Traxxas Best Upgrade Costs Less Than a Dollar!

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[@The_Jet_Truggy]

"my wife gave me that you're a dork look" - I LOL'ed. I identify with this! I had to subscribe, bro!

[@DeeKay617]

Omg he said it and immediately pictured my wifes your a dork face 🤣😂 same here at the same moment ii hit subscribe

[@RodEvens]

Wow, just wanted to say thank you so so much. It has totally changed how it was handling. Now my friends wanna know how I did it.

[@brettlaselva]

Awesome video, I've been playing around in this hobby for over 30 years and you not only helped my two wheel drive cars out, not just my Traxxas cars but I have been needing to figure out how to limit the travel of the rear shock for all of my RC motorcycles that I want to put piggyback car shocks in place of the stock motorcycle rear suspension. Thank you very much for making this video.

[@maverick744]

Cool upgrade.. I appreciate what you are doing for your sons. I did the same thing only I started then on Tamiya kits the way I did and that way they built the whole car. I got them their first nitro in 08 which was the Tmaxx and they were able to strip the car and rebuild without looking at the manual. I wanted them to understand the concept on an engineering standpoint before they got RTR that was race ready. I wish Traxxas had a kit but in today’s world where everyone’s busy they don’t have the time nor patience to truly learn the way I did in 1983 when I started. I’m my opinion if you want to teach your children mechanical inclinations then get them a Tamiya or Kyosho and when they are ready to race at that level then get them a Traxxas. Great video thanks for the tip!

[@mccowansam]

Great tip I will have to this mine as I was told to buy the 4x4 chassis to stop the roll over as I have experienced at my local track. Thanks mate.

[@justinc5356]

The fuel line, is callled a "bump stop" it stops the bottom out effect where the rolling energy is increased by the bottoming out. You are basically adding an integrated bump stop, something that most decent coil over manufacturers on real cars do.

[@cencoast_7.340]

Most off-road shocks (King, Fox, Sway-away etc.), do not have an internal bump-stop. Since they don’t they rely on a separate bump stop and/or limit straps.

[@cencoast_7.340]

I get your point though.

[@LandonChapman]

My 9 year old son and I just started racing spec slash here in Indy this year (January 2019). Thanks for the setup tip!

[@zacbolinracing9072]

Landon Chapman we are based in Ohio and our first rc race car will be the slash

[@jeffscherger3490]

I just tried this shock adjustment and setup. Wow thanks a ton this really helped.

[@typogue5484]

I do oval racing and it helped alot

[@Todd_Gerhardt]

Did this to my 2wd rustler but I used the extra shock pistons and it worked perfectly. Also put the rpm 4x4 rear carriers on my rusty and they take a beating compared to the stockers

[@popwall4297]

the part about adjusting the rebound , something new to me and I think it could be very helpful I've been putting my shocks back together fully extended great tip thank you

[@rcreviews9894]

The part I used to always break, is the drive shafts especially when I go 3s , and that’s mainly on the stampede 4x4 Vxl, but not any more I have steel mip cvds installed front and back

[@JustinRexFoell]

Nice tip! if anyone has a hard time cutting fuel line even/equal JConcepts 2295 limiters work great as well

[@ggweslie4145]

Justin with the better idea thank you sir.

[@DeeKay617]

So insane how similar to real racing this upgrade is !!! I do this same thing in my full size race car during practice to set up my car to specific tracks we call it Bump Stop !!! I have all different size pieces of rubber with also different compression rates of the rubber like softer or harder pieces in different sizes also ... I'm new to RC's and since ii finally have a son I'm just now getting into the hobby with my little man ! It's all the same concepts just on different scales ! Love it man great info . Knowledge is power sir 👍

[@my2cents930]

Thanks Mark! I bought my first Slash VXL a few days ago and was trying to figure out how to get the sponge out of it.

[@stephen1805]

1:50 and 3:10 - You're welcome.

[@angeldoom4207]

I've only ever broken front bearing carrier and caster blocks and instantly upgraded to rpm best investment lol

[@zonchanch5]

i love it and i am subscribed - thanks a bunch man! - great tips!! (i just got my first RC!)

