Solid Axle Monster Trucks

[Skribble]

Post away .. Juggs, Clods, Bennetts, etc. :D

[Skribble]

Have you seen the Tremor and the Ripper from Thunder Tech Racing? I own a XXX Kinwald Edition and I'm thinking of selling it to buy one. The Tremor chassis alone is 380. :eek:

[JordanG]

I tried posting pics for you guys, as i have two clods and a juggy 2, but it wont let me post a few pics in the same post it seems, and i refuse to make a post for each pic, so go here ;)


http://pub11.ezboard.com/frcmtnetworkmessageboardrcmtnetworkreadersrides.sh owMessage?topicID=4158.topic

[bluesy]

JordanG... That is an incredible collection. I am green with envy. I own a TXT-1 and an E-Maxx. I love the TXT and do a bunch of crawling with it. The E-Maxx was bought 2nd hand and I got it on a impulse. Big mistake. Oh, well. Your trux are really great looking!!!!!!!:cool: :cool: :cool:

[speedydave]

Originally posted by bluesy
The E-Maxx was bought 2nd hand and I got it on a impulse. Big mistake. Oh, well.

Bluesy, so do you mean it was a mistake buying the E-Maxx all together, or just buying it second hand??

[bluesy]

speedydave.... I'm not sure if it was the 2nd hand part or just the E-Maxx.... I just don't drive it that much. When I do something is always going wrong with it. It is the least reliable vehicle I have. It has stock Titan's in it and with 2400 sport packs I can only get about 5 - 8 mins of run time. I have four of these packs and can't seem to get them to dump anywhere close to each other so the truck quits when one dumps. I think I'm gonna sell it ..... too darned finicky....... Not at all like my TXT-1.... that's a great truck!!!:cool: :cool:

[Skribble]

Hey Jordan .. I've seen you around on RCMT. :D I like your Clod 2.

[mr.big.rc]

did you make the black chassis that doesnt have a front end?:D

did you weld it or epoxy it? i think of make a roll cage for my pede,thanks

Derek

[JordanG]

my tube frame was built by rcmt member karmegeddon, and it was brazed together.

[mr.big.rc]

o yeah, brazing is the best!the weld will hold better than the metal!is it tube? like brake fluid line for a real car?thats what i was thinking about using.

[bryan]

hey people with clods i want to buy 1 and im going aftermarket! im only 14 so i got a ok pay check but im saving 4 a car to so im gona go with the clodzilla II or III which 1 is better and y

[NitroRookie]

Out of all the Stock Electric Solid Axle Monster Trucks that are available for purchase.

Which one is the Absolute King of the Electric Solid Axle MT World in Box Stock Configuration ?

[dont slow down]

definatly the tamiya txt-1. if anyone disagrees with me then they need to be shot! just kidding but i thing almost everyone will agree with me that the txt-1 is the best out of the box.

[JordanG]

the txt-1 is the best out of the box...

solution?...

dont buy a clod out of the box!

lol, head over to www.thundertechracing.com , visit the clod junkyard, they sell axles (aka gearboxs) alone, thats all out the clod kit you need to build an aftermarket monster anyway...or you could always use ebay or the boards here or at www.rcmt.net to find a deal on a used clod...

After you get gearboxes....you'll have to decide on a chassis, and there are literally hundreds (maybe thousands :p ) of possibilites...whatever you do, have fun! :D

[tyler nesby]

well i agree with you that the txt 1 is the best box stock truck but you have to thik about the price. the clod is about 200 while the txt 1 is about 360. with that extra 160 you could buy an aftermarket chassis and the clod wound be way better than the txt1.one thing that makes the clod better is that it has the motors attached to the gearboxes. no driveshafts like the txt1. so allaround the clod is a better truck. :D

[NitroRookie]

Are there any Solid Axle R/C's out there that are RTR (Ready To Run). Because I'm not into building R/C Kits that this moment in time.

[Lowgear]

Jordan dont promote rcmt they suck:p

[CJ-5]

I live RCMT, my only complaint over there is the pop-ups but I got that solved. RCMT is the source for mt's, I like these boards but i find more people over there, and its just mt's.

[JordanG]

I like these boards as well, rcca is just so much more professional compared to rcmt.

If you are looking for a monster truck related community, check out monstermadness.net , excellent site, no pop ups, and they are monster truck related ;)

I'd like to see more pics of the members trucks here, i have a gun slinger replica tube frame clod, but it hasnt arrived yet so i cant post pics :(

[wolfen]

Ok,
Here is my Jugg2 w/juggular conversion, just got thru doing some work on the suspicion, the L-shape brackets are from the local hardware store. Why pay for that stuff when you can make your own. Just waiting for my ESC to come in, Its a LPC V7.1 ESC.Should work pretty good, it does not have a motor limit. I will try to get some better shocks later. These should work good for now.

[hua15]

http://www.rc4wd.com/images/site/articles/tremor/1.jpg

http://www.rc4wd.com/images/site/articles/tremor/2.jpg

http://www.rc4wd.com/images/site/articles/tremor/3.jpg

http://www.rc4wd.com/images/site/articles/tremor/4.jpg

[hua15]

Guys contact me at www.rc4wd.com, I carry the monster truck at affortable price. I have Tremor, Ripper, JPS and the latest XC2.

Skribble, Just email me when you are ready to buy, I can work on a deal for you.

-Hua

[hua15]

http://www.rc4wd.com/images/site/products/airbrush/patch1/txt1.jpg

[th'Kooz]

God thats an AWESOME paint job Hua!

[krisI.925]

Jordan the link doesnt work for me.

And yes the TXT-1 is the best out of the box.

