Element Gatekeeper - Is ready for U4RC?

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3 жыл бұрын

The newest release from Element, the Gatekeeper! This rides on the Enduro platform with a new trailing arm suspension. This has the possibility to make for a great U4RC rig! This truck is first being released in kit form for those of us who like to complete the build as we like.
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@BlueDually4x4 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like it handled the rocks just fine even if the motor wasn't fast enough. I'm just glad to see something not Traxxas or Axial, competition is good.

@davenorris3435 7 ай бұрын

Wow! Super thanks for the trailing arm rear mounting tip. My second kit build and I had it wrong. Your way looks WAY more correct. Thanks.

@jordanhaddad3384 3 жыл бұрын

Using 1 spacer per side on the cage allows the larger battery tray to fit inside of the cage with no interference. Its the m3x16 bolts at the rear upper corner of the side panels that need a spacer.

@impossiblecrazyrc8299 3 жыл бұрын

Solid run. The suspension is dialed! Wheels are planted and the attitude of the truck overall looks very stable.

@Stickies72 3 жыл бұрын

So excited about this rig, as a big Element RC fan this is a welcome new design. I really like where Element is going, keeping the same base platform and adding all of these new things to it. I was not expecting anything like this at all though, very cool!!

@bvn650 3 жыл бұрын

Just completed my own built U4RC 2weeks ago, using a LRP S10 Blast buggy chassis, VRX Octane cage and Quicrun 120A SD esc/17.5T motor, 114mm Maxxis Trepadors on CRC wheels. Fast AF, silicon semi locked diffs and independent front rear suspension :D I enjoy it immensely! !!

@Overland_RC 3 жыл бұрын

This is a really neat design. I'm not much for buggies and stuff but this, I really like. The fact that they're adding more strength in the common breakage areas is very good as a company.

@MrsRabbit8 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a great truck! Also, i really want to crawl there!

@americanmade73 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place to crawl!

@jdsrcs8061 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful spot to crawl!!!! I'm jealous I'm not there.

@dezfan 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yes! Associated...I mean Element is killing it! 👍🏼

@KTMcaptain 3 жыл бұрын

Not really. It just looks like a Capra. It has the sendero performance, probably less considers the short trailing arm links, with a heavy plastic roll cage added on top. For a few dollars more the Capra gets rid of the heavy steel chassis and is quite light. It also has excellent portals which give great ground clearance and can take a beating. I backflip my Capra off trees ( kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNlxd6ugs7jVgWw.html ) and the portal axles really allow this thing to crawl great. . The bomber is cheaper than building this thing up, and that has nice axles, 2.2" setup, and is a beast.

@dezfan 3 жыл бұрын

Firestarter that’s cute. I had a Capra. I kept the axles and sold the rest. Not impressed. If I wanted a 2.2, I’d stretch the wheelbase and on the Gatekeeper and add 2.2.

@dawsonbossi689 3 жыл бұрын

I think it looks great! Kind of the same platform build i am doing. Full tube chassis on a scale truck chassis. I think that this will be a big competitor against the wraith and other classified vehicles. Great video, got me sold on it!

@moosejawrc 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful location. The Gatekeeper looks very capable in climbing. “Ya scratched my anchor”

@toddbertram6556 3 жыл бұрын

Makes me think of it as a smaller bomber. I like the convertablity of the element stuff. They are getting some intelligent milage out of this base rig. Smart. If ya go ifs then ya got a mini yeti. Seems like it performed very well.

@trentonarney6066 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative and a great running video to go with it. Job well done dude.

@sakfpv8444 Жыл бұрын

I just got some 12mm extended Treal wheelhubs for my gatekeeper and man it makes a difference. About 1" wider front and rear makes it look 👌. I want to do capra axles one day, but $150-200 for axles is out of my range ATM. I'd rather spend the money on an Injora XJ 12.8wb body. I had an XJ many years ago with 35s, 6" lift, long link conversion and coilover rear conversion. Rolled it trying things out of its capability. 😢 I miss that track so much. Want to relive it in miniature

@mickeysrccrawl 3 жыл бұрын

I have the sanduro and very happy about it, take it out often. But very excited abou this one, because the better plastic and the look

@akura2 3 жыл бұрын

I think I'd do this one with the IFS, personally... pretty cool kit tho

@scottwilkens2731 3 жыл бұрын

I had the same though

@Larry-qh2kp 2 жыл бұрын

ifs sucks over rocks just a big hang up

@Larry-qh2kp 2 жыл бұрын

ifs sucks over rocks just a big hang up

@2superblus 3 жыл бұрын

Digging this rig!

