How to PREVENT Your Traxxas Slash 2wd from ROLLING!! NEW SHOCKS AND FUEL LINE HACK TO PREVENT ROLL!

In this video I install some big bore aluminum shocks onto my Traxxas slash 2wd machine that I’ve dubbed “the Cheapest Traxxas Slash” Project. I also Tear down the shocks and do a simple and almost free hack to keep it from rolling or tipping. Complete installation video. The fuel tube hack can be used on the stock Traxxas slash shocks as well as upgraded ones.
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[@DoRC]

Usually the easiest way to get the shock shaft out is just to take the bottom eye off and then slide the shock shaft up through the top. Also that steel washer is reinforcement for the piston. If that washer wasn't there the force of impact would end up pushing the piston over the little rimit sits on and down onto the shaft

[@RCKnockout]

That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the knowledge! 😉

[@gourobkundu2173]

Yup. That was a much needed one.

[@RCKnockout]

Still gotta test them out though!

[@justinlaforest5908]

Got the same shocks, running 50wt oil, loves the skate park now.

[@RCKnockout]

Nice man!

[@boa2143658709]

They appear to be rc4wd shocks, recently got a set for my bandit. The top caps were extremely tight for me also so i had to use another collar like a jam nut so i could turn the other to open the cap. You also dont have to take the nut off the piston its easiear to take the bottom mount off and slide the shaft up out of the top.

[@davinlee3460]

Thank you you have the best descriptive video for installing these

[@RCKnockout]

Glad it helped!

[@dustinrossi9384]

Ive used fish tank air line works great

[@RCKnockout]

Good to know!

[@jackhowe8673]

That's what she said. 😂😂😂 That was great, was not expecting that.

[@RCKnockout]

Lol 😂

[@gamercat7004]

My rear big bores are touching and hitting the links and scratched them and this helped me to just put the nuts to make it shift away.

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah it’s the simplest way to do it

[@gamercat7004]

@@RCKnockout ya made a 1/4 inch gap and movement is better so i did install a longer screw n sits perfectly.

[@RCKnockout]

@@gamercat7004 awesome! Glad it works

[@roguesouthracing1553]

Oh man I'm loving that shell bro!

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks man! It’s the stock rtr body shell!

[@Todd_G_FPV]

Did this to my 2wd rustler and it works great!

[@Todd_G_FPV]

My rustler came with 2 extra shock pistons for each shock for fine tuning, I just used those where your putting fuel tubing and it sits perfect

[@ConditionZero76]

@@Todd_G_FPV if the pistons you replaced your shocks with from the box are shorter length than what was on it, you might sit lower but you lost articulation (travel) . with the added fuel line this guys doing your not losing any downward travel your simply not allowing the the body to roll up.....but I mean if it works for you that's all that matters 👍🏼

[@ISLpictures]

I have a slash 4x4. I put the GTR rear shocks in the back and the stock rear shocks in the front. Sits high and I love it. Running 42 oil in the shocks. Runs like a champ.

[@RCKnockout]

Interesting……I’ve never heard of anyone running the rears in the front and the gtr shocks on the back…..so does it work better having the gtr shocks on the back rather than the front?

[@ISLpictures]

@@RCKnockout so I bought gtr shocks all around. The backs are longer than the front. The trouble I ran into was the front clearance was low. I ended up ordering Gtr rears for the front. As of right now I’m running the stock rear suspension in the front until my gtr rears arrive and then I’ll be running gtr rears all around. I will let you know spring rates later on. Rear shocks on the front of a slash are a must!!

[@ISLpictures]

I’m also thinking about running dual suspension front and rear. So quad suspension haha. Haven’t figured out where I will mount yet but I will make a video.

[@RCKnockout]

@@ISLpictures that would be pretty cool!! Do you think it’ll be beneficial on a Slash though?

[@RCKnockout]

@@ISLpictures I gotcha that makes sense

[@lowslowcrawlers1304]

I put the rear shock tower/shocks in front and changed the springs on lcg and regular slash 4x4. Wont flip, even in grass. Looks aight too. Highly recommended.

