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Please see the following vendors for your parts needs:

www.orcrc.com/crawlmart/crawlmart.htm
www.jpcustomrcs.com/home.html
www.xtreme-rc-hobbies.net/
www.thecrawlerstore.com
www.rcpcrawlers.com
www.rc4wd.com
www.jwcustomwurksrc.com/
www.holmeshobbies.com/home.php
www.reignrc.com/
http://www.shop.rpphobby.com/categor...?categoryId=46
http://www.crawfordperformanceengine...n/commerce.cgi

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Index:
Part 1: Buying the components
Part 2: Available Chassis Kits
Part 3: Construction and assorted notes



How to build a Clodbuster Rock Crawler
Part 1: Buying the components

This guide is designed to help newcomers with the task of acquiring the numerous components needed to build a Clodbuster Rock Crawler. Move your mouse pointer over the associated text and left click to jump to the associated website.

To make this all a little easier to use, I've compiled an abbreviated list for the beginner crawler to use. This list of parts is a good starting point for anyone to build a clod crawler. I've recommended components so you don't have to decide yourself. The majority of parts you will need to build your crawler are:

Clod Axles
Clod Chassis (you have to choose this one)
Speed Control (recommend the tekin rebel 2)
Servos (recommend 645mgs)
tq3 system
Batteries for truck (all but the stick can use whats listed below- subC 6 cell)
Battery Charger (see recommended below)
Tires (proline Moabs)
Wheels (Proline velocity or mambo)
Wheel Adapters
Motors (Integy Lathe 65t with 8 tooth pinions)
Diff Locks



1) Clodbuster Axles
--Ebay
--TheCrawlerStore.com
--RCPCrawlers.com
--rc4wd

2) High Torque Servos
--Hitec HS-645MG Servos are the most popular. 133.31 oz/in at 6.0V
--You can upgrade to digital and increased torque. HS-5645MG 164.2 oz/in at 6V[/url]
--Hitec HSC-5955 - Robot servos provide the most torque, but at a high cost. 339 oz/in at 6V
--Hitec HSR-5995 (180 degrees of rotation - programmable) - Robot servos provide the most torque, but at a high cost. 339 oz/in at 6V Note, this servo rotates 180 degrees. A normal servo only rotates 90 degrees. This helps preload the servo saver but may not be good for all applications

3) Servo Savers
--Kimbrough Gas Car/Truck Servo Saver #124
--The Ofna Gas Car/Truck Servo Saver - Really good for the 180 degree rotation robot servo

4) 4 Wheel Steering Kits. Some chassis kits come with steering, so check with the manufacturer of the chassis you are buying to see if the chassis kit comes with steering or not.
--RcGuy 4 Wheel Steering Kit
--rc4wd steering kit

5) Electronic Speed Controller (ESC)
--Tekin Rebel 2
--Novak Super Duty[/url]
--The Novak Super Rooster was the standard ESC for rock crawling but is now discontinued. If you have one or can get one they are still a great choice for rock crawling.
--If you have an EVX laying around, that can be used also. You can run one battery off your EVX, see how by clicking here. http://www.rccrawler.com/evx.htm


6) Radio System/Remote Control
--The TQ3 with rear steer is very popular.www.TheCrawlerStore.com
--Spectrum DX6 www.rcpcrawlers.com
--Clod Mod Racing TQ3 www.rcpcrawlers.com
--The Futaba 4WD remote is also a good option


7) Batteries
--SMC 3600mAh Nimh packs are great www.thecrawlerstore.com
--Or, a more economical choice if money is an issue, use DuraTrax Shark 6-Cell 1500mAh Sport Standard

8.) Battery Charger
--DuraTrax Piranha AC/DC Digital Peak Charger NiCd/NiMH

9) Tires/Rims/Adapters
--Axial Racing 8 Hole Beadlock Wheels
--Pro-Line Moab tires are the most popular [/url]
--Pro-Line Velocity rims for the Moabs or other 40 series tires (Requires clod to maxx wheel adapters, see below)[/url]
--Pro-Line Mambo rims for the Moabs or other 40 series tires (Requires clod to maxx wheel adapters, see below)[/url]
--E-Maxx and T-Maxx tires are fairly popular.
--Imex items can be purchased directly from Imex.
--IMEX JumboMaxx Swamp Dawgs for E-Maxx and T-Maxx
--IMEX Rims for E-Maxx and T-Maxx
--Or these clod to maxx adapters from TheCrawlerStore

10) Motors
--You need two motors for a clodbuster. Lathe motors are the most popular.
--There are several motor mount manufacturers: Thunder Tech Racing, RcGuy, rc4wd, etc.
--Low tooth count pinions.

11) Top link mounts.
Some trucks such as the Vprime require upper link mounts.

12) Diff Locks. These are needed to lock the differentials on the truck which is a must in rock crawling.




How to build a Clodbuster Rock Crawler
Part 2: Available Chassis


"The Stick"


"NN"


"Hustler"


Rockbull


Gecko 2


V3
http://www.utrcrc.com/products.html