Noobie here. I bought the 2wd version so it was cheaper to upgrade to these aluminum and steel parts without feeling guilty spending over $500 on a RC since I'm new. Hell, half the fun is upgrading. Thanks for the video. It's helping me so much.
I purchased my Rustler 4x4 VXL last year and since then Installed the Traxxas light kit and Traxxas Telemerty sensors. And Red heavy duty control arms.
LOL I do the same thing with the foam, IDK why I keep every single piece but its to nice to throw away LOL! The Rustlers looking awesome Greg, upgraded to the max!
Hey man! I love the video series so far! I just purchased a 4x4 vxl today and am doing all of these upgrade as well as part one! This will help me a lot since this is my first major build! Thank you!
I have those same Traxxas driveshafts on my Rustler 2WD VXL, one of them exploded within 20 seconds of running on pavement, one cup sheared in half and the side with the set screw came out even with Loctite in it.
Just ran into this too! I ended up carefully drilling out the screw. Took forever, thought the hole would never retain the screw again but all was good surprisingly.
Why not just replace for the better part once the stock one wears out? Are they that much better to swap them out for the new drive axle when you first buy the truck?
Nice video man One thing I don't understand why almost all traxxas cars come with plastic driveshafst I have a e revo I drive two times en one broke en than you can buy traxxas steel driveshafst for 80 Euro
How do you secure the 1654X hex hubs? They don’t have the little set screws like some of the other aluminum hubs. Mine just slide off which allows the pin to fall out the moment I take the wheels off.
It would have been nice to see a detailed break down, since I don’t know how to do this, I didn’t really get anything good out of this video because your camera edits are very fast
Great video, I think you set it up really nice where you could use this as a tutorial to perform the upgrade as well as get some input on why the upgrade helps. Has anyone tried the hardened steel output yokes "Traxxas 4628X Differential Output Yokes" found on Amazon? I would like to upgrade because this is what keeps breaking on mine and I wondered if I could save some money and just buy these instead. The plastic is cost effective and can be replaced without making my wallet unhappy but nothing is unbreakable. These things are really expensive and I would rather not eat the cost of one if it breaks.
rpm 9000 yes, the hardened steel would be stronger. But if you strengthen that part, that breaking force must go to another part. If it is just steel and not aluminum, be sure to not run in water if you don’t want rust.
Gotcha! Thought you had a shop. Sorry for the confusion. Just picked up the 4x4 rustler. Excited to get back into the hobby after about a 15 year hiatus. Peace.
I’ll check it out! Any parts you recommend first? I’m thinking of doing the 2.8 Proline tires but was thinking first I’d get a fan and replace that plastic busking with a metal one. Seems to be the consensus. I figure anything else I’ll replace when it breaks! 😂
Does anyone know if the Traxxas steel CVD's can handle be driven on 3s only? I have had Yeah Racing steel ones on the front of my Stampede 4x4 and they just broke yesterday. I only drive my Stampede on 3s. I don't want to spend $70 if they are going to break. Or should I just do MIP?
Pretty much any rc hobby shop that carries Traxxas parts will have it in stock or can order it pretty easily. Just tell them the part number that you're looking for and you're golden.
Noobie here. I bought the 2wd version so it was cheaper to upgrade to these aluminum and steel parts without feeling guilty spending over $500 on a RC since I'm new. Hell, half the fun is upgrading. Thanks for the video. It's helping me so much.
I purchased my Rustler 4x4 VXL last year and since then Installed the Traxxas light kit and Traxxas Telemerty sensors. And Red heavy duty control arms.
LOL I do the same thing with the foam, IDK why I keep every single piece but its to nice to throw away LOL! The Rustlers looking awesome Greg, upgraded to the max!
They actually make great battery spacers
I've cut up the foam and made pads and spacers to make some batteries fit lil more snuggly in thier cradle for hard bashing 💯
I used to save them as well! Ended up using them when mounting esc. I put a piece under it to reduce shock and vibration. Good stuff RCD!
I like the fuel tube mod on the stub axles so the aluminum hexes don't fall off when you hold up the truck for the outro
Great info as usual. Really diggin this series.
Lol I use that extra foam for when I need to fill space between batteries 👍
Hey man! I love the video series so far! I just purchased a 4x4 vxl today and am doing all of these upgrade as well as part one! This will help me a lot since this is my first major build! Thank you!
Rustler looking good Greg!
Use some of that foam and tuck it into the shock absorber portion of the bumpers. Will help to keep them from breaking the loops
I have those same Traxxas driveshafts on my Rustler 2WD VXL, one of them exploded within 20 seconds of running on pavement, one cup sheared in half and the side with the set screw came out even with Loctite in it.
Why, thank you, Greg. Yes, I will accept your gift of that Rustler to me. What a nice guy you are!
That paint job turned out amazing, great work
awesome part two! Love the video like always!
Can you do a video on how to remove a stripped screw in a RC. Would be much appreciated.
Yes!
Just ran into this too! I ended up carefully drilling out the screw. Took forever, thought the hole would never retain the screw again but all was good surprisingly.
another great video will be upgrading mine
I save them too. Great for battery trays! PS: Got the same truck and have just started with the upgrades.
I know it's quite randomly asking but do anybody know of a good website to watch newly released series online?
