Arrma Kraton 6S Raptor Body Conversion Kit

Hi, for a while I had wanted to use a different, larger body on my Arrma Kraton 6S, but could not find anyone online who had tried it, so I decided to give it a go myself.

After some reasearch I had found that the Traxxas Slash has similar total length to the Kraton 6S, while only having a 20mm shorter wheelbase. 

Therefore, I got myself a Traxxas Raptor body (part number TRX5826T + TRX5828) and designed adaptor body posts to fit it to the Kraton. Note: this is NOT the Traxxas Raptor R body, which later afterwards, that one is longer and will not fit.

The parts are as follows:

Front Body Posts

• Print out of TPU, use M5x10mm heat inserts
• To install, take the original rear body posts mounts of the Kraton and install them upside down (see pictures)

Rear Body Posts

• Print out of TPU, use M5x10mm heat inserts
• Use the original front body post mounts of the Kraton and install them upside down (also see pictures)

Center Brace Extender

• Needed because the roof of the Raptor body is higher than the original Kraton body by about 50mm
• Print out of PETG, since the existing plastic parts around this part are already made out of a flexible material
• The Raptor body protector pieces are found in my other model: https://www.printables.com/model/1353088-traxxas-slashraptor-body-center-brace-and-body-pro

The ones included on this page are specifically just for use in the Kraton, the others can be used on any Slash.

Protector parts list:

• Under Hood Protector
• needed because when the front of the body flexes, it hits the front shocks

Under Bed Protector

• needed because when the rear of the body flexes, it hits the rear shocks

Rear Bed Flange

• use on top of the rear body posts (on top of the body) to hold down the body more securely, trust me you will need it

Modifications necessary on the TRX5826T Raptor body:

• trimming of the side flared fenders, thse get in the way of the wheels, plus more trimming necessary up to the hood, depending on what tires you have installed
• drilling out the rear holes to 11mm diameter, use a stepped drill or a reamer and go slowly, drill only as much as to keep a snug fit to the TPU rear body post

Other necessary hardware:

• some M5x12/14 thumbscrews, I use stainless steel thumbscrews from AliExpress (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003596895331.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.11.75a81802fnzIRK)
• various M3 screws, nuts and washers for installing the body protectors
• I also highly recommend Lexan scissors, both straight and curved, will make your work much easier