[@RCKnockout]

Nice! What brand are the springs?

[@lowslowcrawlers1304]

@@RCKnockout the front losi ten scte springs.. Razor r/c with the credit for that. Perfect fit for rear gtr shocks. We have a few large backyard tracks with bumpy rutted course and not so perfect jumps. it makes night/ day difference.

[@lowslowcrawlers1304]

Losb2959

[@RCKnockout]

@@lowslowcrawlers1304 are they a softer spring?

[@lowslowcrawlers1304]

@@RCKnockout it's a kit of 4 spring rates. 2 softer 2 stiffer.

[@scottfirman]

I know this has been a few years old but my concern is the shock shafts on the Amazon shocks. If those bend as well, I will go with the Traxxas brand instead. Sometimes cheaper is not better when it comes to things like shocks. I snapped a shaft on my Rustler right after installing the Traxxas big bore after hitting a small tree. That was on me. A quick trip to the hobby shop and I got a new shock shaft. Being those come with minimum shock oil really concerns me as well. At this point, I have talked myself out of the Amazon shocks. They may be cheap enough, but no replacement parts makes me think I should pass on those. Good video however.

[@RCKnockout]

Glad you liked the video! I personally would recommend the Proline Power-Stroke Shocks…that’s what I run now…they are quite expensive though.. I swapped these shocks off cause they were too stiff and heavily over sprung…they just didn’t have the best feel overall

[@meknow2851]

Nice to know this helps me out wile I am racking 😊

[@RCKnockout]

Great to hear!

[@NaritasanStudios]

Was the purpose of limiting travel to try and be more aerodynamic for speed runs? Because travel is good on offroad vehicles.

[@leonardwagner5263]

the other blue fuel tube was fine to use you should have pulled the turnbuckle end of the shock off and slide the shaft out the top of the shock it makes it easy to install the tube on the shaft

[@RCKnockout]

It still wouldn’t have fit I don’t think. The diameter was too small. Not to mention those shafts are larger than the stock shocks

[@DadsRCGaragePNW]

Believe you issues with the shocks are due to 2 things. 1 cheap Amazon china special. 2 those shocks are for a 4x4 slash. 4x4 uses different style towers and arms. Just my 2 cents. Great video

[@RCKnockout]

You might be right…the listing said they’d work on 2wd and 4wd….clearly it wasn’t that easy though

[@thagerdorn2009]

Oh boy the people who think Amazon stuff is good. Cracks me up. Just buy the big bore shocks. Haven't had a single issue and haven't rolled mine. Only other shocks I'd consider are the proline or rc4wd. I only buy quality for my stuff.

[@yup-2067]

I did this befor but getting a heavier weight of oil is better then this honestly after so long of running and bashing the fuel line starts to deteriorate so you will have to restart eventually but its a nice mod if your doin a low budget build and just getting by. 50 wt oil is perfect for my build but start where you want 30wt is a good start.

[@mickob8160]

So you basically lowered your truck by reducing the suspension travel making it more prone to damage over jumps. I have the xxl shocks with Losi 40 wt oil and it doesn’t flip over and can take nice big sweeping corners with full power

[@Todd_G_FPV]

If u don't jump its not a problem lol did this to my rustler and works great but I do t really jump it

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah basically lol 😂

[@bellowworld227]

Your like the Rc car crisfix

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks lol 😂

[@roberttierney9284]

Put aluminum caps on the stock shocks and you will need to spend a hundred dollars or more to get anything better. Traxxas stock shocks are wonderfull. Just replace the plastic tops with the $14 Traxxas aluminum caps, tune with different shock oil thickness and enjoy.

