Video #7 Installing Dual Stage Foam in Hyrax Tires

Removing the single stage foam and replacing them with proline dual stage foam! Tutorial, Test, Thoughts!

[@FerociousSniper]

I got my proline hyraxs and dual stage foams yesterday. Didn't watch a video on how to do it, and ended up doing almost this exact same procedure. Only one of my tires is wobbly, and now I know what I can do to fix it. Thank you.

[@mikegustafson6679]

Great video, I like the in depth detail.

[@peteb8885]

Great Video, lots of really helpful tips.

[@bombtowncrawler]

Im diggin’ the channel man! Great content 👍

[@thereviewguy5598]

I'm subscribing man awesome video great information and it kept me entertained at 5:00 in the morning. Will be picking up a set of dual stage or single stage foams for my trail pig Scout

[@darrylcarpenter903]

Awesome - I want these Great explanation

[@newportmike8519]

Thank you for a very helpful guide. Killer!!

[@sethharvy6910]

You made that look easy man. Trying to mount hyrax onto my injora beadlocks will be the death of me!😅

[@upgradedrc3697]

Sorry to hear that bud.

[@sethharvy6910]

It's the ProLine Dual Stage Foams fault..😅

[@idontcaresapo8233]

I'm was thinking to get those for my trx4. Input the portals on the 4 corners. Very heavy ones and also replace the differential cover for brass....so it's heavy now .. besides i don't like the foams on the stocks tires

[@HappyDude1]

Very good video Do you know by any chanse if the proline goodrich tyres are softer or harder then these ??

[@upgradedrc3697]

Sorry, I'm not sure.

[@vaamorais]

Hey, great video with very useful information. A quick question: Do you think it is not necessary to use locktite or any similar stuff on the screws? I use my Traxxas TRX4 Defender just to play around the house or on the backyard, +-10mph tops, no competition. I like to keep things very simple and I would only use it where I really have to. Some guys insist I should but it is extra steps and was wondering if it is essential. Thanks for sharing.

[@upgradedrc3697]

You could use locktite if you wanted to or if you have a problem with screws backing out. I haven't had any problems yet. and i"m switching out tires so often it would just hinder me.

[@RC_Trailblazers]

@@upgradedrc3697 I personally wouldn't use loctite on aluminum wheels especially that small of a thread pitch, you may end up damaging your threads on the beadlocks, and that would just be a pain in the rump. I've never had any issues with screws backing out on beadlocks wheels for my crawlers.

[@justinpaine22]

Why did you swap out the pit bulls I have them in 2.2 on my wraith and have had them for 5 or 6 years and still love the tire. I'm just curious because I just got a gladiator so wondering what tires will be good on the rig

[@upgradedrc3697]

I'm just always trying new tires. But for the terrain I do perfer tbe Hyrax over the pits.

[@Chuckstergun]

I ride a Huskavarna 501C dirt bike here in SoCal and Baja, Mexico. Lots of sand, rocky and sometimes mud. We ride with between 10 - 14psi in our tires, which is low pressure. Not good for street rides. The reason is to flatten the tire and put more tread on the ground. The disadvantage is the risk of a pinch flat but the traction is better especially on cornering,getting through sand and mud. So why go with a harder tire on the RC? I'd think softer puts more tread/tire on the ground thereby getting better traction. No worries about pinch flats on RC tires. Thanks

[@upgradedrc3697]

Thanks, I was running 8 psi in my tires for the sand. And I raced motocross professionally for 13 years for Yamaha motorsport corporation. I've raced in every state and Canada and Mexico also. The reason the stiffer foam is better is because the weight of my rig is so heavy that the soft foam just rolls over on hills. the stiffer foam stops that . And the scale relationship probably puts my tires around 15psi which is perfect for where i"m at all rocks, no sand at all or i would go softer!

