Here's Why I Haven't Been Using The Traxxas Rustler 4x4 RC Car

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@DailyStreamerCutss 3 жыл бұрын

3:10 i can just imagine rustler screaming "IM FREE !! AFTER MONTHS AGO IM FREEE!"

@tabdougherty8549 3 жыл бұрын

I put a couple of the eco boosts in my E-REVO and I was suprised by the quality you can hear it just moving them with your hands THANKS Kev!!

@T-Trojan 3 жыл бұрын

Hey kev, I bought the same rustler you have and took it to it’s first skatepark bash!! It rips even on 2s!! Such a nice car, and I can thank you for persuading me to get one. Great work!!

@jackpoole6120 3 жыл бұрын

So glad that you give honest reviews!! They really didn’t hold up very well!!

@jamesflack5918 3 жыл бұрын

My son and I are thinking about getting into the rc hoby we've been watching your channel for a while and by far the best one on youtube

@averymerzproductions4194 3 жыл бұрын

As a Rustler 4x4 vxl owner, I do agree that the driveshafts are weak. For instance when I was doing a sharp turn, it went up on 2 wheels and the tire must have spun so fast that the u joint on the driveshaft broke. I've also been recently having a problem with my spur gear stripping too. And I just drive it in my backyard I don't do anything crazy. I did jump it good once though and snapped the rear axle carrier. I also ran it into a trash can🤦‍♂️ Great video Kev!

@Memeraged 3 жыл бұрын

Kev. You broke it in 2 minutes. Surely that’s a world record

@gretchensloan7050 3 жыл бұрын

Haven't seen the rustler in a while, very good video mate!!

@fatcat3737 3 жыл бұрын

He is so rude on one vid he flipped off people in the comments

@Rivals-jo4ns 3 жыл бұрын

FaZe PeNcIL which vid pls tell me also

@jrc-fabs1634 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah what vid

@jeromeezell491 3 жыл бұрын

FaZe PeNcIL ewtwriteeiqr

@benji_on_yt5359 2 жыл бұрын

Thx mate

@jonathankuhn7837 3 жыл бұрын

So happy to see a vid on the rustler because ive just picked up a rustler 4x4 vxl with gtr shocks all rpm arms bearing carriers and 2 3s batteries for 300$

@jean-philippestiee3527 3 жыл бұрын

05:42 In Steve's head:"Could be worst, could be mine" 🤣

@IansRcFun 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin your dedication to providing great rc content and informative videos is top notch! Thank you and your mates so very much for all the laughs and great videos! Keep it up! Cheers!

@ryanharrington708 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed 2 screws that weren't screwed in all the way at the beginning of the video. Their near the screws that allow you to take off the front end from the chassis... At the end, the left one is missing. Just thought I'd let you know Kev. Thanks for the great video. The rustler 4x4 is the only rc I own so I greatly appreciate videos of yours with all your knowledge and such. Keep em coming

@colbyfrancoeur3549 3 жыл бұрын

Low tsm is meant for high traction surfaces so it reduces your steering input to reduce rollover or sliding out while high tsm is meant for low traction surfaces like ice as an extreme example. High tsm gives you high control as you won’t likely rollover anyways. The more you know!

@paveljones5666 3 жыл бұрын

I think the Traxxas 4wd Slash platform is being pushed beyond its limit with the big wheels on the rustler. I have a 4wd stampede and everytime I take it for a bash sometime breaks, usually the drive shaft or hubs or links. Smaller wheels on the slash really makes it bulletin proof

@cindyshields5753 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2wd Stampede that's 9 or 10 years old and I have not replaced a single part yet everything is still perfectly fine and straight. I bash it all the time. Idk what happened to yours :/

@falcondragonslayer 10 ай бұрын

My brother has a Slash 4X4 VXL and broke a driveshaft at a track not too long ago. It’s not the platform that’s weak, it’s the part. Traxxas needs to improve the driveshafts.

