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Hot Bodies 1/8 Lightning GTX2 Twin Monster Truck RTR

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Manufacturer Stock#
55008

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LXKER3
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1250.00
 
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      This is the 1/8 scale radio controlled, glow powered, ready to run
              Hot Bodies Lightning GTX2 off-road Racing Truck.

FEATURES: Chassis: 7076-T6 aluminum 1/8" (3mm) thick, long wheelbase Drive: Four wheel shaft drive Engine: Two .26 cu in (4.3cc) Power Factory engines with Jump Start, high power porting, ABC construction, racing slide valve carburetors, foam air filters, glow plugs Exhaust: Round aluminum can style, exhaust exits on either side of vehicle Radio: Hot Bodies HT-2 27MHz AM pistol grip radio with dual high torque steering servos, steering and throttle trims and servo reverse (radio does not have charge jack for optional NiCd use) Clutch: Two shoe GT Transmission: Single speed Ball Bearings: Full set, sealed Shocks: Eight oil-filled long stroke racing, with coil-over springs, with 0.16" (4mm) thick 7075-T6 aluminum front and rear shock towers Main Gear: Steel 50 tooth Gearbox: Sealed front and rear Differentials: Hardened steel gears Brakes: Dual front brake rotors and front and rear adjustable bias Fuel Tank: Dual large capacity Tires: Hot Bodies soft compound 7.25" (184mm) diameter, 3.6" (92mm) wide with V-block design and foam inserts Wheels: One-piece chrome, 10 spokes in groups of two, 4.4" (111mm) diameter, 2.4" (60mm) wide Body: Four door pickup truck painted and detailed Bumpers: Plastic front and rear Suspension: Super long aluminum front and rear suspension arms with roost deflectors on each front hub carrier to keep the outdrives in good condition and dirt shields on rear hub carriers to keep dirt from internal part of axles Caster: Adjustable, caster/toe-in refers to the angle of the front suspension when viewed from the side of the car in relation to the chassis Camber: Adjustable, camber refers to the angle of the tops of the tires from vertical when when viewed from front or behind vehicle Steering: Laydown steering servo mount Servo Saver: Included Fuel Bottle: 8.5oz (250cc) Glow Starter: Powered by "C" size alkaline battery

INCLUDES: One Hot Bodies Lightning GTX2 RTR with eight shocks, two .26 cu in (4.3cc) engines, mufflers, radio, two high torque steering servos, Jump-Start engine starter, 12AA radio batteries, glow starter, fuel bottle, glow plug wrench, illustrated instruction manual, pre- painted body, decal sheet, wheel wrench

REQUIRES: Fuel: Car blend with 20% nitro content Battery: 7.2V flat pack for Jump Start Charger: For the 7.2V Jump Start battery Glow Starter Battery: "C" size alkaline

SPECS: Vehicle- Length: 24" (610mm) Width: 17.5" (444mm) Height: 10.25" (260mm) Weight: 14lbs (6350g) approx. Wheelbase: 16.5" (419mm) wheels on-center front-to-rear Front Tread: 13.75" (349mm) Rear Tread: 14.1" (359mm) wheels on center side-to-side Front Track: 17.25" (438mm) Rear Track: 17.5" (444mm) Tires: 7.25" (184mm) diameter, 3.6" (92mm) wide Body- Length: 21.1" (535mm) Width: 8.7" (221mm) around pipe flare (widest point) Height: 6.25" (159mm)

COMMENTS: For Replacement Ball Bearings use: Qty. Size Location Qty Bearing Set (16) 8 X 16 mm Differential, wheels and hubs (use 8 DTXC1585) ( 2) 5 X 10 mm Clutch bell (use 1 DTXC1535) ( 4) 6 X 10 mm Option for the bellcrank (use 2 DTXC1561) ( 2) 5 X 8 mm Option for the brake cam (use 1 DTXC1527)

It is not possible to request a specific radio channel when ordering because they are supplied by the manufacturer at random.

For an O.S. Max racing engine upgrade order two OS .30 VG-P (OSMG2078), stock manifolds and pipes will fit.

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
THIS IS THE HOT BODIES 1/8 SCALE LIGHTNING GTX2 RTR OFF-ROAD R/C TRUCK. FEATURES: TWO .26 ENGINES WITH JUMP START, 2 CHANNEL 27 MHZ AM RADIO, PAINTED BODY, ALUMINUM CHASSIS, SHAFT DRIVE, ADJUSTABLE STEERING & SUSPENSION, GLOW STARTER, 12AA BATTERIES, AIR FILTER, TUNED PIPE, DECAL SHEET, 8 SHOCKS. REQUIRES: NITRO FUEL, C SIZE BATTERY, 6-CELL FLAT PACK, CHARGER

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