@Jairo Melvin lately I have been using flixzone. Just google for it :)
@Jairo Melvin I watch on Flixzone. You can find it by googling =)
@Brecken Briggs yea, have been using flixzone for since april myself =)
@Brecken Briggs Definitely, I've been watching on flixzone for since april myself :)
that thing is sick
Would like to see a how to video on how to install temperature and voltage sensors on a Traxxas Rustler 4x4 vxl.
Use the foam to store the original parts for spares
Super cool!
Why not just replace for the better part once the stock one wears out? Are they that much better to swap them out for the new drive axle when you first buy the truck?
Nice video bro
Im french thanks for your video
love your vids man! What powered screwdriver you use?
Thank you
Do you have issues with the outer hubs breaking right where the threads start? I can’t seem to keep mine together.
Where on the East Coast is your shop? Would be great if your shop is near by.
Time for traxxas to include those drive shafts with it or something equivalent cause plastic axles come on
Nice video man
One thing I don't understand why almost all traxxas cars come with plastic driveshafst I have a e revo I drive two times en one broke en than you can buy traxxas steel driveshafst for 80 Euro
Because they are trash.
You should have put the new BLUE Gtr-Shocks on this...
Only if they match. The originals match pretty much everything and have a tougher coating from what I've read.
How do you secure the 1654X hex hubs? They don’t have the little set screws like some of the other aluminum hubs. Mine just slide off which allows the pin to fall out the moment I take the wheels off.
Thanks
What about converting other platform such as the Stampede 4x4 or the Telluride into a Rustler?
i have a queation I like your work mat ...can u tell me what material it is
great rustler upgrades i like the blue and white
I made bumpers out of the foam so when I hit deer I don't bust my radiator
Cool vid, but you don't have to take the spline end of the slipper.
Great video by the way first.
It would have been nice to see a detailed break down, since I don’t know how to do this, I didn’t really get anything good out of this video because your camera edits are very fast
Great video, I think you set it up really nice where you could use this as a tutorial to perform the upgrade as well as get some input on why the upgrade helps. Has anyone tried the hardened steel output yokes "Traxxas 4628X Differential Output Yokes" found on Amazon? I would like to upgrade because this is what keeps breaking on mine and I wondered if I could save some money and just buy these instead. The plastic is cost effective and can be replaced without making my wallet unhappy but nothing is unbreakable. These things are really expensive and I would rather not eat the cost of one if it breaks.
rpm 9000 yes, the hardened steel would be stronger. But if you strengthen that part, that breaking force must go to another part. If it is just steel and not aluminum, be sure to not run in water if you don’t want rust.
Where is your hobby shop located? I’m in Boston but grew up in the New Haven Ct area. Sounds like you are in the North East.
The hobby shops I use mostly are Hobbytown in New Milford, Danbury Hobby Center and RC Madness in CT.
Gotcha! Thought you had a shop. Sorry for the confusion. Just picked up the 4x4 rustler. Excited to get back into the hobby after about a 15 year hiatus. Peace.
We have an online store iconrc.com, bit no brick and mortar. Have fun with the new truck!!
I’ll check it out! Any parts you recommend first? I’m thinking of doing the 2.8 Proline tires but was thinking first I’d get a fan and replace that plastic busking with a metal one. Seems to be the consensus. I figure anything else I’ll replace when it breaks! 😂
What brand and strength are the camber rods?
Do you have any tips for the rustlers 4x4 suspension caps keep coming off??
If you mean shock caps, they make them in aluminum for $10-$15. It should stop them popping off.
@@nobodynoone3428 lol aluminium caps just the caps thanks
What is the part# for the cvd drive shafts?
Can you please make a tamiya tt02 video!?
You’ll need the plastic chassis for whatever model you want to make, body and wheels
Good job I’m not that advanced intristing video
do you got some part numbers for these parts please?
Check out his description.
With the metal diff is that bearing adapter needed
If you're talking about the metal center diff, then no, it's not needed.
My Ali hex doesn't snap on how does it stay on
Does anyone know if the Traxxas steel CVD's can handle be driven on 3s only? I have had Yeah Racing steel ones on the front of my Stampede 4x4 and they just broke yesterday. I only drive my Stampede on 3s. I don't want to spend $70 if they are going to break. Or should I just do MIP?
MIP can only be used on the 2s batteries because its designed purely for racing.
@@Shellbackrc When I said MIP I meant the heavy duty axles not the race duty axles. Are the Traxxas CVDs good for 3s?
@Rc Bashing fun Thx. I already bought the x duty's for the front.
@Rc Bashing funmip
I do the same thing!! 😂😂
Where can i find bearing adapter?
Pretty much any rc hobby shop that carries Traxxas parts will have it in stock or can order it pretty easily. Just tell them the part number that you're looking for and you're golden.
2:50 you must be yoking right
Good one! 🤣🤣🤣
Hello
those CVD sucks! it bends cups shatter and it's expensive
am i allowed to say hi?
Hi, no you aren't, nobody is.
k sry
Your foam fettish is weird.get help before it gets out of hand
Anybody in the commemts and u know about nitro rc's I NEED YOUR HELP!
@Lockdown spinning holy crap!! Its been a year
Please... I sure could use them stock axles you took off. I would be very greatful. I could pm you my address thru FB. Thank you.
This is the problem you made it all sound like childs play it's not step by step videos is the way
It was condescending