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savyxer · 10-13-2005, 06:14 PM

OK, since Christmas and winter are coming soon I have decided that i want to make a TXT-1 project. I don't just want to buy a TXT-1 i want to build one from the ground up. I am only 13 and don't have welding skills and stuff like that but i do have the patients to build anything. I was just wondering what Chassis, diffs, and linkage i should use for now since those are the biggest parts. Should I use a tranny or just somehow use the clod diffs that have the mottors hooked right up to them. If I do use a tranny what one should i use and what kind of driveshafts should i use. I would really appriciate it if you guys could help me out, and give me some ideas. I am looking to spend $400-500 just from christmas and my b-day so i dont have the money for $350 chassis and what not. Thanks a lot guys.

savyxer · 10-13-2005, 07:04 PM

Also say if i were to get a gecko clodbuster chassis will i have to stick with just clod diffs and parts or can i go with TXT-1 parts and diffs, and axles

Brainstain · 10-14-2005, 02:52 AM

[QUOTE=savyxer] Should I use a tranny or just somehow use the clod diffs that have the mottors hooked right up to them. If I do use a tranny what one should i use and what kind of driveshafts should i use. [QUOTE]

Well, since you want to build a TXT,I would say you should use the TXT tranny and axles with revo shafts. And just to clarify, you can't swap clod and TXT axles. They are totally different and you can't run driveshafts to a clod axle.

old_dog · 10-14-2005, 07:23 AM

Based on your price range I would suggest buying a TXT to assemble and do the 10 tips under $20 that is posted in the tech section here. Buying the TXT kit will give you everything you need to get started without having to find parts everywhere. You will have a very capable crawler and should be able to stay within your budget.

savyxer · 10-14-2005, 04:54 PM

But i sortof wanted to build a custom truck. Thats just my budget from christmas and my brithday which is in feb. Plus i have a newspaper job so i make like 40 every 2 weeks. What is the average buget on crawlers

rock zombie · 10-14-2005, 06:05 PM

rckjeep has a thread on txt build up . check it out.
in your price you can get a txt and build it. i got mine off ebay rtr SR ,2 cs80 servos , moabs, locked f/r, moded tq3 , integy shocks , gd600 and more for 350.00. all it needed to run is a charger and batterys . look around, its cheaper to buy a rig than to build it new . good luck

RZ

Unimoger · 10-29-2005, 11:53 AM

rckjeep's thread is the one to read, it will help you alot.

10-13-2005, 06:14 PM	#1
savyxer Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: kitchener, ontario, canada Posts: 82	Help me out with my project OK, since Christmas and winter are coming soon I have decided that i want to make a TXT-1 project. I don't just want to buy a TXT-1 i want to build one from the ground up. I am only 13 and don't have welding skills and stuff like that but i do have the patients to build anything. I was just wondering what Chassis, diffs, and linkage i should use for now since those are the biggest parts. Should I use a tranny or just somehow use the clod diffs that have the mottors hooked right up to them. If I do use a tranny what one should i use and what kind of driveshafts should i use. I would really appriciate it if you guys could help me out, and give me some ideas. I am looking to spend $400-500 just from christmas and my b-day so i dont have the money for $350 chassis and what not. Thanks a lot guys. Last edited by savyxer; 10-13-2005 at 08:30 PM. Reason: wrong title

10-13-2005, 07:04 PM	#2
savyxer Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: kitchener, ontario, canada Posts: 82	Also say if i were to get a gecko clodbuster chassis will i have to stick with just clod diffs and parts or can i go with TXT-1 parts and diffs, and axles

10-14-2005, 02:52 AM	#3
Brainstain Nope.. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Whiteland, Indiana Posts: 1,849	[QUOTE=savyxer] Should I use a tranny or just somehow use the clod diffs that have the mottors hooked right up to them. If I do use a tranny what one should i use and what kind of driveshafts should i use. [QUOTE] Well, since you want to build a TXT,I would say you should use the TXT tranny and axles with revo shafts. And just to clarify, you can't swap clod and TXT axles. They are totally different and you can't run driveshafts to a clod axle.

10-14-2005, 07:23 AM	#4
old_dog Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 182	Based on your price range I would suggest buying a TXT to assemble and do the 10 tips under $20 that is posted in the tech section here. Buying the TXT kit will give you everything you need to get started without having to find parts everywhere. You will have a very capable crawler and should be able to stay within your budget.

10-14-2005, 04:54 PM	#5
savyxer Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: kitchener, ontario, canada Posts: 82	But i sortof wanted to build a custom truck. Thats just my budget from christmas and my brithday which is in feb. Plus i have a newspaper job so i make like 40 every 2 weeks. What is the average buget on crawlers

10-14-2005, 06:05 PM	#6
rock zombie Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: us Posts: 71	rckjeep has a thread on txt build up . check it out. in your price you can get a txt and build it. i got mine off ebay rtr SR ,2 cs80 servos , moabs, locked f/r, moded tq3 , integy shocks , gd600 and more for 350.00. all it needed to run is a charger and batterys . look around, its cheaper to buy a rig than to build it new . good luck RZ

10-29-2005, 11:53 AM	#7
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	rckjeep's thread is the one to read, it will help you alot.

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