Redcat Ascent Fusion Thread Lock these before you run! You got a screw loose?

[@tyte90]

Saving this video for when mine arrives, thank you for sharing.

[@rcilluminati26]

Cool, enjoy the new truck!

[@marlenhunter153]

just got mine yesterday, great video, i know what im doing this evening.

[@TomeOfKnowledge74]

Great video! Pretty amazing Redcat left all those screws un-Locktited. I only ran mine out of the box for about 15 minutes before doing this teardown. My front diff pinion screw was already slightly loose. I understand Redcat released a bulletin.

[@rcilluminati26]

Yeah, hopefully they can get the factory to do more prep

[@jesseweed2144]

i use finger nail paint for lock tight

[@Fortes_RC_Adv]

Awesome Redcat👌❤️‍🔥

[@ConditionZero76]

Are those grub screws going into metal or plastic ? Because if it's screwing into plastic, the chemicals in thread locker will swell and melt plastics, which will cause big headaches in short order. If it's metal on metal, you're good to go 👍🏼

[@rcilluminati26]

Metal, definitely need threadlock.

[@ConditionZero76]

@@rcilluminati26 Cool, Thanks 👍🏼

[@The_RC_Guru]

Blue threadlock is a lifesaver. I don’t think enough people use it.

[@paolo8768]

Which number of loctite do you prefer on rc cars?

[@The_RC_Guru]

@@paolo8768 242-243. Just needs to be blue medium strength.

[@whatfreedom7]

But purple is for little screws.

[@The_RC_Guru]

@@whatfreedom7 blue also still works on them too.

[@derekguenette6642]

I wouldn’t say that’s a RTR issue because I’ve never had any issues with my arma or my Traxxas RTR‘s

[@rcilluminati26]

There were a lot of issues with the Sledge when it was first released and if you go back to first version Arrmas, same thing. I should say first release RTR. Most companies figure out the issues and correct them pretty quickly but that first shipment is def prone to issues.

[@OkieDokieBoi]

I run the greens, and they still feel firm in these tires.

[@rcilluminati26]

I just switched to greens. Will give it a shot. Definitely stiffer than antifoams I run in my other crawler that weighs the same.

[@OkieDokieBoi]

@rcilluminati26 yes, indeed. The carcass of these tires are really thick, as well, tho. I've noticed the Injora silicones are also really tight in them in height. Being that the Ruptures are a bit taller, I think the silicones will be perfecto in them, so I'm going to switch the tires out in the next week or so. I absolutely love the blues in my 9-10 pound FMS Blazer. I love that trail rig, and it is very capable with just the wheel switch and brass rings in the fronts with the blue silicones.

[@TomeOfKnowledge74]

I like the greens in my rig, combined with the knockoff Hyrax clones. They conform well, and I'm not having issues with sidehilling. I'll see how they perform as they wear in more.

[@OkieDokieBoi]

@@TomeOfKnowledge74 I have now mounted Ruptures to the stock beadlocks with soft Anti-Foams in rear and Injora greens up front for a tad more weight bias and it is golden now.

[@tylerkellismith]

Just got my redcat today! The front axle joints doesn't have a set screw on either side! I must have an upgraded version?

[@waynoo774]

My left front hub grub screw I can see blue lock tight but can’t see any on the right

[@rcilluminati26]

Best to check all of it.

[@rickmcnelly]

Great videos! I’m awaiting delivery of the Ascent Fusion. What are the common tools you need do take it apart? Or can you recommend a tool kit?

[@rcilluminati26]

It’s good to invest in a good hex driver set. MIP are the best, a little pricey but you will have them for years and they don’t round off and strip screws like others. 1.5 - 2.0 - 2.5 hex drivers and a 7mm socket for wheel nuts are the basics.

[@rickmcnelly]

@@rcilluminati26 Thanks!

[@shuster1921]

Moral to the story,,, Never trust the thread lock Guy!!🤨😆

[@rcilluminati26]

Haha!

[@arni7810]

Awesome!!! Does the lexan 1/10 dodge power wagon shell fit this one?

[@rcilluminati26]

Haven’t tried it but I’d imagine it would be an easy fit aside as long as the front hinge pivot lines up.

[@arni7810]

@@rcilluminati26 oh nice!!!! Thanks

[@bengonzalez5673]

is there a reason why Redcat decided to put a 2 piece pinion in there?

[@trentgalloway]

Who owns a .5 driver geez!! Also, I don't see the video for the ESC programming in your vids lineup.

[@rcilluminati26]

lol. Better get one! Sometimes it takes while to appear but should be up

[@TomeOfKnowledge74]

It's a .050" (inch) driver. They're common with the micro crawlers.

[@ch-vs3fw]

RedCat: Hi, would you like to buy our RTR truck? Me: it's ready to run? RedCat: totally, right AFTER you tear down the drivetrain, and thread lock all the metal to metal fasteners. Me: 🤔 I don't think RTR means what you think it means...

[@rcilluminati26]

lol. Rtr means ready to rebuild.

[@anthonyallen3680]

I don't have the set screw in mine. I've checked all over these axles and there isn't one. Have they updated the axles in the past 4 months?😊

[@rcilluminati26]

Hmmm, maybe they finally updated them