only RC vehicle I have interest in right now and will most likely get hopefully this Christmas
It’s definitely an interesting truck! But I’m excited to see what changes you make to it to really make it pop!
68 ford bronco wheel base is 92 ".
92÷12.3 axial wheel base scx10 3 = 7.48 scale. Big truck.
Great video 👍 would love to see the straight axles make it into the next raw builders kit
What tractor trailer is that in the background? Love it
Tamiya Arocs with a custom Maersk container trailer.
Funny that I finished my own custom build 1973 top less Bronco just few weeks before they launched this new model !!
Nice Bronco 🤩👍
You could build a scale version of big Oly. Just make door skins and a wing. Also make it two wheel drive to match the original and to make Joshes head explode.
Yeah I like the straight axle. I will probably put 90 mm shocks on mine to
Hoping it comes in kit form later on
hello this will be my first rc crawler , the regular axles are why i like the bronco , could you please tell me if i could fit a different body and fender liners if needed . could you suggest a couple ? thank you .
Yes you can. It's a 12.3" wheelbase so tons of bodies would fit.
@@scalebuildersguild thank you , great channel , informative and humorous
I put a mattle wrestler in there at axial fest and he fit great, closer to 7 inches. I wonder why they went with the size. Curious how all that comes about. I will get one for sure. I wanted to try a scx10iii I just did not want the jeep with portals.
A 7” driver would be 4 feet tall in real life in this truck. You’ll want to supersize him!
@@scalebuildersguild well he fit pretty good. Neca makes 8 inch john nada from they live that would be a good one. Will have get it and test I guess.
Great video
1:7-ish scale according to Matts math😆 Kinda wish it was closer to tenth scale, but will probably end up getting one anyway💸💸💸
Blame Ford for approving the license on this monstrosity. Axial has to present the body for final approval. Some young idiot at Ford was like “oh something old, who cares get me more tide pods.”
very good video as always
i am discovering axial after having my first crawler (trx4)
I think you can just pull your "Dremel" out and cut the hood (instead of knife) to see the engine. We know how you love to do that. LOL It'll look fine when you buff it out.
I sure would like to see an early Blazer body for that too.
Thank you for uploading the video.
Hey Matt, as a lover all things scale, can you talk to Rich T about getting rid of the damn red diff covers? It's such a beautiful truck. Then you have those horrible covers. Has there ever been a real vehicle with red covers? Asking for a friend...
My rant is over. Thanks for the great content as always!
Don’t mean to burst your bubble, but ARB offers red replacement diff covers! 😉
I dyed mine right away on my Axial.
@@scalebuildersguild OK, name another...🤷♂️
@@bazzani21 Rancho, Rockhard, AFE all offer red diff covers. There’s also a ton of raw ones available that can be painted any color you like!
Also the panhard link looks straight and beefier looking than the earlier versions.
I ended up with a white one. She is going '68ish "Island style" with some Mods for more fun and a bunch of old scale bits I have in my box 'o bits. I need a tall Barbie for the driver's seat.😅🎉❤
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Very cool!
Old bronce but looks straight looks good
I’m a Ford guy so I’m happy
love your shirt!!!
Great Review. Sweet truck. Really thinking this will make a great addition to MY FORDS!! Lol
Great review as always Matt!... We are all currently taking bets for when that kit will drop. My guess is w/in the next 2 months 🤞
Would it be possible to use a Proline Jeep Wrangler Lexan body on this chasis ? I see it doesnt have body mounts, not sure if it will work. Thanks great content!
Absolutely. body posts can be used, they still offer mount positions for them!
allready figuring out how to swap to yota axles
Reminds me a lot of the TFL Racing Bronco.
Just ordered mine yesterday! $299 right now from Horizon.
I'm tempted...
Agree 90mm shocks & a slightly lowered stance would help & look better.
I feel like the seat backs are a hair to small.
Awesome review, as always. Great looking rig. Still liking the SCX10.3 Jeeps better though. Thanks, Matt.
The wheels are very nice 👌 and the tires look more capable than the Nitro trail grapplers.
I drive a Ford and I’m never bored
If they do the oj's getaway car model of body (don't know what else to call it) I'd be all over one, not keen on the slab sided look that someone forgot the doors on. Although it's growing on me especially in that colour
Hey Axial, make a drivers figure already!
Ordered the Quint 8" figure from NECA for this.
My thoughts too, should look.grand, let me know how he fits. Thank you.
Nice kit! Any chance to get proper and realistic unlocked differentials for it?
Not unless you put it on a TRX4.
What are the upgrades you doing ? To the new bronco that we’ll make it much better ?.
nice rig.
Pretty cool!!! I'm glad they used the cut out fender flares. I don't know what rig should come out next. I can't think of any!!!🤘🤘🤘
This truck is awesome. The engine is a coyote engine! I would really like a running video.
I like that it’s a normal straight axle but man I just can’t get into the body… at all.
Use an internal Shock Spring and "Droop It" 10-15mm should do the trick.
Looks good. Great video. What kinda driver figure can go in it.
Anything in the 9-10” size.
Broncos weren’t round man. I have one in the driveway. They are pretty fiat. They did mess up the taillight’s, and maybe the body profile on the back quarter panel. Until I get one in hand, I’ll say they did it really well.
Fair enough, thanks for the input!