RM8 Toyota Hilux

The model was designed by RM8 LEGO Garage - BrickGarage. This was my first time building not an official LEGO set, but someone’s model (MOC) from a ready-made instruction. The building process was nice - the instructions are clear and easy to follow. I really like the model, it looks beautiful on the shelf and at the same time has excellent playability.

I added custom LED lights (front and rear), modified the steering mechanism a bit (to fit a non-original servo motor that can only turn 90°) and replaced regular cardan joints with the metal ones.

Specs:

• Steering: PF Servo motor
• Propulsion: PF XL motor
• Full-time AWD
• Gearing: 24x24 -> 12:28 (new differentials). Gear ratio: 2.33:1
• Turning diameter (by wheels): 136cm
• Custom LED lights (front and rear)
• Metal cardan joints
• Powered by 3 x 14500 LiPo batteries with a DC step down converter
• Curb weight: 1.14 kg

Photos

62mm LEGO tyres

78mm RC tyres