Update:
I installed a 1" - 1/16" thick u-channel between the two bulkhead top plates for added rigidity of the truck - the chassis is flat so it would bend by itself. I'll run some of my wires along the u-channel to keep them out of the way.
I've also cut down some pro-line hex extenders to give the truck the width I want. I wrap the 23mm hexes with Al tape to get it to 24mm for the 1/5 wheels.
I've also changed the color of my 1717
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