@JDMJDK 3 жыл бұрын

A new flex Friday option for Enduro owners!

@307_Scoot 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool spot to run at

@marymalone5188 3 жыл бұрын

This one cool. I'll probably go for the bomber.

@mgscheue 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. A lot of information I haven't seen elsewhere. I just took advantage of the $100 + 10% off sale at AMain, for the RTR. And what a great place to run an crawler. I'm extremely jealous.

@Hachi501st 3 жыл бұрын

this with the IFS kit would be insane

@KTMcaptain 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the IFS would make it a nice U4 rig especially with the rear having a sway bar. But I'd rather just get a bomber. The Bomber is $150 more but comes with wheels and tires, speed control, motor, transmitter, and receiver. I built my Capra and it was expensive to use quality parts. But say I used $40 rims, $40 duratrax tires, $40 HW 1080, $35 dumborc tx/rx, and $20 HH crawlmaster sport... That's $175 on top of the kit, making the Capra $505 and this $475... for a brushed crawler. . Bomber is a much better deal, and the HH crawlmaster sport 550 10t is a great match for it. Bomber also looks better and has 2.2" setup which has about the same ground clearance as a 1.9" portal setup.

@mje19D 3 жыл бұрын

It's sick!

@00godlovesus 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Boss:)

@Jfitzroy1 2 жыл бұрын

I'm still running the original 48p plastic spur in my Wraith with roc412 2300kv on 3s. I've broken many parts but never stripped a spur gear. Set the mesh correctly and it's plenty strong.

@timschaar2844 3 жыл бұрын

That extra room would be a great spot for a winch

@HarleyDesignsInc 3 жыл бұрын

I think if you want a winch, just remove the block off plate and move the electronics to the back. Super easy and no custom mounting.

@BlindGuyRc 3 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome looking rig. I dont know if I like the look of the axles. But... That can be fixed. Great video. 😁👍👍

@kennethwelty1190 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like I will be getting one when Amain gets them in.

@BlackAndBlueGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see they are listening 👍 think the hoop/panhard will be available to put on our trail Enduro kits?

@felipe96150 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, love it!

@kailastevenson2817 2 жыл бұрын

you can run a full size battery if you cut the sides of the tray out and move it in front if the trans cover the cage will go around the battery and you wont see it

@MRR2RO91 Жыл бұрын

2023 just got my gatekeeper and did this as soon as I unboxed it. I only have full size battery and I wasn’t about to spend 60 bucks for a short battery 👌🏽

@alexhardwick2855 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome looking rig just seem a nightmare with fitting electrics to run it and it a shame about not being able to use a standard size lipo. Still looks amazingly realistic. Thanks for the vid 👍take care and stay safe 👍🤘😁

@rc10brad 3 жыл бұрын

Rear tower holds a second battery box. Great place for electronics.

@stpbasss3773 3 жыл бұрын

Yah but that esc mount up next to the servo is so prime I wouldn't want to put my electronics in the back unless I had to for like a winch or something.

@shanemattson1024 3 жыл бұрын

"There is no Dana...only Zuul."

@CrawlerRuth 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your review. I am assuming this is out to compete with the Capra. Liked some of the new features like the hinged body mount. It's so difficult to get into the Capra intuneals. Really loved the running footage. Great video keep it up.

@ironcityrc2583 3 жыл бұрын

I need this in my life

@ziggyzbeak 3 жыл бұрын

This truck is awesome I M O thanks for sharing cheers

@mikebuerger 3 жыл бұрын

It's cool, but I just want a Enduro kit with all the hard plastic, steel pivot balls, steel wheel hexes, bent links, steel track bar mount, and Factory Team shocks that the Gatekeeper has. I'm sure one will come out the week after I buy the current Enduro smh. Great video, though, and thanks for the look at the new rig!

@trentonarney6066 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have my kind of luck. I get back into the hobby after being out for years and choose a rtr B4 buggy. Within 6 months lipo batteries and brushless motors are everywhere. Could of gotten a much better car had my timing been better.

@mikebuerger 3 жыл бұрын

@@trentonarney6066 Yup, sounds familiar! I bought a B5 about 2 months before they dropped the B6 lol.

@wesleywolanski4509 2 жыл бұрын

I just built the gatekeeper and I'm 99% sure I could convert it to a regular enduro just with a set of rear links

@wiggi0483 3 жыл бұрын

What happened to the bomber build

@robinhd7032 3 жыл бұрын

Could you throw longer control arms and longer front drive shaft to change the thrust angle to get those wheels in front of the cage???

