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gtbrian · 12-09-2006, 12:24 AM

hi guys. i recently found your site. i have a clod that has been sitting around for a while waiting to be built. i have a esp 4 chassis but was told that the screws arent the right size for it. i have all the electronics i need to run once i get it build. but i was thinking about using a different/newer chassis. anyone have any suggestions for me, im new to crawling but have been around racing sedans for a while.

run2jeepn · 12-09-2006, 12:32 AM

Pimp Cane all the way....Check them out in the Vendors sections. Just about any Chassis will work. SW2, VS, Xtreme Rc Hobbies, NN, Stick and so on. You can spend anywhere from $40 to $220 on one. What are you wanting out of or Clod? Trails or Comp Crawler? Are you wanting a 2.2 or Super class Crawler?

andrewmp6 · 12-09-2006, 05:27 AM

theres alot of them out there check the crawlerstore.com vendors on here and the link in my sig pick whichever one you like and can afford

run2jeepn · 12-09-2006, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewmp6

theres alot of them out there check the crawlerstore.com vendors on here and the link in my sig pick whichever one you like and can afford

Ya I forgot about the CLAW.....

gtbrian · 12-09-2006, 02:28 PM

i basically want a toy, something that i can beat in the back yard. take out to trails and when i take my jeep out. i dont know of any competition around my way so thats probably out. something pieced together to be a little custom would be fun, but doesnt much matter. i have that other chassis but i dont like the over all design of it and all with the cantilevers and so forth.
i looked at the truck earlier and i need one of the c carriers, where could i get one?

4link4eva · 12-10-2006, 07:09 AM

For bashing, I'd say get an NN or any other linked chassis. You can find lots of spares on ebay, good luck.

CPE MT · 12-10-2006, 08:54 AM

If you're only planning on bashing the truck with the occasional crawling thrown in, you'll be hard-pressed to beat the performance and value of our Evolution chassis. If your CZ4 is complete you'd only need the chassis below as you've got everything else.

andrewmp6 · 12-10-2006, 11:39 PM

lock the diffs better tires ball bearings are nice too

gtbrian · 12-11-2006, 01:56 PM

ok i think i have a plan. i am going to just use the chassis i have but modify it a little.
ive been looking around and have seen most of you put the upper links on the factory steering bracket or something. is there a part i can buy for that? i think i have an idea on how i could make one out of a thick body post but i wouldnt mind buying a link for it either.
second i will need a way to attach the shocks to the lower links, i think i may have seen something that would work but i dont know what it is called. its basically a collar that goes around the link so you can i think adjust it further up and down the link.
where can i find instuructions on how to take the axles apart to lock the diffs and replace a broken carrier? and where can i buy carriers?

gtbrian · 12-11-2006, 10:20 PM

anyone wanna help me out??
i need a place i can get the carriers, and directions on how to strip the axles down so i can replace them.

4link4eva · 12-12-2006, 09:56 AM

Is Glen Burnie a Scottish Glen? If so, I could send you some single plane upper link mounts for nothing. The axles are simple to strip down, just do it slowly and watch how they come apart, then clean them and put them back together in the same way. For the shock mounts, find a really wide cable tie, cut a section off it, wrap it around the link and bolt the shock to it real tight. Bingo

gtbrian · 12-12-2006, 09:24 PM

unfortunately its actually glen burnie maryland, other side of the pond. thanks for the idea with the cable tie.

andrewmp6 · 12-13-2006, 02:51 AM

what are carriers you mean the cheap plastic bearings they have stock i got mine from http://www.fullforcerc.com/bearings.htm

STANG KILLA SS · 12-13-2006, 08:02 AM

i agree the CPE evolution is the way to go. cheap and GREAT performance.

BrandonW · 12-13-2006, 09:47 AM

CPE would be great if you want to bash and do some crawling here and there. i also like the gecko and gecko 2 pro. www.rcguy.com

gtbrian · 12-13-2006, 03:28 PM

well after taking the axles apart, i already have bearings in them. i need to find somewhere to order the c hub/carriers whatever you call them. the part in between the steering knuckle and the axle tube.

cartronicshn · 12-13-2006, 04:30 PM

Do some searching

, here you go, have fun:

http://www.rcpcrawlers.com/clod_axles.html

12-09-2006, 12:24 AM	#1
gtbrian Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Crofton, Maryland Posts: 55	new crawler hi guys. i recently found your site. i have a clod that has been sitting around for a while waiting to be built. i have a esp 4 chassis but was told that the screws arent the right size for it. i have all the electronics i need to run once i get it build. but i was thinking about using a different/newer chassis. anyone have any suggestions for me, im new to crawling but have been around racing sedans for a while.

12-09-2006, 12:32 AM	#2
run2jeepn I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 11,196	Pimp Cane all the way....Check them out in the Vendors sections. Just about any Chassis will work. SW2, VS, Xtreme Rc Hobbies, NN, Stick and so on. You can spend anywhere from $40 to $220 on one. What are you wanting out of or Clod? Trails or Comp Crawler? Are you wanting a 2.2 or Super class Crawler? Last edited by run2jeepn; 12-09-2006 at 12:35 AM.

12-09-2006, 05:27 AM	#3
andrewmp6 Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: louisville Posts: 814	theres alot of them out there check the crawlerstore.com vendors on here and the link in my sig pick whichever one you like and can afford

12-09-2006, 02:28 PM	#5
gtbrian Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Crofton, Maryland Posts: 55	i basically want a toy, something that i can beat in the back yard. take out to trails and when i take my jeep out. i dont know of any competition around my way so thats probably out. something pieced together to be a little custom would be fun, but doesnt much matter. i have that other chassis but i dont like the over all design of it and all with the cantilevers and so forth. i looked at the truck earlier and i need one of the c carriers, where could i get one?

12-10-2006, 07:09 AM	#6
4link4eva RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: In England, looking for the threadlock... Posts: 1,150	For bashing, I'd say get an NN or any other linked chassis. You can find lots of spares on ebay, good luck.

12-10-2006, 08:54 AM	#7
CPE MT RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Home of the ORIGINAL Terminator chassis Posts: 1,252	If you're only planning on bashing the truck with the occasional crawling thrown in, you'll be hard-pressed to beat the performance and value of our Evolution chassis. If your CZ4 is complete you'd only need the chassis below as you've got everything else.

12-10-2006, 11:39 PM	#8
andrewmp6 Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: louisville Posts: 814	lock the diffs better tires ball bearings are nice too

12-11-2006, 01:56 PM	#9
gtbrian Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Crofton, Maryland Posts: 55	ok i think i have a plan. i am going to just use the chassis i have but modify it a little. ive been looking around and have seen most of you put the upper links on the factory steering bracket or something. is there a part i can buy for that? i think i have an idea on how i could make one out of a thick body post but i wouldnt mind buying a link for it either. second i will need a way to attach the shocks to the lower links, i think i may have seen something that would work but i dont know what it is called. its basically a collar that goes around the link so you can i think adjust it further up and down the link. where can i find instuructions on how to take the axles apart to lock the diffs and replace a broken carrier? and where can i buy carriers?

12-11-2006, 10:20 PM	#10
gtbrian Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Crofton, Maryland Posts: 55	anyone wanna help me out?? i need a place i can get the carriers, and directions on how to strip the axles down so i can replace them.

12-12-2006, 09:56 AM	#11
4link4eva RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: In England, looking for the threadlock... Posts: 1,150	Is Glen Burnie a Scottish Glen? If so, I could send you some single plane upper link mounts for nothing. The axles are simple to strip down, just do it slowly and watch how they come apart, then clean them and put them back together in the same way. For the shock mounts, find a really wide cable tie, cut a section off it, wrap it around the link and bolt the shock to it real tight. Bingo

12-12-2006, 09:24 PM	#12
gtbrian Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Crofton, Maryland Posts: 55	unfortunately its actually glen burnie maryland, other side of the pond. thanks for the idea with the cable tie.

12-13-2006, 02:51 AM	#13
andrewmp6 Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: louisville Posts: 814	what are carriers you mean the cheap plastic bearings they have stock i got mine from http://www.fullforcerc.com/bearings.htm

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12-13-2006, 08:02 AM	#14
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	i agree the CPE evolution is the way to go. cheap and GREAT performance.

12-13-2006, 09:47 AM	#15
BrandonW RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,043	CPE would be great if you want to bash and do some crawling here and there. i also like the gecko and gecko 2 pro. www.rcguy.com

12-13-2006, 03:28 PM	#16
gtbrian Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Crofton, Maryland Posts: 55	well after taking the axles apart, i already have bearings in them. i need to find somewhere to order the c hub/carriers whatever you call them. the part in between the steering knuckle and the axle tube.

12-13-2006, 04:30 PM	#17
cartronicshn I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: HONDURAS...ROCK HEAVEN Posts: 5,076	Do some searching , here you go, have fun: http://www.rcpcrawlers.com/clod_axles.html

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