UPGRADE the WEAK POINT on a Traxxas UDR RTR 4WD Race Truck: Trailing Arms | RC ADVENTURES

[@TheRealRCSparks]

A SIMPLE Upgrade.. But one that is SO IMPORTANT!

[@ematheson558]

RCSparks Studio what is your favorite rc truck

[@cooldude6272]

RCSparks Studio hey medic you inspired me toGet RC cars but can you see if a RC four-wheel-drive K5 Blazer can fit on a TRX four because the TRX four is my first trail truck build I got the starter kit for Christmas

[@evjsrideandrepair8279]

Best realistic rc stadium truck

[@daryldickhout6887]

Awesome!!!!!

[@cooldude6272]

I hope you feel better I know the pain you’re going through not the stomach but the back I was diagnosed with scoliosis and I’m only 13 years old

[@doug42780]

When you pushed down on it. It sound like my bed. On a good night lol.

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Oh momma! Haha

[@doug42780]

Family friendly lol

[@doug42780]

Sorry I had to

[@danon-theautisticmaker8112]

@@doug42780 ;-) family making

[@romanbernal9157]

Family meeting huh... Jk😂

[@rcmindset2876]

I started this hobby when I was a kid with one of my uncles. It took my mind away from family issues. It was total freedom from everything around me and I loved it. Through the years I would come back and touch on this passion. This love is one that we can not get away from. It's not rational with all we have to deal with, but it's very important to accept that feeling and embrace the hobby. I'm a chef and also a bartender/server. I want to cook but find that the lack of creativity limits those feelings and needs for individuality. So in comes a small rc vehichle. My RC cars. Abosolutley love that I can manage and maintain this little world just how I want to. It's not perfect but I believe it's absolutely imparetive that we all enjoy some moments in this life. I hope that you can and I know you will manage these physical alignments. I would love to meet up with you. We live in OKC downtownish. Don't know if you will ever see this. If you do. Send me a message.Thanks.

[@gabrielhoesel407]

Yo I live in OKC when I saw that u live in OKC I couldn’t believe my eyes wanna meet up

[@minnesotacowboy1055]

I need a UDR in my life awesome video as always

[@javanbirdbluerusselling5285]

My nephew was diagnosed with crohns when he was 3 years old. He is now 22. 2 years ago he had to have is appendix out and ever since it was removed he has been in complete remission and says he feels incredibly well. Better than any time in his entire life. Just figured I'd tell ya that.

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Im so glad to know he is feeling better... :) So crazy he has it at such a young age. I hope he is in full remission

[@tr0_0rt]

My mom didn't show up on my birth 😩

[@JJ78n]

I have heard that alkaline water helps a lot with Crohns. The water store by my house is owned by a couple and the wife has crohns.

[@rodcognito002]

CAGE ONLY. Love watching suspension. I would just like to have the money Kevin's spent on parts. HA

[@patrickroath2981]

Anyone else find them self's trying to work on there rig while watching these vids finding themselves get so distracted by them not getting much done on there own stuff lmao

[@TheRealRCSparks]

OMG! Haha.. I laughed reading this comment.. thank you for that :)

[@scottfirman]

Thats why I watch AFTER I am done working on mine.

[@bradbozarth1822]

No I don’t. Lol I get stuff done first usually

[@blackwolfrc]

Lid off makes it look bad ass

[@SebastianLong]

Before I purchased this same vehicle, I was looking into the slash with the sound kit. Still would have cost less than the UDR. What ultimately sold me on the UDR was the scale components. I'm very happy I went the route of the UDR rather than the Slash. This truck is a whole lot of fun, not to mention, even while it's heavier than the Slash, it's faster. I've put a lot of upgraded parts on it before it's first run as well as after the first run. It has aluminum trailing arms, aluminum upper links, aluminum servo mount, steel front driveshaft, aluminum upper a-arms, and aluminum lower a-arms. This RC is crazy fun, but I don't beat the crap out of it as I do my Revo 3.3. I have jumped it over my brothers head, he's 6'3" and it cleared him by at least 3 feet. That's about as hard as I bashed it. My Revo I've jumped double that height and at least 40 feet distance off road. I don't intend on using the UDR for anything more than high speed, mild rock/bumps terrain. I've used it in the snow and it gets incredibly heavy, probably 30 pounds if not more. I take care of my RCS the best I can but I'm sure not easy on them.

