Suspension Overhaul! Traxxas Rustler 4x4 VXL Full Upgrade Project Truck Part 1 | RC Driver

Our Traxxas Rustler 4x4 project is underway and in Part 1 of our build, we’re going to work on the suspension. In this video, we’ll show you many of the option parts offered by Traxxas. We’re going to start by swapping out the steering knuckles, caster blocks and rear carriers with aluminum options. The suspension arms are going to get swapped out too, with some new white arms that Traxxas has formulated for cold weather driving conditions. Then we’ll wrap up the video with building the GTR shocks. These aluminum shocks offer more volume and a nice aluminum body for smooth consistent operation. Looking for ideas on what to upgrade on your Traxxas Rustler 4x4? This video may help you decide what Traxxas option parts are right for you.
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Rustler 4x4 VXL
By: Traxxas
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Caster Blocks: 6832X
Carriers: 1952X
Steering Blocks: 6837X
GTR Shocks: 7461X
GTR Shocks XX-Long: 7462X
Spring, GTR Long: 7444
Spring, GTR XX-Long: 7446
Suspension Arms, White: 3655A
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[@drjavogel]

C'mon Greg. The Rusty 4x4 already looks awesome. You are making it more awesomer.

[@rcdriver]

Sometimes I just have to do these things. LOL

[@drjavogel]

@@rcdriver I know. It's an addiction. I have it too.

[@ciprianwinerElectronicManiac]

Tip to anyone filling shocks with oil: Don't hold it in front of your eyes while you're bleeding it, I did that and I pushed too hard on the shaft and it squirted into my eye (that's what she said I know lol) and the oil stayed into my eye for like 2 days!

[@coreyaquilina5288]

I’ve done that

[@PerceptionFPV]

That is indeed what she said

[@andrewmasaberg1116]

Lmao nice 👍try brake clean 😂

[@paultro8457]

You always do a great explaining everything and showing what you are doing. Hats off to you for having a great rc channel.👏👏👏

[@Chris.J.A.B]

Hey, great videos on Rustler. Just got mine! Did I miss where you demonstrate setting up the ride height? At 11:50 you mentioned youd show us! Would love to see that! Thanks!

[@MrMetz2112]

Yes, I would appreciate seeing that also.

[@tomriddle2257]

Can someone recommend shocks if I want to increase the ground clearance slightly?

[@nobodynoone3428]

Great start. Useful info. It's just the right amount of aluminum. Too much isn't good for a basher.

[@STEVOD313]

I think Id get the white parts n Rit dye them to which ever color, a color thats not available like yellow, pink, ect. The GTR shocks still have plastic n cost more then the big bores which have aluminum caps, body n comes with springs, so imo thats the way to go, specially if its just for a basher

[@nobodynoone3428]

That's a good idea to dye the white. Just make sure it matches. The GTRs are considered an upgrade over the big bores. The big bores are just aluminum versions of the cheap skinny ultra shocks. The GTRs are mostly aluminum and cost more because they are higher quality and actually bigger. They don't need shock spacers either. I personally haven't seen anyone have issues with the caps. An aluminum option would be nice to see though.

[@tippedbacktj8492]

At first I thought the white suspension arm would look stupid once you put it with the blue aluminum it looked great

[@edortiz7399]

Thanks bro, just installed the GTR shocks and Sledgehammer wheels & tires. Love the look already...

[@MrMetz2112]

I just put the sledgehammer tires and wheels also. I am waiting for my GTR shocks in steel driveshafts to come in this week.

[@tom.2600]

Awesome new serie man can't wait to see the build completed 👍

[@rcdriver]

Me too! lol

[@BlytheToMeetYou]

Just bought my first rc, a Rustler 4x4 VXL also. Definitely going to sub and follow the vids!

[@qstix9733]

4x4 rusty is great! i have 2wd and 4x4.. 4x4 is the most impressive!

[@MrEhannah]

I'm new to the RC world (just a week in) Great step by step videos! I have the rustler 4x4 vxl and I have been upgrading and still waiting for more packages from Amazon 😁

[@andrewmasaberg1116]

I might be late but stay away from hobby park parts,There junk. I learned the hard way

[@sin1stral5]

Good vid. Aluminum in the right places solves a lot of problems. Aluminum castor blocks on the 2wd Rustler was a huge improvement in keeping my kingpins straight. Will likely do similar upgrades on the 4x4 as I break them.

[@NikkiNexo777]

Will the proline pro-trac suspension for the Slash 4x4 work on the Rustler 4x4? I've got 2 complete sets in my parts bin.

[@fcsthememe7987]

I feel like mailing you this car with a bunch of upgrades for you to install. I'll pay you

[@rcdriver]

FC's The Meme Look up rc_motorsports_ on Instagram. He does exactly what you’re looking for. I highly recommend him.

[@fcsthememe7987]

@@rcdriver I don't know the last thing I want is to send 600 dollars worth of stuff to a complete stranger

[@BrianW2979]

I’m installing Xo-1 axle carriers on my rustler and would like to find the part number for those e-clip pins. Could you tell me where I can ge them.

