SCX24 Flex Blades! Do they work?

I finally decided to test out some flex blades on one of my trucks. I never jumped on these because I just didn’t see the point in them. Unless you have very limited shock mounting options they seemed like a wash to me. How do they actually work? Let’s find out!
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[@gabrielpichardo1492]

To increase the angle of climb you have to lower the front suspension and raise the rear a little bit. A metal front bumper would help too

[@joshc6080]

I ran the flex blades backwards and I like the way they work. Keeps the shocks at a better angle👍

[@TheLaw1]

I have that same mat for soldering guitar stuff. Love the integrated magnets lol.

[@liammcgeath6665]

got my jeep set up recently with a set of beadlocks (forgot the brand, nice aluminum with brass weights inside) and the Patagonia tires. Love your channel its really helped me pick an choose all the goodies i want. the metal gear servo and some metal shocks and other metal steering bits is next whenever it arrives.

[@2fmrc]

Awesome! Really glad to hear it’s helped out a bit!!

[@joshschumacher833]

I have found that putting flex plate on top of shock works well I made some out of the esc mount and drilled new holes in stock chassis

[@wraptgrafix6338]

Remember peeps if ya running stock links and the likes this won’t work as well for ya as this lil beast Matt’s built as it’s not a stock chassis, non stock shocks, links etc etc blah blah blah. Love ya channel man, You’ve inspired me to do builds I was never going to do but am now half way through some and am busy again being able to work so 4 of my 6 24’s are currently sitting looking sad waiting to be finished and then driven.

[@2fmrc]

This one is actually just running the stock C10 link setup. Not stretched or widened much at all! I totally get what ya mean about having a bunch of builds sitting. I have 3-4 sitting in pieces now lol

[@KZizFISHIN]

Im not thrilled with the flex blades but your build is fricking incredible

[@scumbagrc]

Been loving the test videos! Bought the origin rc jeep for my deadbolt because of your review! Got a little weight up front and it's a great belly dragger!

[@kevingaby1786]

Just recently printed some flex blades, you have to move your front shock top mount forward about 2 holes to account for the length of the blade and it will sit how it did without the blade. I noticed way more ability to get over things that would bottom out normally and you'd have to jump instead of crawl over. They do need a Lil tuning but I wasn't feeling em either until I tested em now I don't wanna take em off

[@drunkenfarmerjohn42]

I run blades with a limit step at the pumpkin, kippering the pumpkin at the same amount of drop as if the blades weren't there. I get the flex without sacrificing flip stability.

[@mgscheue]

Yes, that makes sense. You get the articulation but the front wheels don't unload when climbing. If I give these a try, I'll definitely use limit straps as well.

[@doughboy0379]

Where did you mount the strap on the chassis?

[@jamesmcnamara7484]

I used a hair tie (elastic band) looped around the y link mount on the steering servo, and around the body mount posts. I adjust it by adding wraps around the post(s) as needed.

[@NorthLand_Offroad]

Yo I did all that for a while but then I tried two of the little black hair ties that barley fit around your thumb around each front shock and its perfect,

[@rabbidrobrc9123]

As always thanks for your help with all of the testing

[@Truth_Spoken]

By angling the shock more (which effectively shortened travel) it canceled out any gains by the floating lower shock mount.

[@aquaticthumb5193]

Glad I'm seen video because I bought oil filled shocks and this would allow bounce.

[@IamtheWV17]

Would've loved to see a direct comparison to double barrel and charisma shocks on the same tests.

[@2fmrc]

I’m gonna work on that soon. More of an updated shock vid! Lots of new options since my original Shock video. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@waterslug4263]

Channel is really growing keep up the good content. Also you’ve caused me to buy a lot of upgrades and a second scx 24 😂😅

[@mikemangiameli561]

I would have been nice i the furitek would work for me but after three I'm done. The last one worked flawlessly for four days then nothing. I use three batties on a good day two on an average day So i use my stuff. Glad you have no issues with them.

[@saltyguerrilla]

Are you referring to the ESC of motor?

[@mikemangiameli561]

@@saltyguerrilla the esc

[@trailwomanrc]

The flex blades seem to have dropped/softened the back end a little. Brass knuckles might make up for the flex blades when climbing.

[@the_car_guy5915]

I'd like to see what these do on the Jeep Gladiator SCX24.

