Danchee RidgeRock Suspension and Weight Mods

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The Danchee Ridgerock (amzn.to/3CAw2uV) is one of the most budget-friendly 1/10 RC crawlers you can purchase! But of course, it is not perfect.
A couple things I wanted to do to this truck:
1) lower it - to reduce the overall COG
2) move / add weight to the front to improve climbing.
In this video, I do just that with some super budget-oriented modifications!
Shock Keys: amzn.to/3S9lM2t
Battery Mount: www.thingiverse.com/thing:490...
Weight: amzn.to/3TrComX
Servos: amzn.to/3yN08Km
Wheels on the truck: amzn.to/3D1HSiR
Tires: amzn.to/3D4XuT6
Battery: amzn.to/3VxHRdP
Video timeline:
0:00 Intro
1:32 Parts
2:49 Baseline
3:38 Shock Keys
6:27 Battery Relocation
9:17 Axle Weight
12:37 Results
14:15 Test Drive
19:49 Final Thoughts
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Пікірлер: 84

@anthonyschmidt1508 10 ай бұрын

I love my RidgeRock! I upgraded my servos, removed tire foam, used 1.9 beadlocks and new tires. Added wheel weights to all four tires. Also added black wheel weights to both diffs. Changed out lower arms to high clearance aluminum arms. The rig is unstoppable. One of my favorite vehicles. So impressive. Great video! Keep up the great work.

@RoadsideRC 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like the truck!

@TonyZaragoza-xh3sc 6 ай бұрын

Which arms did you get? Been trying to look for some

@vicferrarisgarage Жыл бұрын

Waiting for mine to arrive & I found this video! Now I’m so excited for it to arrive. 😊

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Great! Glad to hear it!

@BangForYourBuckRc Жыл бұрын

Well done Troy! All the right mods for this awesome little truck, for very little $ $ yielded impressive performance gains in the end! Awesome job brother!👊🏼😆👍🏻

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@billythekidrcs1769 Жыл бұрын

Finally got my Danchee man I'm all over your videos trying to make mine get better

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Hope they help!

@TheRCBuildersPost Жыл бұрын

Great video, Troy! Great mods. I ordered one of these danchees. They look fun and for the price I figured why not? I have plenty of high dollar builds lol. Something about these rigs just calls to me. Really enjoyed your video! Gonna have to find someone to print that tray for me since my 3d printer fried lol.

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Agree 100% Sometimes the cheaper and fun cars can be really fun!

@rickrogers2649 Жыл бұрын

Love hangin' out at Troy's RC Skunkworks. 😁 Great mods for low bucks, love it !

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@christianrambissoon1141 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you, Troy.

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@christianrambissoon1141 Жыл бұрын

@@RoadsideRC how can i share my danchee build with you?

@douggregoryHOTMotorsports 2 ай бұрын

impressive improvement. I am intrigued by the Ridgerock and it's MOA. Could be in my future plans.

@RoadsideRC 2 ай бұрын

If you get it, I hope you enjoy it!

@urdonercjeremyburris7541 Жыл бұрын

Adding the lead moved weight to the driver side. That was a big help

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

How does that help?

@IowaBudgetRCBashers Жыл бұрын

We added steel wheels weights to the top Of the servos on Grayson’s .. made a big difference.. might have to try the shock keys..

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Even with this, I am still not 100% satisfied with the weight distribution. I really want to remove more rear weight and get more in the front. Perhaps that is one of the drawbacks of MOA when it adds a lump of metal at the rear!

@tktk-om8cg Жыл бұрын

Watching this crawler makes it hard believe it's under 200 bucks unbelievable value

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Agree!

@billyb5057 Жыл бұрын

when its not perfect then you get to work on it making so much better *full view always💯Au👍big like*

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

That is part of the fun!

@sebastianjaromi3540 Жыл бұрын

Love my danchee! I used bullet weights-(amazon-Bullet Weights 1-Pound Roll Hollow Core Lead Wire Fishing Line, 1/4-Inch,) on the rims of mine and it made a world of difference with the injora 2.2 hyrax knock offs.

