Stance Cab Only Body vs Full Stance Body: Which to Build
By Vanquish Products - Premium RC Crawler Kits & Accessories | Published: 2026-11-04
Category: Confronti
Compare the Stance Cab Only and full Stance clear bodies on fitment, wheelbase, and build style so you can pick the right shell for your VRD crawler.
Quick answer
Choose the Stance Cab Only Body if you run a VRD kit or RTR and want a short, minimalist shell with room to build your own rear section. Choose the full Stance Body if you have the VPS09015 VRD Carbon Kit and want a complete, competition-style body with pinched rear proportions.
The real difference is fitment, not just length
Both bodies share the same 4.4-inch height and 7.5-inch width, so the choice comes down to length and which chassis each is listed to fit. The full Stance Body is specified for the VPS09015 VRD Carbon Kit, while the Cab Only is listed to fit all VRD kits and RTRs. That fitment note should drive your decision before anything else.
The Cab Only measures 11.0 inches long and the full body measures 16.8 inches. The shorter cab leaves the rear open, which is why it suits builders who want to create their own bed, cage, or minimalist tail instead of installing a full shell.
What the shorter cab changes on the bench
A cab-only body shifts more of the visual weight forward and leaves rear body mounting and rear structure to you. That is freedom, but it is also extra work: you will need to plan how the rear of the body sits and how it attaches before you paint or trim. The full body arrives as a complete shell, so the rear proportions are already defined by the mold.
Neither body includes paint or a finished finish. Both are clear Lexan, rough cut, and require trimming, window masks, and a decal sheet. Budget the same paint-prep and trimming time for either one; the cab-only simply leaves more of the rear design to your own fabrication.
Where the full body earns its place
The full Stance Body’s pinched front and rear proportions are intended to increase clearance, and because the rear is part of the mold, you get a consistent competition-inspired shape without building a rear section. If your goal is a straightforward build on the VRD Carbon Kit, this removes a variable.
The trade-off is that you are committing to the full shell’s length and rear shape. If you later want an open rear or a custom bed, the cab-only is the more flexible starting point.
Trade-offs to weigh before you order
- Fitment certainty: If you own a VRD kit or RTR and have not confirmed the exact chassis code, the Cab Only is the lower-risk choice because it is listed for all VRD kits and RTRs. The full body is listed specifically for the VPS09015 VRD Carbon Kit. Confirm your chassis code before choosing the full body.
- Rear-end effort: The Cab Only leaves the rear open, so you must plan rear bodywork and mounting yourself. The full body supplies a finished rear shape out of the mold. Only pick the cab-only if you want to design the rear.
- Length and clearance: At 11.0 inches the Cab Only is 5.8 inches shorter than the 16.8-inch full body. The full body’s pinched front and rear proportions are intended to increase clearance, while the cab-only relies on your own rear design for clearance. Match the body length to the terrain and look you actually run.
- Paint and prep: Both are clear Lexan, rough cut, and require trimming, window masks, and decals. Neither includes paint, so plan the same prep time for either shell.
Product facts at a glance
- Stance Cab Only Body - Clear: Clear Lexan cab-only body, 11.0 inches long, listed to fit all VRD kits and RTRs. The short length and broad fitment make it the safer choice if you are unsure which VRD chassis you will build on.
Stance Cab Only Body - Clear - Stance Body - Clear: Clear Lexan full body, 16.8 inches long, listed for the VPS09015 VRD Carbon Kit. The longer shell gives a complete rear shape, but check that your chassis is the listed VRD Carbon Kit before ordering.
Stance Body - Clear
Which build is right for you?
Best for
- Builders with a VRD kit or RTR who want a minimalist cab-only look
- Custom projects that need freedom to create a rear bed or cage
Not for
- Builders who want a complete rear body shape without extra fabrication
- Owners of the VPS09015 VRD Carbon Kit who want the listed full-body fitment
