When you buy rollers from someone, usually (in my experience) there are a certain number of parts that need replacing right away. In some cases, the damaged goods are so extensive, you end up replacing almost everything. Sometimes, you get a good deal, sometimes not.

Another option for those looking to build a truck and don't mind shopping Ebay, is to contact the sellers who part out new trucks. I did some homework, listed all of the part numbers I needed to build what I wanted on a spreadsheet, then contacted a seller asking what a total would be for all the parts I needed.

Benefits are:
- ability to pick and choose which parts you want to upgrade right away, usually at a reduced rate.
- satisfaction of knowing you're using brand new parts on everything.
- save up to 1/2 the cost of ordering brand new individual parts
- saving on one bulk shipping charge (instead of buying piece-meal and accumulating shipping from various sellers).
- you get to build a Traxxas as a kit!! :)

This allowed me to upgrade alot of components too (RPM bearing carriers and A-arms, alum. pushrods, etc.). So far, I've got about $250 invested in a rolling chassis, including Revo tranny, and that's all brand new parts. This was almost $75 cheaper than if I would have bought the piece parts from that seller individually - not including shipping!

Just an option...