[@TerraQuestRC]

UDR faster than Slash? Depends on what you have done to the Slash. Right now my Slash 4x4 on 3s is faster than my UDR on 6s with the high speed gear upgrade. Haven't stuck a gps on either one, but my Slash is about 5mph faster. Doesn't hold corners or bumps as well as the UDR though.

[@SebastianLong]

@@TerraQuestRC Lol, you can make anything faster. I'm talking out of the box stock. I could just slap my Mamba Monster ESC in the UDR and run it on 8s, doesn't mean it's a good idea or going to make it handle better. I'm just talking, as I said, out of the box stock.

[@NordicRC]

Wonderful. And great you had a great day. Love that throw with that suspension. Thanks for the video. I like it personally with the body on 🙂

[@sirachcarter7301]

Both with and with out body looks good it’s always nice to change it up every now and then

[@SMKreitzer1968]

Like the look with the body on. Good to see you on your recovery.

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Just bought one today and did a few upgrades.....freakin LOVE IT!

[@drjavogel]

Fantastic upgrade on a great RC. Praying for you and your family Aaron. God bless.

[@RCVHX22]

Very nice GPM upgrades! body on UDR 👍😁 Thanks for sharing Medic.

[@billtrimble4882]

Both cage and body. Glad your having a good day! Feel better and keep ripping

[@stevej6824]

Nice job, those trailing arms look badass. Simple and functional upgrade. Me and my friends use the WD40 trick on our full size rigs. We spray the complete underside of our trucks before we go out wheeling. It really helps with keeping all the dirt and mud from sticking to the underside.

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Thats Brilliant Steve.. thanks for that tip.. I will do the same with my Side by Side.. I never even though of that. Its a b*tch to get all the mud off of.. haha

[@stevej6824]

RCSparks Studio I buy the WD40 in the gallon jug and apply it with a compressed air sprayer. Cheaper and easier than buying the aerosol cans. It doesn’t keep the mud from sticking 100% but it sure makes it a lot easier to clean it off when your done ripping it up 👍

[@nathanz602]

Dog = best friend... Air compressor = bestest friend.

[@epicrcfilms9057]

I'M HAVING SO MUCH FUN WITH MY TRAXXAS UDR! GREAT VIDEO THANKS FOR THE INFO.

[@tabdougherty8549]

I love it too!! The way it looks and handles is so realistic looking. Neat machine

[@LETSPLAYRC]

Very nice upgrade! We did these and a whole bunch more GPM upgrades on both mine and the boys UDR’s. Did a video series. With a few more to come. 👍😁 Thanks for sharing Medic.

[@freddiehammann2636]

I like both and I’m glad that you are feeling well .

[@optimusdude]

Man I just love the UDR. It looks great with the red trailing arms.

[@STEVOD313]

Hey bud good to see ya, ive got the red trailing arms on mine too

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Its the one thing I knew I was updating..

[@optimusdude]

@@TheRealRCSparks I remember when it first broke.. roosters for days lol.

[@optimusdude]

@@STEVOD313 hey Stevo . The beast just got more beastly lol

[@coin9818]

This makes me want one even more, I've held one and looked it over and it's beautiful

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

Without the body looks cool too. What the UDR does need is a larger Proline like Desert Raider body like I have on my slash 4x4. Thanks for content Medic.

[@1BionicRooster1]

This polar vortex has me inside wrenching too. Now imma bathe my slash revo and rustler parts in wd40. You have taught me so many tricks over the years.

[@mikes062]

I think it looks cool without the body but it would be way cooler if it had some panels to make it look more realistic

[@ematheson558]

That’s funny because you and Kevin talbot both uploaded today about the UDR, but his wasn’t only about the UDR

[@nicolasmarques6656]

Caged look! With some stickers but yeah no doubt! ✌️😁 Big UP from Portugal to you and your little family✌️😁🇵🇹

[@TowerDesires]

A nice touch for traxxas to add those brake rotors and calipers, I love scale looking RCS and we haven't really seen things like this from traxxas in the past.

[@ShenRC]

😁👍They look trick on it!! I think RPM makes these now also and they probably are good also. Great tip I always use WD 40 and let it dry in it makes cleaning the cars up much more easy the dirt don't stick nearly as much. BEAUTY!! I like it with the body on.

[@TheRealRCSparks]

How are ya SHEN!? I hope you are warm in this Polar Vortex!

