CEN F-450 ULTIMATE Upgrades!

[@josephmilan7829]

Hey I just bought the same truck and I'm pulling a gooseneck also did you have any problems with your motor ESC I'm thinking about buying the same one so I can haul my truck around

[@QuadeCrabtree]

No esc problems but definitely motor problems. If you have some time look up my last CEN video. We caught the factory motor on fire lol. I'm testing a different motor/esc combo as we speak because I'm not happy with the performance of the hobbywing for my use. Will have an update video out soon after more testing.

[@JSinistaProductions]

Nice work! Just got my CEN F450 in today! Just wanted something to tow my '64, but I need to change up the wheels and tires ASAP! New Sub!

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Thank you!!! And yes that is definitely a must!!

[@shaneshepherd7753]

I bought the 450 just to tow my 64! 🤘🤘

[@TheDriverr97]

The only reason I came to this video is because I'm looking for something to haul my 64 as well 🤣

[@FtraqLeonardo]

@@QuadeCrabtree where’s the trailer from

[@jamaicarctv9587]

nice work bro new subscriber here 🍻🇯🇲

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Thank you dude, I really appreciate it!

[@oestv5788]

Same

[@westcoastrider3008]

Super cool build! Im building my own toe rig, for a beer cooler rv camper trailor. I noticed your steering problem after lifting, I would suggest doing a vertical servo and dropping it down a bit, it will turn the wheels better then the long arm horizontal, less flexing the steering arm. Can't wait to see that new trailor on the printer!

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Awesome, id love to see it! Ah yes that's a very good point, thank you I'm definitely going to experiment with that! 🙏🏼

[@masonbrosoit8707]

@@QuadeCrabtree i love what you did with the white color on the body in the other vid caused it looked like my dads truck but im planning on getting as much as i can to earn money for it i should have it by christmas ill just get money for my birthday and other stuff

[@rosecrabtree2390]

Are u blood Crabtree? As well. .

[@westcoastrider3008]

@@rosecrabtree2390 just wondering are you meaning like crab walk? 🦀

[@thebigsho665]

If you want it to go fast at all don't lock the diffs it will fill at every tiny little turn!!!Except for my crawlers I like how trucks with unlocked diffs drive and it's funnier on the trails and In mud because it's more of a challenge!!!

[@tomlucasrccrawlers9108]

Thank you. Finally someone builds this dually correctly because the manufacturer certainly didn't do it justice. Very nice work. Let us know how those axles hold-up having extra power , better traction and being "spooled".

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Thank you dude! I really appreciate the kind words! I will definitely do an update video soon, currently putting her through her paces 😂

[@Thatonekidnamedlogan]

Cool I would likely make it easier if it breaks when we maybe get it

[@Rev_5.0]

Are those the 110mm king shocks? I'm still on the stock setup and want to upgrade the shocks.

[@Dieselman-qp3wg]

Wondering the same thing

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Yes they are, link is now in description. Highly recommend!

[@Rev_5.0]

@@QuadeCrabtree Perfect, thank you

[@QuadeCrabtree]

@@Rev_5.0 you're welcome!

[@barryarron7]

very nice missing my RC car now.

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Yes RC's are awesome!

[@Supernatural1978-OG]

How much do those things cost bro? I want to get one I have a Arrma Felony Rc Car and I have two red cat the Monte Carlo and the 1964 impala!

[@TheBestMobileRC]

Wow, Wow, Wow, What can I say !! Amazing. SUBBED👍. Good Job

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@tonispra]

I like your videos you do you I love how did you get your the RC car truck thanks

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Awesome to hear thank you sir 🙏🏼

[@youknoweverything7643]

Incredible scale truck diff and suspension is scale real working parts like a real truck like the diff and gears and planetary gears abd jb welded it like you would do to weld a diff up to lock lol

[@fareschavarria179]

Can someone PLEASE tell me what kind of wheels/rims they are and how I can buy them

[@frederickbehn5610]

Damn Bro out here with the Teflon tape, what that's damned brilliant! Does the yellow work better that the white?

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Thank you! And I believe it does, the yellow is supposed to be more resistant to petroleum based materials.

[@ryanav0842]

The motor and ESC you put in that is the same I put on my racing buggy

[@bkorules]

Only issue I could see with the true locked diffs is breaks down the line of movement. axleshaft, driveshaft, etc. Great content tho, keep it up

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Yes this is true but I personally haven't had any problems since the lockers. Way more problems of no traction before lol

[@adriandiaz4899]

I'm a subscribe

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Thank You!!

[@봉곡아재]

ngood video thanks

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Glad you liked it, thank you!

[@joshengland5251]

Wheres the trailor build vids?? That what i like doing...custom trailors for boats...hauling whatever

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Coming soon! Chace is actually working on 2 as we speak 😁

[@leehelms2135]

Cant go wrong at that local hobby shop I picked up a Cen f450 tuesday from up there Matt is a great guy and always has what I need

[@QuadeCrabtree]

110% awesome group of guys!

