I'd have to agree with the OP and others on here
For a supposed high end kit there are plenty of issues with it.
The manual is the worst part, as somebody who isn't as experienced as most on here I found the manual very confusing as it lists part numbers for sections of the build that are incorrect, I managed to get through the build alright without issue and then I printed off the online manual. Neither of which make any mention at all of attaching the rear bumper in MM config.
A better explanation in the manual of how to build the diff would have been a massive benefit, had I not watched the video online, I would never have realised that the circlip has a flat and a rounded side or that the thrust race has 2 different thickness of washer.
The lack of alloy hexes, to me is simply a money maker on Durango's behalf. The alloy hexes were a fairly recent addition to the product line so they left them out of the kit knowing it would become an essential upgrade for the kit.
Plastic shock caps, shock ends and limiters on big bore shocks is major let down, as are the plastic shock stand off's. They have the part in the product line so why not include it ?
The only other kit I can compare it to, is the TLR 22( as its the only other one I have built recently) The 22 included everything I needed(apart from hex keys/drivers) it had threadlock, a cross wrench, grease and even included shock oil and 2 sets of wheels.
I never had to look online for additional info to build the 22 and there was no issues with any of the manual directing me to incorrect parts frames.
The 22 is also around £10 cheaper than the 210
dont get me wrong I still love my 210 now that its going
but this isn't a love/hate thread. its a build quality thread and I think the 210 is unfortunately not up to standard for the price point.
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