@Bikerzee24 3 жыл бұрын

We need the Vanquish scale knuckles and clamping C-Hubs for the bomber to come back!

@ekpauly 3 жыл бұрын

Element just needs to hire you to film and edit their release videos.

@impossiblecrazyrc8299 3 жыл бұрын

Totally. One of their release videos looks like it was filmed in 720p! 😂

@johnsdad092009 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like a very capable rig but we all know your a great driver ...honest thoughts please.

@renobob7781 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 👌 I was curious if you can die the hard gray plastic on the Gatekeeper like other plastics, it would look better black... Have a great day. 🤠🇺🇸☝️

@ZootiDayZ 3 жыл бұрын

Aw man. I just picked up a SCX10 II yesterday and now this comes out. Well I guess I need to buy another rig.

@donaldwilson6209 3 жыл бұрын

I did this kit, an interesting build, but needs upgrades, I feel it's light in some areas

@codypierson4818 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet spot with those ledges. Rubicon? Care to share the spot with me please?

@boldrbangr9834 3 жыл бұрын

In general I like Element's stuff, but this one is oddly proportioned (like their Trailwalker) with a high cowl / hood & a low rear cage area. Maybe I could come to like it, but with lots of good looking rigs to choose from, doubt I'd go for this one.

@HighhScore 3 жыл бұрын

Wow they dropped the ball on the pan hard. Instead of running the bolt through the end ball vertically, it should have been ran through it horizontally. I made that mistake when I added a pan hard setup to my barrage. I guess it’s not bad as long as you don’t have a ton of droop in your suspension cycle

@17madracki17 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good if you like single shear everything.

@rekles8695 3 жыл бұрын

Those terraces would be a cool spot for a landrush race to the top.

@HarleyDesignsInc 3 жыл бұрын

That was 100% what we were talking about while driving up them!

@dtrally 3 жыл бұрын

Hi nice vide. Do you know if 2.2 tires will fit? Or will it rub the cage at steering?

@kevinp2820 3 жыл бұрын

What OD ratio did you go with ?

@mikeinvegas1 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good. Whats better axial wraith or this?

@68phantom228 3 жыл бұрын

wil this kit fit on a axial scx2

@juanpa4057 2 жыл бұрын

HI :) I bought a gatekeeper kit and I was following some of your recomendations. Did you make a printable on 3d for the mounting for the esc in the back shock tower, it will work very well? Thanks a lot.

@zaxpage9003 3 жыл бұрын

I am curious what you think the max tire diameter might be with this chassis? Would it clear a 5 inch tire perhaps?

@vidjo22 3 жыл бұрын

Is this the nee In A Pinch Bomber interior?

@eriksapien4528 3 жыл бұрын

how did you like the fusion? did you turn the foc off??

@lotusrc9255 3 жыл бұрын

The place you’re crawling in reminds me of the Rubicon Trail that runs from California to Nevada

@HarleyDesignsInc 3 жыл бұрын

This isn’t far from the Rubicon, I’ve crawled on it before as well.

@lotusrc9255 3 жыл бұрын

@@HarleyDesignsInc I live about an hour and a half from Loon Lake

@darrennixon1986 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Josh did you design a mount for the rear shock mount position? Had a look through your thingiverse designs and couldn't find it. Thanks

@STP_RIDGELINE 3 жыл бұрын

Freakin awesome mi big bro were is this location it’s freakin amazing!!👍👊👌

@ayla282 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know about the truck but that location looks amazing

@HarleyDesignsInc 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite places!

@isaiahfurrow7414 3 жыл бұрын

This, or a Capra kit, which do you think is a better 1.9 buggy type kit?

@THEMASKEDMASTER 3 жыл бұрын

✌🏻😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿synchronised videos with hemi now is it? Hope this doesn’t hurt Matt. He’s a great guy and I don’t want to see him get his feelings hurt. 😂

@scottoblander9419 3 жыл бұрын

Could they design that, but better?

@didjterminator808 3 жыл бұрын

pretty sure thats just the Capra, Though Element has definitely made an excellent rig it just isn't quite what a lot of us are looking for (but after looking at that pan-hard mount I say that I might be looking at fitting an element chassis with that into my old scx-10-2 so I can but an offset front axle in it). still think the Stealth X trans needs DIG and 25% overdrive but thats just me.