[@oliversworldofwheels4910]

Awesome upgrade! Nice! Love the car and the video like always!

[@johnnyboy2201]

I’m definitely getting those shocks. I just crashed today and the bottom cap part fell off and I can’t find it anywhere. I like how those ones have a screw.

[@fetthunderdome]

Here I am bro. After 2 times, the first I found it, the second I lost it, I decided to go GTR

[@xenogenion]

I need help. Every time i hit a jump i bottom out. How do i increase the ground clearance?

[@nibroc06]

Same

[@hfhsantos]

your shock setup shows some rebound, is it ok or you should have removed the rebound so when you compress the piston it doesn't come off automatically? Thanks for the help

[@minnesotanice369]

I'm thinking stick to plastic this aluminum shit just breaks everything and it's like I should stay plastic

[@jamesthird2619]

You should try vg racing springs for the gtr shocks. They are much better than the traxxas springs

[@mysteryy234]

You should definitely have mentioned that when you install those aluminum rear hubs it increases the toe in. If you put the left on the right and right on the left it decreases the amount of toe in. I installed those same aluminum rear hubs and thought something was wrong because the toe in was more prominent than out of the box

[@GeoffreyAnderson2112]

What power driver do you use? Makita?

[@sydeshowjoe1583]

I wanted to know the same thing!!

[@bobpantall167]

Is that called a hub or a spindle? I just bought a rustler a month ago and have been upgrading.

[@coasterfanatic3441]

Those a arms look weird, the shocks are great though

[@matthewwright3310]

Right side divers side buddy great video tho I allways watch your video so I no what parts to get

[@bert1913]

Aluminum bends...use rpm parts for durability

[@stevemoon2136]

I like the alooominum hubs & the retaining screw on the shock mount is a nice touch.

[@bosshog5000]

What is the actual part for the shocks please would like to get them thank you

[@biodieselable]

Traxxas parts are over priced and not worth it. Metal parts are made of pot metal. And the drive axles come broken from the factory. Those cold weather arms, keep breaking and the holes for the hinge pins became oblonged after a few runs!!!! Garbage parts for high prices.

[@project-zeta346]

Are there other places where I can get parts that you would recommend?

[@Shellbackrc]

Great vid looking forward to the next installment!

[@rcdriver]

Thanks for watching!

[@LandenDenham]

Please put other upgrade parts on that other than traxxas

[@aaroncook9912]

Awesome!!! So excited for this series!

[@rcdriver]

Thanks for watching!

[@traxxasUDR]

I love this KZbinr

[@santiagomguerrero89]

Nice videos man but it just drive me 🥜 why why why go back with the Traxxas stock parts there’s a lot big brands after market Bro U are wasting u money anyway I lease something better!

[@MrMetz2112]

I don’t see the link to the part numbers you used below as stated. Also, which lactate/thread lock is the best to use? Lactate makes a number of different types.

[@MRmeanfull]

Quick question, I installed my caster blocks but I feel like it messed with how sharp I can turn. Is that normal? did I tighten bolts to much? should I grease them?

[@3630FS]

I thought the shock rod on rc's should not push back out ? Which means there is air trapped in cylinder I see yours comes out very quickly???

[@Portapottypossum]

Will this work on my Traxxas rustler 4x4? It looks just like this but I don’t think mine is a VXL

[@fetthunderdome]

Nice video. A question: every gtr shock I see don't have the retainer with the screw in the lower spring bracket. How come that possibile?

[@chandracarol232]

Luv it all. great info of how2 But we never saw the body W/ Da bling up grades !! Or how it rides B4 & after?

[@RC1oNeTV]

You did a great job my friend~!!👍👍👍

[@rcdriver]

Thank you!

[@carsanc2842]

i have the same type of shocks on mine but i snapped the front right piston shaft at the threads because of an extension cord in my yard. and i have broken all fore drive shafts because of how much torque the car has and replaced them with steel shafts, and now they are very strong.

[@aaravvs]

just broke my rustler 4x4 vxl's shocks. what should i do? fully replace them?

[@bentipton1826]

Fully replace & upgrade to big bore shocks

[@aaravvs]

@@bentipton1826 I did that lol, this was a while ago

[@antreaschristou7804]

Hello. Is there a case for rustler vxl 2019 to run out of stock and I can't buy it in a few months?

[@douglaselliott8298]

I've seen aluminum suspension arms by accessory manufacturers. They make for very attractive jewelry. I suspect that is the kind of component that could/would transmit 100% of an impact to the next 'link' in the energy absorption chain.

[@AM-wi6zo]

Don't fall for the cold weather bullshit on the arms they still break easily. Get RPM

[@zedorda1337]

FYI - When it comes to plastic, nylon, or composite white is the worst color for durability. What has to be done to clear all color causes the item to be more brittle than other colored items.

[@hanskristianknudsen9485]

Nice video m8, but i dide catch that you need to set the right hight after the wheels and battery is in, what do you mean by that, sorry for if it is a dum question.