[@charliemaybe]

For off-road on my 2wd vxl slash, I made the shocks more vertical, added some pre compression on the front and rear, sealed diff with diff fluid (but it seems to be not effective as fluid comes out of the casing super easily), lcg chassis, badlands tires, and it handles great on bumpy grass fields.

[@clodadd468]

Thank you for the tip, my Bigfoot 1 (stampede) rolls over a lot. Hated filling shocks now I know where I was messing up, thanks

[@cgm2li]

Mark you seem like a good dude. Very easy to listen to, even for us dorks. Nice vid and tip!

[@turb0z]

I just bought 2 Slash RWD cars for my daughter and I to start racing locally and since the class does not allow for any part upgrades, the shop said focus on tuning shocks. I bought heavier oil, but the half rebound seems like an incredible upgrade especially since these things just have insane amounts of body roll out of the box. I just rebuilt her Rustler (4x4) shocks, and I wish I would have found this video first. I might go back and set her shocks up like this. My E-Revo 2.0 VXL is the next on the list for some shock rebuild love.

[@MarkSantaMaria]

Nicholas John i bet the guys in your area are already doing this and not telling anyone. Originally this class was designed to be cheap. Its still cheap with fuel line in your shocks ;)

[@tannerfamilyfarms3450]

Mine came stock with o rings inside. Thanks for the fuel line idea it's working great.

[@BlueTrane2028]

I was turned on to another cheap as nearly free upgrade to the 2wd Traxxas cars. Drill out the hole for the king pin in the caster block and steering knuckle to 1/8", use the rear axle pin as the new king pin. Haven't tried it myself yet, but sounds like it has some real potential. Aluminum caster blocks/steering knuckles are a worthwhile investment IMO, but not everyone wants to drop the cash on that. I'll have to give it a shot for testing purposes.

[@andyb9994]

Very helpful as usual....thanks bro!!

[@toddbertram6556]

Nice tip on the bladder suction technique. Thanks. I dont run traxxas much anymore but a good tip all around.

[@Tormentality]

Nice. Need to do that on 4x4 Rustler as well. I have it jacked up for all ways possible for clearance, and mad tight suspension for supercross jumps but now it just flips out at even the sight of a corner coming LOL.

[@HoosierRC]

I’ve done this to my Erevo V1 I make my shocks like yours. Me running on street and dirt no jumps. With the weight of the erevo what shock spring/oil would you recommend?

[@1973surfer]

I have the tekno cvd and hub carrier kit with the M6 stub axle. It’s bomber.

[@jpslayer2016]

Great tip man. Thanks for sharing.

[@areyousureyouenteredyourna85]

I have owned a Slash, Bandit, and I'm currently souping up my second Stampede. Not once have I broken a rear hub carrier. I have broken front steering and suspension components multiple times on each, however.

[@CoryFugger]

Have owned a bandit for about 5 years now, got all geeked out and upgraded my hubs and front shock tower to aluminum. Thankfully, they’ve held up the whole time. I guess I got lucky by replacing the hub before it broke on me.

[@its_a_me_marcus_g]

My rear bearing carrier on my 2WD Rustler broke just the other day and this just so happens to show up in my recommended! I ended up replacing all 4 bearing carriers with aluminum parts from Atomik, so far so good!

[@slotgear3222]

For those wondering, as o-rings have been mentioned- in the harbor freight oring multi-pack you’ll want the smallest o-ring A005 it’s 3/32”x15/64”x9/128” this will give a snug fit!

[@ajaxlogan]

It’s called less droop and it allows more weight to be transferred to the front or rear of the car. Got my information from XXX Main Chassis Setup Guide.

[@roddas26]

We call it sag in the mtb world.

[@cencoast_7.340]

roddas26 Na, Sag is how much drop in travel there is when the static weight of the car/person’s weight is on the chassis. The original comment is closer to what this mod is. Essentially limiting the overall travel of the shock.

[@roddas26]

@@cencoast_7.340, I wasn't correcting the OP just saying that with Mountain Bike suspension it's called sag. Which it is. Cheers

[@damonwheeler7538]

Thanks for that info about the shocks. I have been wondering how to take the body roll down.

[@MikeLouie_TKD]

Thanks for making this video! Great mod! And learned that my Rustler shock build was lacking the "taco" method.