@KTMcaptain 3 жыл бұрын

@@didjterminator808 Edited cause I realized you were saying a better version is a capra: It's trying to look like a Capra to deceive people into buying it for $30 less, but it isn't a Capra. . Capra has wider axles and longer shocks both of which give greater articulation. Capra has dig and fwd. Capra has portal axles which make a huge difference in ground clearance and torque twist. Capra has servo on axle which is closer to scale considering rigs like that run hydraulic rams on the axle to steer, and it also makes having 4ws stupid easy. The Capra is also quite light which makes it very easy to get the COG down with brass.

@Dazed1Hobbies 3 жыл бұрын

What no orange on this one?

@eugenioduarte8070 2 жыл бұрын

Question on tire foams, I recently got ssd Prospect wheels with proline racing dual stage foams in proline BFG Krawler t/a KX 1.9" 4.75", for my Gatekeeper. The foams are sliding horribly, was thinking of getting Crawler innovations foams, which would you recommend for crawling and some rock racing?

@MsHigheagle 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted one before and now a mini bomber that could be a ifs ultra4 that's so awesome

@KTMcaptain 3 жыл бұрын

@MsHigheagle 3 жыл бұрын

@@KTMcaptain the bomber is not real trail width and I just use what I have the rig is more important than the electronics

@KTMcaptain 3 жыл бұрын

MsHigheagle well I was talking hardware not electronics, but the electronics are hugely important.

@MsHigheagle 3 жыл бұрын

@@KTMcaptain your comments we're replying to chassis talk the tangent about electronic cost was all you and off point

@KTMcaptain 3 жыл бұрын

MsHigheagle I guess you have poor reading comprehension then. I was comparing the gatekeeper, which is a dumb name (actual tangent), to a bomber. The bomber costs more upfront so I was breaking down built rig vs built rig. . Or do you not think a rig needs electronics? 🤣 if I’m suggesting a bomber I’d at least want to show how a $475 gatekeepers stacks up against a $450 bomber.

@fred20kuta 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. How similar is axial bomber to gatekeeper?

@stpbasss3773 3 жыл бұрын

Not very similar at all besides the trailing arms and cage other than that they are completely different. I have both but I'm not finished building my gatekeeper yet, the bomber is bigger with way wider axles and there is no frame or c chassis on the bomber. The gatekeeper is a regular crawler underneath the cage just like a sendero or a scx10ii or something.

@user-fi5tn4tg2s 2 жыл бұрын

I'm always looking for good stuff! Is it possible to install IFS Conversion Kit on Gatekeeper? Please advise.

@HarleyDesignsInc 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, bolts right in.

@MatthewJorgensen1968 3 жыл бұрын

seems like everyone is going the rock racer route based on their best crawler chassis...

@brianherskowitz3020 3 жыл бұрын

Man where is this area you were testing it I would travel just to come crawl that

@HarleyDesignsInc 3 жыл бұрын

38.654582, -120.131399

@SpsTamiya 3 жыл бұрын

do you think a shorter wheelbase with smaller trailing arms would be possible ?

@HarleyDesignsInc 3 жыл бұрын

These trailing arms are already short, so I’d say no.

@OHCanadaRC 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man awesome content as always. I’m mid build of my Builders Kit 2.0 and wondered - is it possible to craft this beast to run in U4? It would appear to almost be there but I wonder about the narrow stance and power. Thanks!

@HarleyDesignsInc 2 жыл бұрын

You could build it to compete in the 1.9 class. Like almost any truck, it will need some upgrades and plenty of power.

@OHCanadaRC 2 жыл бұрын

@@HarleyDesignsInc power wise like an AXE system and upgrades - any other suggestions? Thanks for the response!

@DargoDog 3 жыл бұрын

Now I am trying to decide to keep my Bomber (kit), or get one of these...

@arrmarcnationgermany4189 3 жыл бұрын

The Key Master is a good build Capra with an extended wheelbase

@therealraulgarcia 3 жыл бұрын

I really want to buy my first element, which do you think is better to buy the original element enduro sendero or go with this new kit? I want a very competitive element crawler?

@stpbasss3773 3 жыл бұрын

Get the trailwalker or sendero if you want a competitive crawler

@simonkubacki9823 3 жыл бұрын

Will you put the IFS on it? How does this compare against your bomber and windego kit? Thanks

@HarleyDesignsInc 3 жыл бұрын

Yes the IFS will fit. This is totally different than either of those vehicles as it’s much smaller.

@simonkubacki9823 3 жыл бұрын

@@HarleyDesignsInc Thank you

@zigzagrambo 3 жыл бұрын

Where are you testing? My gf family is in tahoe donner. Best place i have been to is donner ranch resort. Second is along the yuba river at crystal pools in nevada city. Is this easy access to the road?

