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NWDave · 04-22-2007, 12:15 PM

I'm interested in doing a 2.2 crawler buildup using WK axles. Has anyone done a complete cost run down on what the total price would be to purchase all the factory HPI parts to build up both axles? Or, would it just be cheaper to buy the complete RTR truck, swap everything out I don't want, and sell the leftovers?

Thanks!

Mnster · 04-22-2007, 12:19 PM

Buy the 4wd RTR then you have everything you need to start with.

NWDave · 04-22-2007, 12:28 PM

I already have a 'Pede tranny, and a lot of Maxx drive train parts, that's why I wanted to just build up some axles. Getting the RTR truck would be easy, but I want to change so much on it. I wanted to test the waters and see if anyone had been down this road before.

rockwerks · 04-22-2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mnster

Buy the 4wd RTR then you have everything you need to start with.

what he said, you will save 2.00 almost if you just buy the parts to build the axles........

is the same for the TLT the parts to build the axles cost as much as the entire kit

patatron · 04-22-2007, 12:38 PM

And that is if you could actually locate all the parts in stock to make these axles.

rockwerks · 04-22-2007, 12:43 PM

the kit price is always cheaper than the replacement parts. That is how they make their money.

Kingofthehill · 04-22-2007, 12:43 PM

not to mention the stock ESC and radio gear is pretty descent..

im running the stock ESC through water on 8 cells and its still going strong

... IMO the "throw away" electronics make it worth the $$$4

JOe

4x4dodge · 04-22-2007, 02:40 PM

At the moment the axle parts are very hard to get, so its best to get the whole truck from Tower Hobbies, and save $25 with their instant savings. Could get the whole truck for $185 plus shipping.

NWDave · 04-22-2007, 03:21 PM

Sounds like good advice, I'll be looking to get the RTR WK here soon. Anyone got a good line an where to get the new 4x4 version? I'd hate to order the RTR, get the older 2wd version, and be scrounging for parts like everyone else.

Thanks All!

cammok5 · 04-22-2007, 03:38 PM

towerhobbies has it the cheapest place to get the 4x4 WK

NWDave · 04-22-2007, 03:41 PM

Cool, thanks!

todd1803 · 04-22-2007, 05:35 PM

Tower has it for $210, and there is a discount code on their home page for $25 off orders over $200, and you'll pay shipping.

Ultimate Hobbies has it for $190, with free shipping.

Works out to be about the same either way. I ordered mine from Tower.

Rockpiledriver · 04-22-2007, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NWDave

Sounds like good advice, I'll be looking to get the RTR WK here soon. Anyone got a good line an where to get the new 4x4 version? I'd hate to order the RTR, get the older 2wd version, and be scrounging for parts like everyone else.

Thanks All!

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dirk379 · 04-22-2007, 05:56 PM

Got my 4WD WK for $174

todd1803 · 04-22-2007, 07:43 PM

Thanks RCP, when I was shopping last week they weren't on the site yet. Guess I just missed it.

If you want it quick, go with RCP for sure, I got my wheels and motor Friday after ordering late on Wednesday.

NWDave · 04-23-2007, 06:47 AM

dirk379: Where'd you get your WK for $174?

dirk379 · 04-23-2007, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by NWDave

dirk379: Where'd you get your WK for $174?

Well they're $199 at hobby habbit my LHS and i get 15% off so he gave it to me for that

NWDave · 04-23-2007, 09:49 AM

You guys in Salt Lick City get all the good deals!

04-22-2007, 12:15 PM	#1
NWDave Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 103	Cost run down? I'm interested in doing a 2.2 crawler buildup using WK axles. Has anyone done a complete cost run down on what the total price would be to purchase all the factory HPI parts to build up both axles? Or, would it just be cheaper to buy the complete RTR truck, swap everything out I don't want, and sell the leftovers? Thanks!

04-22-2007, 12:19 PM	#2
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	Buy the 4wd RTR then you have everything you need to start with.

04-22-2007, 12:28 PM	#3
NWDave Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 103	I already have a 'Pede tranny, and a lot of Maxx drive train parts, that's why I wanted to just build up some axles. Getting the RTR truck would be easy, but I want to change so much on it. I wanted to test the waters and see if anyone had been down this road before.

04-22-2007, 12:38 PM	#5
patatron Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Redmond Posts: 56	And that is if you could actually locate all the parts in stock to make these axles.

04-22-2007, 12:43 PM	#6
rockwerks I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: FLAGSTAFF Posts: 3,728	the kit price is always cheaper than the replacement parts. That is how they make their money.

04-22-2007, 12:43 PM	#7
Kingofthehill Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: So.Cal Posts: 138	not to mention the stock ESC and radio gear is pretty descent.. im running the stock ESC through water on 8 cells and its still going strong ... IMO the "throw away" electronics make it worth the $$$4 JOe

04-22-2007, 02:40 PM	#8
4x4dodge Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 229	At the moment the axle parts are very hard to get, so its best to get the whole truck from Tower Hobbies, and save $25 with their instant savings. Could get the whole truck for $185 plus shipping.

04-22-2007, 03:21 PM	#9
NWDave Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 103	Sounds like good advice, I'll be looking to get the RTR WK here soon. Anyone got a good line an where to get the new 4x4 version? I'd hate to order the RTR, get the older 2wd version, and be scrounging for parts like everyone else. Thanks All!

04-22-2007, 03:38 PM	#10
cammok5 Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: nc Posts: 867	towerhobbies has it the cheapest place to get the 4x4 WK

04-22-2007, 03:41 PM	#11
NWDave Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 103	Cool, thanks!

04-22-2007, 05:35 PM	#12
todd1803 Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 983	Tower has it for $210, and there is a discount code on their home page for $25 off orders over $200, and you'll pay shipping. Ultimate Hobbies has it for $190, with free shipping. Works out to be about the same either way. I ordered mine from Tower.

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04-22-2007, 05:56 PM	#14
dirk379 RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 1,530	Got my 4WD WK for $174

04-22-2007, 07:43 PM	#15
todd1803 Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 983	Thanks RCP, when I was shopping last week they weren't on the site yet. Guess I just missed it. If you want it quick, go with RCP for sure, I got my wheels and motor Friday after ordering late on Wednesday.

04-23-2007, 06:47 AM	#16
NWDave Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 103	dirk379: Where'd you get your WK for $174?

04-23-2007, 09:49 AM	#18
NWDave Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 103	You guys in Salt Lick City get all the good deals!

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