@RcOffroad9513 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I use Jx servos in all my RC cars! Even my race kits... I run jx BLS 7132's! O.7 0-60 degrees! 32 kg, or 454 oz-in!

@happyfuntimemusic7500 3 жыл бұрын

Happy 600k kev!

@ncrandom9715 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve spent like $400 on shocks for my rustler and I finally bought good quality shocks and it’s really nice

@marcusbonde4743 3 жыл бұрын

Love to see the Rustler 4x4 again!!

@ChrisHirner 3 жыл бұрын

Love my rustler, got the gpm shafts on mine, and the gtx shocks, their both worth every penny.

@panda_rc 2 жыл бұрын

Kev the v2 rustler 4x4 has grey driveshafts that are a bit better. I have broken the rear but I got those banggood ones (the blue ones) and they're fine. The front never broke for me. The c hub things broke a few times after skate park abuse but I've tortured my rustler so I can't really complain. I got the rpm ones and they've been fine so far. I also have a jx ecoboost 21kg servo and it's so fast. The stock servo is so weak the wheels often couldn't turn on dirt so a great upgrade. Thanks for the videos so I know what product are good and what aren't.

@but531 10 ай бұрын

Like in 6:38 i had the same problem from the first hour of hard driving, not jumps. This bottom round plastic part holds the spring in straight and steady position. This part has a gap so you can remove it from the shaft and i lost it in the dirt when i was driving. Other than that is a good rc car and i don't do jumps, but for a fast hard driving and small jumps because of the uneven ground as a first day of driving i am impressed from the top speed and the wheelies and for how fast can accelerate. Thank God that exist hobby shops, that do monthly payments and that's how i managed to buy it. Guys if you buy it as first expensive rc car, you will get impressed of how fast it is and how easily do wheelies when you press full the throttle from a stopped position.

@sixstar2067 3 жыл бұрын

My erevo v1 has similar plastic driveshafts/axle shafts. I was twisting off the stub axles on the wheel side about 2 out of 3 times I'd go out. I swapped the rears over to metal ones that look just like your front ones and I've only had 1 front plastic driveshaft fail out of the last 8 times I've gone bashing. Mine are cheap-o's from GPM I think but they seem decent for my level of abuse. I just got a Kraton 6S today so that's going to be my main rig from here on out. Had to get it used since it's still backordered everywhere but it's in great shape. Chassis and mechanicals/electronics all look and function like new. Even the body is barely cracked, and those things are thin as can be.

@pipnmaz 3 жыл бұрын

Same complaint as on my Traxxas Stampede 4x4. The rear drive shafts are weak and kept breaking so replaced them with Fastrax ones (part FTTX262) but had 2 of those fail so went back to stock Traxxas plastic ones and now only run the car on 2S to save the rear shafts. Not great from Traxxas when Arrma 3S BLX range can take a 3S on plastic drive shafts without any troubles.

@devengovender2615 3 жыл бұрын

As usual amazing and awesome vid and more coming up in the future

@cuujoo4207 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos and they inspire me to get in this hobby

@jordanwilliams9585 3 жыл бұрын

I had those same metal axles on my slash 4x4. They didn't last 1 battery before pins ripped out. Replaced the pins and the shaft to hold the tire on snapped in half at the drive pin to hex. Worse axles I ever used. Plastic ones never stood a chance. Now I use mip for both front and rear and no more broke axles. Just have to use a lot of lock tight on the set screws.

@optimoefpv2302 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone having this problem with driveshafts should just use slightly smaller tires. Slash tires and a slightly bigger pinion(depending on user 13-18 tooth) and you’ll have no more issues. Other tire wheel choices are good too just needs to be smaller. Also make sure if you ever replace the shafts be sure to get the right ones. There’s (X)heavy duty(black) and (A)extreme heavy duty(grey),

@dec._.4795 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Kev, love the content!

@supboy666 3 жыл бұрын

Gpm drive shafts are like the ones in the rear but better because they sell a rustler 4x4 specific set. Ive crashed my rustler bad and bent the shaft thread portion at the end, hammered it straight and kept bashing, they are that good.