[@lesrcdejustin1691]

Try a ruber band for limiting strap in front

[@DoubleADay]

I put a set of the hot racing long travel shocks on my c10 with the medium springs. I got enough clearance to run mudslingers with only minor rubbing. Mofo servo is awesome too. I don't think I want the flex blades as I am happy the way it is

[@OmaRN1995]

Same, although I went with normal length springs on them so it sits a bit lower as I'm running the BFGoodrich KR3s

[@jdsrcs8061]

Pretty cool mini RTI ramp!!!! I have been debating on getting set of these. Might have to!!!🤘🤘🤘

[@krotchlickmeugh627]

The wood with grip tape? Just buy grip tape and wood

[@jdsrcs8061]

@@krotchlickmeugh627 i was referring to the Flex Blades.

[@Patterson66]

Thnks for the great video appreciate ya. Maybe they do bettwr in a crawling situation onnur course vutbi always like shorter shocks less travel for my lcgs

[@kitchenbriks3685]

The flex blades make the vehicle unstable a longer shock would have a better effect

[@DustinWoloschuk]

great video as always Matt... but yes... do you have a stock or almost stock truck, that you could re do this same test on?

[@2fmrc]

I have one i may actually install them on. Going to test the XRs on it soon anyway so maybe I’ll try these regulars also!

[@DustinWoloschuk]

@@2fmrc awesome!!! you the man!!!

[@jpyt7182]

Good video 👍👍. I actually took the flexblades off of my c10 to put them on my girlfriend's jeep

[@mikemangiameli561]

Do you really like the side winder from castle? My hobby store guy likes castle stuff I'm going to try it.. Got my money back get furitek headed to Omaha this weekend going to pick one up and give it a try .

[@2fmrc]

I never had an issue with it. You’ll wanna get the castle link usb to program it though. That way you can switch from brushed to brushless depending on what you’re running and also adjust your drag brake etc. I still have one running a surpass in my Betty! I have another in the box that I had planned to use before the Furiteks were released.

[@dougscott4883]

To be fair you went from 57.1° with back blades on then put fronts on but u also changed angle of climb to 58.3° . You can't change angle in comparison video. Also limit straps on front would help a lot on climb

[@2fmrc]

I did the 57 with front and rears on at 15:30 so I increased it a bit just to see if it could get more.

[@bgrimlan]

Matt, I am just curious, why are you running the shocks on the Scrambler springless while you have the springs on the treals shocks on the MOFO Ugly chassis? I was assuming you would go with the same route as the Scrambler.

[@2fmrc]

Honestly the scrambler just came that way when I bought the original slider I used for the build. No springs. I just put springs on it today actually lol. Just hadn’t took the time to do it. My favorite setup at this point are those aluminum oil filled Treal shocks with the vlp springs on them! They are sweet!

[@bgrimlan]

@@2fmrc Just making sure, these are the Treal shocks that you are using? smile.amazon.com/Treal-Aluminum-Shocks-Threaded-Black/dp/B08G8QHB3D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37XLTSZTIPJ29&dchild=1&keywords=treal+shocks+scx24&qid=1629248641&sprefix=treal+sh%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-1

[@dumbyaccount7380]

I think the tomahawks are a great idea, they keep all four tires in contact with the ground and provide more traction when in articulating situations but the only thing I don’t like about them is they cause a little torque twist and give it that ‘three wheel motion’ RETROSPEKT RC has a pretty cool video of a C10 going up a 45 degree wall

[@whatisthis922]

Great review, I was gonna get these but think I will not now so thanks!! Also Matt what high clearance links are you using on this rig??

[@2fmrc]

Thanks! They are actually a mixed set lol. The front are some hot racing I had sitting around and the rear are from rcaddiction. He makes awesome links. The new Injora links are really really good also. For the price they can’t be beat! amzn.to/3QquWb7

[@andrewholzschuster427]

What’s the name of the body that you are using, and would it fit on an FCX 1/24 truck. Thanks

[@2fmrc]

It’s a body from a 1/20 Amt model kit. They’ve been discontinued now and are pretty hard to come by.

[@andrewholzschuster427]

@@2fmrc Thanks! I’ll keep my out, LOVE the vids and any good cheap wheels and rims of the FMS 1/24 truck

[@dumbyaccount7380]

I posted that comment before I watched the part where you tested them out! I was wondering if it was just me or not

[@leonelmolinajr2]

What truck is this? Is there a video on it?

[@coltyk6790]

Very helpful might have to order a pair

[@rcaddiction1956]

Have you used the shapeway rear truss risers? I have it on mine, but haven’t done a test like ur ramp. But done on a real rock 🪨 incline. You should try it. Get those HC links I sent ya

[@2fmrc]

Been meaning to make one or something to test. Didn’t realize they had one on there. I may have to pick one up!

