TOP 5 Must-Do Durability Upgrades for your Traxxas Rustler (stampede, slash, bandit,) | CustomRCMods

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#5: RPM Wide Front Bumper
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#4: Traxxas Fiberglass Front Tie Bar
www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
or STRC Aluminum Front Bulkhead
www.amainhobbies.com/st-racin...
or RPM Front Bulkhead
www.amainhobbies.com/rpm-trax...
#3 Hot Racing Aluminum Steering Bellcranks
www.amainhobbies.com/hot-raci...
#2 Traxxas Aluminum Shock Caps
www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
and Traxxas Titanium-Nitride Coated Shock Shafts
Front
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Rear
www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
#1 RPM Caster Blocks
www.amainhobbies.com/rpm-30-d...
or Traxxas Aluminum Caster Blocks
www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
and Hot Racing Chrome-Plated Kingpins
www.amainhobbies.com/hot-raci...
Bonus:
RPM Steering Blocks
www.amainhobbies.com/rpm-fron...
RPM Rear Axle Carriers
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[@WinkelManBearPig]

I have had every failure in this video happen. All valid upgrades, especially the castor blocks.

[@CustomFPV]

yup! thanks for watching!

[@WinkelManBearPig]

@@CustomFPV RPM castor blocks will twist stock kingpins, pretty funny to see

[@v24jf]

5 year old just smashed the front wide bumper off after we've had to wait a few days for new batteries lol. Saw this video figured I'd see what else to replace/mod. Thanks for the great video!

[@CustomFPV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Paul-wz1tm]

Too young

[@Brian-Burke]

Great advice. My caster block king pins were totally bent, just like you said, before I replaced them with aluminum.

[@thecampbells3908]

Well, I'm not an "RC guy". I've had several hobbies, but never got as far as hobby grade. After an episode with a WLToys I don't want to talk about, today I went out and bought a Rustler. I have to say, it is night and day! I'm interested in upgrades, not just because they're more durable and I'm concerned, but also for the fun of buying and customizing. After watching this I just ordered all 5 of your suggestions (and a couple others). They should be here in a few days, and I'm excited to tinker. Thank you for the excellent video! I really appreciate the info without the dopamine addiction tactics a lot of channels use. I don't need intense! Just answers... 🙂

[@CustomFPV]

Awesome! Glad I could help. happy driving!

[@tbnice9999]

Thanks!

[@nwirc]

Thanks for tips. I just bought a Rustler and will definitely go with rpm bumper and aluminum shock caps to start.

[@user-or3fs8ci6i]

honestly, I thought the bell crank would be really weak but it's the only part I haven't had to replace I have had three huge crashes one into a curb on one side only the caster steering knuckle and caster block broke then in big bear where I had been driving it in snow making the plastic a lot more brittle and bent a steering link and then the other one into another curb breaking the front bulkhead it's crazy!!! sorry for the pfp I don't know why I chose that lol!

[@IncendioVento]

Have had one no parts broken in over 12 months and have upgraded it to a 2s bl-2s and geared it up to accommodate the extra power and is now darn near perfect! Don’t get me wrong things will eventually break due to wear or sudden full speed impacts. RPM all day though!

[@DexProto]

Thanks dude! My front bulk head hopefully wont break this time.

[@elserpiente98601]

Well done. Thank you.

[@wyattschneider7060]

Thx for letting me know about the rpm bumper it has saved me many times now.

[@CustomFPV]

Essential upgrade!!

[@alexvandybogurt2255]

I’ve had my wrestler 2 Wheel Dr. for five years and it’s a VXL and I’ve never broken the steering components

[@CustomFPV]

All depends on how you drive! I often find steering components break from jumping!

[@2themoon29]

Thanks for the video Super informative!

[@donjohnson1416]

Weve owned our Rustlers for a few years now and just finally broke a bellcrank lol.

[@CustomFPV]

All depends on how hard/where you run them!

[@donjohnson1416]

@@CustomFPV I obviously don't run mine hard enough!! Great video sir! Thank you.

[@mikewilson164]

nice list. just got a used rusty and i need quite a few upgrades. so far all i got is linkage. and a f2 body by j concepts. next month is shopping time

[@CustomFPV]

Right on

[@everythingisvibration]

Brushed Upgrades.. Goul rc motor & esc. (Budget Version) wheelie Bar & front bumper, Haven’t had any other problems. Got some Trencher back tires ( I think ) gives much more grip.