[@ShenRC]

@@TheRealRCSparks getting down to 2 degrees tonight and like 8 to 10 degrees tomorrow! how do you stay in the cold with your back nerve problems I find the cold air makes mine get stiffened up the nerves get bothered by the cold for me?

[@hillninjasadventures5169]

Love the fact that u and Kevin share stuff ...he's the other rc channel I watch . That and RC Everyday

[@RCKickschannel]

Next purchase has got to be one of these bad boys. It's so good looking and I've never had a Traxxas before, all my kit is vintage Tamiya.

[@ryankewin4720]

I’m a big fan of the lid off look!

[@yogiofoz]

I love a good lid ..... Well that's what's she said :) ..... Seems today was a good day and just keep on enjoying life mate.

[@LorenzoTheFisherman]

great video, im so happy with mine...its just the perfect beast to rip every freaking place you go to. So reliable and powerful, only run mine on 6s...UDR FTW!!!

[@danielh3883]

Nice truck. Great vid as always buddy

[@_AdventureClub_]

Dat ESC looks NEW. We know what we're talking about.

[@AverageRCBasher]

I grabbed the hot racing arms because I wanted black. Definitely a must upgrade part

[@Jays620]

Looks good and good tip on the WD40. Also I like it with the lid on.

[@thedumpydustman6088]

Glad your having a good day. I've always bought cheapo alloy parts online have one truck that's 95% Chinese alloy upgrades. You cracked me up with it should just slide right in there remark. Top video buddy and that's mean truck for sure. My Emaxx did the same my 2wd Slash was just so lame. Only 2wd RC I own now is a Classic Tamiya King Blackfoot

[@maximumrpm1868]

Good to hear that you're feeling better bro

Awesome Video and really cool upgrades for the Traxxas......thumbs up my friend👍👍

[@payne1003]

Glad you were doing good in this video. Thanks for the wd40 tidbit and I really do enjoy your videos. Been watching Kevin's videos as well. He does some cool things and so do you. I love that you support each other.

[@jon-uc8th]

Good to hear your feeling ok 👍 udr beast

[@Flying90]

I hope to drive a UDR one day! They look sooooo awesome

[@jrkingzhobbys6883]

That’s a beast I do like the body on but it looks mean af with out it and the way the suspension works is narly,cool truck.

[@xavierlandriault7]

The UDR is soooo AMAZING but also sooo expensive!! I would love to have one, but for right now , im enjoying my good old Stampede 2WD.

[@AverageRCBasher]

If you can afford monthly payments, use Affirm at A-Main hobbies. Get a credit check, set it up, pay monthly. Otherwise I wouldn’t own my udr. Actually just bought a notorious there too, it’s dead of winter but it’ll be paid off by summer.

[@longboardguy]

Great video my friend. I just installed a new RIGID body on my truck last night and installed the Traxxas led light kit. It simply looks amazing now. I highly recommend the light kit you should get one and do a night run video! 🇨🇦🍻👍

[@isaiahwhiteley4295]

The UDR is the rc that I have always wanted

[@trickerdgaming]

This is my dream RC car. also lid on! looks so nice.

[@jacobgardner3810]

Body off looks awesome!

[@thomasevers3891]

Love the caged look. But they both look amazing.

[@markamd1]

Amazing!!! GPM makes some very good parts! this is a great upgrade Aaron! Thank you :)

[@justgrayyy105]

“If it doesn’t fit don’t force it...” *THATS WHAT SHE SAAAAIIIDDDDD!!*

[@voododd666]

Good tips really good video. I always clean my e-Revo and Scx 10 dingo with WD40. Plus It's good to get anything off the body.

[@chiccorocker]

I like it with the body on, looks sick!

[@kingcolgate5007]

I like the bare bones look of cage only, freaking wicked.

[@GreenLantern814]

The no lid look is pretty cool, it's reminding me of off road tube buggies. But that just makes me want a rock bouncer...

[@DisasterRC]

body on for a couple reasons. Looks cool as hell, and it helps protect the suspension during roll overs when you land funny upside down on the tires

[@marcsoscaletrains]

Hey Aaron. I've found that the reason why those arms break is due to the rear sway of the truck and due to the weak rear upper links. I changed the rear upper links to titanium and never broke another arm. My concern with the aluminum rear arms is that the break point pushes from the arm to the mounting point on the rear axel. Which would be worse to replace. I found the rear upper titanium links on eBay.

