maxxhell

so can some one tell me how much it will cost to build a nice clodbuster based crawler? what like $400?

crazy maxx

added every thing up w/o the electronics nd i got 363$$

maxxhell

see thats the thing i dont know what all the parts are that i need

crazy maxx

u need a chassie shocks axels trannsmission links andleaf spirngs if u want to go al lil scale

maxxhell

there got to be more then that to it

crazy maxx

wheel tires speedcontrol motor servos screws

maxxhell

can i use all them parts from the clodbuster?

crazy maxx

idk

coy5840

Parts needed for a clod build. Off the top of my head and prices vary.

Clod axles - $80 - 150
Motors - $45
JB to lock em - $5
Adjustable motor mounts - $ 30 ish (this is optional but nice to have)
Links - $30 ish or build your own for around $10
VS chassis - $65 [8D] other chassis are around the same
ESC cheapest is the MOPED - $35
TQ3 - $25 - $45 (cheapest out there that can be moded for rear steer)
Batteries - $30ish
Servo - Tower Pro MG 995 or 445 - around $25
Tires - Moabs xls or 40s you can find a set for around $50 but will probably cost more
Rims - $50 ish.
Shocks - You can find a set for around $20
8t pinion - ??
Body - $25 - $45
Paint - ??
probably need adapters to go from 12mm to 14mm (or ??) - not sure but around $50
Wideners will be around $30 - $50 not necessary but nice to have depending on the rims you choose.

this is just off the top of my head and some items are optional. I've chosen to go with some of less expensive stuff that I know about as well.

5150bronco

way more than that....tlt is about 500, i think....It is a lot of money dude/

coy5840

Not really. It can be built for a lot less.
I made my TLT for around $300-350.

You might even be able to do it cheaper if you are a good horse trader and able to make items on your own. And ifyou have some electronics sitting around allready.

maxxhell

well i already have shocks,a TQ3 radio,servos,tires and rims and i might be able to make some stuff on my own and i think am going with a bender custom chassis.

Rc EnthuSiasTs

if you really want to go cheap look at the stick, it eliminates the need for links and suspension, and overall a really cool truck. My tlt wi\hcih is pretty nice with an sw2 chassis cost me around 350. But i already had most the stuff!

maxxhell

rc enthusiasts i was lookin at your pics and i saw that you have your shocks upside down why

Rc EnthuSiasTs

i did this for two reasons, the first reason was because it allowed the shocks to move more freely through its travel. Dont know if you have seen traxxas shocks but both sides dont have those ball joints. The second reason was it gets the center of gravity down just a little bit. Not much but every little ounce helps.
Can i help you with any more ?'s. I will be glad to try and help you out!!

maxxhell

what are they tmaxx shocks?

Rc EnthuSiasTs

Yes they are t-maxx shocks. They are 4 inches in length, i also use the team losi yellow springs, except for the rear left spring i use a traxxas black spring to help reduce torque twist.

maxxhell

are those the only pics you have of your build

Rc EnthuSiasTs

I think i might have some more pics. Let me look in the files of rc enthusiasts!!

I found one, but it really isnt much different than my other one. I was in such a hurry to get it built i guess i just forgot to take pics.
Any specific pics you were looking for. I could probably snap a few specific pics!

maxxhell

can you take a pic from the top of the tranny

BrandonJM

They have trannies stock, on a clod the tranny is build onto each axle

Rc EnthuSiasTs

I will get a pic up for you a little later

Rc EnthuSiasTs

Soory about the wait, here is a link to my rcpics were i got you some more pics of the tranny, excuse my rig being very dirty, well it beats a shelf queen[>:]
[link=http://www.rcpics.net/media.php?searchstr=user:16251&trick=Any&type=Any&time=1175037814&search=search&limit=10]Tranny Shot![/link]