HPI Venture SBK 1/10 4WD Rock Crawler Scale Builders Kit

Overview

The HPI Racing Venture SBK (Scale Builder Kit) is a 1/10 scale 4WD rock crawler kit designed for builders who want complete creative control over their scale trail truck. Unlike RTR models, the Venture SBK is supplied as a build-it-yourself kit with no body, wheels, tires, or electronics included — giving you the freedom to create a truly custom crawler.

Built on the highly regarded HPI Venture platform, the SBK delivers realistic scale design, excellent crawling performance, and a strong foundation for serious trail use.

Key Features

• 1/10 scale 4WD rock crawler kit
• Scale Builder Kit (SBK) — build-it-yourself platform
• Formed steel C-channel ladder chassis
• Front-mounted motor and transmission for realistic layout
• Full-time shaft-driven 4WD with all-metal gear transmission
• Locked front and rear differentials
• 3-link front / 4-link rear suspension
• Dual-stage oil-filled coil-over shocks
• Steel front universal driveshafts
• Aluminum lower suspension links
• Hidden brass axle weights

Performance Benefits

• Realistic scale chassis design
• Excellent crawling capability with locked diffs
• Front weight bias for improved climbing traction
• Increased steering angle with universal driveshafts
• Brass weights lower center of gravity for better stability

Usage Notes

• Recommended for experienced RC builders
• Best used for rock crawling, trail running, and scale builds
• Outdoor and indoor crawler use

Technical Specs

• Type: 1/10 Scale 4WD Rock Crawler Kit (SBK)
• Chassis: Steel C-channel ladder frame
• Drivetrain: Shaft-driven 4WD, all-metal gears, locked diffs
• Suspension: 3-link front / 4-link rear
• Scale: 1/10
• Manufacturer: HPI Racing

What's Included

• HPI Racing Venture SBK unassembled crawler kit
• Steel ladder chassis and drivetrain components
• Suspension, axles, shocks, and steering components
• Universal driveshafts, aluminum lower links, and axle weights
• Detailed assembly instructions

Needed to Complete

• Body shell
• Wheels and tires (1.9" or 2.2" crawler wheels recommended)
• Brushed crawler motor
• Crawler-spec brushed ESC (e.g., HPI SC-3SWP3)
• Steering servo (high-torque crawler servo recommended)
• 2.4GHz radio system (transmitter and receiver)
• Compatible battery pack and charger
• Standard RC building tools and thread-lock

Summary

The HPI Venture SBK is the ultimate scale crawler kit for builders — realistic ladder-frame chassis, locked diffs, premium upgrades included, and complete creative control over your custom trail truck.