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Interesting! Thanks for the feedback!

@coreya4825 Жыл бұрын

Have you had any issues with the plastic c hubs in your ridgerock? I was glad I bought two danshees one for parts.

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

I have not! Haven't broken a thing on it!

@TheUnknown714 Жыл бұрын

For the part that you pointed out where it previously fell but in your current run after mods it didn't... do you think it was due to the lowering of the Ridgerock or the weights that were added? I guess what I'm asking is was one mod more the factor than the other for it not falling? Great video.

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

The lowering had more of an impact than the weight.

@adamy2603 Жыл бұрын

What wheel spacers did you use? And do you k own where to order the spacers for the shocks? I can't find them anywhere

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

These are the wheel hubs I used: amzn.to/41PVJDt And the shock standoffs were just some I had laying around.

@Ch_1465 Жыл бұрын

Does the battery that was added increase battery life? I want to get into crawling and maximize my drive time.

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Sure does!!!

@gihonda127 3 ай бұрын

I am relatively new to this channel, and I got one of these last month. I don't have a 3d printer for that battery tray mod, and I don't exactly know how to change from a factory battery set up to the same or similar battery set up you have done on this one. Do you still use the same receiver that it came with? I have changed the receiver and esc on my brushless Typhon and Senton, but I am new to the crawler scene, and just don't feel comfortable yet with the delicateness of it all. Any insight is appreciated. Awesome mods btw, and explaining everything, it's very helpful.

@RoadsideRC 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for joining! Yes - I kept the factory electronics in order to maintain the 4WS, etc. To run a lipo, all you need is the battery itself. The factory battery is a Li-ion, so going to a Lipo - the ESC is fine.

@gihonda127 3 ай бұрын

@@RoadsideRC can you recommend a lipo bat that would fit or the one that you use?

@RoadsideRC 3 ай бұрын

@@gihonda127 I use these on many of my crawlers. Note - you will need to solder on a new connector to the truck - these XT60 connectors are much better. www.amazon.com/dp/B08R72ZF6N/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_gl_i_9A33B9MEA9VHYSYVW9ZK?linkCode=ml2&tag=roadsiderc-20

@shonjensen5759 Жыл бұрын

I like the weights in the axle good idea and looks better

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Thanks - agree, I don't like seeing them outside.

@IowaBudgetRCBashers Жыл бұрын

Are you running 3s on the stock electronics Troy??

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Yes - runs 3S great on the stock ESC!

@christianrambissoon1141 Жыл бұрын

@@RoadsideRC have seen sonoran scale studios use 3s also but i"m afraid 🤦🏽‍♂️

@stevenhollingsworth6902 Жыл бұрын

Can you change out the body on the Danchee Ridgerock?

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

You can. However, you need to get a little creative based on the side-mount style it uses.

@vansantsam 6 ай бұрын

anti-squat, anti-dive - drill 4 holes in the frame and move the upper links down, this will form a ">" on the rear and "

@RoadsideRC 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@DigitalConfusion1 14 күн бұрын

Or should I just buy the shock keys and adjust accordingly? I appreciate the advice.

@jamesgoodwin2450 Жыл бұрын

What wheels and tires are you using please

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Hi James! The video description has links to all of the parts.

@rayharris2654 5 ай бұрын

Is the ridge rock basically the Everest 10- cuz I’m looking for parts for my e-10.

@RoadsideRC 5 ай бұрын

Nope! Very different vehicles.

@rayharris2654 5 ай бұрын

Thank you

@DigitalConfusion1 14 күн бұрын

Does it still have Cog Stall even with a 3S battery?

@RoadsideRC 14 күн бұрын

Yes it does. Just a core issue with the design.

@RichB07 Жыл бұрын

Is this one still around ? And the wheels and tires ? I was just looking at one

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Yep! I think Redcat still sells it. Honestly - if I remember correctly, you have some other crawlers that would be better than this in the long run.

