to start with you should read this thread:
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12386
evrything you need to know for the most part is in there and accessible through the links
here's a couple more useful links:
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4521
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19341
i shouldn't answer these but here ya go:roll:
both front and rear set ups (bulks, towers, arms, diffs) should be kept. the radio and receiver should be kept.
i would sell the shafts and knuckles and get REVO stuff. alot beefier
anything connected to the chassis itself (enigine, linkage, tank, boxes, braces) can be sold
YES, it's in that first thread link. motor mounting is deffinately an issue with the t-maxx tranny though. i suggest selling it and getting an e-maxx tranny
easiest way is to use lathe motors. integy or eagle racing. (35t, 45t, 55, 65t, or wrap your own)
or a GD-600 and a reversible motor (mag mayhem most popular)
hitec 645 (most popular), towerpro 995 (newly being tested, there's a thread), 1/4 scale hobbico cs-80 (lots of torque, good price, but huge)
depends do you want one or not? do you have the desire to build? why start new when you have most of the stuff.
if you just read that first thread and not just look at pictures all this stuff is in there. sorry to sound a little harsh but reading and searching would answer all these questions:?