How to convert a Rustler 4x4 to a Hoss

In this video i will show you how to convert your Traxxas Rustler 4x4 into a Hoss
Part numbers for conversion
Chassis 9022
Battery hold down 9026
Drive shaft guard 9041
ESC 3340
Front bumper 9035
Steering link 6846
Servo horn 6845
Front skid 6830
Front springs 3758X
Tires 9072
Rear bumper 9036
Wheelie bar 9078
Rear springs 3757X
Rear skid 6829
Center diff complete 6780
Motor 3461
Motor plate 6890
Gear cover 6877
Motor mount 6860A
Body purple 9011A
Body green 9011G
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[@tojo3507]

I did the opposite conversion. I bought a Hoss and upgraded to steel drive shafts, GTR Shocks, VG Racing variable springs, Proline Racing aluminum hub inserts, Proline Trenchers, and traded the stock body for a Rustler 4x4 VXL body. Some trimming modifications were needed to accommodate the large tires and to fit the Hoss pan. The shorter springs make the stance about a half inch lower, which in my opinion is perfect for the added torque of the Hoss motor. It’s a bad ass conversion that handles well in all terrains.

[@OverBudgetRC]

That sounds awesome👍

[@chord7703]

Did the rustler body fit with the stock hoss shock towers?

[@maszkalman3676]

@@chord7703 they are closely the same size with the same type of clipless body it should fit...

[@BUILTLIGHTWOUNDTIGHT]

I want two of the Rusty and two of the Hoss!!! And yep, I am an RC JUNKIE!!! 😎

[@ponyboy2195]

I feel ya i have 12

[@cruisey9857]

Not sure why you would want to do this but pretty cool. I installed rustler 4x4 shock towers and Maxx F/R bumpers along with the max body and wheels on my Slash 4x4, Maxx Slash :)

[@OverBudgetRC]

That sounds awesome. This was more for people who upgraded their rustler then the Hoss came out and it would be cheaper to buy some parts then to sell the rustler at a loss and buy the hoss then you can keep your upgrades.

[@brendandawson27]

What gearing are you running with the maxx wheels on there? Any overheating issues?

[@cruisey9857]

@@brendandawson27 I had to gear down a few teeth on the pinion, I wouldn't run the stock gearing you'll burn out your electronics. No overheating once the pinion was dropped, if I recall it was down 4 teeth.

[@brendandawson27]

@@cruisey9857 ok cool thank you!

[@joseCalderon1976]

Wow. I want to see a video of a Slash hoss. I was thinking about buying the Slash Ultimate and turning it into a slash/hoss 🤣👍

[@supboy666]

I got the sledgehammer tires and the hoss center diff for my rustler. Thinking of buying this motor but my esc is behaving funky so i think im better off getting a mamba x and a larger castle 2400kv motor to get similar performance.

[@aaronpeters1770]

Awesome info man. Im on it now on ebay getn the parts. Sweeeeet , thanks man !!!!

[@williamoleary9330]

Just believe in working smarter not harder Love working on them when I’m fixing something I broke Obviously not everyone believes in working smarter. And that’s perfectly ok, I accept u

[@DeRock401]

Great video! Although the rustler is superior to the hoss IMHO.

[@OverBudgetRC]

Thank you I like them both i have both and don't think i could give up either one lol

[@darkflames1284]

Thank you bro! im gonna start buying the parts this weekend!

[@williamoleary9330]

Yeah absolutely Not to poo poo on your vid because it was great. You could tell you put a lot of thought and care into

[@samoerai6807]

Seems very cool. Also seems like something I can’t afford :/

[@thatrustygamer3877]

bro your channel is amazing you could start with a bandit and end up with a xmaxx its like tier progression that was a joke btw but i assumed you got that but seriously good work man

[@OverBudgetRC]

Thank you so much

[@mcadamshub7351]

Nothing like making a car that’s not even a foot tall too ever nearly 2😂

[@daveshereduh]

Great video, thanks. Will a Hoss body fit on a Rustler without all those changes?

[@OverBudgetRC]

Thank you yes it does but there is a gap between the chassis and body though I just posted a picture on my community tab.

[@spedracer55]

thinking about gettinf a rustler and putting the hoss center diff in it

[@rcnetherlands5529]

How much did it cost?

[@OverBudgetRC]

I haven't added it up sorry

[@williamoleary9330]

With parts and the sweat equity I’d just by a Hoss. It’s only what $70 more & not have to buy the parts and then install them.... Yeah I would just buy it

[@OverBudgetRC]

Ya it makes more sense to buy the hoss if you don't have the rustler. This is for people who have the rustler and want to convert it instead of selling it to buy the hoss. Especially if they already upgraded their rustler.

[@supboy666]

If taking apart your rc is a big burden to you this aint the hobby for you 🤣

[@aaronpeters1770]

Question....is the steering link and servo horn needed bc tires are gonna be bigger to throw it off? Ordered what i needed , just curious

[@OverBudgetRC]

Its because the servo mounts a different way and its a different length

[@aaronpeters1770]

@@OverBudgetRC thnx again hoss

[@OverBudgetRC]

@@aaronpeters1770 no problem

[@richc4388]

The velineon ESC on my rustler 4x4 vxl has the smaller connectors. The 540XL motor comes preinstalled with the 6.5mm connectors. How did you approach this?

[@OverBudgetRC]

I just used the Esc from the Hoss. you could cut off the connectors on the esc and install 6.5mm connectors. or they sell adapters which I have used in other builds with no issues.

