TOP 5 Must-Do Durability Upgrades for your Traxxas Rustler (stampede, slash, bandit,)

TOP 5 Must-Do Durability Upgrades for your Traxxas Rustler (stampede, slash, bandit,) | CustomRCMods

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Links to Products Mentioned in this Video:
#5: RPM Wide Front Bumper
www.amainhobbies.com/rpm-trax...
#4: Traxxas Fiberglass Front Tie Bar
www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
or STRC Aluminum Front Bulkhead
www.amainhobbies.com/st-racin...
or RPM Front Bulkhead
www.amainhobbies.com/rpm-trax...
#3 Hot Racing Aluminum Steering Bellcranks
www.amainhobbies.com/hot-raci...
#2 Traxxas Aluminum Shock Caps
www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
and Traxxas Titanium-Nitride Coated Shock Shafts
Front
www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
Rear
www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
#1 RPM Caster Blocks
www.amainhobbies.com/rpm-30-d...
or Traxxas Aluminum Caster Blocks
www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
and Hot Racing Chrome-Plated Kingpins
www.amainhobbies.com/hot-raci...
Bonus:
RPM Steering Blocks
www.amainhobbies.com/rpm-fron...
RPM Rear Axle Carriers
www.amainhobbies.com/rpm-trax...
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@WinkelManBearPig 7 күн бұрын

I have had every failure in this video happen. All valid upgrades, especially the castor blocks.

@Brian-Burke Жыл бұрын

Great advice. My caster block king pins were totally bent, just like you said, before I replaced them with aluminum.

@v24jf 2 жыл бұрын

5 year old just smashed the front wide bumper off after we've had to wait a few days for new batteries lol. Saw this video figured I'd see what else to replace/mod. Thanks for the great video!

@CustomFPV 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Paul-wz1tm Жыл бұрын

Too young

@thecampbells3908 Жыл бұрын

Well, I'm not an "RC guy". I've had several hobbies, but never got as far as hobby grade. After an episode with a WLToys I don't want to talk about, today I went out and bought a Rustler. I have to say, it is night and day! I'm interested in upgrades, not just because they're more durable and I'm concerned, but also for the fun of buying and customizing. After watching this I just ordered all 5 of your suggestions (and a couple others). They should be here in a few days, and I'm excited to tinker. Thank you for the excellent video! I really appreciate the info without the dopamine addiction tactics a lot of channels use. I don't need intense! Just answers... 🙂

@CustomFPV Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad I could help. happy driving!

@IncendioVento 4 ай бұрын

Have had one no parts broken in over 12 months and have upgraded it to a 2s bl-2s and geared it up to accommodate the extra power and is now darn near perfect! Don’t get me wrong things will eventually break due to wear or sudden full speed impacts. RPM all day though!

@nwirc Жыл бұрын

Thanks for tips. I just bought a Rustler and will definitely go with rpm bumper and aluminum shock caps to start.

@user-or3fs8ci6i Жыл бұрын

honestly, I thought the bell crank would be really weak but it's the only part I haven't had to replace I have had three huge crashes one into a curb on one side only the caster steering knuckle and caster block broke then in big bear where I had been driving it in snow making the plastic a lot more brittle and bent a steering link and then the other one into another curb breaking the front bulkhead it's crazy!!! sorry for the pfp I don't know why I chose that lol!

@2themoon29 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Super informative!

@DexProto Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! My front bulk head hopefully wont break this time.

@elserpiente98601 11 ай бұрын

Well done. Thank you.

@wyattschneider7060 Жыл бұрын

Thx for letting me know about the rpm bumper it has saved me many times now.

@CustomFPV Жыл бұрын

Essential upgrade!!

@mikewilson164 Жыл бұрын

nice list. just got a used rusty and i need quite a few upgrades. so far all i got is linkage. and a f2 body by j concepts. next month is shopping time

@CustomFPV Жыл бұрын

Right on

@tbnice9999 2 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@everythingisvibration 11 ай бұрын

Brushed Upgrades.. Goul rc motor & esc. (Budget Version) wheelie Bar & front bumper, Haven’t had any other problems. Got some Trencher back tires ( I think ) gives much more grip.

