Axial Wraith GearHead Lowering Kit Install

[@mattster197]

I have the Yeah Racing drops on mine. Because of the motor I am running I needed to lower the center of gravity. ITs a ripper! Running wider and shorter Duratrax tires/wheels. Love the speed, its so fun to run. Do you still run this truck? What motor do you have?

[@RoadsideRC]

Unfortunately, I sold this truck. One of the few I regret letting go!

[@mattster197]

@@RoadsideRC I never sold one RC I have purchased. I put too much work into it and money to sell for what someone would pay.

[@RoadsideRC]

@RCMattster Yeah - I sell all the time. I found I can't keep more than a certain number or the maintenance drives me broke!

[@rcworkbench4405]

I noticed a lot of people are lowering their crawlers lately. Guess that means there must be something to it? Curious to see how well it does now. I would imagine it can probably take some steeper inclines now, but more curious about its ability to roll over stuff with the loss of suspension flex... 🤔🤔🤔

[@RoadsideRC]

So far, it appears much more capable. Just feels "planted" at all times. Before, it was fairly tippy, and it was pretty common to feel the front end or a side start to loose traction as it tipped. No more!

[@idiot_RC]

I know this is 2 years old, but to anyone thinking about buying these...he installed the front ones backwards. Swap sides so the lean away from the cockpit, not towards. This will give more usable adjustment options where the shocks won't bind.

[@RoadsideRC]

I put them that way to get as much rearward angle as possible. You certainly get more usable range the other way around.

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Cool upgrade,nice video

[@RoadsideRC]

This has made a huge difference in the truck's crawling!

[@islandrc-duke1972]

@@RoadsideRC that's cool

[@RcBasherBoi]

Man that's pretty neat. I've seen people just put a piece of metal plates to mount the shocks in different positions. I'm very interested in this how are you planning on putting back the body? Obviously you need to cut in order to fit. Would it be easier to just cut the hanging piece out? Therefore the body remains un cut?

[@RoadsideRC]

I thought of just making my own panel for this - really seems easy enough at the end of the day. But figured it would look nicer this way...and the price was cheap! I am cutting the hole in the body for the piece to stick through. You are right that as it sits, I could just chop the top of the plate off and everything would clear. But (1) I want to keep the mounting position options, and (2) chicks dig stuff sticking through the hood! :)

[@RcBasherBoi]

@@RoadsideRC : Agreed my friend.😎 👍

[@rconabudget1686]

First comment. Love your video style brother keep em coming!!

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you! Hope to meet up with you soon. Hope this rain breaks at some point!

[@michaelcarter5127]

Old post, new question. How long are your shocks? Stock 100mm? Have you put longer shocks on with the drop kit?

[@RoadsideRC]

They are still 100mm. One goal with the droop kit is to lower the truck.

[@BlackSmithRC]

Wow! 5" articulation flex, very nice. This mod should definitely keep "her" planted on steep inclines. M.I.D.W.I.D! bro!

[@RoadsideRC]

This thing really is getting better. Very happy with it! MIDWID!!!

[@Majnuel]

Nice vidéos, did you had to cut the body for the front ones ?

[@RoadsideRC]

Yes. The front ones do stick out of the hood.

[@johnroddy931]

I have those I was disappointed when I released they were plastic but it’s over a year and they are still like new

[@RoadsideRC]

Yeah - I really thought they were aluminum also. 3D printed plastic - WHAT?!? :)

[@EBoB666]

I've lowered my Wraith Spawn without any additional aftermarket parts all tuned from stock I've increased my overall flex are you still running this now 🍻🍻

[@RoadsideRC]

This setup worked great! Lowered the truck, but also allowed full downward suspension travel! Worked great!

[@EBoB666]

@@RoadsideRC I keep changing things around on my rig drive's different every time feels like a new truck. 👌🏻🍺

[@jaydenmcgrow2422]

How’d you go about this? Interested to know if you remember how you did it

[@RevolutionX]

Nice man, I'll have to keep these in mind. I have a Spawn Kit I haven't built yet, but I'm trying to decide whether to build or sell it.

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks! I would think with how in to crawlers you are, having Wraith as part of your lineup would be great - but it certainly isn't as scale as a lot of crawlers. I am thinking if picking up a Capra next, but seeing the Hobao and Element on your channel make me consider those also!

[@wesleygrayson1686]

What shocks are you running with the Gearhead lowering kit stock shocks or binding up

[@RoadsideRC]

I had to space the top of the shock away from the mount to eliminate binding. These are not stock shocks, but the issue is the same.

[@ScottzillaRC]

Wrong wrong wrong lol Just kidding, it looks great 👍 Cant wait to see it on the trail. I was mounting those exact tires while I was watching the video.

[@RoadsideRC]

Ha! You are crazy! I have been very happy with these tires. Hope you like them also!

[@302BAGGER]

Sweet install Troy another great video!!!rcfam4life

[@RoadsideRC]

Thank you sir!

[@brandonsiblang1466]

what size are the shocks you are running ?

[@RoadsideRC]

They are stock length shocks.

[@johnroddy931]

It’s makes the ground clearance worse but helps hill a lot I’ve been thinking longer shocks for more flex and use the lowest hole to keep it low that’s my new plan when I get back to the wraith lot of other ones that getting ship time now good video

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks! So far, this has really helped the truck crawl better. Yes, there total ground clearance has suffered some, but there is an easy "tummy tuck" mod to gain some of it back. Thanks for watching!

[@johnroddy931]

Roadside RC really never knew about at tummy tuck thanks

[@billyb5057]

the upgrade looks a good idea *😀🔍supporting✅ full view🔎🎭✅ left a like 👍🇦🇺👍😀*

[@RoadsideRC]

Thanks for the support!

[@michaelzimmerman1361]

I think the fronts are on the wrong side

[@RoadsideRC]

What makes you think that?

[@michaelzimmerman1361]

Just seen a picture from the install by the company

[@RoadsideRC]

Honestly, they are symmetrical. Maybe the only difference is where the logo is?

[@michaelzimmerman1361]

@@RoadsideRC shocks are supposed to be in the front of the frame