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks for the tip! I’ve bent quite of few of the stock shock shafts though…that’s probably the biggest downside of the stock shocks

[@JonnyJetson754]

@@RCKnockout It looks like your bending them from having no play in top screw/ shock Mount. You want good amount of play on top amd bottom shock pivot balls

[@RCKnockout]

@@JonnyJetson754 if I loosen the screws it’ll probably strip out the threads in the arm

[@zanderflander7880]

Go proline shocks 👍

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah I switched to the Proline Powerstroke Shocks quite awhile ago now 👍😉

[@jeffbryner5355]

Bent shock shaft is a typical problem for Traxxas

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah that happens pretty often

[@jeffbryner5355]

@@RCKnockout yep. I run associated big bore stocks on my slash. Never had a problem once

[@RCKnockout]

@@jeffbryner5355 nice!

[@joegreen7253]

Hi my friend I had those and I replace them quick is hell for the GTR the are way better little pricey but better

[@RCKnockout]

No doubt. I’m sure the price reflects that

[@cf1924]

Hey I recently changed my traxxas slash servo gears and can’t seem to get it to go straight anymore it works for like a a second and then stops working

[@RCKnockout]

You changed the Servo gears for metal gears?

[@wescat2]

Found your channel today. Great stuff. I may order those. Looks like fitment is an issue though.

[@RCKnockout]

Nice man! Glad you’re enjoying the content!

[@jrc-fabs1634]

Nice video dude I wonder what’s next!

[@RCKnockout]

Thanks! There’s definitely more coming soon!

[@mattfoster1684]

I bought a set of big bores as well, except the Traxxas brand ones. Also got some shafts with the titanium coating to put in the original ones to have as spares. That's crazy where yours bent, mine bent much higher on the shaft such that the shock wouldn't decompress right. I bent it straight again, but once those things bend once, they keep getting bent. The titanium coated ones are supposed to be much stronger. Still haven't done the fuel line hack, but I probably will at the same time I install the big bores. Just bought a TA RC10SC6.2 recently as well. Not a cheap RC in the least, but it'll be fun to compare with the Slash.

[@RCKnockout]

Nice! What brand of rc is that? I’ve never heard of it?

[@mattfoster1684]

@@RCKnockout Team Associated. The RC10 platform's been around for ages. Started as a buggy, and then they did a truck, and more recently a short course like the Slash, Senton, 22s, etc... tends to be more of a competitive niche market brand over our cheaper goto brands for hobby bashing. Also an assembly kit, not RTR. Not sure if TA does RTR at all. This thing is my next build: www.associatedelectrics.com/teamassociated/cars_and_trucks/RC10SC6.2/Team/

[@RCKnockout]

@@mattfoster1684 I gotcha. It’s 2wd the right? I was looking into a Team Associated 2wd rtr but I haven’t pulled the trigger yet

[@mattfoster1684]

@@RCKnockout Yup, it is the 2wd. By default it's setup for "shorty" battery packs, and I've not yet found 3S shortys with decent capacity rating (all around 1500mah), so at least for starters I'll run this with 2S 100C/5Kmah batteries. Went with the Castle sidewinder SCT ESC and 1410/3800kv sensored motor. It'll be a bit before I have it all running. This particular kit leaves open the electronics... doesn't even come with a pinon gear or wheels and tires :)

[@RCKnockout]

@@mattfoster1684 really? And it’s still $340 without electronics or wheels and tires?

[@acerig4675]

Spring retainer

[@RCKnockout]

Yep that’s what meant same thing

[@jonb3902]

If using the stock shocks, the needed parts to do this are on the parts tree that comes with the truck.

[@RCKnockout]

Oh yeah? What pieces are on the parts tree?

[@jonb3902]

@@RCKnockout They are on the on the opposite side of the each three hole piston parts on the end of the tree. It has a wider portion that connects to the tree and a narrower, stepped portion. Cut the narrow section off and it will give you about a 4mm spacer just like the fuel line.

[@RCKnockout]

@@jonb3902 I didn’t realize that? I’ll have to take a look at my parts tree

[@jonb3902]

@@RCKnockout Just something I learned from another RCer's video on my search for knowledge. I recently bought my daughter a Stampede. She loves it but wanted someone to run with so I bought a Slash two weeks later. Season opener at the local RC shop & track is this Saturday. We will be there to watch and learn a few things.

[@RCKnockout]

@@jonb3902 nice! There’s always stuff to learn in the hobby! You gonna start racing yourself?