@TheRcApprentice 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Kev, I've got a 6s rustler 4x4, totally not worth doing. It's crazy and I usually only run it on 3s. 4s is perfectly op tho. But the sway bar kit TOTALLY changed the car. That and 60k diff oil. Those to are a complete game changer. You'll absolutely love the car at that point. Btw MIP driveshafts hold up to 6s tumbles across parking lots 💪

@kamilthegreat2834 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah buddy i have a 4x4 6s 4292 motor slash. The things wants to break itself apart. The big bone center shaft is a life saver. Traxxas steel spline are great but the nut ends break once in a while. But that was with 150mm tires and tumbles across parking lots

@jakelinnett1955 3 жыл бұрын

I use tekno m6 driveshafts on my rustler and slash. And so far they’ve been great

@colinnolting6081 Жыл бұрын

kevs ICONIC frase ive actually broken alot of this so i hope this ones last longer

@yyckey5022 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin, now I don't need to put on and test that metal driveshafts now, probably try something else.😊

@slig.6943 3 жыл бұрын

Iv got gpm ones for my rustler 2wd there like a spline design instead of the d shape. They work really good.

@sheldonisnumberone 3 жыл бұрын

Love the slow motion bits.

@jacobjanata9014 3 жыл бұрын

Love the stuff Kevin keep it up.

@tylerpennfishing7326 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Kev I’ve just got a trx-4 defender for my 12 birthday . I’m a really big fan and one day hope to meet you

@XTRADION 3 жыл бұрын

Lets go nice vid kev keep up love your videos keep it gowing

@seanpeterson9030 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel keep up the good work

@airmac1870 3 жыл бұрын

MIP Xduty driveshafts have been the best so far for me. I use them on my stampede 4x4. It handles 3s very well.

@AndrewCreech 3 жыл бұрын

I have the mip on my 2wd stampede

@thannydevitos2332 2 жыл бұрын

Have had MIPs on my stampede 4x4 vxl for 6 years. Little rusty but that’s on me. Still absolute 3s wheelie monsters with big tires on high traction surfaces

@BanditAviation 2 жыл бұрын

I like the Rustler Kevin. The blue loooks SWEEEET!

@Braydonbuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Kev before you use it put glue on the metal rings they spin around and the pins come out of the axles I've had it happen several times to my slash 4x4

@MrFalardo 3 жыл бұрын

I bougt GPM axles front and rear. They have been working for 6 month now. But,.....You have to make a shim to put between the bearings in the rear hubs.

@lloyderc 3 жыл бұрын

Why I like your vids. U break it so we don’t have to buy . Those shafts looked promising

@SharneAndrews 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate get your rusty sorted out :-) . Such a popular car, heaps of followers, we’d love to see u drive it. Just needs good shafts and shocks.

@3SonsRC 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video Kev. Friendly "Endscreen Reminder" 🎯

@johnabelljr1997 3 жыл бұрын

I have no problems with the plastic drive shafts on my Rustler 4x4. I did however destroy my rear ring and pinion (From landing jumps on throttle). So, I upgraded to the Traxxas spiral hardened gears font and rear.

@economicevencars4624 3 жыл бұрын

kev needs more support!! his channel is soooooo good!! :)

@economicevencars4624 3 жыл бұрын

kev when are you going to do another video on the traxxas udr? :)

@33fastcar 3 жыл бұрын

I have a VXL 2wd Rustler. I never got the 4wd version because I have a Losi Tenacity 4x4 Truggy that sits on the shelf 24/7. 2wd VXL on 3S is crazy enough!

@cactuscat8009 3 жыл бұрын

5:45 Steve is "rocking"!