@RichB07 Жыл бұрын

@Roadside RC ya just something to mess with . I have a couple projects I'm finishing up bully2 and a lcg for crazy lines . I just seen some things I thought was cool with one of those . I guess more of bouncer style build with one instead of just crawling.

@adamy2603 Жыл бұрын

Do the wheels bolt right on?

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

I used a wider wheel hub to get the proper spacing. I believe there is a link in the video description.

@sws1994 Жыл бұрын

Where did you find that scale?

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

It is the older version of this one: amzn.to/3F5pA1k

@sws1994 Жыл бұрын

Ok thank you. I seen that 1 when I looked it up. I like the stand alone version like yours but I guess times have changed lol. Just ordered the danshee. I did the 4 wheel steer on my Everest 10 last night with your help! Turned out great! Love your channel you’re awesome!

@KingMrBigE Жыл бұрын

Ok couple of things... first off, moving the shock mounting points to the farthest back and up helps alot. No keys needed. Second, use some high clearance links that are a few mm longer than the stock plastic ones which will not only increase the shock angles but will also decrease the height. Lowered it considerably with just these mods alone. You are way overthinking it. Oh and just attach the weights to the tops of the servos, 4 of them fit perfectly.

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

I know the E10 links fit, but my understanding is they are the same length. Which links did you use? I prefer my weight to be as low as possible, hence them going low. Plus, they are hidden, so don't look ugly.

@KingMrBigE Жыл бұрын

@@RoadsideRC I used the E-10 links. You will have to run your wires up the center y links. Because of the bends it makes it sit lower and flatter. I used square black weights from Amazon and I use a Traxxas ID lipo in the stock spot. Proline BFG tires w/hairbuns, It easily out crawls my modified C2X that's now a C1.

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

@@KingMrBigE Now you can move that lipo up front and it will be even better!

@KingMrBigE Жыл бұрын

@@RoadsideRC no, that's ok... my CG is low enough that it side hills fine. Too much mass that far forward will make it endo more easily when going downhill.

@SlavaRC Жыл бұрын

🥰🤩💥💯👍👏

@billythekidrcs1769 Жыл бұрын

I'm getting one soon or most of your parts listed in the link below

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it!

@anthonyrummel8610 7 ай бұрын

Just glue the weights to the bottom of the axle and Pan them black and you're done.

@RoadsideRC 7 ай бұрын

1) it doesn't look good 2) don't want to reduce ground clearance

@ronerie Жыл бұрын

How many RC, 1/10 scale trucks come with all the weight of a motor and a servo built onto each axle ? That's a LOT of weight you would otherwise have a hard time getting on there, besides zip tying an old motor & servo onto each axle for weight. And you think you still need more, lol !!! Tunnel vision.........MUST HAVE MORE WEIGHT !?!? At what point are you just kicking a dead horse ?

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Have you ever studied full comp crawlers? Check out a few of those (like the Bully) and see what you think. That is how far it can go.

@r8d4tube Жыл бұрын

“ He can do what he wants. it’s his toy truck. “ 😂

@workingclassperson2124 Жыл бұрын

Added better tires to mine and it’s 2x better

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

Tires do make a huge difference!!!

@DigitalConfusion1 14 күн бұрын

Fairly inexpensive recommendation?

@generalcaeser9176 Жыл бұрын

I'm getting bent wheel axels and everyone is out of sock. Anyone know where I can get upgraded wheel axels that don't bend easily?

@RoadsideRC Жыл бұрын

That is really odd. I haven't heard of them bending before. Since this truck is not very popular, I don't think there are many aftermarket parts for them.

@generalcaeser9176 Жыл бұрын

@@RoadsideRC Are you sure they aren't that popular? I seam see them everywhere and loads of videos. It seams to be the go to for getting into the hobby for cheap. Maybe I'm wrong. But yeah, I have a bent wheel shaft FR and it makes the wheel wabble. It must be a known problem because they are out of stock everywhere. Sadly. I did see a massive upgrade that included the whole assembly but I can not for the life of me find it again.