I got the ESE pilot truck today. The wheels are much closer to 36” and the wheelbase is correct at a bit over 7’. I had to transfer the front link from the stock one and had to grind the pivot standoff down a bit to get more vertical travel.
The pilot wheel centerlines are a bit closer to where they should since they are not on a stretched wheelbase as the stock one has an 8’ wheelbase.
Here are some before and after shots:
Also got the GGD cars ready to weather: