Clod Trail Rig

[SteepJeep]

Hello everyone,

I thought I would share some pictures of what i've been working on lately. I usually stay pretty quiet around here. Thats mostly due to work and the fact that there is only 24 hours in a day. It seems I log on here more and more as I work more. I guess its my body's way of keeping me sane.

I have a problem. I have no rocks around here. So, I run mostly on mountain bike trails and mud. I decided to create a Clod based rig just for fun and to have something a little different. I'm unhappy with the wheel and tire combo and I'm currently looking for some beadlocks and Mud Slingers. It still needs electronics and a little tweaking. Let me know what you think.
Thanks for your time,
-Aaron-

[Joenz]

I think it looks great, nice work man. Some action shots would be brilliant!

[Bigfeet]

Thats awesome. I haven't given much thought to clods because they seem to be mostly supers. I didn't consider a trail Clod.

[tjcrawler]

Looks nice. Are you in Friendswood, Tx? If so I am right across the bay near Port Arthur (but not in PA). Same problem here, no rocks, I have a roller set up to be a super but I am considering taking it down to a trail/scale rig. Nice work.

[SteepJeep]

Yep, Friendswood Texas. Its always nice to see more Texans on here. I appreciate all your comments guys. Action shots will come when its running!
-Aaron-

[Grizzly4x4]

Gotta love the 2.2 Clods!

2.2 Clods look much better with big tires though. I've always thought the Moabs were too narrow as well. I really like Mashers for their width on a 2.2 Clod.

These new wheels from TCS will keep your track width the same as what you have now.
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The Axial Rockster beadlocks will fit over the stock Clod outer knuckle (just barely though). They will make your track width a little wider than it is now but not near as much as if you used an MSD or Junfac wheel. The Added width from the Rocksters looks real good with a 5.5" tall tire but might make it too wide for a 5" tall tire, based on what I like anyway.

Hope that helps a bit. Nice rig man, reminds me of Ace's first 2.2 Clod.

[SteepJeep]

Grizz,
You just made my day! Those wheels are awsome! I will definately have to pick up a set! I searched and searched for some beadlocks with negative backspacing. Thanks for the links!

I started making these chassis' just out of the blue. I realized that I never get to use my welder enough and decided to put a stop to that. I made one for my friends wheely king thats very similar to this one. The chassis is 1/2" steel tube that has been mitered and welded into shape.
(fully boxed frame!) Then, I took some 18 Ga sheet metal and fabbed a skid plate and welded it across the bottom. I weight 220 lbs and I can stand on it, no problem. That truck with the snow plow is wicked. Is that Ace's ride? I know you are one of the "big" 2.2 Clod guys, but I dont think I've seen that one as much as The Duke or some of your original clod builds.

I guess I'm gonna have to pick up a set of those wheels and some Mudslingers. That will take out a good chunk of my paycheck...

Thanks for the comments!
-Aaron-

[Grizzly4x4]

Yup, I've been waiting a long time for a set of wheels like that myself. They should look and work great on yours with the Slingers.

The first 2 chassis' I ever built were just like yours; 16Ga 1/2" square steel tube with an 18Ga steel skidplate across the bottom. A little bit heavy but like you said, very strong.
http://www.rccrawlermedia.com/rcc-ga...album35?page=1

Yea, Ace never posted much information about that 2.2 Clod but he is one of the 2.2 Clod OG's. He built his right after I built my original 2.2 Duke. We used to have a blast wheeling with them together. Ahhh, I miss the old days.

Post pics when you get the new wheels and tires on. It should look sweet.