I don't think I will buy the whole truck. But I did price out the transmission which is about $87 with all the needed screws, bearings, and single motor plate. It's kind of expensive but should work nice for the brushless Aftershock I have planned.
i put a deposit down at my LHS for the new emaxx (1st in line) and i'm keeping it completely stock - except i'll be dropping in my Lehner/MM and will run it on 5s a123 packs. i'll soon find out just how much abuse it'll take in stock form...
i also plan to build an E-LST2 with the new maxx tranny too.
There are a few places. I was pricing the parts at Horizon Hobby. They are listed and will be put on backorder. So you will still have to wait. Some parts are in stock like the screws and bearings.