The Crawler That Didn't Last

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General RC Information

Started as a Smasher and now a crawler. Will be turning it into a basher

Parts include

NexxSpeed: CF & Aluminum chassis
Fufitek: Python Pro ESC, Cedar Brushless Motor, RX, Magnetic Body Mounts
RCAWD: Suspension Links, Shocks, Wheels, Hex Adapters
Treal: Steering Links, Gears, Drive Shafts, Long Stub Axles
DJ Crawler: 72mm Pins
3Flow9RC: Wheel Nuts
FastEddy: Bearings
Ramp Crab: Steering Servos

My idea for the future of this rig is to turn it into an Icelandic Formula Off-road style basher.

Future To Do List/Parts

Install Furitek Lizard Ultimate With Mini Godzilla
High Gear Lockout
Stretched Crawler Tires On Deep Dish Wheels
Adjust Shocks/Ride Height
Overdrive Portal Gears All-Around
Possible Body Change
Remove Rear Steer
Replace Locked Diff In Front To Open Diff

RC Type: Truck

RC Brand: Other

RC Model: FMS

RC Scale: 1/24 Scale

Technical Specifications

Power Source: Electric

Battery Type: LiPo

Motor Type: Brushless

Drive System: 4WD (Four-Wheel Drive)

Top Speed: Under 19 mph

Additional Information

Budget: $600-799

Challenges Faced: I have three FMS Smasher-based builds, and with this crawler, I wanted to keep the Smasher body without having the "full-size Ford" body, as it just doesn't look like a crawler, so I cut the stock body to fit the vision.
I originally planned to test the cut and fit with this spare body that I ruined with a bad paint job, then make the final with the white body that the Smasher came with but after I was done, I liked the look so I never needed to cut the white body and just stuck with the fugly look.