A must upgrade for Slash Bandit Rustler Stampede GTR Shocks better than just shock cap replacement

[@truerc]

Good info. I agree these shocks are the ones to get. The exception is the grays may be a little better since the coating is stronger. The point though is that other shocks like Pro-Line tend to cost more and might get discontinued. Then you'll be out of luck. GTRs however, will be around for a very long time and are inexpensive to repair if ever needed.

[@telecomandorc]

Thank you so much. These are great point. I wish I had included them in the video myself. I agree entirely. Not to mention that PL is now part of Horizon. Who knows what products will be available and for how long? Again, great points. Thank you.

[@yellowsnowman2321]

Sadly Traxxas no longer makes these shocks with the bottom retainer but I found the older model on Amazon. Gonna go with some black springs as well.

[@telecomandorc]

I found the newer models on the website. For example 7164X for the front. I think they dropped the non TiN version. But they have the TiN version. The TiN is just a harden coding on the shaft that makes it more durable.

[@Daytona89]

The blue looks nice. but i bought the 5862 Traxxas shocks. The have aluminium caps and i think its the same but just in black... i'm not sure

[@telecomandorc]

I completely forgot about those. My brother use to run those. They use clips instead of the threads. The GTR shocks are about 1mm larger in diameter, but I do like the caps on the ones you have.

[@tinytim307]

Hey there big dawg! Can you put the link/'s to where you can purchase these (upgraded) products that you're using in these videos? That would be suuuuuuperrrrrrrr cool!! 😎cool👍

[@tinytim307]

🙄Please😁

[@telecomandorc]

@@tinytim307 It keeps removing the links. But it is Amain (dot) com.

[@JIPPERR_1]

Great vid! I understand the GTR shocks are a bit bigger diameter than the ultra shocks, are there any fitment issues between these and the sway bars on a slash 4x4?

[@telecomandorc]

There are not fitment issues. The Slash 4x4 Platinum and Ultimate came with the GTR shocks and sway bars. If you have a Slash 4x4 without sway bars and GTR shocks, I would recommend them. The shocks for sure. The sway bars do not make much difference bashing, but in dirt/clay it makes a difference. Even just running ovals with friends.

[@JIPPERR_1]

@@telecomandorc good to know, thanks!

[@telecomandorc]

@@JIPPERR_1 You are welcome.

[@lunseren]

I have a question. If i want those on my bandit, do i need the Long on the front and extra Long in back or something like that?

[@telecomandorc]

Correct. It is the same as the Slash. But keep them softer as it is lighter. So you ay want to stick with black springs as a start with the supplied oil.

[@lunseren]

@@telecomandorc ok, thank you for the help.

[@telecomandorc]

@@lunseren My pleasure.

[@davew1285]

Im looking currently building a crawler and am thinking of using these shocks in XXL (100mm) as a cheaper alternative to prolines. I cant find an overview showing all of the compatible springs. I am looking for some with a rating of around 2 - 2.5 .. Is anything in this range available? Are XXL Bore springs conpatible? Thx

[@telecomandorc]

You will need to look at Slayer Pro springs. TRA5941 are rated at 2.0. There are the ones I am using on my T-Maxx with the GTR XXL shocks. TRA5942 is a 2.3. TRA5435 is a 2.6. Just in case you want something softer TRA5940 is 1.8.

[@telecomandorc]

Quick note... the springs are shorter because they are made for the GTR long body. You will have to move the collar far down.

[@davew1285]

@@telecomandorc thanks. Ive found some XXL Big Bore springs

[@telecomandorc]

@@davew1285 Great, you are welcome.

[@Diebog]

Hey do you have a part number for those shocks? I have a slash 4x4 and it has the integy crappy shocks on it. The fronts are very short so I’m looking for some better shocks. Thanks

[@telecomandorc]

TRA7461 Long for the front. If you add an X to the end they will be black, G for green, and nothing for blue I believe. TRA7462 XX-Long for the rear. Same applies it terms of colors. These are the best to go with for a Slash.

[@Diebog]

Thanks I appreciate the info!

[@telecomandorc]

@@Diebog You are welcome. Also, consider using the blue springs. I do have a pair of TRA7449 (blue) and TRA7447 (pink). If you live in the contiguous US and send me a PM on IG @TelecomandoRC I can ship some out to you. I can just give you the springs. Whatever address you send I will just delete it afterwards. They are lightly used springs.

[@Diebog]

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[@Diebog]

Hopefully you understood my “code. Lol. As long as you do diebog1 atgeemaledotcom it should work. Of course I spelled the last part out wrong. Didn’t t want to put the whole thing due to spam

[@gamercat7004]

What color springs for both for on road and offroad use? Can I put the stock springs to these?

