FREE Lift kit mod for TRAXXAS SLASH

[@Fordhykerjet]

Don’t do this, the suspension should be able to sag so that it will properly absorb bumps. If it can’t absorb bumps it will handle terribly

[@erikn.8626]

The sprint Still compress to same size as before So no change in that

[@Fordhykerjet]

@@erikn.8626the springs do not work the same because they are coiled up in such a way that they will have a certain stiffness but stretching them out will ruin the spring rate and therefore the springs will not work as intended anymore

[@erikn.8626]

@@Fordhykerjet not in this Tiny scale.....

[@eride_aiden]

I always thought of doing this but I was worried I was going to break the spring or something. Thanks for the good video.

[@Anklebreakinangler]

Yeah same when I watch him pull it I’m like if I do this and it ruins my springs it’s he’s paying for

[@Johnnyeatsitall]

I just did this! Life saver! Also this is my first RC vehicle, only had it 6 hours now! Love it man!

[@brodyrhode9064]

Doesn’t this affect how the spring loads?

[@Johnnyeatsitall]

@@brodyrhode9064 it does play a big part in the rear suspension geometry, since posting this comment I have gone with the big boy wheels and kept the stock stretched springs and the suspension more or less corrected itself.

[@jeremymorris428]

I can't believe I've never tried doing this before, youtube's algorithm knows exactly what I want

[@sarahw2619]

I’m going to do this mod to my Hyundai Veloster!!!

[@JWheelie]

Fantastic mod for a hyundai veloster

[@tinapriest857]

Just get threaded shocks

[@ElSob94803]

I have been doing this for years! Works extremely well! Where did you get that older Slash 4x4? Looks like an original Platinum or Ultimate.

[@JWheelie]

Yea, I'm blown away at how much better it is in deep snow! I hope it will still rip good on dry pavement with the center of gravity being higher. I got it from a buddy who hadn't used it in years. I was RC deprived after my mini e revo crapped out on me a few years back...

[@ElSob94803]

@@JWheelie it looks like it is in great shape! I don't think you can get that body anymore.

[@TheGoatRoper]

Does it try to flip over worse at high speeds?

[@falcondragonslayer]

Well, let’s see, he damaged the springs by stretching them out, as well as moving up the A-arms without saying he did in the video (which is the actual reason he got the extra height). Both those things would place the car’s center of gravity up higher and reduce its ability to cope with it, so yes, it will roll worse.

[@TheGoatRoper]

@@falcondragonslayerthat’s kinda I felt too without just calling him out on it

[@michaeleacret5336]

I'm going to try it thanks for the video

[@1riqoispliskin]

ill probably do this with my stock shocks for the winter. i wouldnt want to tdo this on shocks i paid for.

[@Tylerfishs]

I have that exact one I keep breaking mine until I got new parts and still working on it

[@Frosty_fusion]

Running any preload spacers?

[@michaelsmyth5658]

What's the best way to make the front inside wheels lift of the ground under cornering like the real short course trucks . Please

[@sneakyneaky]

A front sway bar might do the trick

[@marenmeservey1101]

Does this improve over all driving like suspension and jumps and all that stuff?

[@JWheelie]

Better ground clearance is the main reason, also less chassis slap when jumping it. But, not as good handling in summer time now (higher center of gravity)

[@marenmeservey1101]

@@JWheelie thanks I just got done doing the upgrade before I saw your reply but I'm sure it's fine it looks cooler

[@gamercat7004]

I need this for my slash 2wd it's a bit low for off-road.

[@mrnootiez2468]

Yo dumb slash is made to be low, if its always up its easy to flip over

[@erikn.8626]

​@@mrnootiez2468but i want to crawl with my slash

[@adriannadeppe7290]

I tried this on my 4x4 slash, and the shock towers were too short for this to work.

[@adriannadeppe7290]

How do you fix that.

[@isaacagius782]

can you compress them back to their original lenght. thanks

[@michaelhermacinski9899]

i dont recommend doing this it will make your springs weak.

[@lucasgoodman6035]

the shock holder will not expand any more so it didn't work on my slash

[@falcondragonslayer]

Please never do this to your vehicle. It’s a terrible idea for a variety of reasons. That extra clearance he claims to have gained in the video was achieved by him mounting the shocks higher on the A-arm (closer to the chassis). Increasing the length of a spring wouldn’t make it ride higher, because the shocks are already extended to their full length stock. You can’t make them extend any further. Another thing: My brother owns the Slash 4x4 VXL (slightly heavier than the one in this guy’s video) and it’s got the exact same setup. Same shocks, same springs, and same oil weight. Yet, it doesn’t sag down as much as he says it does. If you want to increase your ride height _without_ damaging your springs, for FREE, use the preload spacers (clips that go over the shock bodies) that come IN THE BOX to compress the spring more while on the shock (i.e. to stiffen the spring). One thing to note about stiffening your shocks, however, is it _will_ increase ride height, but it’ll also decrease performance, since it won’t be able to sag to absorb the G-force of a turn, and therefore will roll over more commonly.

[@harald_hans]

Nice mod but the Slash - specifically with the LCG chassis - is a Short Course Truck - going higher is counterproductive ...

[@erikn.8626]

Only when you use the truck in "full gas or nothing, full steer or nothing" style.... Learn to drive!!!!!

[@harald_hans]

@@erikn.8626Thank you for your meaningless answer, which has no connection with my first answer - how do you know how I drive - there are apparently still a lot of people with a lot of time who just hang around on the Internet ... 🤦‍♂

[@thatoneguy-tj5pc]

@@harald_hansyou made the dumb comment to begin with. I’m sure the guy knows that it’s counterproductive

[@erikn.8626]

Or buy longer nonrc springs for 4 dollars

[@Rc_steve]

Just get different springs

[@breckenshea3815]

I’m trying to do this with my slash how do you get the body to sit higher?

[@eride_aiden]

You can adjust the body mounts to raise the body. You can also adjust shock position to limit or extend travel.

[@nickwilliams6869]

Is traxxas and arrma the same shock set up

[@heyby8764]

looks good bud. maybe ill grab one to if it that easy

[@Get_on_my_level]

How could I for the 1/16 scale slash

[@Mw3babyyeah]

Much harder for the 1/16 also not as much improvement compared to this. Tried for myself maybe .25-.5 of an inch if that better off just upgrading to better suspension entirely

[@coopersharp2921]

Is that a 2wd or 4wd?

[@JWheelie]

4wd

[@fillefilander]

You have metric on that scale! Use it! 😆

[@Fordhykerjet]

I don’t think I am gonna leave a like, because he was untruthful, and didn’t even know what he was talking about because he damaged the springs which will make it handle horrible and he also lied and said that he only lengthened the springs , but like my brother said a while ago, and he actually attached the shocks higher on the A arms to make the ride height higher

[@Nun3zDanny3]

Man that probably handles like crap. Even for a slash

[@devonm5037]

Its funny this is a "mod". So yes you have more clearance but your handling is gonna be dog shit. The body roll is gonna be insane and any top speed turns is gonna equal a roll over with all the slop in the suspension now. BUT if youre just jumping it in a straight line itll be golden.

[@michaelkeber7237]

@@devonm5037 Yea, but if you're driving this off-road in dirt/sand/snow (basically any low traction surface) or through grass where the chassis is gonna drag, its great! I haven't done this yet, but will definitely give it a try and see how it works out for me... This "mod" isn't designed for high speed/on-road racing (should be obvious lol)...

[@erikn.8626]

I use my slash for Slow careful offroading with realistic 3d printed chassis