[@brentnevius2849]

Thank you! Will you do one on adding a center diff. to my slash?

[@armydood3571]

Awesome Advice!!!! Thx! Side note. Wish you were able to zoom your camera in more. But again, this is AWESOME!!!

[@KS-wt9gj]

60-70 weight oil works for my SCT’s in the front. Without losing wheel travel.

[@effinchet6228]

Thanks for that. I have been wondering which oil weights I should be using when I rebuild my shocks. What do you use in the rear? If you dont mind me asking!!

[@FenrirFire18]

Just ordered fox edition slash vxl. Pumped. Down the road i'd like to do the monster truck conversion. So cool.

[@drog343]

Yeah, that is a great mod, done to both mine and my son's Slashes, he gets the biggest benefit from this mod, as he doesn't modulate his throttle very well, and now doesn't roll nearly as much.

[@patpatterson6073]

I know this video has been out a while but yes this helped out a ton now I can't even hardly get my slash to roll over. Thanks for the tip. And if people want to know I used 1/4 inch fuel line on each shock with 50w oil.

[@CarlosDelaoGunEngraver]

been searching for this, 1/4 inch in length that you left or 1/4 inner diameter line? thanks for your time

[@DangerRanger89]

Glad I got the platinum that comes with aluminum turnbuckles and sway bars stock Thanks for the shock teardown

[@kjetilpedersen583]

Thanks for sharing information for Traxxas 😊

[@meademorgan6614]

I don't have any off road cars, I have the Losi 22s Summit Drag Camaro, and the Traxxas Drag Slash I got into R/C racing very recently because of the drag cars. But I have subbed to your channel because, of the enormous amount of information in your videos. I've heard of that shock trick before in one of the drag race videos, but I didn't know what it meant to have fuel line in your shocks. I knew there was oil in my shocks, but fuel line?? Well now I know what they meant, and how to do the upgrade. Thanks from a newbie to the R/C hobby.

[@BulldogB101]

I use small o rings so it’s more precise!

[@TheRCAdventurist]

Awesome tips , thank you for that my friend. 🤙 subscribed!!

[@SamieMan1]

When you first fill up the shock with oil it's said to be better to fill it half way so the bubbles get out more sufficient, and on the second time you fill it you do fill it all the way up..

[@freemario6352]

Cool video. Great info. And the hobby room is amazing... just got a 2wd slash vxl . So more slash stuff. Thanks.

[@jodisue13]

Great channel ! My son Nate is a nut about Traxxas RC’s. He’s 9. I’m lucky to be his mechanic and enjoy doing it. He has a several different RC CARS, DRONES and others. Currently he’s running a Traxxas Rustler VXL 3500 brushless truck. My question to you is. Do you have any advice on much needed upgrades for best enjoyment? Your suggestion on tool manufacturers, tool set must haves? Most common part replacement? Parts to always have on hand? Best online store to order from? And lastly Your opinion/review on best choice RC for him Nate is also deaf, Autistic and ADHD. SO HIS SENSORIES are very elevated and his excitement is big time. He loves trying to jump it and burnouts. Oh yeah and of course speed! Hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas

[@nwpilot81]

Reminds me of volume space on a mountain bike shock.

[@douglikins2326]

Great content always enjoy your videos we all need to thank your wife for letting you share youre time with us😊

[@randyseaver8319]

Awesome tip! Hope it helps with my armma senton!

[@danieldifeo3699]

Personally, i have a 4x4 slash and i have never ever broke one of those and i have had mine for like 5 or so years. The gearbox tho, thats a different story

[@impossiblecrazyrc8299]

Nice work pare! Thanks for the tips!

[@Boricua96792]

I use the rod end ball for my shocks . Fuel line still have give . The ball from the rod end take out the guess work. But thats a great tuning trick.

[@Boricua96792]

Lockdown spinning my setup is for both , I use a lcg chassis and in the shock i use one or two rod ends ball in the shocks . I drag race so it will bring your arm straight and make the car more stable.

[@davidreed3724]

Do the ball ends add more weight vs the thin tube?