[@telecomandorc]

Blue front and black rear is a good all around set.

[@gamercat7004]

@@telecomandorc I'm still new on suspension knowledge of the rc hobby and my slash pin of the shock broke and also noticed the bend on the shafts and I tried to straight them out.

[@telecomandorc]

@@gamercat7004 In terms of the shocks... Get the shocks in the videos and springs. Set them up as I did. You will need to buy the rod end kit to replace the bottom ball ends of the front two shocks only so they fit in the arms. Now, I am a little confused on which pin you broke. I do have a full teardown series that starts with kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWHalZZ4bbKWfc0 Or I have a full kit build series that starts with kzbin.info/www/bejne/b53MmaSmrKaqi8k

[@gamercat7004]

@@telecomandorc the bottom pin of the shock. Where it places on the rear arm.

[@jameshyman2497]

Mines don't have the bottom retainer screw

[@telecomandorc]

Those were the previous model. My original ones did not either.

[@1peanut]

these work on 2wd ?

[@telecomandorc]

Then do. You just need to replace the lower barrels in the front shocks to fit in the arms. These are what I run in my Slash.

[@1peanut]

Understood. Thank you.

[@telecomandorc]

@@1peanut Try the black springs before you go to the blue ones. I like the black springs in the rear and blues in the front. Blacks are softer and I find the rear grabs better with them on a 2WD.

[@dylanseth5379]

Do they come in in red shocks?

[@telecomandorc]

That would be a great color, but I have never seen red. Traxxas uses a -r to denote red color. When I add it to TRA7461 (TRA7461R) nothing comes up. I have only seen the green and blue other than the dark charcoal ones.

[@fucidinacid]

vg racing makes red ones for gtrs

[@telecomandorc]

@@fucidinacid I have found the springs but not the shocks. I probably just need to search more. Do you have a part number? I keep getting shocks for the UDR.

[@fucidinacid]

@@telecomandorc www.vgracing.com/product/GTR_Springs.html

[@vinnyilaria2064]

Can u run these with a lcg chassis on the slash

[@telecomandorc]

All day long. They are the best option. If you get a chance, take a look at the two videos below. I am running these shock in the LCG. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3y4oqtpp7uqmdE kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZCllmeGmrtmpbM

[@vinnyilaria2064]

@@telecomandorc okay I will also how to think the lcg chassis will do with general bashing also what weight shock oil have you found to work best

[@telecomandorc]

@@vinnyilaria2064 The LCG is better in every way. 37.5WT works best.

[@vinnyilaria2064]

One more question came to mind what would u say the best gtr spring is to run with a lcg for general bashing so I can order everything up also thank you for taking the time to help me out

[@telecomandorc]

@@vinnyilaria2064 I Would go with the blue springs. Later you can try the pink and black. Those are the sets I like. It really depends. But general bashing, I like blues because I can run heavier shock oil for jumps. I would say 40WT to 47.5WT is good. Spring part # TRA7448 TRA7449

[@darrinhawkey9276]

plastic caps ??

[@telecomandorc]

GTR has plastic caps, but they hold since it is an Al body. No issue.

[@rcjoe406]

I put these on my stampede and now the rear end sits too low ?

[@telecomandorc]

The XX-Long?

[@rcjoe406]

@@telecomandorc yes

[@rcjoe406]

@@telecomandorc my bad I bought the 4 pack for the revo jatto grrrr oh well now I also have slash road car new shocks lol

[@telecomandorc]

@@rcjoe406 That explains it. Mine are the same length. I was going crazy trying to see if the numbers changed. 😅

[@rcjoe406]

@@telecomandorc ya took me 2 days to figure it out was going nuts lol

[@davidrivero7943]

Again no sence, tunes in the background & instead good imfo. 2 yrs happy with YR on Bandit , no Exon Valdez yet & shafts are bigger dia.than stock Traxxas ultra leaks . They are advertized as big bore & yet , traxxas aftermarket Alum caps for ultra shocks fit beautifuly. Had no issues with YR and are as good as it gets for the price. Next purchase of 2wd vxl 'Pede is coming up & will keep these shocks in mind. TY, again.

[@telecomandorc]

Anytime. Let me know the Part number on the YR if you get a change.

[@davidrivero7943]

@@telecomandorc GM. They come 2 per pachage ( a small carded plastic bag ) . part # TRSL 017RD Alum.TRXB 1O0mm they have rubber bladders & about $26 USD

[@telecomandorc]

@@davidrivero7943 Awesome, thanks. 🤝

[@mikewilson164]

Ill stick with cap change...cheaper

[@telecomandorc]

For light use, cap are good. But eventually the shafts will bend with harder use.