[@kimberlymanning6798]

Where did you order the shocks from?

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Shocks are from RC4WD and the link is in description, hope this helps!

[@rc4life315]

Think you just locked my diffs i had jb weld just laying around works perfect

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Awesome to hear!

[@edsadventures3575]

Catches on fire just like the real truck... haha Now that’s scale.

[@QuadeCrabtree]

😂😂😂🤙🏼

[@DIY666]

$$

[@chucksmith155]

Great job bud , who makes your pit stand ? Thanks!!

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Thank you! And believe it or not Amazon lol. Was the only metal one I could find that I liked, hope it works for you! www.amazon.com/dp/B07N18RY9R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_D2ZTWSXR5GPRC2KSV373?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@grahamepple5986]

Thanks for the great videos and tips. I put the 100mm shocks on mine and added longer rod ends all around. Unfortunately the rear driveshaft is now too short. I moved the rear driveshaft to the front and now I am looking for a longer rear driveshaft that will work. Any ideas for me? Any advice would be appreciated.

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Thank you for watching and your feedback 🙏🏼. Yes that happens unfortunately I don't at this moment but I will soon. I just purchased another F-450 to build so I'm going to be working on that and can do a video on it for sure. The truck in this video now has a full 1/8 system and drive terrain so it is no where near stock lol

[@southernprojectsyt6340]

i could do without that noise you have while time lapsing you probably call music.

[@QuadeCrabtree]

No worries, look in the bottom corner of your screen the next video you watch. KZbin included a volume bar that let's you change the loudness and even mute what's coming from your speakers. Hope this helps, have a awesome day man 🤙🏼

[@coreymoore7990]

I put 100mm shocks on mine frame sits to to right a bit on front and left a bit on back I removed rear sway control bar and front and rear link . Don’t no how to make it even maybe the lift kit

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Yes to have it properly aligned you will need to extend the center axle link coming from the frame. I make some mounts specifically for this that are for sale on our site 😁🤙🏼

[@coreymoore7990]

@@QuadeCrabtree cool what’s ur website

[@chucksmith155]

Do you know what everyone is spraying the inside of there beds with that’s leaving a textured look I saw one on a video somewhere and can’t find it now and do you know how long till the 5th wheel hitches will be up thanks bud

[@bigchungus-oj8zz]

Great upgrades, ty and enjoy your truck, subd, peace out..:)

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Thank You!!

[@orrc16]

Nice vidéo 👍😉 good job 👍

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@kennethmiller3161]

The ace system is the best setup.i have them in all my trucks . Great videos keep them coming

[@QuadeCrabtree]

It is good for what it was made for, and that was not towing lol

[@tshoe82]

They make aftermarket lockers for the diffs...just sayin lol

[@QuadeCrabtree]

But they didn't the first week the truck was released ;)

[@tonispra]

How did you like your videos where did you get that RC car truck tell me

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Truck is from CEN Racing 😎

[@SSBisboy]

Damn I wish my LHS was stocked like that😂😂

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Yes it's awesome, my childhood hobby shop down the road closed a few years ago so I luckily found this place and it's awesome!

[@texasillest467]

Locked up rc sales a nice dually kit

[@derikkahl103]

The whole body shake is a great representation of the truck in full scale

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Yes I tried to slow it down enough to notice it was a tad hard fall 😂

[@watchurheadrc721]

can you put behind the axle steering on the cen 450 looks like there are mounts on the knuckles

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Yes I could definitely see that being doable.

[@watchurheadrc721]

@@QuadeCrabtree try that would like to see a video would be interesting

[@lanereimers8060]

I would of just tacked it honestly just for the hell of it

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Yes that would also work lol

[@kiwismoothiesmusic499]

Ooohhh lah lah lah, CHA CHA CHA

[@landonhill700]

Hey bro you put the first diff back together with the gears all the same height and I followed your every move and then at the end I noticed you put the gears back how they were stock!! Not cool that you didn’t mention you had to go back and take the first one apart to flip 2/4 of the gears... now my shit is drying and it’s wrong apparently. Hope it works out for me

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Not entirely sure what you mean here, my truck operated fine and other have as well. This is an upgrade video not an exact instillation manual. I'm a normal guy and we all make mistakes. I apologize your having issues and hope everything worked out for you sir!

[@RobFRC]

If you ever revisit the custom dually wheels you should try putting a lil brake rotor in between the beadlock and the 3d printed wheel

[@QuadeCrabtree]

That's an awesome idea!!

[@TruSwagTv2]

Very detailed my brother ty

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Thank You!

