HELP identifying this crawler

[5thMOA]

I bought this crawler ... Not sure it's brand or model
It's def huge , like 5th scale

Pics should tell all needed .... It won't let me attach pics to my post

So here is a link to rctech.com where I bought it from ... Pics are in the last post the thread
HUGE custom built rock crawler - R/C Tech Forums

[old man 52]

It looks like a set of custom clod axles.

[5thMOA]

I don't have any good pics of it's chassis ...as I don't have it in my hands yet, still in shipping
I'm trying to figure out what make/model it started out as ... I know there is alot of custom parts/work done to it

And if it's not obvious already , I'm noob to the crawlers

[OSRC]

This is custom built from a variety of parts, there is no central brand or model. Since it has clod axles, I guess you could say it's a clod based rig. Really not much to identify other than individual components. I see parts from Tamiya, Integy, Traxxas, and other odds and ends. Looks like an Integy chassis poking out of the center, but not 100% sure.

It's a super class crawler for sure if you want to put a label on it.

[5thMOA]

Awesome .. Thank you for the detailed reply

So I'm guessing I did good for $225 shipped

[Docwolf]

100% custom.

Run her till she blows then track down the parts from there...........

[5thMOA]

Not gonna b cheap to maintain , huh ?

[Docwolf]

depends on what you find in there.......

[FATBOYrs10]

Just curious, but does the fella you bought this rig from know as lil about as you do? I would've asked the seller most all this that has been brought prior to buying it.

And as far as price, its like everything else used in the world, its only worth what the next man will give for it

Just my $0.02

[Docwolf]

Actually he listed it pretty well............


-axial ae-2 dual brushed motor esc

-integy 35t rear motor

-novak 45t front motor

-carbon fiber chassis

-exl-b1228. 1/5th scale rear metal gear servo

-integy fully billet aluminum clodbuster front axle

-integy billet aluminum front steering knuckles

-integy billet aluminum wheel wideners

-full race sealed bearings front and rear

-aluminum steering links with metal link ends

-integy billet aluminum rear outer axle housings

-integy aluminum rear steering knuckles

40 series crawler wheels

panther crawling tires

billet aluminum big bore shocks

[FATBOYrs10]

Yeah, but never listed what axles used, well....we know it has clod style front, and I've never seen a AE-2 "dual" brushed esc. And. Yes I know you could add 2 more motor leads.

[ThunderVP]

Pictures show it using Clod axels front and rear with Integy hop ups.
TTR CVDs with 17mm hubs are also present.
Chassis looks to be TheCrawlerStores Carbon Fiber or Fiberglass NN chassis.

[5thMOA]

Thanks guys ... The seller got it on trade ..and yes he knows as little about it as I do

He described it based on exactly what the original owner/builder had listed in his ad when he traded

I understand what parts it has

I'm just looking for a "brand/model" or something I can classify it by ...for future parts purchases or resell

Thanks again for all the positive feedback ...and not bashing me the noob

[Docwolf]

the only thing not listed are the shafts........but any Clod upgrades would fit as it is all Clod upgrade parts..........

[FATBOYrs10]

so.............clod based super........there's your brand/name

[5thMOA]

Ok so I will call it a "super clod"....why does that sound profane ...lol

[ThunderVP]

Originally Posted by 5thMOA

Ok so I will call it a "super clod"....why does that sound profane ...lol

It shouldn't because that is basically what it started as:


Tamiya Clodbuster with NN crawler chassis.

You can tell by the drive hexes and by looking closely at the pics that the drive axles have been upgraded to TTR CVDs.

You will need to pull the gearcases apart to see if it has the stock plastic gears or aftermarket aluminum gears.

When you get it, you can get more help with it unther the super class or Clodbuster threads.
Oh, by the way, its not 1/5th scale. Although a super classs crawler looks big, they are still concidered 1/10th or 1/8th scale. (the Clod kit is 1/10th)

[5thMOA]

Wow ..thanks abunch thundervp !! Your post was very informative and helpful
Your the man !!!

[5thMOA]

Where is this "clodbuster" thread ? I can't find it
Link would help ...thnx in advance

[FATBOYrs10]

Originally Posted by 5thMOA

Where is this "clodbuster" thread ? I can't find it
Link would help ...thnx in advance

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