[@scottperry5454]

Awesome! Long time since we talked. I'm trying to build my bouncer still with a dig dual motor. Have you tried 050 motors straight to axel without a gear box? Not sure if the speed will be there but working on it.

[@scottperry5454]

I've been designing a 3d print mount for it. Would love brushless but cant find micro low kv motors for dual motor.

[@2fmrc]

I actually made a mount and mounted up 2 motors straight to the driveshafts. 1 for the front and one the rear but the gearing is way off without a gear box or transmission.

[@brianrozell1059]

Are those double barrel shocks and if so? Do you use a limiting straps?

[@jacobsimpson347]

What's your record incline? Traction not being a variable. (Whatever grips. No sticky) I've got an fcx24 climbing stable at 62° without weights and more flex than stock. I'll upload a video later and tag you

[@2fmrc]

I honestly never put my trucks on the incline board other than to test parts but my white body fcx24 did get 65 with the Treal wheels I just put on it. It wants to spin too much to do any more and probably wouldn’t do it anyway. I’d say my little dashex moa rig would’ve got my personal record but I never even tried it.

[@jacobsimpson347]

@@2fmrc I'm turning my KZbin account into an scx and fcx modification channel. I'd like to create a universal test for everyone at home can replicate to test the vehichles capabilities compared to others. Any ideas? Incline, decline, side wall, approach angle and clearance test.

[@2fmrc]

@@jacobsimpson347 idk man it’s kinda hard. I don’t put much in to the incline boards etc because it’s totally different on rocks. Then everyone’s terrain is different so it’s really hard to judge that way also. I’ve seen a few people try running online comps and it’s just a mess usually lol

[@pauls1816]

“Sees noble nb4 on the bench” I see you are a man of culture as well

[@2fmrc]

Haha! Love it!

[@kekoaeisenhour1617]

Are you 4 linked in the front? if so link to high clearance links?

[@2fmrc]

Yes I am. I’m running a combo of two sets of links on this truck but I usually get my high clearance links here www.ebay.com/itm/SCX24-High-Clearance-Links-Brass-Lowers-w-Uppers-8-Link-Setup-Only-For-C10-Jeep-/184888968515?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

[@Mstom178]

What frame are you using

[@2fmrc]

That’s the mofo ugly af chassis. Love the way it’s laid out and everything fits in it.

[@sammyboswelldirtybrc7580]

Looking good man waiting on some atlas video but the yoda body looks sick

[@2fmrc]

I’m waiting on some Atlas upgrades to be released. Just never happens 😆

[@sammyboswelldirtybrc7580]

Yea I know man somebody needs to get on board and start building some good stuff for them

[@marc9164]

Subscribed! Love your videos and persistence to continue developing and comparing different layouts. Do you have a link to the T handle wrench you use for your wheels? Thanks

[@2fmrc]

Thanks so much for the sub!! That little wrench actually came with a set of the rc4wd stamped steel wheels when I purchased them. They have them here to purchase though! Thanks again for watching! Let me know if ya need anything else. store.rc4wd.com/RC4WD-40mm-Metric-Hex-T-Wrench-Tool_p_5535.html

[@johndavid5627]

Sweet truck

[@RicosRixo]

Y does the left tires always come up?

[@2fmrc]

It’s the torque twist. Just the way the driveshaft and transmission turn so when it starts to lift it pulls it first.

[@RicosRixo]

@@2fmrc ohh Ight thanks

[@Tacticalmayhem1]

Might get some of those

[@RicosRixo]

Love it bro

[@eeatsvaz]

loving the toyota on that 👍

[@2fmrc]

Thanks! I did some body work on it today. Looks much better now 🤘

[@RicosRixo]

When the mat ain’t linked😥 I have one that was $7 it’s small but a good size I like his tho

[@2fmrc]

Should be now. For some reason it wouldn’t save my text lol

[@RicosRixo]

@@2fmrc dam

[@sausage_dog931]

Where do you get the flex blades from

[@2fmrc]

Lots of people started making them. Several on eBay now.

[@camerindruecker394]

Where can I find them?

[@2fmrc]

moforc.com/

[@D-ayytoodap-yay]

Is that a warthog chassis? I want one like that

[@2fmrc]

That’s actually an old chassis from origin Rc that came out way before the warthog. Not even made anymore I don’t think.

