Redcat Dukono "EPX" Pro - Trying on some of the aluminum Volcano aluminum parts

[@philiplibby7536]

Awsome this is good to know thanks 👍

[@z.saus91]

Awesome info! Thank you for all the help! I am looking for better shocks for my volcano epx pro. I was thinking about converting to a standard 4 shock setup. Any suggestions?

[@Ğħöșť42ø]

AMAZING I was wondering about this myself as well

[@stinky3shoes491]

Ur one smart dude! Thanks for making these dukono upgrade videos

[@NPCRC]

Thank you but just comes with being hands on with the trucks. I have to actually finish this video series i was doing. I have been so loaded with other trucks, i just put it off to the side and forgot about it. I will have to get it going and finish it off with the front.

[@richypederson4019]

Yes, thank you! I'm new to the hobby (lol, lifestyle really, who am I kidding?) and this is my first truck. Been really tough to find good resources on upgrade parts, techniques, pros/cons and general information. Had several durability issues with it, even though I don't beat on it.

[@GrotrianSeiler]

I really love this channel. You get into the nitty gritty of fixes and it makes repairs so much easier. Thanks man.

[@TheAdventuresofWally]

I am looking for aluminum parts that I can modify to fit my redcat shredder. I am not afraid to modify parts. But which arms would be long enough. That's my question

[@NPCRC]

no arms are available that I am aware of.. Just hubs, Steering knuckles, rear hubs and hinge pin holders is all i am aware of

[@TheAdventuresofWally]

@@NPCRC ty for answering me. Much appreciated 😎👍

[@davidjones1199]

Is there a nother 19 tooth pinion I can use instead of a dukono pro cuz everywhere I I looked they are sold out

[@NPCRC]

19t mod 0.6 with 3.5mm shaft

[@davidjones1199]

@@NPCRC thank you buddy I appreciate it

[@STEVOD313]

At least u can now upgrade this with the volcano aluminum parts, thx for sharing this

[@KennyDRC]

I just got this truck and will be watching. Thank you

[@kizzelgarrett8251]

Always appreciate your work bro I learn a lot watching your craft 👀✊😎

[@mattgontier3635]

Love the blue aluminum on that dukono! Keep doing what you're doing bro. Very useful info when people want to upgrade parts. Great job!

[@jramoschristie]

So what's the verdict on the aluminum parts? I need to buy everything

[@NPCRC]

they are not meant for bashing and i did it just to show i could. Lost the follow up to this on a hd crash. Now, the Dukono aluminum parts are out though if you just want a couple parts. I prefer the Dukono shafts over the Volcano though and the change would make you use the Volcano

[@jramoschristie]

@@NPCRC definitely a more limited selection for the Dukono.

[@jramoschristie]

@@NPCRC any suggestions besides the handful of black aluminum dukono parts? This will be my only truck for awhile. Want it to be as sturdy as possible

[@NPCRC]

@@jramoschristie not really... shock oils, maybe the hubs and knuckles in aluminum and fix whats needed from there!

[@jramoschristie]

@@NPCRC Do you sell the aluminum parts?

[@justindrumm8]

Does anything else from volcano swap over?

[@NPCRC]

arms out will if you use all volcano... chassis is not the same and the diff cases will work

[@rc4life315]

Really love this truck over the arrma granite every time I see someone say this truck is trash I see something about it that catch my eye I'm sold on this truck

[@johnroddy931]

What ever happened to the dukono

[@germanshepherdodin4069]

Have a dukono on its way now. What would be a good upgrade brushless? 4300kv? Thanks your my favorite redcat go to guy on lubetube😜

[@NPCRC]

4300 on 3s would be insane... 2S manageable.. 36-3800 might be better choice for 3S but hey... sometimes you just wanna send it!!!!

[@Vatech-gj2tw]

Have not been in rc for about 20 years how does Redcat stack up to Traxxas and arrma durability wise?

[@NPCRC]

Redcat has some good models.. Landslide and any Team Redcat are my go to favorites and they are great value and great durability. Some models I would steer you away from but they use multiple factories overseas that they brand and bring to US for sale here. However, they have started to produce their own exclusive lineup and starting with the Gen 8, all their new trucks will be exclusive... so good things to come there.

[@Vatech-gj2tw]

@@NPCRC so is this model good durability wise I don't know much about red cat what's the landslide?

[@NPCRC]

@@Vatech-gj2tw not as strong or big as the landslide. Search "landslide" under my videos, I have plenty there to take a peek

[@jovandelrosario8552]

Will the dukono cvd fit the volcano? I hope it does. Thx

[@NPCRC]

no, just like in this video, the dukono shafts wouldn't work with the Volcano parts. Only if you switch the arms, hubs, knuckles AND shafts from the dukono, would that work

[@jovandelrosario8552]

Can you suggest any options to keep the front dog bones from popping out of the sockets. I've tried the cvds that hsp offers but I keep breaking those also. I do have the 90mm dog bones.

[@ubreakitirepairit3569]

I see a lot of videos on KZbin where people upgrade most of the parts on their RedCat Volcano to aluminum. Is the RedCat Volcano the one vehicle that offers the most aluminum upgrades?

[@NPCRC]

In the 110th class the volcano is and the Dukono would probably be second

[@ubreakitirepairit3569]

@@NPCRC Makes me almost want to get a Volcano just so I could upgrade it with aluminum. They look sick afterwards. I have an Earthquake 8E and there aren't many aluminum parts for it. I know people shouldn't just jump straight into upgrading every single part to aluminum, but it's nice to have that option.