[@Chuckstergun]

@@upgradedrc3697 yeah it doesn't suprise me that you raced dirt bikes. You seem like that type of guy (meant as a compliment.) Thanks for the "experienced" reply. BTW, I meant I ride a 501S. It's street legal which makes it nice when hopping off a trail to get to another. Or riding on a trail that leads into a state park that is for licensed vehicles only. Yep same trail and it's something only a dirt bike can do! Unless you want to trash your 4WD. The difference? It crosses an imaginary boundry line. That's Kalifornia for you and we vote these legislators in! Nice place to visit but way too many idiots live out here.

[@extremercbashers9975]

I recently got some dual-stage foam and I got beadlock rims I have do not have a Groove in the center does this mean that I will need to remove the blue inner ring that goes around the rim I seen on a group where they said about taking a Dremel and sanding that lip out of the inside

[@upgradedrc3697]

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[@upgradedrc3697]

This video will show you how I do it with Scissors.

[@DunstrumGames]

On the gladiator, are you using the dig or the 2 speed?

[@upgradedrc3697]

No, I don't like the dig and 2 speed I probably won't use either

[@MelbourneExclusive0]

Hey I installed and followed all the instructions, but for some reason my middle ring on the beadlocks shifts in and out of my Hyrax wheels. Is this normal?

[@upgradedrc3697]

No, if it is centered perfect and tightened down it should not move or have any play.

[@MelbourneExclusive0]

@@upgradedrc3697 I figured out my problem! I had electrictal tape around my beads and I removed it and left the wheel weights by themselves and it solved the issue. Thanks again for the awesome how-to video!! Really appreciate it

[@johnnolan8074]

Try hair donut they work just as good if not better. They are water proof and will always bounce back. Unbelievable I found some at a dollar store much cheaper than 20. or 30.00 foams. Check em out.

[@keithbryant3796]

Keith Bryant. Love your channel. I have a Jlu and doing the same things you are with the exact same parts. I have a jconcepts 82 chevy pickup body coming. Want to get ride of the top heavy weight. How can I get one of those upgraded rc stickers. Thx man.

[@upgradedrc3697]

Sure, give me your full address and what color you want and I will send you one. Right now I have black, white, or red.

[@keithbryant3796]

@@upgradedrc3697 Keith Bryant. 1301 red hawk bay Dr. West tawakoni tx. 75474. Red please. Is that 11t pinion 48 pitch or 32. Can't find one in 48. Thanks a bunch you have a great channel.

[@upgradedrc3697]

@@keithbryant3796 32 pitch. I'm putting a red sticker in an envelope right now

[@Awilson1218]

Did you port the tires or wheels?

[@upgradedrc3697]

No, I believe it just causes more problems.

[@raymonde.tanneratomic-rc9370]

How do you unglue tires from rims

[@upgradedrc3697]

There are different ways to do this. The easiest is to heat your oven to 350 degress and put your tires on a cookie sheet for 10 minutes then peel the tires from the rim using a towel because it will be very hot. You could also use a blow dryer or a heat gun to heat up the glue. Be CAREFUL. It's HOT!!!

[@raymonde.tanneratomic-rc9370]

@@upgradedrc3697 ok, I us my head gun with gloves

[@jasonlohmann9884]

Do you vent you beadlocks?

[@upgradedrc3697]

No, for 20 years I never have.

[@jamiebrewer6876]

What rims are those?

[@upgradedrc3697]

GMADE 3 piece. Don't know what model they are.

[@jeffjohnson3564]

Put a link in please

[@upgradedrc3697]

A link to what?

[@motorcityrcattack9872]

Do you like the hyrax better than the pitbulls?

[@upgradedrc3697]

Yes, for the rocks and everything but sand and snow

[@chrisnewman3537]

1.9" isnt the width of the tire, its the wheel size.

[@upgradedrc3697]

Correct

[@joeygodoy509]

1.9 is wheel size my man. Not tire width.

[@upgradedrc3697]

yes it is