@rileysvideos2059 3 жыл бұрын

Traxxas tough baby! Gr8 carnage loved it

@tonydel1974 3 жыл бұрын

Tekno m6 drive shafts for the 4x4 slash perfect fit and are really good

@nelsonperez7905 3 жыл бұрын

Front tires were reversed! Awesome video!!👍🏽🤙🏽

@ikallmeyer6573 3 жыл бұрын

I love my 4x4 rustler and i get you the stock servo sucks! Also on my rustler I have upgraded driveshafts to the traxxas one!

@erntec 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Kev 👍

@richduperbash2966 3 жыл бұрын

FINISH IT 👀!!!! Great Rip Kev. Love your shop pieces 👍. Poor Rusty has had tough luck. Props for going 2 wheeling at the skatepark. Shoddy design on those Bangood shafts. MIP X-duty not quite. Was worth a shot though. Look forward to seeing her back out. 🍻😎💪👊👊

@KevinTalbotTV 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! yeh those shafts suck! I had mip and broke 3 on the 1st run!

@richduperbash2966 3 жыл бұрын

@@KevinTalbotTV wow 👀. Think I snapped one and busted pins on a few with my Backslash. Wonder if the quality went down. The X-duty use to be pretty solid 🤔

@mtbdoggo8638 3 жыл бұрын

hi you have made me have the awesome hobbies of rc cars

@SuperNikonlover Жыл бұрын

To fix that driveshaft issue of the new ones that came from Banggood try coating both halves of driveshafts with jb weld epoxy or the red permanent thread locker.

@jean-philippestiee3527 3 жыл бұрын

03:17 The best way to leave a parking: saying bye with front right wheel.

@SebastianLong 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if those axles will hold up with the VXL system but I know they didn't hold up to my brothers Hobbywing Max10 with a 14 tooth pinion in his Stampede 4x4. Snapped one in 30 minutes. Jerry rigged it back together and literally popped the other 3 as soon as he nailed the throttle. 2 broke at the drive pin, the other broke clean off at the CV joint.

@alphawolfworrior1 2 жыл бұрын

My take from this is. Buy a rear wheel drive. So your only replacing the back axles.

@WinkelManBearPig 3 ай бұрын

My brushless converted OG Rustler 2wd is the most fun RC I own. Absolute wheelie machine and will break anything plastic in the driveline until you make it all metal.

@ClarkesMadRcs 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video kevin . Really good edting and work .

@KevinTalbotTV 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@takuache4692 3 жыл бұрын

@@KevinTalbotTV kev you can’t even reeed my comment 🤔😡😡

@brandonchamp6322 3 жыл бұрын

Those driveshafts are repairable. I've made similar repairs before. Drill and tap the outside and put a couple set screws in bit leave space to slide. Tack weld the set screws so they can't back out.

@jpsalis 3 жыл бұрын

Had a similar issue with the e-revo 1/16. The servo they come with is really prone to breaking. Had to replace it with a metal gear after going through 2 OEM ones.

@joshjohnson5307 3 жыл бұрын

Love my granite! Have a few yard bash videos, I'm currently going 4s also😎🤘

@harveymorris2053 3 жыл бұрын

Keep uploading I rely need good content to watch and that’s your vids

@philliplyn2692 3 жыл бұрын

Really like this truck can't go wrong with the price and upgraded parts just add powerful batteries with charger it's a win win situation 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪

@cocoemelie8541 3 жыл бұрын

The driveshafts look like they are rusty

@charizardcollector4726 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t even used those junk

@traxxasandlosirc172 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta use what you got

@JUST_ONE_ID10T 3 жыл бұрын

@@charizardcollector4726 yeah and they didn't last long. hopefully he got his money back.

@zebracake2246 3 жыл бұрын

@@JUST_ONE_ID10T probably wouldn't be worth a return, it's from banggood so it's probably less than $3-4

@hi_it_me_ned7163 3 жыл бұрын

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@aids9943 3 жыл бұрын

I have put integy driveshafts on my slash and they are doing great Only $23

@kamben7969 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video! You crazy with a crazy car! 🤣👍

@jasegauthier9032 3 жыл бұрын

you should get the steel chasis brace from traxxas for your rustler i put the brace on mine and it helps a heck of alot

@MrPixntex 3 жыл бұрын

kev i have a suggestion, those metal drive shafts for the front you got u say its broke get it tack welded they wont break any more

@250Lrednack 3 жыл бұрын

Try the new “cold weather” plastic axles from Traxxas there cheap and tuff !