[@vin9976]

Hey man, this is so awesome. I'm getting this setup on my kids cars soon and thanks for the shock tutorial too. I actually used to help Traxxas with their engineering systems in Waco but never learned to properly work on my own lol. Quick question, one of my sons has a Rustler XL-5 and wants it to be more bash friendly. He saw some of those ProLine Badlands MX28 tires on a VXL and they looked awesome. But I've been told that the XL-5 would likely struggle to push that big of a tire. He's stolen his brothers Stampede Talon tires and that size seems to work (about 4.6in diameter and 2.6in wide). But it seems like no one likes the Talons. Is there another tire you'd recommend for us? I'm fine with regearing it and we aren't racing. Thanks bro!

[@shawnyoung5960]

Good video. I've been doing this for years for all my cars if I had to much travel. Not with tubing but with O-rings.

[@patton357]

I just remembered I have an o ring kit from harbor freight. Thank you!

[@timrichters8161]

Thanks. Very informative. Liked and Subscribed.

[@jlp5137]

LMAO, my wife gives me that you a dork look all the time.

[@drivesideways6550]

Ditto

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

My wife just flat out tells me lol

[@TheGospelGuitarist]

So what happens if you combine the roll bars with the fuel tube trick? I ordered the wrong sway bar set, I need the larger ones for my VXL 2WD. This is my first RC truck and I converted it to a monster slash because the property terrain is really rugged here at the house. I think the shock setup is not right yet so I hope this helps the handling out. Sounds like it will since youv'e tested it over and over. Got lots of fuel line for my boats. Question I have is this: Does the shock fluid eat the fuel line over time?

[@trailnscaleRC]

Hey Mark, great vid and tutorial. I get that same "dork" look from my wife too. lol. unrelated question: I have a traxxas slash 4x4 from 2015 and the tires are wearing out. I mainly run on the street and a some dirt. id like to go badlands, but I'm thinking a wiser choice that maybe I just go with bfg mud terrain km2, or the kr2. I don't want to have to lift it, as im running stock shocks. thanks for advice on what preglued tire/wheel combo u think I should go with. thanks

[@emmanuelmata]

You think i can use 30w non detergent lubricating oil for the shocks? I have a bunch just laying around and i need to reoil my shocks. thanks for the tip man

[@chadwhitehead182]

Great video! What motor and batteries do you suggest for a decent upgrade for this sct?

[@brsrc759]

Awesome tip man thanks

[@mxr7586]

They have the blue frame that’s about $30 that make the handling better as well and these 2 together and be amazing. Also that antenna can be shorten to stay under the body and not stick out.

[@Art-jl6pt]

Thx brah. 5:29 lol- it’s all good when you label the oil bottle - no ER trip. 7:14 pay attention here

[@daneunderwood8683]

The rpm ones are amazing haven’t broke one in a year

[@jakwire]

Great vid, how do you choose how much travel you set on the shocks?

[@chrystalkiesinger8836]

What size fuel line did u use?

[@nathannguyen9855]

1:56 that’s why each one of my rc’s I buy them and then buy the aluminum parts for it.

[@PIZZA_and_NITRO]

"I'm a dork look".. Lmao- subbed!

[@chrisregister8021]

Thank you the difference is night and day!

[@andrewmihal8992]

Totally worked for me thanks!

[@fred4150]

I was wondering same thing

[@patrachau7195]

I would like to see more slash updates thanks

[@JayJacksRC]

The imma dork look 👀 lmfao bro I think majority of us can relate haha 😅

[@chasinelwood1977]

Yeah, I am all too familiar with that looml. It is my wife's default facial expression.

[@sethsmith1603]

Would you recommend this tuning tec. If you have sway bars on your stampede/slash

[@shelbyintheolds]

What’s the best weight of oil you’re using for general use?

[@huckaberryfpv4986]

That is an awesome tip:)

[@karmaq8462]

Do you know what's wrong with steering , if it doesnt work when putting on a new servo ?

[@LuisLPRCs]

Cool Vid! 👍👍👍👍

[@AJDRAGON01]

Hi, Try soaking the rear hub in WD40 for a couple of hours to make it more flexible. As for the fuel line, I would not recommend it for a spacer for inside the shock, it will break apart from bing under pressure all the time. I would recommend either a proper plastic internal shock limiter or silicone shock O-Rings.