[@NPCRC]

@@ubreakitirepairit3569 yeah the Landslide is better then the EQ and has replaced it.. I have been working with a company to get upgrades for the Landslide. Might have the best Redcat basher when its all said and done

[@vitodambra72]

I have the earthquake and i love that truck, haven’t had any problems with it (knock on wood) lol

[@Nigel_Tberry]

Any updates on the Dukono? The vids are great!

[@martinsuro3990]

Biggest find wheelie bar for my volcano!!!!!!!!!

[@Ohlavracvsk]

Plastic pieces in some parts of the rc is not better to absorve better the impacts? (my english is not good)

[@NPCRC]

I can clearly understand you. That is a very true statement though and not everything is recommended to be upgraded in aluminum depending on how you plan on driving the vehicle. I've had a full aluminum volcano so I I feel somewhat confident being able to drive with aluminum arms and Knuckles without issue. Again it may still call somebody issue one time if you clip a mailbox or tree of course you're going to do some damage.

[@Ohlavracvsk]

@@NPCRC Thank you. I'm newbie in this hobby and i want buy my first rc car. What do you think about Redcat Blackout XBE Brushed version? (i'will upgrad it to brushless version because in my country i dont found the brushless stock version to buy) I want a car to focus in High Speed an i'will upgrad it with a 4000kV motor ezrun sl G2 3660 with a EZRUN MAX10 SCT 120A esc. Do you think with this kit i will can get around 45~60 mph speed?

[@NPCRC]

@@Ohlavracvsk you can get 55 on 3S with just an esc and pinion change with the stock motor of the Brushless model. 50 is max i felt comfortable with on this truck. Tbones are a must and the knuckles are a weak point if getting into a wreck. The blackout is not the best 1/10 as i feel the Caldera would be more durable. Chassis front is weak and bumper is flimsy but as mentioned, the tbones help it with those

[@stpbasss3773]

@@Ohlavracvsk redcat brushed versions are great because they already have metal shafts so they handle brushless swaps well.

[@10thScaleGarage]

Ha! I have those same body posts on mine

[@A_Man_In_His_Van]

So now it's oversprung?

[@peterpadelsky86]

So is it the stock dukono CV joint or something else?

[@jjbjb1379]

Part numbers#

[@beamshobbyshack266]

87mm Losi Dogbones are heftier than Redcats. Try'em!

[@martinsuro3990]

part number please

[@vitodambra72]

I’am on the fence and have a chance to pick this truck up for $235.00 brand new. Should i get this truck. My son wants a new truck to drive, he doesn’t bash! Pls let me know thanks so much in advance

[@NPCRC]

i could sell you a new T10 Shipped almost for that price.. If you are asking if it is a better truck then the Terremoto 10, I would say no. T10 is larger and faster. Ii IS a decent price at 235 but is still a smaller 1/0 and smaller parts. T10 also has a real center diff option which Dukono does not.

[@vitodambra72]

Thank you for the response. We have a T10 V2 and the 1/8th scale version. Should i stay away from this ? My son really thinks the truck looks cool & like i said he doesn’t bash. Probably would just use 2s most of time... driving around track

[@NPCRC]

@@vitodambra72 be fine for that.. 3S or bashing, get the T10

[@vitodambra72]

Thank you so much i do appreciate your response. Also can i buy those upgraded Volcano parts from you? Do they come as like a kit? Pls let me know i will purchase them as soon as you let me know. Just to have them on hand, in case he needs them. Thanks in afvance

[@NPCRC]

@@vitodambra72 I have partial aluminum kits or complete. Links to my website are in the video descriptions and they are complete and partial listed under Volcano.

[@mohamedkhan5207]

Do you know if the aluminum servo saver works on the dukono also? I’m trying to upgrade my servo to a 20kg and I need a better servo saver

[@ryangibson1900]

I'm thinking about buying this truck over the volcano pro. Thanks for your videos! Has helped me lock in my decision. What batteries do you recomend for this truck? Do you sell a truck and battery package?

[@NPCRC]

Yes, Pro truck and lectron pro 2S 5200 50c lipo for $300 and the 3S 5200 50C for $310 shipped

[@ryangibson1900]

Hey thanks man, is that battery and charger? Do you have a number I can reach you at? I'd like to give you a call after work tomorrow if possible. Thanks again!

[@NPCRC]

@@ryangibson1900 link to website is an the description of any of my videos and number is on the site. That is NOT a charger but I do feel th eneed to compare the money you are looking at with what you could have a Landslide XTE for. 340 with 2x 2S lipo's (4S) or 378 with dual charger and lipo's. Muck larger and durable truck then the Dukono for only about 40 more then Dukono with same charger on 3S

[@ryangibson1900]

That's exactly what I'd like to talk with you about. My best options at that price range. Been looking at the landslide as well. Thanks for your help I'll give you a call this afternoon.

[@fgarcia2277]

Hello, do you have or will you be getting the metal chassis guard? I saw online some people got it overseas and redcat has no pictures or dates for the upgrades. Thanks

[@InTheSh8]

Are the diffs 1/8th scale diffs or the same I have in my HSP Flying Fish?! Man you broke a drive shaft and these diffs are still fine, I can't believe it!

[@NPCRC]

they are in the volcano models, sandstorms and the Camo models. the 1/8 diffs are different though as these come from an HSP factory and the only HSp 1/8 was the Avalanche/Monsoons and they are a little larger