58048 Toyota 4×4 Pickup Bruiser
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The Tamiya 58048 Bruiser is direct descendent of the Hilux 4x4, but with a variety of modifications in the style of the Californian mudbog racing pickups which were kind of part regular pickup/part monster truck, but it’s aggressive styling and cool blue colour scheme ensured its success from the moment it was launched. Significant changes have been made from Toyota Hilux as the model only shares minimal common parts; the front/rear axle assembles & some gearbox parts. All other parts on the Tamiya Bruiser were specifically designed for this model.
The single most important feature that differed from the Hilux and Blazer was a real working leaf spring suspension. The previous system fitted to the aforementioned models was far too hard and suffered a lot from many ‘owners’ modifications. Further changes included a new bigger and more powerful RS-750SH motor, even bigger than the 550 sized motors used in most large 4x4 off road vehicles today, such as the traxxas slash, a slipper/clutch spur gear reduced the risk of gearbox damage from the increase of power, plus the addition of much bigger “All Terrain Utility” tyres.
Items that were discarded in the transformation from Hilux to Bruiser include the Hilux’s front wheel manual hub-locking system. These were replaced by one-way bearings in each front hub. The wheels on the Bruiser are of a 3-piece chromed plastic design.
Many owners adopted the use of the Hilux’s 4000mAh battery which has over the years proved to be an essential Bruiser accessory, giving around 30-40 mins running time.
Today the Tamiya 58048 Bruiser is one of the most highly sought after 3-speed RC trucks, possibly due to its unique Double Cab body shell design, or its excellent running capabilities.
Tamiya Bruiser Videos
Tamiya Bruiser Specification
- Model number: 58048
- Model name: Toyota 4x4 Pickup Bruiser
- Released: 22-Aug-85
- Drive: 2WD/4WD, 3spd gearbox
- Suspension: Leaf springs, live axles
- Chassis desc.: Ladder frame
- Body Shell: ABS
- Motor: RS-750SH
- Width: 278mm
- Length: 520mm
- Wheel base: 287mm
- Tread front: 200mm
- Tread rear: 218mm
- Ground clearance: 35mm
- Weight: 4.7Kg with 6V-4000mAh battery
- Scale: 1/10
- Front tyre: diam/width 125/60
- Rear tyre: diam/width 125/60
Instruction Manual & Reference Documents
Tamiya 58048 Toyota Bruiser Instruction Manual
Useful Links
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