[@frasurechannel2653]

Just a question, why did you choose this method over sway bars?

[@RCKnockout]

Well I was planning on upgrading the shocks so I kinda wanted to test out the fuel line hack in the process

[@cnance1972]

I added front only sway bar and it made a HUGE difference

[@RCKnockout]

@@cnance1972 nice! What brand did you go with? Also how much was it?

[@cnance1972]

@@RCKnockout I used the HR RACING around $30

[@MertNisa3168]

U dont have to put different shocks on it btw You just have to change out these terrible springs

[@lkkenn3200]

Fr

[@masontillemans8081]

On the front shocks did you have to change out the little pivot ball on the bottom to fit into the a arm?

[@RCKnockout]

Honestly It’s been so long…..I can’t remember…sorry

[@masontillemans8081]

All good man great vid

[@RCKnockout]

@@masontillemans8081 thanks bro

[@martijnvanspaendonck7989]

I hope you didn't pay too much for these Aliexpress shocks. I didn't like them at all. Also that suspension looks way too springy: too much spring tension, I think. Maybe use stock springs, if they fit? I eventually went with integy shocks in the back (fit perfectly without mods) and kept the front ones stock, with the fuel line trick. Still flips, so I think I will try sway bars..

[@RCKnockout]

Stock springs won’t fit….They we’re very springy…I’m running Proline Powerstroke Shocks now

[@charliemaybe]

what is better the trenchers or the badlands

[@RCKnockout]

Badlands are better at digging in on most surfaces

[@charliemaybe]

@@RCKnockoutwhat do you think about running badlands rears and trencher fronts

[@RCKnockout]

@@charliemaybe I’ve never tried it…..badlands all the way around would give the best overall grip

[@nitrogas5719]

It’s unreal how huge the losi 5ive shocks are, it takes 4 oz of oil to do all 4

[@RCKnockout]

Yep they’re probably one of the largest rc shocks out there

[@Todd_G_FPV]

Damn that alot! How much do xmaxx shocks hold?

[@RCKnockout]

@@Todd_G_FPV not sure 🤔

[@ConditionZero76]

@@Todd_G_FPV 4 qrts lol 😉

[@Texasbroski512]

Can you share some links for all the hardware you used I’d like to put the same shocks on my slash 2wd soon to be LCG unless you recommend another shock

[@RCKnockout]

These shocks work alright but they’re quite stiff and make the rc bounce quite a bit

[@Texasbroski512]

@@RCKnockout I have the stock gtr shocks on my ultimate and they are awesome so I’ll slap those in my 2wd

[@RCKnockout]

@@Texasbroski512 I highly recommend those ones for sure

[@brodysim_04]

I bought these same shocks from this video. I cannot get the shock caps off to put oil in. Any tips?

[@RCKnockout]

Try using an Allen’s key. Put it through the eyelet. Also you could use a crescent wrench on the shock body if that’s more of the problem but be careful not to scratch up the shock body

[@killdalive]

A cannot get the shock ball out at the bottom to fit any tips?

[@RCKnockout]

You might need to swap it for a smaller pivot ball…..I’ve had to do that before when it doesn’t fit

[@killdalive]

@@RCKnockout since this comment I have successfully removed and replaced the pivot ball and installed the shocks on my 2wd slash, thanks much!

[@RCKnockout]

@@killdalive Nice! Glad you got it all figured out

[@erikn.8626]

So you took shorter shocks and make them travel even less? 😂

[@christalmatel8634]

do you need this if you have the sway bar?

[@RCKnockout]

Probably not if you have a sway bar installed

[@ankiesiii]

15:56 I'm having this issue!!

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah you’ll probably need to stand them off a bit

[@troybumeter4641]

Couldn’t you have bought shorter shocks, still big bore, no fuel line hack? Same diff I think less available travel.

[@RCKnockout]

I’m not sure what’s available for the slash? I never saw anything online that advertised a shorter than stock amount of travel? Not sure 🤔

[@bradleyslusser2279]

Alot easier and more effective. Sway bars..

