Traxxas RC car Shock Upgrade - Slash, Stampede, Rustler, Bandit, Hoss 4x4

[@spacefish92]

Great informative video. It is still helping hobbyists 2 years later. Thank you

[@ragsixracing]

Ya gotta give the 30 yr? Old Ultra's some credit. They didn't leak, and you could upgrade their weaknesses. They were dependable. I totally understand how now they are sub par, compared to the gtrs but back in the day you could actually race and win with Ultra's because of their dependability and with losi springs, super tunable. Awesome seminar, I learned so much about how versatile the gtrs are😁👍

[@jerryvolpini7987]

I think the Ultras are often maligned but are pretty dependable and decent compared to other rtr shocks. I mean, my Arrma came with those annoying shocks with built in dirt guards and shock ends that keep popping off! With ti shafts and aluminum caps, the Ultras are decent. I drill a hole in the side of the cap and run an emulsion setup. I even use AE shock ends/spring cups and their springs, for full tuneability.

[@RazorRC]

20 or even 10 years ago, yeah they were fine

[@ilm292929]

Thanks so much for this video. I bought the big bore and THEN saw this video (before I opened them). Took the big bore back and got the GTR. Ordering the springs you suggested as well.

[@Idklol-v3b]

Big bore shocks are a massive upgrade, first of all they got more volume, second of all they are way more durable, the cap doesn’t pop off, the shaft don’t bent and they have excellent value. I do agree that the GTR shocks are better but the big bore shocks are definitely an big upgrade

[@sealtechblades]

Thank you! I've been thinking about upgrading the suspension in my Rustler, but I still don't understand the spring rate and how it relates to the cars performance. Maybe I just need to buy several sets and play around with them.

[@jerryvolpini7987]

I've tried a ton of different shock options on 2wd and 4wd Traxxas vehicles. I like the GTRs with AE springs or even the AEs themselves.

[@beesod6412]

Thank you for such an in-depth guide on Shocks, I much appreciate this video!

[@cThornton00]

I know this is an older video but the advice and results stand true. I went with the linked GTR shocks and orange springs on my new 4x4 stampede. I'm new to real RC cars and like to treat them how I wish we could survive in cars. Bash and jumps. on a simple ramp of maybe 3 feet of air I was blowing the factory shock's shock caps almost every session. The GTRs with Orange springs and 50wt oil front 60wt oil rear have worked well for me. I know the oil may be heavier than what others use but I have no idea what I'm doing and got a 2oz (each) pack from 50 - 100wt oil. Again this setup is working for me and I am no longer destroying shock caps! I'm up for suggestions about any further tweaks to keep my shocks relatively safe from jumps. I would love to go bigger/higher jumps. Thanks again for the great tips! Also, I don't know if it matters, but the linked Orange springs are two different colors. One is kinda a titanium orange and the other is black. It doesn't bother me but just a note.

[@jesseserna4490]

To my understanding heavier oil for higher jumps thicker the higher softer for crawling etc racing maybe mid way but I’m only learning now please correct me with info 😊

[@tonyfresh1]

I have proline powerstroke shocks on my rustler they are great.

[@mikec6765]

upgraded the driveshafts on my hoss to the tekno. It's a good idea to upgrade to the aluminum hexes. These large tires and 3s seem to eat up the poly hexes.

[@TheTommyBrookman]

Just got my first rc, a slash 4x4 for $70 from a guy who has no idea what he had. This thing has an arma 6s ESC, castle brushless motor and 4s spektrum LiPos. Just upgraded the suspension arms, camber/toe links, servo components, new wheels/tires. I’ve been jumping this thing 10ft+ to flat ground with the stock shocks for 2 months now😂😂 it’s only a matter of time I guess LOL

[@Dario3.7]

Yeah ok buddy

[@CarlosDelaoGunEngraver]

I see you mentioned the sizes to buy for that vehicle, what size do you recommend to buy for slash 2wd LCG, and Slash ultimate, thank you for your time.

[@aaronwheels1212]

I put the GTR on my Slash 2wd, with RPM arms,the bottom shock mount was too big for them or the Traxxas arms, so I had to Dremmel them out quite a bit to make the ball fit

[@aaronwheels1212]

I ended up punching out the GTR balls and put in standard ball, then put new RPM arms on and they fit perfectly

[@gonzodetroitify]

@@aaronwheels1212 a touch of class Aaron😏💯😎

[@Sackmatters]

I’ve always loved running the powerstrokes. I run them on my granite right now and the dual rate is phenomenal on it for the abuse I’ve put that poor truck through. What shock would you suggest for a lcg slash 4x4? Clay track.

[@aaronbloyd9203]

Probably gtr's......