[@chazsmith234]

i appreciate you so much right now, i just got a used rustler 4x4 and im taking it all apart and cleaning everything while watching your videos to make sure i disassemble everything correctly

[@DuarteFerreiraGomes]

Hey, love your videos. Can you explain how do you ride height? Thank you

[@brettbreuel6170]

A LOT OF WASTED COIN FOR A BASHER

[@MrMetz2112]

Did you notice that when you put the rear axle carriers on that it turns the rear tires in considerably? Why is that and how can we fix it?

[@jonathanhubbard4868]

How I order all the upgrades

[@kishdogg1594]

How about axel upgrades

[@lukerichards114]

Great vid. Can you tell me how you set the suspension? As in which holes you mount Into

[@tehtez_8854]

U should have not aluminum hex nuts for the tires rather than plastic

[@rcdriver]

Watch the full video series 😀

[@mikeyyy1793]

I’m gonna do my steering blocks and spindle blue and my a arms green it’s gonna look clean

[@JoelTGM]

Between this video and the last, you seem to be perpetually introducing the concept of the video. I like when the person gets to the point and maintains focus on that point. Just saying.

[@chuckallen7687]

I just got the new upgrade a arms an steering but the screw from a arm to steering does not fit

[@apluspool34]

Did the shock oil that came with the shocks work out. Did you have to change weights?

[@stariachi]

Great video, thanks! How are the aluminum parts working out? Thinking about upgrading as well, any long time experiences?

[@catts.t.m7304]

How do you make the aluminum wheel hubs not keep sliding off?

[@314biggy]

How much difference do you notice from the old shocks to the new shocks?!??

[@BlackSmithRC]

Great video brother Greg! Looks amazing with the new upgrades. Those GTR shocks are the business!

[@mr.boombastic8612]

Do you have a job other than KZbin because that looks pretty expensive

[@MatthewJorgensen1968]

Just added the aluminum hubs and carriers to mine last week...

[@rcdriver]

Cool! Pretty easy task right?

[@MatthewJorgensen1968]

@@rcdriver Very, I even posted a video .

[@davidzizelman2061]

I had my rustler for about 2 months and I’m doing pretty much exactly what you did. One thing i don’t like are the front springs for the GTR shocks. I feel they are short. I had to screw/compress them down almost 3/4 of the way to make them not feel loose. Felt the front end kinda sagged if I didn’t do that. Maybe I did something wrong? Same hole location as stock.

[@davidzizelman2061]

I read some ppl are using the same shock in the rear for the front. Anyone heard of this?

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Those Traxxas Dyeable white control arms Mmm 🥵🤤

[@roeypaster5502]

hi can you tell me what size the springs are? or some link for it?

[@GSoSicc]

I used the Revo Variable Damping Kit for my GTR shocks. They’re set for faster rebound, and stiff compression.

[@larrywahilani5696]

Big help. Thank you for the great video

[@mr.boombastic8612]

Can I have the old parts I have one and my arms are breaking they have cracks

[@Oliver_stick]

I popped off my shock cap and all the oil inside my slash went all over the car. Do I have to refill it with the traxxas oil or can I do WD40?

[@angeljcastro3903]

I dont think wd40 is alright to use but there are plenty of different oils that you can use that arent traxxas. You can find some on the rustler forums

[@dustinalexander982]

U have to many rigs can I have a couple LOL.

[@taylorkemp2383]

Which shock part numbers goes on the front?

[@credintuals]

Thank you for your detailed content! Details to the smallest help so much!

[@keepithd2010]

I know you've been doing this for a long time while I think so but for a rustler VXL four by four it is best to use the GTR shock then the Big Bore Big Bore is used for the two wheel drive

[@NiteShade_BZ]

You can put them on both. He is using the shocks in the video

[@Joec.509]

Are slash and rustler 4x4 the same suspension parts?

[@wolfenrc480]

Awesome video if you can go into even more detail would be awesome thank you so much for your time

[@billdiaz3046]

Thank you

[@danielchandler15]

The body rubs with the GTR shocks.

[@ajgreen868]

Would love to see more arrma granite blx videos like this?

[@hendrikarula8699]

hi...................................................... i think

[@ridinglow1701]

Did you edit the stripped factory screws?

[@owenringwald4935]

Dose your body pop off on the rustler 4x4

[@SnookOnTheFly]

Do those shocks work on an xl5?

[@williechestnut7133]

Thos white are are sick good vid

[@droth2011]

Great job. Thank you!!👍

[@michaelblessings4105]

Useful video thanks

[@ClarkesMadRcs]

Who got an ad about toast

[@andreabiolo2412]

Bellissimi i tuoi cacciaviti complimenti per il canale Italia 😎

[@mjuratich1]

Nice vid. Wasn't sure about the white arms but i like it, it really pops.

[@rcdriver]

Yeah, in the package, it's like... interesting. Then when they're on, they look great!

[@McDeLeeuw]

Looks more wide, is t or not?

[@pranashmaharaj]

well done @RCDriver_Online

[@krystalcabrera4419]

Put a lift kit that will be cool

[@runnerbaba]

great work. thank you

[@troyrcman4220]

awesome ...cool new build ...Thank u

[@tomtracks3007]

Great video!