[@tblk2186]

Love that you gave Kevin a shout out!

[@TheRealRCSparks]

People who work hard promoting a great hobby should be recognized for their work! Thank you :)

[@kylefenrick293]

The only thing that would change where I buy something online, is transport costs. Because, if it is cheaper, to get the same quality from over seas, I would not pay more, for not necessarily better quality. It's also a catch 22. Because on one hand, things are that cheap for arguable reasons, but many depend on the wage they get paid for that cheaper product. So in that sense, I would prefer to buy from overseas and help more families. But I digress. Thank you for everything, and I hope you have many more good days ☺️

[@MWitt-bw7im]

I like the cage (looks kind of like a rock bouncer), and with the body both look good. I'm glad your doing well! 👍

[@doug42780]

I love my all my traxxas. When I had. Simple to work on

[@countryboy140]

Nice to know that you're doing OK

[@teajuice5407]

I like the lid off and awesome video by the way.😊

[@STEVOD313]

I've been wanting to get my UDR with my paddle tires ever since the snow hit, but bronchitis n -35 degree windchill is keeping me from running it, but as soon as i get the chance too its happening

[@STEVOD313]

I got the same trailing arms on mine too

[@STEVOD313]

But I used blue thread locker on mine

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Yeah I went with Red, only because I didnt think I would ever be removing them...

[@Bruce_Warren]

Another awesome video Medic, Keep em' coming!

[@hillninjasadventures5169]

Glad to hear ur doing better today. Well feeling better u know what I mean

[@johnnieblaizz1]

Lol😂 Let it soak and have fun brother! Great channel!

[@Jimmy280brake]

Can’t wait for more udr content👍👌

[@chriswhitson7290]

Just got mine after begging the wife haha. I have to say the suspension is probably the most realistic that ive ever seen on a RC! Havent had a change to take it out yet but it is a beast!

[@xGhostx697]

After a year of watching videos of that beast i finally ordered mine today

[@xGhostx697]

Holy hell I gotta say the videos really don’t do it justice 😮 that thing is even more beautiful when it’s in front of you :) first ever 6s Truck for me I had a blast today 😂 and I thought my Baja 5sc was fun

[@Nickwillfixit]

Nice to see it again I thought you had given it away, I started by just the trailing arm replacement, then the front upper and lower arms, front rear C hubs, swaybar links and canterlevers and the list goes on. Have you checked the lower shock seal caps, mine kept working loose an even when tight they leaked so I have replaced them with alloy and a different type of seal job done, the steering assembly got too much play after a while so I replaced it, and the list goes on alloy diff's axels, MIP rear Super Shafty, Hot Racing front CVD/UJ's kept losing pins in the stock ones. I could go on but it would probably send you off to sleep. Reference your back, I have been on a slow release Morphine tablets for some time now and it has given me a lot of relief from pain, it's not completely gone but has made my life a little better, ask your GP, yes it is addictive but hey I am never coming off it anyway, I take just enough that I have some relief but keep my driving licence and not sit in a corner singing the wheels on my bus, you get the idea I hope anything that will is a bonus I take 60mg's when I wake up and the same just after my tea twelve hours apart, I also have 10mg for when the pain exceeds an acceptable if I have over done it during the day.

[@italiangangsters8306]

With the lid. I love to watch the suspension compress under the lid. When under acceleration

[@dougwadley]

Glad you're doing good today.

[@kentuckybeardsman]

Glad your feeling good bro. I love that ride

[@New2Kendo]

I am not a fan of Electric RC's but the UDR (and Redcat Gen 8) might end up in my collection. I use motorcycle plastics cleaner (SC1) on all of my RC parts, we get that same super fine dust, and it keeps my plasics and aluminum very clean. Those trailing arms look good, your right aluminum in certain areas can make a RC much better, but to much of it can ruin a RC. Glad to hear you had a good day, I wish they were more frequent, but we take what we can get. I have found Lactose Free milk only occasionally bothers me, like I said when it comes to what to eat it changes (for me at least) one day I can eat a big cheeseburger, and not be running for the bathroom every 30 min, I might even go a day without making that trip. Then a month later its the complete oppposite

[@RC1oNeTV]

It's nice upgrade~!!! Cool!!😁😁😁

[@alexanderorel2956]

THANK YOU FOR THE TIP ON WD 40. REALY IMPORTANT INFO!!!!