[@D-ayytoodap-yay]

@@2fmrc let me buy it from you

[@GrimJerr]

Shocks are unloading, limiting straps will help with that

[@2fmrc]

Yep! I’m just not much on limit straps. Usually run a shorter shock up front. I don’t need crazy flex. Just about a tires worth is plenty.

[@rcflashcars]

awesome! big like!👍

[@jamaicarctv9587]

nice rig

[@Kodiak5250]

How you getting 59° of climbing ability?

[@2fmrc]

Magic! lol just try to keep the weight as low as possible!

[@Kodiak5250]

Thank you sir and thank you for the reply. The only thing I have high is the wiring, not sure how to route that to get it lower

[@lionelprewar-postwara-aron8630]

I think the front blades should be flipped around and you will gain more travel.

[@PnwPryo]

New build ?

[@2fmrc]

Well I may try to finish this one first but I always have another waiting lol

[@PnwPryo]

@@2fmrc no I was saying is that Toyota truck a new build

[@RicosRixo]

Not to hate or nun just to let u know audio was pretty low 👍🔥

[@2fmrc]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@floridasfamilyrcchannel1412]

And there are some that go behind the axle I get way more travel than that

[@mikemangiameli561]

Thanks i will.

[@garypoe4411]

Springs in the back, nothing in the front. Gonna have a new ball game. You thinking you need either is where you go wrong

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I either run super soft cut springs in the front or none most of the time. A little more firm in the rear. Its funny when I get comments on these old vids to go back and see how much my style has changed since I posted them. Lots more shock options out there now also!

[@garypoe4411]

Depends on what your crawling. If you know how to drive you'll be ok.

[@2fmrc]

Depends how tough the lines are. I stick with around 3 tires of flex and do fine on everything. Most of these flex adding mods are for Insta and Facebook pics lol

[@year1camaro]

where is the most important test, the side hill.

[@2fmrc]

Honestly if I had seen any positive to running them I may have tested side hill but they did nothing. Didn’t see the point. Usually if the uphill suffers from a mod then side hill will as well. I just don’t see any point in running these at all so I ditched them. The tiny bit of “flex” that they give is barely even noticeable and hurt the overall performance too much for me to give them much of a shot.

[@year1camaro]

@@2fmrc thats what im getting at. a lot of these so called performance mods hurt, but people see flex or an ability to climb straight up and they get their panties wet. but if you test side hill usually you show that not only did they not help but they hurt, and it would save me 10 minutes of video watching to see results of your test. Still I like your not selling this crap to other hobbiests. Its all junk and wasting peoples money in a hobby filled with people who dont make a lot of money. So good on you. I'm might have even subbed or liked if you didnt ask me to. lol

[@showinUPtoCasuals]

Aftermarket chassis stock geometry..

[@kennethrobinson9008]

Flex blades work better on the rear on my rigs.

[@floridasfamilyrcchannel1412]

There are some I use that give way more flex than that bud I wish I could share the pictures:) I made a limiting strap on the back that is mini chains that look awesome is there a email I can share them with ya

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I have some XRs that give more flex. I’m gonna try them out also. Not on this truck though. It don’t need any more flex. Rather keep it as is for now.

[@floridasfamilyrcchannel1412]

@@2fmrc I understand not liking the idea I just wish u would try the ones I use on 3 of mine 😀 and give a lil guy a chance to show u something if not just let me send u a video it says it all but that's not given them a fair go mine the shock sits on the same side it usually does (not on the axle ) and gives u low cg with alot of flex . U don't even have to use my name I don't care about the advertising I just wanna show people there is a option where u done have to use double barrel shocks and spend all that money on them . My $6.50 flex tabs do just as well me friend.. give the lil guy a chance and hear me out . I watch your videos all the time

[@2fmrc]

@@floridasfamilyrcchannel1412 it don’t make me any difference. If you wanna send me some I’ll test them out and give 100% credit. Or however you wanna do it. I just get tired of all the “use rubber bands” “use limiting straps” use this use that etc. If I have to take a product and make 2-3 other things to make it work then I may as well have used something else or never messed with it at all lol. Lots of gimmicks out there. I’m all for trying new stuff though if it works!

[@floridasfamilyrcchannel1412]

@@2fmrc heck yeah I'd love to send u some buddy . I really appreciate u answering me bud

[@floridasfamilyrcchannel1412]

@@2fmrc how could I send u some bud

[@L_RANTA]

Go cats

[@rodgalley9209]

That was just a painful video to watch.

[@2fmrc]

😆 bored again huh? I’ll take all the comments ya got. Keep yourself entertained for awhile!