[@NikkiNexo777]

Definitely GTRs.

[@Sackmatters]

@@aaronbloyd9203 thank you both 👍🏻. Ordering them right bow.

[@alcesspectre]

Awesome video! I've been researching this a lot lately and this video combines everything I've learned into one place. I'll definitely be ordering GTRs now.

[@mattreadle4566]

I appreciate ur explanation style u have helped me with a lot over the last year thanks 👍

[@alexs5323]

So those xtra longs for the front will work for the slash 4x4?

[@Godsire69]

Im looking at these shocks for my new rustler 4x4. But not sure if i need long or short

[@poppysrcandmodels]

Great information, thanks for the video! Have a wonderful day! 👍😎👍

[@deanaivanov585]

great video really helpful you said you need shock oil but the shocks actually come with oil unless you want to put in different better oil just saying but still a great video thanks

[@dharmabenincasa5515]

Greetings first thank you for your wonderful service you do an excellent job on your channel !!! What springs would you recommend for the Hoss going with the GTR shocks that you recommend. I do mostly skateboard parks where you can get some nice height. Thank you 🤩🤩🤩

[@temosgarage]

What’s the part number for the Hoss GTR shocks and springs? It’s not in your description.

[@RazorRC]

Sorry, the links weren't working for awhile I put in the shocks. Springs I'm not sure anymore actually...!

[@jeffreysmothers6231]

I know I’m a little late to the game but have you messed with the differential fluids what weight are you running in your hoss

[@duffyrides]

Installed the GTR shocks and Orange Tekno springs on our Hoss as per your recommendation. Is the Traxxas fluid any good? I notice Traxxas bottle doesn't say what weight. We also have 37.5 associated fluid to try. The setup with Tekno orange springs and traxxas fluid still seems kind of soft for the Hoss still, might have to try the red springs. Any suggestion on preload on these for the Hoss ? It seems they require quite a bit of preload on the rear to stop it from dropping too low. Thanks

[@dinohuntr851]

Thank you for an excellent video!!

[@duffyrides]

Unfortunately i bought the big bore shocks. Do the stiffer traxxas GTR springs fit on all of the Traxxas shock? Just want to try the blue spring rate on the shocks I have already. Thanks!

[@yfz_gavin73]

Awesome helpful video! I have one question, what oil sets and springs should I run front and rear if I'm riding a mixture of them all, sand, skate park, street?

[@anotherstar8125]

are the Proline Pro-specs any better than the Traxxas GTRs?... is it worth the money? What about the TLR G3s?... what size and do you think its worth the money? Thanks for the advice and for the great content.

[@jdm4569]

I run team associated fox body shocks on my slash 2wd and they work great

[@masonprice6784]

i only run the proline power stroke on my 2wd slash

[@jesseserna4490]

Got hopsun kit with big bore shocks good??

[@jaketytgat5083]

What would you run on a traxxas bandit vxl, I want some lift to it

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Great information on the shocks brother

[@arlobreezy]

are those gtr shocks xx long or just long?

[@maxxdavidson7795]

I put the xx long GTR shocks on all four corners on my stampede 4x4, I made a whole forum about it on traxxas forums if you want more details.

[@RazorRC]

OK, but are you sure I didn't do it first? razorrcblog.blogspot.com/2016/03/rear-gtr-shocks-on-front.html

[@maxxdavidson7795]

@@RazorRC Oh sorry didn't mean to steal your thunder just trying to help folks out :)

[@RazorRC]

@@maxxdavidson7795 no worries, the rear shocks are a good upgrade! I'd like to do that, but then I'd lose the clip on body.

[@oldskoolrolla]

Thanks for the advice brother 🤜🤛

[@mylifted4x4]

I wonder if Maxx shocks would have any gains?

[@chadriddle3517]

I wondered this same thing and if they were compatible?

[@RetroPyroP71]

There's no links, there are so many options, how do i know what to get?

[@nathanchild3256]

Tekno reds plus 40 weight for general bashing an occasional air time? Gonna be setting up a set of these for my stampede 4x soon

[@RazorRC]

Try Tekno orange 50mm front and Tekno red 63mm rear. 37.5 front, 40 rear.

[@slick2500]

I bent both rear shocks on my 2wd Stampede on the first bash on 2s..... I love the GTRs I put on my Slashpede, but I run VG Racing blue springs.

[@RazorRC]

yeah, the ultrashocks are the worst.

[@slick2500]

@@RazorRC strangely they work just fine for my Ecx Torment 🤷‍♂️

[@gonzodetroitify]

@@slick2500 did these TRAXXAS go on as if they were stock I’m looking to change the shock on an ecx torment also but not sure which will fit like stock and work well 🤔🎯 thanks

[@youtubeuser5424]

Which shocks would you recommend for the 10th scale rally? mostly run on asphalt and low grass.