@HarleyDesignsInc 3 жыл бұрын

This is off 88 near silver lake. It’s about 1/4 mile hike thru the woods. It’s not a marked trail, just have to head in the proper direction. It’s on the south side of 88, north of treasure island.

@Lex-Rex 3 жыл бұрын

So is this a rock crawler pre running hybrid? Seems like it crawls pretty good, but the axles seem rather short and articulation could be a tad better. That spot looks awesome. North East PA area?

@HarleyDesignsInc 3 жыл бұрын

The articulation is about right, you don’t want a lot of articulation for a predictable driving experience. About the height of your tire is all you need. This is in California just southwest of Lake Tahoe area.

@CoachD386 3 жыл бұрын

🤘🏾💯

@blainezaskowski1528 2 жыл бұрын

I’m really confused, can I put a normal lexan or hard body on it? How do I get it to a 12.3 wheelbase? I want to get it but also want it to be a class 1 build.

@HarleyDesignsInc 2 жыл бұрын

Then just get a standard enduro Sendero or Trailwalker. Otherwise you’ll be buying a lot of parts for no reason.

@woodland_rc4712 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Josh, I’m right next to Sacramento. Where are you running at?

@HarleyDesignsInc 3 жыл бұрын

Near Silver lake off 88.

@woodland_rc4712 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir.

@zigzagrambo 3 жыл бұрын

@harleydesigns where is the best place off the 80 easy to pull off an drive?

@samcarmel6975 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to turn my sendero into this?

@traviswilson960 3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I’m wondering, I’ve got the kit version and would like to convert it to this. I’m not seeing the parts online.

@kurtisprodrive9277 2 жыл бұрын

Rear bars go on outside of trailing arms not inside it

@Boosted_Tractor 3 жыл бұрын

Could I swap Capra axles under it?

@themountain59 3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@49thparallelCanuck 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder how long until someone covers up the beautiful caged with a hacked up truck body

@katiemcgrath3628 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a garage in the box?

@HarleyDesignsInc 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think it’s a full garage. But it has details about n it.

@MRfoxracing32 3 жыл бұрын

1.9 tires or 2.2? Can you fit 2.2's

@HarleyDesignsInc 3 жыл бұрын

None are included but I’m running 1.9’s. I don’t think 2.2’s would look right on a vehicle this size.

@jaredlucky9990 3 жыл бұрын

As log as the OD of the tire does not exceed 5.25inch youre free to play with whatever wheel/tire combo you can find. I run wide 2.2 beadlocks with hub extenders and tires sitting at about 5inch OD

@jaredlucky9990 3 жыл бұрын

I take that back. To run 5.25 OD tires will require significant hub extensions 9n both sides. Mine are about 1.5 inch so 3 inches wider overall lol stock setup i would go with 4.75 max OD but its possible to find 4.75OD tires that fit 2.2 wheels, just do some searching

@STP_RIDGELINE 3 жыл бұрын

Is that fusion set out of factory and that’s it or can you program it??

@HarleyDesignsInc 3 жыл бұрын

Comes with a programming card to adjust parameters.

@barajastony0 3 жыл бұрын

Just when I said no more RCs.... Time to start a rock racer collection haha

@johndavid5627 2 жыл бұрын

the body hinge is weeeaakkkk have velcro on hand cause its will break

@Evolution8R 3 жыл бұрын

what is Ultra4?

@kevinp2820 3 жыл бұрын

Here you go: www.ultra4racing.com/race/51

@toadady 3 жыл бұрын

uhhh link in the description?

@HarleyDesignsInc 3 жыл бұрын

All the links are in there.

@toadady 3 жыл бұрын

@@HarleyDesignsInc must of been on my end, now they are showing, thanks!

@stpbasss3773 3 жыл бұрын

I love my fusion but I would never put one in a vehicle like this its just way too slow.

@CarminesRCTipsandTricks 3 жыл бұрын

WORTHY opponent of the Capra?? It seems aimed at it.

@Scale-Crawler-Xray-RC 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to buy the gatekeeper, but I don't like the caged body which is too heavy and its lack of width. it is of origin less stable and it's a shame, I really like this brand

@HarleyDesignsInc 3 жыл бұрын

The Ecto is the same car but with a lexan body. Sounds like what you’re looking for.

@Scale-Crawler-Xray-RC 3 жыл бұрын

@@HarleyDesignsInc thanks 👍👍👍