I’m glad that I read your comment, because I just had the same problem with what you stated. The axles would not turn with the washer behind the e-clip . I guess they didn’t take off for the washer under engineering for the axles.,

@@brianwood9849 Which ends did you used the washers in? For me, I kept them at the wheel ends, so that the dog bones are moved closer to the wheel shafts, and helps with keeping them in the slots, especially when turning.

@@galkawarrior good idea I didn’t think of that. Also what did you use the 4 small bearings for that came with the axle tubes? I don’t know what their for because the boys ones that go in tubes are larger.

@@brianwood9849 those bearings are for the steering knuckle pins.

@@galkawarrior oh ok gotcha must replace the washers.,yeah I use the aluminum knuckles so it’s different than the plastic knuckles thanks

Haha ya I been crazy busy

I was surprised that the rc4wd axles didn’t fit right but wasn’t too big of a deal

I just bought some of these Hot Racing axle tubes and couldn’t use the washers behind the e-clips. Also where do the small bearings go that come with the tubes? Thanks

Are you looking to build a race clod or more of a retro clod?

I am looking to build a good handling truck for fun driving around the yard and jumping. I don't bash the crap out of my vehicles but I do plan on putting it to good use.

@@ianrosalia2499 Crawford performance makes some good chassis kits but it looks like they discontinued a few chassis’s ACRC makes some nice stuff too, you can find them on Facebook

Yes they are !

No I haven’t I will though I was gonna I don’t know why I didn’t

​@@clodbusted1776Hey man, which nuts did you use for the 4 screws that hold the axle? I notice the stock nuts hit into the curved part of the axle and it doesnt sit right...😊

They offer two versions ones that fit stock knuckles and ones that have smaller c hubs that fit their knuckles. You need the ones with the large c hubs www.towerhobbies.com/product/drive-shaft-tube-w-bearing-c-hubs-clodbuster/HRACB1020.html

@@clodbusted1776 thank you very much. You sent a link and everything. Much appreciated!

@@willywalken no problem any other questions don’t hesitate to ask

The brushless motor setup is expensive because you have to run two esc’s a good alternative is the hpi 15 turn fire bolt motors you can usually find them on eBay pretty cheap but you’ll have to upgrade the esc to either a hobbywing dual motor esc or a traxxas Evx-2 also the newer clod kits come with aluminum pinion gears that can melt on long full throttle runs, old clod pinions were steel or you can get new ones from Robinson racing. Rc4wd makes good motors too, aim for around the 15t range and get ones with zero timing because the rear motor on a clod is reverse rotation so with a zero timed motor you can just reverse the leads otherwise you will need a reverse rotation motor. As far as shocks, cheap eBay 100mm shocks seem to work as good as the expensive ones. Good luck with the build 👍🏻

@@clodbusted1776 thank you for taking time to help, the motor info is very helpful.

@@garymurphy5133 no problem glad to help

I bought mine through tower hobbies but had to wait a while. I found the best thing to do is keep checking eBay they seem to be on their often

That’s a great idea I never thought of that , it’s used so it’s already somewhat broken down and thinned out but still has anti wear properties. I’m gonna start doing that. Thanks for the tip

Those were old tires sold by esp in the early 90's

Those tires sitting in the background on the workbench are Pro Line Giant Trac tires, the same ones that I have on my ESP Clodzilla IV truck. They were discontinued many years ago. They were quite common back in the day and I actually bought mine off of the shelf at my local hobby shop.

That would be better but I was home all of my equipment is at my shop and I wanted to show people that they can get the job done with basic tools.

Prices vary depending on how it’s built. Prices range from around $400 for a clod built with all new parts that’s mildly upgraded to around $1000 for a full on brushless race clod that’s ready to run

@@clodbusted1776 so for a mild upgrade does it come with brushless system any aluminum parts?

He answered your question at 1:00 in the video.