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stevehof · 05-08-2009, 07:36 AM

I tried this post in general crawling and got no response. So, since the axles on this are very similar to a Clod, I thought I'd try here....

What's the word on these? Will they run with reasonable driving without a lot of parts breakage? They are expensive to start with so if they have a lot of little engineering 'flaws' that would not be good. I believe the new 16" wheel base (SW) would allow this outfit to be legal for Super Class?

4ONDFLR · 05-08-2009, 03:34 PM

i pesonally think it would be cheaper and easier just to start with clod axles. and the parts support is plent for the clod. why pay more for an unsure purchase when you can get the sure pick for cheaper?

Mudsy · 05-08-2009, 07:29 PM

BUY THE CLOD AXLES, IT'LL BE CHEAPER AND WILL OUT LAST THE KILLER KRAWLER. I'M CURRENTLY BUILDING A SUPER AND IT'S WAY CHEAPER AND WAY MORE FUN. YOU WON'T BE DISAPOINTED WITH A CLOD. MY CLOD AXLES ARE MORE THAN 15 YEARS OLD AND STILL GOING STRONG. GOD BROKE THE MOLD WHEN HE CREATED THE CLODBUSTER. NOTHING COME CLOSE TO IT SINCE THEN.

SUPERINVA · 05-09-2009, 08:29 AM

The Clod axles on my SUPER are about 18 yrs old. They are still going strong with the stock gears and internals. They will last years if you build them right. You also learn a lot just building your super from the axles up. The parts availability for clod axles is endless. If you want it someone makes it. Good Luck hope this helps.

Reflektr · 05-11-2009, 10:43 PM

Word on the Clod-hopper parts. There's literally no limit to what can be done with them, and you can find them with no trouble at all. The Clodbuster is what got the majority of us into this hobby! I'm currently in the process of building a tube-frame Super with my old Clod parts, and I'm having a blast with it. When I saw that crazy Killer Krawler chassis and how much it was, I almost peed my pants - But I haven't seen one on here yet - Which leads me to believe one of two things.......Enthusiasts want to build their own Supers (and not pay a lot of money)...... Or it may not be all the hype and wonder those rockin' photos on rc4wd make it out to be? Have you watched the vids of it? The thing does look trick though. Whether or not it covers rocks like paper, you still gotta give that company props for bringing another option to those interested in Supers. Let us know what kind of info you dig up on it, I'd be interested in hearing how it holds up!

05-08-2009, 07:36 AM	#1
stevehof Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oceanside Posts: 51	RC4WD's Killer Krawler SW - Opinions? I tried this post in general crawling and got no response. So, since the axles on this are very similar to a Clod, I thought I'd try here.... What's the word on these? Will they run with reasonable driving without a lot of parts breakage? They are expensive to start with so if they have a lot of little engineering 'flaws' that would not be good. I believe the new 16" wheel base (SW) would allow this outfit to be legal for Super Class?

05-08-2009, 03:34 PM	#2
4ONDFLR Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CHESAPEAKE, Va Posts: 556	i pesonally think it would be cheaper and easier just to start with clod axles. and the parts support is plent for the clod. why pay more for an unsure purchase when you can get the sure pick for cheaper?

05-08-2009, 07:29 PM	#3
Mudsy Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Viroqua Posts: 940	BUY THE CLOD AXLES, IT'LL BE CHEAPER AND WILL OUT LAST THE KILLER KRAWLER. I'M CURRENTLY BUILDING A SUPER AND IT'S WAY CHEAPER AND WAY MORE FUN. YOU WON'T BE DISAPOINTED WITH A CLOD. MY CLOD AXLES ARE MORE THAN 15 YEARS OLD AND STILL GOING STRONG. GOD BROKE THE MOLD WHEN HE CREATED THE CLODBUSTER. NOTHING COME CLOSE TO IT SINCE THEN.

05-09-2009, 08:29 AM	#4
SUPERINVA Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 167	The Clod axles on my SUPER are about 18 yrs old. They are still going strong with the stock gears and internals. They will last years if you build them right. You also learn a lot just building your super from the axles up. The parts availability for clod axles is endless. If you want it someone makes it. Good Luck hope this helps.

05-11-2009, 10:43 PM	#5
Reflektr Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2009 Location: Welderville just south of benchviseland Posts: 634	Word on the Clod-hopper parts. There's literally no limit to what can be done with them, and you can find them with no trouble at all. The Clodbuster is what got the majority of us into this hobby! I'm currently in the process of building a tube-frame Super with my old Clod parts, and I'm having a blast with it. When I saw that crazy Killer Krawler chassis and how much it was, I almost peed my pants - But I haven't seen one on here yet - Which leads me to believe one of two things.......Enthusiasts want to build their own Supers (and not pay a lot of money)...... Or it may not be all the hype and wonder those rockin' photos on rc4wd make it out to be? Have you watched the vids of it? The thing does look trick though. Whether or not it covers rocks like paper, you still gotta give that company props for bringing another option to those interested in Supers. Let us know what kind of info you dig up on it, I'd be interested in hearing how it holds up!

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