[@AlyToppo1]

How did you fit the front lights on the cen

[@QuadeCrabtree]

A lot of time and glue my friend lol

[@jarredschatz7544]

Correct me if I’m wrong but CEN racing has an aluminum spool for these for like 8 bucks

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Correct they now do. But at the time the trucks first came out and when this video was made they did not. So we worked with what we had, will and determination 😎🤙🏼

[@oxman1834]

Always loved drizzling epoxy!! Great video! I was all set to buy a 25$ aluminum diff locker this is great i have Jb weld!!

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Thank you! and hahah good stuff!

[@tobydyes]

Silicone ear plugs work better

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Havent thought of that one, good call sir!

[@kcck7588]

I need to get one of these for sure , dope build

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Yes you do! And thank you 🙏🏼

[@chrisrigsby8935]

Hey man, where did you get those wheels & tires in the thumbnail picture & what size is the wheel & tire?

[@QuadeCrabtree]

They are Proline 1.9 BFG Mud-Terrains on a 1.9 Method wheel. Both from Amain hobbies 😁

[@Gl1tch30-12]

Lesh go i was 1k like

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Yesss! Let’s goooo 😎

[@mrboomkingofpeppercapsicum3549]

Nice 👍

[@mattbrown7033]

Which Shocks did you go with?

[@QuadeCrabtree]

RC4WD King 120mm

[@jtmchannel7640]

Dude! Really blazing the path of possibilities with that thing! I really like those.

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Thank you man, I'm trying to make it tow anything 😂

[@randypeterson4504]

Sell me this truck please !

[@QuadeCrabtree]

No can do hahah

[@chadlander1766]

Dude that was sick definitely wanting one of these trucks where's the best place good price to get one of them nice looking trucks????

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Thank you sir! and any local hobby store or main online rc distributor like amain. Also check ebay but dont over pay for one. MSRP is $369

[@chadlander1766]

@@QuadeCrabtree thank you appreciate your help

[@fendiiiebk4933]

where do u get that rc f 450

[@QuadeCrabtree]

I purchased mine off EBay with is where majority of them I see are currently selling but hobby stores should be getting them soon!

[@fendiiiebk4933]

@@QuadeCrabtree ok i will get it soon

[@gregorsgarage]

Hitches ??

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Yes, ive designed and made a Adjustable hitch and am in the process of testing the prototypes right now before I begin to offer them for sale.

[@G-J-92]

Clickbait

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Keep in mid this video is a few years old lol. I now have an updated video with all the new parts that have come about in the industry. I recommend going to check my new one out 😁🤙🏼

[@BlessedRc90]

where u been

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Right here living the dream!

[@BlessedRc90]

@@QuadeCrabtree that great man i need some cen content to watch

[@Thatonekidnamedlogan]

Cool

[@Thatonekidnamedlogan]

Finally I got a good idea of buying the cen f450

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Awesome 😁

[@chucksmith155]

Are you making 5th wheel receiver hitches for the 450

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Yes 110% they are in the testing stage now!

[@chucksmith155]

@@QuadeCrabtree please Email me when you are marketing them

[@vigilantgraph1119]

where did you get the shocks from

[@QuadeCrabtree]

RC4WD

[@YOOPDLRC]

Great 👍🤩👍~~~!!!!!!!

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Thank you!

[@gabrielpichardo1492]

Looks cool but you should add a spacer between the duals. The tires shouldnt touch each other

[@QuadeCrabtree]

No they shouldn't from a "true" scale form. But the way I connected the two wheels it would of been very difficult to add a spacer and balance the wheels with the available materials I had at hand. But it works great for me this way and I like it. Thanks for the comment have a awesome day! 🤙🏼

[@gabrielpichardo1492]

@@QuadeCrabtree the thing is that the tires dont get to flex over rocks and such stuff when the two side walls are together. You should look into having wheels 3d printed. A friend of mine printed duals for my wpl rc they work great. I do agree with you on changing the wheels that the cen comes with though, i also love the cen f450 but i dont like the wheels and tires either.

[@QuadeCrabtree]

@@gabrielpichardo1492 so far she's worked and flexed just fine for me how it is currently but I appreciate the recommendation. Also refer back to the video, inside wheels are 3d printed ;) outside are metal because I like the look better.

[@gabrielpichardo1492]

@@QuadeCrabtree i love the look as well. Cant wait to see more of it

[@QuadeCrabtree]

@@gabrielpichardo1492 Thank you!

[@Dieselman-qp3wg]

Where did you get those shocks from

[@QuadeCrabtree]

RC4wd, link is now in description.

[@Dieselman-qp3wg]

@@QuadeCrabtree thanks man appreciate it keep up the great work

[@DoRC]

Why did you use Teflon tape on the shock threads? I've never seen anybody do that and those shocks seal with o-rings.

[@QuadeCrabtree]

Because as I explain in the video those shocks have a big tendency to leak from that oring. So the Teflon tape prevents that and they don't leak 🙏🏼 try it out!

[@DoRC]

@@QuadeCrabtree oh. I didn't hear you say that. I don't have these specific shocks so not a concern for me. Sweet looking truck!