[@feetoe1705]

Just wondering if I could do the samething to my slash 4x4 make it into a hoss? Because its actually the same parts as well as the hoss. Thanks

[@OverBudgetRC]

Yes it can be done they are based on the same platform

[@mikewhayne152]

So could I just buy the front and rear pieces and attach to my stock rustler 4x4 chassis? Just looking for ground clearance without buying a new chassis

[@OverBudgetRC]

No the chassis is different too you would have to sorry.

[@mikewhayne152]

@@OverBudgetRC alright man thanks for the reply on a not so current video, I really appreciate it!

[@subzero4698]

Cool

[@K1LT3DSN1P3R]

Nice one cheaper than bu one how much you get the hoss body for??

[@OverBudgetRC]

Thanks Ive seen the hoss bodies on ebay for about 60 with cage and mounts

[@nobmanfamily4611]

Do you have a parts listing for all the parts needed to convert?

[@OverBudgetRC]

Yes they are all in the description

[@kevinknabe7252]

So does that mean using hoss springs would give a rustler more suspension travel? 🤔

[@OverBudgetRC]

No they are just stiffer the amount of travel would be the same

[@kevinknabe7252]

@@OverBudgetRC bummer

[@coleburton286]

Does the hoss motor fit into the rustler?

[@OverBudgetRC]

Yes it would the only thing im not sure about is if you would have to move the Esc. It looks like enough room. And you would have to either make adapters or change the connectors on the motor or Esc.

[@Daytona89]

Is it possible to use the Rustler body on the hoss?

[@OverBudgetRC]

No I tried someone else asked the rustler body is slightly longer you can force it on but it doesn't fit that good

[@jubjub2485]

ive done this conversion and im using the rustler body although the front end just below the front grill stick was snapped off and im using the rustle front bumper that may be why it fits and i had to trim the side panels to inside the side skirt nerf bars

[@arceo18]

U left the same Hoss Chassis !!!!

[@OverBudgetRC]

Yes you have to use the Hoss chassis otherwise it wouldn't be a Hoss.

[@oscartung26]

So will the hoss body fit rustler? lol

[@OverBudgetRC]

Yes it does, but there is a gap between body and chassis since the rustler chassis is so much lower

[@paulhemming3781]

do i need to change the esc?

[@OverBudgetRC]

No its the same esc you just need to change the connectors or have adapters to the motor if you use the hoss motor

[@paulhemming3781]

@@OverBudgetRC do i need adapters for the rustler esc and motor?

[@OverBudgetRC]

@@paulhemming3781 No if you use those you wont it was just because the hoss motor has bigger connectors

[@zacharybenson630]

Does this mean you can run a rustler body on a hoss?

[@OverBudgetRC]

I tried it doesn't really fit. Maybe removing side nerf bars or trimming body would work

[@OverBudgetRC]

Just tried it again i think the rustler is slightly longer had to force the body on but it did fit with the body hanging down

[@zacharybenson630]

Well honestly I hate the look of the twig truck lol it needs to be wider do you have a maxx? Does that body fit? I mean i already have it scrapping on the body sometimes but is ugly does it just look like a wingless rustler?

[@zacharybenson630]

Also what would it take to go back to clips? Would you use slash or rustler or stampede shock towers?

[@OverBudgetRC]

@@zacharybenson630 No i don't have a Maxx but i think that body is bigger i don't think it would fit.

[@240brah]

Does this work for slash 4x4?

[@OverBudgetRC]

Yes you can convert a slash 4x4 into a hoss It would be similar to this conversion but you might have to change out a few more parts I know the shock towers are different you would have to change those too.

[@240brah]

@@OverBudgetRC awesome I appreciate the reply! My slash has a decent amount done to it so I figured it would be a cool change

[@OverBudgetRC]

@@240brah No problem. Ya that would be awesome

[@240brah]

@@OverBudgetRC also forgot to ask, do you need to switch the shock towers if you want to run the clip less style body? Or does it effect geometry?

[@OverBudgetRC]

@@240brah Yes you will have to change them out. It wont affect anything.

[@mellomisfit]

How was that a convert?? You put together the hoss???????? Not the rustler. That was not a rustler chassis in the end..

[@OverBudgetRC]

Yes that's the point I started with a rustler and ended with a hoss. So i converted a rustler into a hoss. How does that not make sense. So if you bought a rustler before the hoss came out and you maybe upgraded it and want to keep those upgrades, and now you want a hoss instead of selling the rustler you can convert it. What were you suggesting? Putting a hoss body on a rustler chassis the body would be way higher. There would be a gap between the chassis and the body it wouldn't look right. And it wouldn't be converted into a hoss if it still had the rustler chassis.

[@mellomisfit]

@@OverBudgetRC because that clearly that chassis you put those parts you swapped over onto the hoss chassis. The receiver box location and motor and esc didnt have the rustler 3500vxl 3s in that chassis aswell so how was that as complete swap video. Not arguing it isnt possible but you demonstrated something else then described no?

[@OverBudgetRC]

@@mellomisfit I literally explained all the differences of the 2 chassis in the video lol. And if i used the rustler esc and motor it wouldn't be a hoss now would it. I said that in the video that you can use the old electronics or change those out too im sure not everyone is even going to use the center diff either, but i also explained that in the video too. I even said im not going to go over how to switch over the motor. Because anyone that's going to tear down their rc this much would know how to do something that easy.

[@mellomisfit]

@@OverBudgetRC i see thru the b.s

[@LandenDenham]

@@mellomisfit tldr; different parts, same chassis

[@-pierce-2523]

dont see the point