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jakieboy · 01-08-2005, 05:45 PM

I would like some input and advice on how to build my first crawler, keep in mind I have a complete disassembled rustler to use and am on a tight budget. Any help would be greatly appreciated. How does this sound:

Homemade aluminum Chassis
Custom 4-link Suspension
TLT-1 Axles
Rustler Tranny
Masher 2000's
Venom Racing 19t Stock Motor
Novak Explorer II ESC
Rustler Receiver
JR Racing Z270 Servo
and a couple cheapo Duratrax 1500 packs

skyjacker_rc_club · 01-08-2005, 05:52 PM

I would get a lathe motor over the 19 turn and get a XRC esc or a water proof Mtronics w/ rev.

If you dont feel sure about coming up with your own chassis design just look around on here there are tons of thread just do a little searching.

Have fun

kickback_crawler · 01-08-2005, 05:56 PM

Sounds like a good plan just need a reverseable esc. The explorer 2 is forward only . I did the same thing good luck with crawler.

Zippin · 01-08-2005, 06:03 PM

i just finished my first crawler using a stampede tranny which is the same and it is awsome. i used savage plates for my chase. http://www.rccrawler.com/postt5451.html I am still working on the driveshafts but this week i am going to make some adapters on the lathe at school. i will let u know how it works if you are interested

Plays_with_Toys · 01-08-2005, 06:17 PM

That's a generic list of my chassis. Get a higher turn motor, either the 55t lathe motor or the T600 from tower. Both give great torque, the t600 has more RPMS though (more wheelspin). Also, make sure to get a reverse ESC, and you may want to get some nicer batts down the road.

01-08-2005, 05:45 PM	#1
jakieboy Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4	Custom Crawler w/ Rustler tranny I would like some input and advice on how to build my first crawler, keep in mind I have a complete disassembled rustler to use and am on a tight budget. Any help would be greatly appreciated. How does this sound: Homemade aluminum Chassis Custom 4-link Suspension TLT-1 Axles Rustler Tranny Masher 2000's Venom Racing 19t Stock Motor Novak Explorer II ESC Rustler Receiver JR Racing Z270 Servo and a couple cheapo Duratrax 1500 packs

01-08-2005, 05:52 PM	#2
skyjacker_rc_club Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 616	Re: Custom Crawler w/ Rustler tranny I would get a lathe motor over the 19 turn and get a XRC esc or a water proof Mtronics w/ rev. If you dont feel sure about coming up with your own chassis design just look around on here there are tons of thread just do a little searching. Have fun

01-08-2005, 05:56 PM	#3
kickback_crawler Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sideways on a 3/8 mile on clay Posts: 181	Re: Custom Crawler w/ Rustler tranny Sounds like a good plan just need a reverseable esc. The explorer 2 is forward only . I did the same thing good luck with crawler.

01-08-2005, 06:03 PM	#4
Zippin Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: tyler Posts: 50	Re: Custom Crawler w/ Rustler tranny i just finished my first crawler using a stampede tranny which is the same and it is awsome. i used savage plates for my chase. http://www.rccrawler.com/postt5451.html I am still working on the driveshafts but this week i am going to make some adapters on the lathe at school. i will let u know how it works if you are interested

01-08-2005, 06:17 PM	#5
Plays_with_Toys I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,129	Re: Custom Crawler w/ Rustler tranny That's a generic list of my chassis. Get a higher turn motor, either the 55t lathe motor or the T600 from tower. Both give great torque, the t600 has more RPMS though (more wheelspin). Also, make sure to get a reverse ESC, and you may want to get some nicer batts down the road.

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