[@RCKnockout]

Maybe….who’s to say

[@davidmooremoore1918]

How good is the traxxas slash 4x4 ultimate

[@RCKnockout]

Pretty good! Lots of upgrades that come equipped

[@christiansrcs7789]

Dang how much upgrades are you gonna do

[@RCKnockout]

A lot lol 😂

[@jacksonpiazza5869]

Change your shock oil to 50wt because it looks a little bouncy

[@RCKnockout]

It was very bouncy….I’m running Proline Powerstrokes now

[@jacksonpiazza5869]

@@RCKnockout hope those help, what weight fluid are you using?

[@jacksonpiazza5869]

The heavier the weight the less rebound so when it hits a bump the car will absorb the impact slower and be so much more stable instead of bouncing around. This also helps rollovers and the common problem of diving in corners.

[@RCKnockout]

@@jacksonpiazza5869 I think I put 50wt in…..it’s been awhile 🤔

[@nonenone6425]

How did those shocks work out for you ...I just got a set of some them on eBay ...and they seem to be junk ...no matter what weight of fluid I try in them...just bouncy

[@RCKnockout]

I still haven’t tested them out. I’ll make a video when I do. There is way too much snow for the 2wd Slash right now so I’m waiting for some of it to melt....it might be awhile lol 😂

[@nonenone6425]

@@RCKnockout cool....ya lets use know about them ...I couldn't seem to get them work very well

[@RCKnockout]

@@nonenone6425 we will see I guess. If they don’t perform then I’ll upgrade them

[@momaresohot4480]

What tape of oil do I use

[@RCKnockout]

Traxxas and other brands sell shock oil…..typically you would use 30wt fluid

[@damonpeters6645]

do they not reduce travel? with the longer rod end. looks like the shaft is a bit shorter.

[@extec101]

depending on ride hight this mod just make the droop shorter so the wheel cant travel down as much but the point of ride hight to full in on the shocks is the same. came to think of that during a jump when the car got air i does gain shock travel that is limited with this mod.

[@brandonmcclellan30]

Why would you want to take away shock travel? That makes no sense.

[@RCKnockout]

It doesn’t actually take away much travel at all……it’s more just to take away that droop that causes the rc to roll back and forth

[@reriley20021]

gloves?

[@McNewMotoTech]

WHATS THE BEST TIRES???

[@RCKnockout]

Badlands

[@McNewMotoTech]

Roger that buddy, thank you so much?

[@RCKnockout]

@@McNewMotoTech no problem

[@Ginuwine-kx2iv]

What size is the fuel line?

[@RCKnockout]

Tbh I’m not sure exactly what size it is…..it’s actually rc fuel line for 1/5th scales….so it’s not super big

[@cbossplayz3555]

How do you get striped screws out

[@RCKnockout]

A drill and extractor bits

[@leovincent6017]

That rebound looks way to fast. Like a pogo stick

[@RCKnockout]

Yeah these shocks are definitely over-sprung

[@leovincent6017]

@@RCKnockout I was going to pick some up, can you get softer springs?

[@RCKnockout]

@@leovincent6017 honestly I’m not sure

[@Goon_Street]

Looks like air line not fuel line

[@RCKnockout]

It’s rc fuel line I bought for one of my 1/5 gas rc cars. Probably different than a full size vehicle

[@charlesdipanni3725]

The shock ain't going to help you u need sway bar

[@RCKnockout]

They definitely did help

[@AndrewMurphy8383]

you put it on the shaft not in the shock tube

[@RCKnockout]

??

[@cuzexa8612]

Why so bouncy

[@RCKnockout]

The spring just have too much preload even when fully uncompressed

[@cuzexa8612]

@@RCKnockout ima get bigbore traxxas

[@RCKnockout]

@@cuzexa8612 go for it man!

[@LandenDenham]

Those are hobbypark shocks, they are infamous for brittle plastic and leaking like a sive, you will be very disappointed

[@kitchenbriks3685]

Buy the real traxxas big bore shocks those ones you got are garbage.