TXT1=350
Clod=220+Zilla 4 chassis=370. These were the prices when i was looking at the 2 trucks. I went with the TXT.

[Thirsty Turtle]

hey hua, got any pics of the stampede? i like the alum chassis and need to see some more pics before i buy.

[VooDoo]

My little cold is solid axle... my cousins 4Runner (3 speed baby) is also solid axle. he'll never let go of that though...

[casper975]

hey what about the pajero and xc chassy trucks

[civicds]

Has anyone been to the national radio control truck pulling association (nr/ctpa) events. I currently own a e-maxx but i decided to go w/a solid axel monster for x-mas. I've chosen a TXT-1. I was wondering what would be the best events to enter. Also check out www.monstertrucks.net then go to rc/cars and scroll through the web sites to page 2 and check out nr/ctpa this site has some awsome pics.

[95Dakota]

Hello, i enjoyed ready all the posts. I thank the person that started this post. solid is the only way to go, I mean have any of you ever seen an independent susp monster truck? i haven't. I will post pics soon. keep it going:)

[maX energ]

is it possible to just buy the clodzilla4 chassis kit then buy the things i need instead of buying a clod then the clodzilla and tearing it down and rebuilding it on a different chassis? will it cost less or more? i dont care about the labor...i LOVE puting them together!


thanks alot

[Snowman24]

go to www.RC4wd.com look on the side and click on tamiya there you will find Complete unassembled Clod Gearcase Kit for $139.00 it comes with bushings so i would also get the bearing set and put those in, this would be cheaper than buying the clod for $250.00 you will also still need to buy rims and tires.

[Snowman24]

ohh you can also check ebay auctions and you may be able to find used ones, i just got a set there for $80 and they already have bearings

[Primal]

Solid Axle is the way to go. :D

Here is a run down of my truck,

Ripper Chassie
Super rooster esc
Speed gem 14's
Hitec servos
Associated shocks
R/CRaven springs
Novak XXL reciever
full bearings
and have locked the rear diff.


http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Mar/2003338605794378503904.jpg

http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Mar/2003336989091498205236.jpg

[nascar3]

hey guys, I just purchased a TXT-1 that I am going to use strictly as a crawler. I want to lock both diffs. I know it will kill my steering, but at low speed and with a powerful servo I think I will be alright. Any thoughts.

[lil_general_lee]

Hmm, After looking into rock crawling I settled on getting the E-Maxx. Granded you get slightly more flex out of a solid axle truck, but the E-maxx has more overall ground clearance. No "pumpkin" to get hung up on rocks. I am really impressed with the wheeling capabilities of the E-maxx. I've wheeled the stock truck and was impressed how well it did out of the box. Granted I havn't tried out my fully built truck yet since I'm waiting on the motors and ESC. I think it will do at least 100% better. The older E-maxx was actually better for crawling then the newer one since it has the tires closer to the centerline of the truck. And the shorter CVDs are stronger as well. I ended up with the wide maxx kit because it was the only thing available at the time... I think I may convert to the original arms if the jumbomaxx wheels will fit without hitting the body or anything else, being they almost hit the body already. I'd post my set up but its somewhat long. I can post it later if anyone is interested and I will try to get some pictures up later on if I can get some. I have to say, nice truck primal !

RJ

[twisted]

well im the new proud owner of a thunder tech ripper.it has full bearing axles,axle wideners,axle tube brace kit, x treme servo mount,imex pullers on crp wheels and losi shocks.

[killer_d76]

do you like something different?.. check out my project truck.. hey it's 4 wheel drive and straight axle too! :p

[killer_d76]

articulation!

[killer_d76]

;)

[twisted]

that kicks butt!

[lil_general_lee]

Here is my E-maxx. Not bad flex from an independent suspension system. :)

[lil_general_lee]

Here is the 2nd pic, Since I havn't figured out how to put 2 pics in one post. All 4 tires are touching, none are suspended in air ;)

[twisted]

i like the swamp dawgs! heres a pic of my ripper!

[jeepboy109]

news out theirs a new 1/34 mini 4wd trck with a cherokee body thats going to be made by rc4wd for pics go to www.rcjimsplace.com/invision
its their ill get a better link latter:confused:
i want one so bad!
asome flex for a pamn truck!

[jeepboy109]

http://www.rcjimsplace.com/invision/index.php?act=ST&f=82&t=5596&
hres the link

[mavrick0]

My solid axle MT's.
http://members.rogers.com/mavrick0/images/Burb%20Ripper%202.JPG
http://members.rogers.com/mavrick0/images/Burb%20Ripper%2017.JPG
http://members.rogers.com/mavrick0/images/TXC%20with%20Savage%20Shocks%204.JPG
http://members.rogers.com/mavrick0/images/TXC5.JPG
http://members.rogers.com/mavrick0/images/Blue%20Banshee3.JPG
http://members.rogers.com/mavrick0/images/Blue%20Banshee5.JPG

[SixVi6-Camaro]

MY custom made clod chassis.
http://home.comcast.net/~exsells/customclod_06.jpg

My custom chassis clod next to my RcGuy.com Geko Chassis clod.
http://home.comcast.net/~exsells/customclod_05.jpg

MY Custom chassis body off.
http://home.comcast.net/~exsells/customclod_07.jpg


My custom made clod's artuculation.. hehe.

[killer_d76]

:ö: it's 95% done ;)... i know this is not a monster truck but it's solid axle..... looks like i'm having problem posting pics :(... here's a link where you can see my creation! ;)

http://www.microrccenter.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=18465

hope you like it!

-æ

[killer_d76]

more of my creations here
http://community.webshots.com/user/killer_d76

all them (trucks only) sports a straight axle design :D

-æ

[dog8spam]

What turnbuckles do yall use?