@alexvandybogurt2255 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had my wrestler 2 Wheel Dr. for five years and it’s a VXL and I’ve never broken the steering components

@CustomFPV 2 жыл бұрын

All depends on how you drive! I often find steering components break from jumping!

@patrickrobinson59 9 ай бұрын

I guess you didn't have any issues in the transmission....first and foremost is to upgrade the spur gear to metal

@JoseMartinez-nm7ht 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent information! Thank you

@CustomFPV 2 жыл бұрын

No problem! Glad it helped!

@donjohnson1416 2 жыл бұрын

Weve owned our Rustlers for a few years now and just finally broke a bellcrank lol.

@CustomFPV 2 жыл бұрын

All depends on how hard/where you run them!

@donjohnson1416 2 жыл бұрын

@@CustomFPV I obviously don't run mine hard enough!! Great video sir! Thank you.

@davidcoffman2674 9 ай бұрын

I'd like to see the wltoys 124017 upgrades

@Freedomississippi 5 ай бұрын

Cool

@judicroson9670 Жыл бұрын

CAN WE SLAM IT AND PUT RACING ASPHALT TIRES & RIMS?I DO LOVE THIS RUSTLER,WTG TRAXXAS

@iExcIuded Жыл бұрын

I don't leave a bashing site unless I broke something beyond repair. Get yourself a nice small hunting bag with a few side pouches. I use it and it packs all my tools, charger, and batteries. And it's about half the size of a backpack. I can carry the car and bag/controller with one hand easily. And I use a lanyard so my controller doesn't hit the ground when walking around. I wish my friends would get some rc cars. Lol. Rip

@chrisgraf1304 Жыл бұрын

Rear platic drive shafts go to butter. Churned my up after the second run. Also worth noting. I did skip through a lot of this vid so forgive me if it has been mentioned already

@maxxiidabeast1080 8 ай бұрын

I just got mine and already broke front steering and rear axle

@chrisgraf1304 8 ай бұрын

@@maxxiidabeast1080 money well spent aye? Haha 🤣

@karlfortuin5794 2 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of upgrading both of my vehicles the rustler & the bandit & that video was very helpful thanks for sharing your amazing work bro 👊🏁

@CustomFPV 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Happy driving!!

@therealshadygaming468 Жыл бұрын

Dont get rpm caster blocks guys they dont break but that pin that goes straight through them verticle will pop out in a impact. Go with metal casterblocks

@rickyking-gonzalez393 2 жыл бұрын

Just wondering do u know the size the link from the bellcrank to the carrier, am changing the bell crank and kind doing a color theme

@CustomFPV 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t tell ya sadly, Don’t have this one anymore. check the traxxas spec sheets or ask in a facebook group or something. sorry!

@ViggenProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Video idea: Differnence between 2wd and 4wd.

@CustomFPV 3 жыл бұрын

I can do that!

@mathiasbrofalk8688 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@danielnunez3518 Жыл бұрын

You forgot about the rear tie rod screw ripping out from the shock tower. Unless that’s me

@CustomFPV Жыл бұрын

Never had an issue with that, but not a bad upgrade!! may be just how you drive

@prestonoch7324 Жыл бұрын

I wanna put a fast response and high torque servo in my 2wd rustler but idk the best ones to use

@CustomFPV Жыл бұрын

Spektrum, futaba, hitec, and savox are the name brands here. Find one with your desired specs and you should be good!

@NS5_USR 2 жыл бұрын

To replace my Traxxas ESC and motor I would have to use VXL3s ESC and motor combo right?

@CustomFPV 2 жыл бұрын

You can use any brushless combo you would like, any esc with any motor, within amperage and kv ratings of course, but feel free to mix and match brands. It’s up to you!

@NS5_USR 2 жыл бұрын

@@CustomFPV ok thank u I just have time trying to find a right motor so I was thinking on the usual VXL3s combo

@CustomFPV 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a pretty good option!!

@Brian-Burke Жыл бұрын

I will also say that it's IMPOSSIBLE to work with e-clips. I had a seizure trying to get one secured. I can't imagine anyone being able to secure them.