Clipless Body Latch System for SCX10.3 Early Bronco
Clipless Body Latch System for SCX10.3 Early Bronco
Do you want to never use body clips again? This clipless body latches bolts directly onto your SCX10.3 Early Bronco with ZERO modification to the truck (100% reversible). It snaps into the lower portion of the truck and allows for a secure hold on the body without using body clips. This system includes a front and rear latch. The front latch uses existing holes for the front radiator and lights. The rear bolts onto the back post mount. Simply press towards the center of the truck on the bottom of the latches and the body releases allowing you to open it up. When running trails or crawling rocks the latch stays secure and holds the body in place. I performed FEA (simulation) on this design so I expect it to last a very long time barring any abuse. This part is resin printed in Formlabs Tough 2000 so it is closer in comparison to ABS than your typical 3D printed plastic. You can see where it latches to in the last photos on the underside of the chassis. *Please note that if you have a servo winch installed you will likely not be able to use the front latch without relocation of the winch.
I have added the additional option of adding the rear sway bar mount seen in ExocagedRC's video that I made for him (+2 Rear Sway Bar Mnt). These will only include the mount and M3x20mm screws for mounting, nothing else) and will be FDM printed (it is meant for a 3mm sway bar, should work with the Reefs sway bar kit). These will be printed in black. I will include two in the order in case you break one. See the last picture in the listing for what these look like (pictured blue so you can see the features).
How to Install
https://youtu.be/weYJJ19bnrA
Warranty Note: There is an initial fitment guarantee on this item for stock trucks (if you have an issue with it fitting please reach out), but no long term warranty. If it breaks in the first 30 days after receiving it please reach out to me and I can work to replace it at a deeply discounted price. If it breaks anytime after that please reach out and I would be happy to help understand the failure and get you a discounted replacement. Since the design is two parts and if only one part breaks I will help you replace that single piece at a discounted rate. I want to make sure my customers are happy so please reach out if you have any issues.
Materials: Formlabs Tough 2000