Integy "Crawler" Chassis

[kjr2]

After I took my Zilla 2 camping I got it home and started to clean it and noticed I bent one of the upper rails pretty bad and broke a screw head off so I decided it was time for a new chassis. I wanted something inexpensive and something that was short wheelbase. I looked at the CPE SWB Predator that comes with the Vaterra lower links then I saw this
Integy EVO Rock Crawler Chassis on sale for $70 for a pretty much complete chassis kit. I figured since Integy is almost always junk I'd just be using the chassis plates but I was OK with that since it's only $70 and the plates are graphite (looks like carbon fiber, IDK if it is the same thing or not) and bonus they look like Tamiya TXT option plates.

When I got it I was a little disappointed that they look like TXT plate but are smaller.

I didn't use the kit 4 link bars they would have given a huge wheelbase. I used the 4 link I had on my SWB zilla 2. I did use the Integy steering links, upper link mounts, lower shock mounts (link mounted) and cross braces for the TVPs. I did not use the shocks they seem super cheesy.

I had a bunch of conical washers and the Screw Loose hex hardware set so I was able to build it to my liking. The kit did not come with ANY instructions but I've built maybe a dozen Clods so I didn't need them. I did however decide to build it differently then Integy intended. I'm going to put side velco body mounts, make my own electronics tray, I used some shock stand offs I already had...

Here are the pics. I really like how it turned out.

 

[TXT-2.0]

that looks great Kenny ! and instructions ? what are those lol.. looks nice and light :cool

 

[william g]

Hey !
Kenny if you never said it was integy I would not have known it. Looks good, and simple enough that there's less to bust up in those ooopsie moments. LOL

 

[kjr2]

Thanks guys! Yeah pretty simple TVP setup I used 3" Traxxas front shocks. The side plates themselves are pretty nice. The cross braces have a funky "lumpy" look to them I wish they had just made them smooth but whatever for $70 I can't complain!

 

[william g]

What is the width, inside dimension between the plates?

 

[northerngames]

I been stewing on that same set for awhile but not at 140 or whatever it was at the time.

I thought the same and was thinking if I could get ahold of the tvp's I would use them becuase they look like the txt exreme racing chassis plates wich are probably my favorite tvp look but I am never going to pay 99 for two bare plates either no matter what there made of.

I still would like to do one with the xtreme racing graphite txt plates and clod axles but until they come down I will pass.

I am glad to see one setup as a mt setup though it looks good man.

 

[Supreme Reign]

That chassis is sick!! I'm gonna build a mini-TXT with WK axles!! Screw you Tamiya!! Kenny, your Clod is lookin' good. Can you get a shot of a WK chassis next to it or tell me if they're about the same size?? I may end up getting 2 of these.

 

[kjr2]

What is the width, inside dimension between the plates?

Im out of town using tapatalk ill measure tomorrow when i get home! From what i remember its wider than even a TXT

I been stewing on that same set for awhile but not at 140 or whatever it was at the time.

I thought the same and was thinking if I could get ahold of the tvp's I would use them becuase they look like the txt exreme racing chassis plates wich are probably my favorite tvp look but I am never going to pay 99 for two bare plates either no matter what there made of.

I still would like to do one with the xtreme racing graphite txt plates and clod axles but until they come down I will pass.

I am glad to see one setup as a mt setup though it looks good man.

MT is the only way to go i got out of crawlers years ago but when i saw the design of these plates i knew they would make a better MT than crawler. Yesd the xtreme cf plates are awesome too

That chassis is sick!! I'm gonna build a mini-TXT with WK axles!! Screw you Tamiya!! Kenny, your Clod is lookin' good. Can you get a shot of a WK chassis next to it or tell me if they're about the same size?? I may end up getting 2 of these.

Thanks man ill get a comarison pic tomorrow but i think they are close in size, the integy a little longer and way wider like twice as wide if you use the supplied cross braces

 

[kjr2]

Bill, the cross braces are 4".

Supreme, to my surprise the Integy chassis is pretty much the same size as the stock WK chassis. In fact the stock WK chassis is a tiny bit longer. Check it out:

 

[rocpede4x4]

Looks awsome, but those cross brace's look really weird.

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[joe]

Looks great, Kenny.
I agree with Supreme, that would make a great base for a wk.

 

[kjr2]

I think you guys are right. To use a WK trans you'd have to make a mounting plate maybe. The holes definitely don't line up. Maybe you could drill new holes. It sorta looks like it has holes for a txt trans but I don't know for sure I'm just going off memory

 

[kjr2]

I made some velcro body mounts out of washers today they came out decent. I just need some kind of battery cups and a receiver and I'm set.

 

[william g]

rc10 battery cups are still available, I use them often

 

[cpe mt]

We offer our own battery cups as well for custom projects: http://www.crawfordperformanceengineering.com/product_info.php?products_id=56

 

[c0bra]

do you think the WK chassis would make a good base for a clod? i have an original clod with a cracked chassis.


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[northerngames]

Bill, the cross braces are 4".

Supreme, to my surprise the Integy chassis is pretty much the same size as the stock WK chassis. In fact the stock WK chassis is a tiny bit longer. Check it out:

not sure if these would help but this is what I use for my wk stand off's throughout the chassis plus if I need to add some links in for something else like cantilever's there all over the chassis lol.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FAST-SHIP-HPI-Wheely-King-aluminum-chassis-mount-WK14M08-/360772396408?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53ffb5e578#ht_697wt_642

here is a trans mount that should be able to give you something to drill on to match up with the exsisting hole by drilling into where it is needed.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HPI-WHEELY-KING-TRANSMISSION-MOUNTS-FOR-RC-ROCK-CRAWLER-/120712593158?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c1b07ff06#ht_663wt_642

may not help you at all but thught I would throw that out there as some idea's that may help