[@RayRiv73]

Did you ever find shocks? I have a asphalt Rally and looking for shocks also.

[@adrastos123]

So did you get a different size fron and rear? Or was it the gtr set of 4?

[@NikkiNexo777]

Great video Razor! How do the Tekno spring rates compare or differ to the Losi TEN Spring rates? Any idea? I have a Stamp4de truggy w/GTRs on it that I'm going to race at my local track. I've got a whole set of Losi springs. Thanks.

[@RazorRC]

they just fit better and have a stiffer range overall. I think the Losi's cap out at like 4.2 lbs/in., while the Teknos cap out at 5.9 lbs/in. in the front.

[@NikkiNexo777]

@@RazorRC For my situation would you suggest orange Tekno springs front and rear? What about shock oil weight? Thanks.

[@RazorRC]

@@NikkiNexo777 I'm not exactly sure, but try yellow or orange in the front, orange in the rear to start. 35wt front, 37.5wt rear.

[@boxy1803]

I am running my fireteam 1:7 arrma and it’s getting heavy. What would you recommend upgrading too? Or should I just upgrade the springs? I mainly just bash, run in dirt grass road, but jump it high 20’ ish

[@RazorRC]

if you added a bunch of weight, you have to get stiffer springs

[@Cons2911]

How would one know which shock is compatible? Is it just length? Or what else do I need to consider?

[@RazorRC]

The parts you need are in the description.

[@youtubeuser5424]

For general bashing what Wait oil do you recommend in front and rear diff?

[@Adam.Morrison]

Thickest availabil

[@chadriddle3517]

Anyone know why the gtr shocks have way less springs than stock springs ? I got the gtr shocks and the travel seems to be lessened than stock set up

[@charliemaybe]

Can I just get the shocks and get the springs later and use the stock springs?

[@CarlosDelaoGunEngraver]

following

[@chadriddle3517]

They won’t fit

[@bryceridesbikes]

What would you run in a 2wd slash on carpet?

[@RazorRC]

I'd really look into a different truck. the rear motor and lack of front swaybar hurts the slash a lot.

[@bryceridesbikes]

@@RazorRC that's kinda what I figured, was thing of a yokomo stadium truck or a TLR 22sct

[@RazorRC]

@@bryceridesbikes for carpet, yeah any sort of mid motor car is what you want. If you want a short course, the Xray is probably the best for carpet.

[@wescat2]

Thanks for the video Razor. For a 2WD Slash general bashing without big jumps do you still recommend heaver oil in the rear?

[@Sim-meh]

I got them and they don’t fit my a arms I don’t wanna hack em up yet wait to see how he got em to fit

[@rcjoe406]

I bought these but now my rear sits too low ?

[@MrAlexsasax]

TLR shocks are great for my slash 4x4.

[@RazorRC]

Best shocks available!

[@MrAlexsasax]

@@RazorRC yep, it is different car compared to big bore shocks.

[@michaelkorsgaardsvendstrup4284]

Really good info 😊thank you

[@Toys4Life]

Nice vid - thanks!

[@brucejohnson5594]

Is there any way you can post the actual part numbers and not just links that aren't loading for me? Thanks!

[@SolRayz]

You sound a lot like the guy on the Dobrinich channel. Are you the same guy?

[@RazorRC]

No, but now I gotta go check out the channel!

[@JIPPERR_1]

Great overview! I see Traxxas has a variable damping kit (part 5461) for the GTR shocks. Any idea what conditions this would help with or if its worth while?

[@RazorRC]

that's for the E-Revo GTR shocks, not the 1/10 GTR shocks.

[@jesusgaribay9193]

I currently have that variable dampening kit installed on my Rustler 4x4. You would need to modify it a bit but they fit and work great. The only problem I have is the rear still slaps hard on jumps. I’m running the VG racing springs, 60w shock oil all around on my 9 lb rig.

[@scottdashnaw2345]

@@jesusgaribay9193 im seeing progressive springs now..it might be whats needed

[@ragsixracing]

Awesome topic👍

[@aaronbloyd9203]

I wish I would have seen this video about 6 months ago! 😆 🤣

[@focuswest2736]

I have a rc q I broke a bracket on my fan controller, anyway to msg u to ask for tips. Different car

[@nathanstewart2018]

Traxxas putting out the same crap over and over. Imagine that.

[@itsmeericb]

Just like Apple. 😄

[@nonamehere6535]

The best way to upgrade a Traxxas is to throw it in the trash and buy something else.