[@stevej6824]

САНЯ ОРЛОВ the WD40 trick works on a lot of plastic parts. I do the same thing to the front and rear A arms on my HPI Baja 5B Keeps them from snapping when I “accidentally” hit things at 50mph

[@konaroast2000]

Better tip use a spray called gt 85. Soaks in the plastic better and makes it more flexible. I used on my slash and my xmaxx

[@stevej6824]

dale leeder which GT85 are you using? The dry lube or the wet lube? They make a bunch of different products.

[@konaroast2000]

The multipurpose spray plus thats the only one we have in wilcos in the uk lol

[@konaroast2000]

But honestly its alot better. Like i said i did use wd40 and a close friend of mine got me to try Gt 85 and it is so much better

[@Otiesh]

Man this thing is a killer I have to buy one. All though I like rally cars than tracks . but this one blew my mind.

[@CptModi]

Well... That's a lot of family friendlieness ;-)

[@rookie101_]

Look like a great upgrade.

[@wazpie1]

The UDR body looks awesome on a xmaxx

[@jessewarren2689]

Love the udr. Lid on!

[@kylemarkham4848]

The udr is so badass!!!

[@PhantomTetra1]

Caged look is pretty cool, you could fabricate some body panels for the front end 😉👍

[@SiAAzafran]

woooow amazing

[@whittosrc8928]

Cool upgrade man, I like both looks👌👍

[@JerryLonthair]

Awesome to see it in the spotlight again man I myself prefer aluminum lifts too

[@maderastudio8493]

Hey man good video with good info and advise. Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. That sux brother. But hang in there, just need to make some adjustments to your daily. I’m always a good patient. I do what the Docs tell me. Somehow that always works out better. And since it’s my arse, I think it’s worth the investment in time, medications, doctors visits the whole experience. Love your channel, appreciate what you do. I know this video is a few months old, but I have a UDR coming in 2 days..... possibly today 🙏 one can hope. Looking forward to running it. Wish you all the best brother.

[@coreylefever6999]

Been looking at these so glad I found this video I trust your opinion the most I’ve watched your channel since the beginning or slightly after

[@cwatson42785]

I'm a little late buddy but great job! You never fail to entertain me! Been really busy with work but I always gotta check out the best rc channel on KZbin!

[@danon-theautisticmaker8112]

I think it would look pretty sweet if someone would make a Losi 5T body type for it where you can remove the fenders. Kind of, best of both looks.

[@devon8419]

Proline needs to bring back the carnage bodies

[@danon-theautisticmaker8112]

@@devon8419 Na, those were just weaker versions of the regular bodies. The bodies that I'm talking about are solid & look good whether or not you have the fenders on or not.

[@devon8419]

@@danon-theautisticmaker8112 yeah I know. But I'm talking about the proline desert rat that had detachable fenders

[@danon-theautisticmaker8112]

@@devon8419 Ya that was the one that if you took the fenders off, you could see right through the truck right?

[@wwkdiecastmore5647]

That's a nice upgrade!

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Thanks so much. Im pretty strategic when it comes to my upgrades.. and Im stoked this one is done. It basically completes this truck for me..

[@brianport3691]

Just the cage looks really cool but I also like it with the body.

[@TheRealRCSparks]

Hello Brian!! Did you want to come by the ranch this Saturday?! Looks like we will have a few new drivers that day!

[@brianport3691]

@@TheRealRCSparks Hey Aaron KJ sent me a Facebook message about Saturday and I'll have to see if we have anything going on first if not I'm probably in for sure 👍 thanks. I'll also Facebook message you my cell number so you can get a hold of me directly .

[@pablothepaper7377]

The lid off looks so much better

[@CameronAshworth]

Hey man, I chanced upon one of your KZbin Gold videos while looking into scale crawlers, and plowed through season 2 over the last few days while building my trx4. Commenting here because of your Crohn's diagnosis. I was diagnosed when I was 14 or so and luckily had a pretty good run until I hit my 40's when I had a perforation that knocked me on my ass for about a year. I just wanted to drop some positive vibes your way and say keeping having fun and don't let the flares get you down. Also I heard that 200g of gold can be very therapeutic! Shouldn't be too much of a problem for a bunch a pro's like you and that new cut you guys have. Anyways, hope your feeling better and the meds are working, and I can't wait to see what's in store for season 3 of YTG.

[@martinthenetherlands4638]

Great looking upgrade and a nice tip from you from the wd 40 👍👊👌.