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Originally Posted by soulcoma (Post 15761179)

Yeah T6 or sc6 shocks. Once you start getting into the Kashima bodies, Chrome shafts and JC bling they get pricey fast but they are butter smooth I have them On my B6.2 and B74.1
My Clod is going to be close to the $1500 mark I think.

1/8 is a blast. Id get one if I were you. I have the Tekno EB48.4, NB48.4, ET48.3, NT48.3, X-Ray XB8E, Associated RC8 B3.2e, Arrma Kraton, Talion, Typhon, And LImitless. They are all Epic.

I’ve been 10th scale for 30 years. Racing on and off since I was 9, I just travel a lot for work and racing has taken a back burner to life. Hard to drop a ton of coin on something I’ll rarely use. My SMT10 gets a lot of mileage and I know a clod based build would too.

I hear you. I rarely race anymore myself I just like quality. But honesly get something like an Arrma Kraton. Simply the best Basher out right now. its big extremely fast on 4s and Ballistic on 6s. Jumps awesome. watch a couple videos on youtube. they take a beating.

Wanted to share a build I am just finishing up. I did a full JConcepts / Shapeways Clod Regulator conversion.

JConcepts designed Shapeways parts for the axles
JConcepts Regulator chassis kit
JConcepts ancillary parts required for the Shapeways axles (steering setup, motor tubes and mounting plates, steering brackets etc)
JConcepts 27 turn monster truck motors
Associated SC6.2 Rear Shocks all around
JConcepts Golden Years tires and grey JConcepts wheels
As it's a nearly 10 pound truck I went with one of the strongest servos I could find, Protek 370TBL with over 600oz torque and am doing two of them for four wheel steering.
Full ball bearings from FastEddy's
MAKE SURE if you start this project to buy a full supply of various sizes of M3 x .05 Socket, Button and Flat head screws.
Will be adding the JConcepts 90's style blue and teal bigfoot body.

awesome build. where did you get the Gearboxes, Axle tubes, and Links.

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Originally Posted by soulcoma (Post 15763216)

awesome build. where did you get the Gearboxes, Axle tubes, and Links.

they are on Jconcepts shapeways pages

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Originally Posted by soulcoma (Post 15763216)

awesome build. where did you get the Gearboxes, Axle tubes, and Links.

See the link below - their blog has links to the shapeways parts, how many of what item you need etc.

JConcepts Regulator Axle Blog Post

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...5acecfa907.jpg

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Originally Posted by shaveradam (Post 15763513)

See the link below - their blog has links to the shapeways parts, how many of what item you need etc.

JConcepts Regulator Axle Blog Post

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...5acecfa907.jpg

Very cool. Will be looking forward to you sharing your impressions once you have had a chance to drive it!

Let's keep this thread alive! Here's my stock clodbuster with some upgrades

Associated ProSC10 shocks
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...428165fb3f.jpg

Used the stock servo location to mount my electronics. Upgraded to a hobbywing 1080 and soldered a splitter for dual motors.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...907b7477e9.jpg

Trimmed the top plate for the wires to clear. Might look for a better top plate in the future.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...81ddac6b69.jpg

Jconcepts behind the axle steering and rear lockout. Also used a hudy low profile servo horn to clear the steering rack on full lock.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rct...d4254e6292.jpg

Does the stock bumper still fit with the jconcepts behind the axle steering?

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Originally Posted by jko (Post 15805580)

Does the stock bumper still fit with the jconcepts behind the axle steering?

Yes, I've seen someone do it. I've never done it myself though.

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Originally Posted by shaveradam (Post 15763077)

Wanted to share a build I am just finishing up. I did a full JConcepts / Shapeways Clod Regulator conversion.

JConcepts designed Shapeways parts for the axles
JConcepts Regulator chassis kit
JConcepts ancillary parts required for the Shapeways axles (steering setup, motor tubes and mounting plates, steering brackets etc)
JConcepts 27 turn monster truck motors
Associated SC6.2 Rear Shocks all around
JConcepts Golden Years tires and grey JConcepts wheels
As it's a nearly 10 pound truck I went with one of the strongest servos I could find, Protek 370TBL with over 600oz torque and am doing two of them for four wheel steering.
Full ball bearings from FastEddy's
MAKE SURE if you start this project to buy a full supply of various sizes of M3 x .05 Socket, Button and Flat head screws.
Will be adding the JConcepts 90's style blue and teal bigfoot body.

Did you get a chance to drive this thing?

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Originally Posted by J.Dy (Post 15805571)

I see you big pimpin' with the GPM kingpins!

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Originally Posted by Garagehack (Post 15805859)

Did you get a chance to drive this thing?

Ha! Yes, it drives VERY VERY well. I haven't had time to finish it and paint / install the body, and also need to paint and install the faux wheel hub covers. It's completely stable in both 2W and 4W steering. I will try to get a video of it soon.

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Originally Posted by Buckland (Post 15806925)

I see you big pimpin' with the GPM kingpins!

Good eye! I had to have it, I hated the original screws.