[@davidcoffman2674]

I'd like to see the wltoys 124017 upgrades

[@patrickrobinson59]

I guess you didn't have any issues in the transmission....first and foremost is to upgrade the spur gear to metal

[@chrisgraf1304]

Rear platic drive shafts go to butter. Churned my up after the second run. Also worth noting. I did skip through a lot of this vid so forgive me if it has been mentioned already

[@maxxiidabeast1080]

I just got mine and already broke front steering and rear axle

[@chrisgraf1304]

@@maxxiidabeast1080 money well spent aye? Haha 🤣

[@judicroson9670]

CAN WE SLAM IT AND PUT RACING ASPHALT TIRES & RIMS?I DO LOVE THIS RUSTLER,WTG TRAXXAS

[@karlfortuin5794]

I'm thinking of upgrading both of my vehicles the rustler & the bandit & that video was very helpful thanks for sharing your amazing work bro 👊🏁

[@CustomFPV]

Glad to hear it! Happy driving!!

[@therealshadygaming468]

Dont get rpm caster blocks guys they dont break but that pin that goes straight through them verticle will pop out in a impact. Go with metal casterblocks

[@ViggenProductions]

Video idea: Differnence between 2wd and 4wd.

[@CustomFPV]

I can do that!

[@mathiasbrofalk8688]

Nice!

[@danielnunez3518]

You forgot about the rear tie rod screw ripping out from the shock tower. Unless that’s me

[@CustomFPV]

Never had an issue with that, but not a bad upgrade!! may be just how you drive

[@iExcIuded]

I don't leave a bashing site unless I broke something beyond repair. Get yourself a nice small hunting bag with a few side pouches. I use it and it packs all my tools, charger, and batteries. And it's about half the size of a backpack. I can carry the car and bag/controller with one hand easily. And I use a lanyard so my controller doesn't hit the ground when walking around. I wish my friends would get some rc cars. Lol. Rip

[@JoseMartinez-nm7ht]

Excellent information! Thank you

[@CustomFPV]

No problem! Glad it helped!

[@Freedomississippi]

Cool

[@rickyking-gonzalez393]

Just wondering do u know the size the link from the bellcrank to the carrier, am changing the bell crank and kind doing a color theme

[@CustomFPV]

Couldn’t tell ya sadly, Don’t have this one anymore. check the traxxas spec sheets or ask in a facebook group or something. sorry!

[@prestonoch7324]

I wanna put a fast response and high torque servo in my 2wd rustler but idk the best ones to use

[@CustomFPV]

Spektrum, futaba, hitec, and savox are the name brands here. Find one with your desired specs and you should be good!

[@NS5_USR]

To replace my Traxxas ESC and motor I would have to use VXL3s ESC and motor combo right?

[@CustomFPV]

You can use any brushless combo you would like, any esc with any motor, within amperage and kv ratings of course, but feel free to mix and match brands. It’s up to you!

[@NS5_USR]

@@CustomFPV ok thank u I just have time trying to find a right motor so I was thinking on the usual VXL3s combo

[@CustomFPV]

That’s a pretty good option!!

[@Miko_of_the_North]

My son's 1st day out stopped because he bent his king pin and broke the knuckle

[@CustomFPV]

Good 1st upgrade for sure!

[@Brian-Burke]

I will also say that it's IMPOSSIBLE to work with e-clips. I had a seizure trying to get one secured. I can't imagine anyone being able to secure them.

[@Korninator1989]

Nice Video! Where can i buy the nice looking Pickup Karo of your Rustler? :)

[@CustomFPV]

I’m unsure what you mean… the body?

[@Korninator1989]

@@CustomFPV yes i like pickup bodys.

[@CustomFPV]

Got it, this one is from the previous gen rustler so no longer is being sold, but I believe proline sells pickup bodies for the rustler.

[@Korninator1989]

@@CustomFPV ok thanks for the Info :)

[@Korninator1989]

Know you good schock oil for the rustler?

[@danfromga9696]

LMAO I was betting the number 1 was that stupid little piece.. They break so fuckin easy, wtf was Traxxas thinking??