@thenormalgamer5730 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing videos hope you get to a million subs !!!!

@mlb1818 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Kevin. Just a heads up your front tires are backwards at 4:14.

@Julsnalice 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been using tekno rc driveshafts in my slash and rustlers for years and never managed to bend or break them. They are way cheaper than MIP and I feel tougher. The only negative is the suspension travel must be limited “very slightly” to prevent the dogbone end popping out. That being said the stock setup is fine it’s only when you try to put longer shocks on it’s a issue. Of course nothing is unbreakable, if anyone can break it, kev can 😂

@radiocontrolledmadness8119 3 жыл бұрын

Tru cheapest option out here with the best look and performance

@little696z Жыл бұрын

This Tekno M6s was one of the best upgraded for my slash 4x4

@scottvancauwenbergh6609 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, I would like to know, if those 4pack tyres with the white spokes you had in the video rustler vxl 2wd, would fit a la trax rally car 1/18 scale. I have upgrade her with sealed bearings, traxxas 5 channel reciever and transmitter. Other upgrades are aluminum drive shafts and shocks, hot racing 60t metal spur gear, and I put in the velineon motor and esc. I am also doing other upgrades as well. This car is stupid fast. I just want to thank you for your time, mate

@Nlangkirby135 Жыл бұрын

I use rcawd cvd driveshafts. These are the best for my use.

@ralphied2989 3 жыл бұрын

MIP rear shafts and Traxxas metal shafts on the front. Bit pricey but better than replacing after every bash.

@BareFinn1986 3 жыл бұрын

I like the BMX track better than the skate park. Fun videos, keep it up. 😎👍

@leanderscreativechannel1724 3 жыл бұрын

watching ur channel during classes

@andrewkelly3702 3 жыл бұрын

Those drive shaft look the MIP shafts you put on the slash once.

@benhalstead8679 3 жыл бұрын

My revo 2.0 started making that grinding noise was the pinion gear slid on the shaft and was grinding the inside of the housing

@CruseCondray 3 жыл бұрын

I would say put the Traxxas constant velocity metal drive shafts on, But on my Rustler 4x4 I put the hot racing metal shafts on and they are bullet prof.

@CRF71 3 жыл бұрын

I like the hot racing driveshafts they are quite expensive to buy but they have worked out very well I haven’t broke one of them yet

@UppfinnarAXEL 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice edited video!😀

@zcool135 3 жыл бұрын

Kev, you should look into the tekno m6 driveshafts for the slash and stampede 4x4 TKR6851X and TKR6852X. I have them in my slash 4x4 with good luck so far. Maybe they will be the ticket your looking for.

@msdos32 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never had a problem with the plastic axles but I’m generally also not too hard on my trucks

@barryallenwho9069 2 жыл бұрын

Try a glitch buster for the servo situation. They make sure your servo doesn’t draw all the powers from your esc

@roblabato 3 жыл бұрын

You should also add GTR shock from a Slash Ultimate They Just Never Break !!!

@jasonvandervalk3679 2 жыл бұрын

I guess I'm a little to easy on mine but only just got it. Sure love it

@ianlerma8110 3 жыл бұрын

Kev you should run the new sledgehammers traxxas has or something badlands. Only issue with the badlands is that they’ll shred your front fenders

@lando3261 3 жыл бұрын

Hank you for bringing out the traxxas rustler

@StepOrDieFR 3 жыл бұрын

je vais peut être m'offrir ce petit bolide ^^ le bricolerais surement un renfort de chassie et surement des arbre de transmission plus solide mais je pense que c'est une bonne base pour ce lancé dans le buggy RC ^^ merci pour la vidéo