[@devonnishiyama3061]

Simple cheap upgrade. Was gonna buy better shocks now I dont have too. Thicker oil very little rebound works awsome. Thanks

[@aspiercs2447]

Would this be a good upgrade to do to a Traxxas slash that was modified into a Monster Slash ?

[@yofoo138]

I know there are so many SCTs out there but can a traxxas 4x4 race against the big dogs on a track and what must modification should be done to keep up/or beat them?

[@sotorc1448]

Should I do it to my slash 2wd vxl on 3s?? I use it on a dirt track.

[@tylerhogg2241]

I have a slash 4x4 also, running the 4 pole valeneon motor and esc on 3s with big tires but I cant even drive but for maybe 10 minutes at the most before it over heats. Pretty sure the pinion gear is too big being as it's an 18/50. Just ordered a 12-16 tooth pinion gear set, hoping that will work. I literally FOUND a slash 4x4 and a ruckus ecx 2x4 along with two 3s lipo batteries, 2 nmhi batteries a spare set of tires and a bag full of replacement parts and pieces including a brand new spare valeneon motor and esc combo and a metal roll cage for the slash and 2 transmitters, IN THE DUMPSTER!!!! even found a nmh battery charger with it all also lol only money I have in all of it is some xt90 connectors, and a different TQI transmitter and a charger for the lipos.. I literally accidentally found a new hobby haha

[@dantheman20127667]

Isn't that what the blue O rings are for that come with it?

[@kendalhanel3023]

@MarkSM do you do this to front and rear shocks?

[@justinfaller5910]

The rear bearing carrier might only be a problem on the slash because I do 40-50 foot jumps with my 2wd stampede and have never broken one

[@timbr33]

its the same part

[@closed2459]

Did you try too put the black shock rings that came with the shock on its easyer an you dont have to pull it apart

[@lanesturrock5035]

My front ones kept breaking on my grave digger and I put on the rpm and haven't broken it yet

[@danberger873]

So the brakes cleaner will make the plastic look like new without the oil to attract dirt? And should you stay away from spraying it on anything specific..thanks and please respond

[@TheDetailer123]

I’m all too familiar with that look of “what a dork” from the wife, lol.

[@yiranli6183]

Hi Mark, just want your help...where can I get a REVO 3.3 starter box which is available in the market. I recently put an o.s. 21xz-b spec iii on my REVO lol..so I have to find one. It's better to be "ready to use" or "adjustment only" without trimming, drilling...etc

[@aljensen7779]

I was surprised when you revealed what breaks most often. As a 4x4 Slash owner, I was curious since I've been bashing mine for years. But I was surprised because those carriers have never been a problem on mine but mine came as a Platinum edition, meaning all four corners have Traxxas aluminum parts. Just figured I'd mention this if you don't mind laying out the coin, and want to fix it for good.

[@David25522]

The same for me accept mine aren’t aluminum. I have a 4X4.

[@E_flores_72]

Broke my rear carriers on the first day of use. Switched to aluminum

[@HalfGiant_S80]

Just built a hybrid slash/rustler going home to mod the shocks..to all my RC's.

[@rcbustanut2057]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I just got my 1st traxxas, rustler 2wd. Took it out for it's 1st test drive yesterday & noticed what you mentioned, easy to rollover when driving on the pavement. On the grass it performed excellent, no rollovers. But I prefer to ride on pavement, faster speeds & less clean up lol. Now, my traxxas came with this whole shock tuning kit. I believe that it has these little tube spacers that do that same function as the fuel line that you used. Unfortunately traxxas doesn't give you any additional information on what all these parts are & how to use them. But I definitely want to make this modification to the shocks. And thanks for the rebound tip, I wasn't aware of that. 👍 Update : So, I used those spacers inside the shocks, WOW!!! What a difference!!! Car stays flat on the ground & does 180° turns on the spot @ high speeds!! This mod lowered the height & stiffened the suspension. I was able reused the same stock oil, specially since the car is new. I believe traxxas uses 30W stock. Thanks a bunch, this mod made this car much more fun now. Still rides nice on grass too. Win win!! 👍

[@deepeddyracing]

What weight oil do you recommend for this setup?