BowHouse RC SCX24 Low CG Conversion Kit
About this part
- Low CG battery tray drops the battery by 4mm down to the top of the rails
- Low CG ESC tray rotates and lowers the ESC below the rails
- ESC tray includes integrated shock mounts in 2 positions for compatibility with all SCX24 models
- Option to install battery on ESC tray and ESC on battery tray for maximum forward weight bias
- Reuses stock hardware for installation
Includes:
- (1) low CG battery tray
- (1) low CG ESC tray
- Battery tray:
- Remove the stock battery tray by removing all 4 screws holding it in place. Save screws for installation of BowHouse battery tray.
- Gently spread the chassis rails to remove the stock battery tray from the chassis.
- Remove the stock hook-and-loop strap from the stock battery tray and install on BowHouse RC battery tray.
- Before installing the BowHouse battery tray, start a screw into each screw hole in the BowHouse tray for 3-4 turns.
- Gently spread the chassis rails to insert the BowHouse battery tray in chassis. You may need to gently bend the upper motor lead down for better clearance.
- Insert all 4 screws to secure BowHouse battery tray to chassis.
- ESC mount:
- Remove the stock body mount(s) from the shock towers and save stock screws.
- Remove the stock ESC from the stock ESC mount carefully. If removed carefully, you can reuse the double stick tape on the bottom of ESC. If necessary, remove the original double-stick tape and replace with new tape, hot glue, or other adhesive.
- Unscrew upper ball studs securing front shocks to shock mounts.
- Remove 4 screws holding stock ESC tray in place.
- Before installing the BowHouse ESC mount, start a screw into each screw hole in the BowHouse mount for 3-4 turns.
- Gently spread chassis rails to remove stock ESC tray and insert BowHouse ESC tray into chassis.
- Install 4 screws holding ESC mount to chassis.
- Attach shock ball studs to shock mounts in the appropriate position. Note that shocks are mounted in front of body mount posts on certain models (e.g., Jeep Wrangler and C10 versions) and behind body posts on other models.
- Install ESC on ESC mount. For certain models (e.g., Betty and Jeep Wrangler), ESC should be rotated so that the servo wire plugs are on the drivers (left) side and the motor and battery plugs are located toward the front of the truck. On other models, the ESC can be installed with the servo wire plugs in front and the motor and battery plugs on the passenger side, similar to the stock configuration.
- If the ESC is mounted in the rotated position, BowHouse recommends running the servo lead through the space between the chassis rail and the BowHouse ESC mount on the drivers side.
- Install body mount(s) into BowHouse RC low CG ESC tray using stock screws. BowHouse recommends using a sewing needle or pin to line up screw holes in ESC tray and body mount(s) before starting the screws.
- You may need a short servo extension to plug lights into ESC if you are using stock headlights.
- FOR BATTERY FORWARD CONFIGURATION
- Follow the same steps to remove stock battery tray and ESC mount.
- Install hook-and-loop battery strap into BowHouse ESC mount instead of on battery tray.
- If you are using stock headlights, you will need a short servo extension cable to connect the lights to the ESC. On some models, you will also need a short servo extension cable to connect the servo to the ESC.
- Battery forward configuration may result in nearly full droop on front shocks depending on your setup.
Reviews3.3 · 8 reviews
I'm giving this product 2 stars because none of the screw holes were drilled, seems someone missed a step in manufacturing.
I dont understand why its not made to clear aftermarket motors, it is an aftermarket part after all. Fits my deadbolt. Quality is very good. Screw holes line up and screws go on tight. Thick and durable, no flex. Never knew a 3d printed part could look this good.
this will NOT fit if you have a elongeted moter upgrade like the Injora or Furiteck.
Only giving a 4 because the parts are very thick n heavy compared to stock. The CG advantage of the battery tray may not be much because of it, but the fit is more what you would think it should be. I’m planning to Dremel out the bone n make a few holes to lighten it some. Haven’t installed the receiver/ esc tray yet but it looks to only need a few holes to reduce weight also. Haven’t installed the longer 66T motor yet but looks as if only a bit of the battery tray needs removed yet still be able to keep the mount on that corner.
Installed on my Jeep SCX24 without issue. Works great and seems to help stability with lower CG.
Reviewers are divided on this SCX24 low centre-of-gravity conversion kit. Several report manufacturing defects, including undrilled screw holes, undersized body mount holes, and a motor wiring press-fit that needed trimming. Others report good fit, solid build and a useful lowering effect, with one noting the CG benefit may be reduced by the parts' extra weight. Some find it does not clear elongated aftermarket motors such as Injora or Furiteck units, while one user reports it fits a longer 66T motor with minor battery tray trimming. One reviewer found the rear frame rails spread, making body attachment difficult. Reviews are mixed on quality consistency.
- + Lowers centre of gravity
- + Solid, durable build
- + Screw holes line up on some units
- + ESC relocation piece useful
- − Holes undrilled or undersized
- − Does not fit elongated motors
- − Heavier than stock
- − Rear frame rails spread