i appreciate you so much right now, i just got a used rustler 4x4 and im taking it all apart and cleaning everything while watching your videos to make sure i disassemble everything correctly
You should definitely have mentioned that when you install those aluminum rear hubs it increases the toe in. If you put the left on the right and right on the left it decreases the amount of toe in. I installed those same aluminum rear hubs and thought something was wrong because the toe in was more prominent than out of the box
Tip to anyone filling shocks with oil: Don't hold it in front of your eyes while you're bleeding it, I did that and I pushed too hard on the shaft and it squirted into my eye (that's what she said I know lol) and the oil stayed into my eye for like 2 days!
Good vid. Aluminum in the right places solves a lot of problems. Aluminum castor blocks on the 2wd Rustler was a huge improvement in keeping my kingpins straight. Will likely do similar upgrades on the 4x4 as I break them.
Hey, great videos on Rustler. Just got mine! Did I miss where you demonstrate setting up the ride height? At 11:50 you mentioned youd show us! Would love to see that! Thanks!
I'm new to the RC world (just a week in) Great step by step videos! I have the rustler 4x4 vxl and I have been upgrading and still waiting for more packages from Amazon 😁
i have the same type of shocks on mine but i snapped the front right piston shaft at the threads because of an extension cord in my yard. and i have broken all fore drive shafts because of how much torque the car has and replaced them with steel shafts, and now they are very strong.
your shock setup shows some rebound, is it ok or you should have removed the rebound so when you compress the piston it doesn't come off automatically? Thanks for the help
I think Id get the white parts n Rit dye them to which ever color, a color thats not available like yellow, pink, ect. The GTR shocks still have plastic n cost more then the big bores which have aluminum caps, body n comes with springs, so imo thats the way to go, specially if its just for a basher
That's a good idea to dye the white. Just make sure it matches. The GTRs are considered an upgrade over the big bores. The big bores are just aluminum versions of the cheap skinny ultra shocks. The GTRs are mostly aluminum and cost more because they are higher quality and actually bigger. They don't need shock spacers either. I personally haven't seen anyone have issues with the caps. An aluminum option would be nice to see though.
I’m definitely getting those shocks. I just crashed today and the bottom cap part fell off and I can’t find it anywhere. I like how those ones have a screw.
I had my rustler for about 2 months and I’m doing pretty much exactly what you did. One thing i don’t like are the front springs for the GTR shocks. I feel they are short. I had to screw/compress them down almost 3/4 of the way to make them not feel loose. Felt the front end kinda sagged if I didn’t do that. Maybe I did something wrong? Same hole location as stock.
I've seen aluminum suspension arms by accessory manufacturers. They make for very attractive jewelry. I suspect that is the kind of component that could/would transmit 100% of an impact to the next 'link' in the energy absorption chain.
I don’t see the link to the part numbers you used below as stated. Also, which lactate/thread lock is the best to use? Lactate makes a number of different types.
I know you've been doing this for a long time while I think so but for a rustler VXL four by four it is best to use the GTR shock then the Big Bore Big Bore is used for the two wheel drive
Quick question, I installed my caster blocks but I feel like it messed with how sharp I can turn. Is that normal? did I tighten bolts to much? should I grease them?
Nice video m8, but i dide catch that you need to set the right hight after the wheels and battery is in, what do you mean by that, sorry for if it is a dum question.
I dont think wd40 is alright to use but there are plenty of different oils that you can use that arent traxxas. You can find some on the rustler forums
FYI - When it comes to plastic, nylon, or composite white is the worst color for durability. What has to be done to clear all color causes the item to be more brittle than other colored items.
Traxxas only lists the Rustler under compatibility on their website. It is a new arm design. I did talk to Traxxas about the new arm and it's a softer plastic and should be more durable year round. Good for colder temps when parts become more brittle.
My arms I didn’t know about these and went to the RPM ones. I put stock ones off the Rustler on the stampede being I had a set laying around. I’m just wondering about how soft the RPMs in hot weather. They haven’t broken but the axels go quickly I’ve found up front.
Great video as usual. Question for you what manufacturer of hand tools do you use? I have been looking to find good ones that last don't break or strip out the heads on screws. Thanks for your insight on this.
Why didn't you replace what I call the hub (the hex plastic that goes into the wheel) with aluminum? I did, is that a bad idea? I have been beating the shit outta this truck with minimal issues. Broken shocks blown tires and stripped hubs. Which I replaced with aluminum. Figuring the axle is prolly next.
C'mon Greg. The Rusty 4x4 already looks awesome. You are making it more awesomer.
Sometimes I just have to do these things. LOL
@@rcdriver I know. It's an addiction. I have it too.
i appreciate you so much right now, i just got a used rustler 4x4 and im taking it all apart and cleaning everything while watching your videos to make sure i disassemble everything correctly
You should definitely have mentioned that when you install those aluminum rear hubs it increases the toe in. If you put the left on the right and right on the left it decreases the amount of toe in. I installed those same aluminum rear hubs and thought something was wrong because the toe in was more prominent than out of the box
Great start. Useful info. It's just the right amount of aluminum. Too much isn't good for a basher.
You always do a great explaining everything and showing what you are doing. Hats off to you for having a great rc channel.👏👏👏
Awesome!!! So excited for this series!
Thanks for watching!
Tip to anyone filling shocks with oil: Don't hold it in front of your eyes while you're bleeding it, I did that and I pushed too hard on the shaft and it squirted into my eye (that's what she said I know lol) and the oil stayed into my eye for like 2 days!
I’ve done that
That is indeed what she said
Lmao nice 👍try brake clean 😂
Thanks bro, just installed the GTR shocks and Sledgehammer wheels & tires. Love the look already...
I just put the sledgehammer tires and wheels also. I am waiting for my GTR shocks in steel driveshafts to come in this week.
At first I thought the white suspension arm would look stupid once you put it with the blue aluminum it looked great
Awesome new serie man can't wait to see the build completed 👍
Me too! lol
I like the alooominum hubs & the retaining screw on the shock mount is a nice touch.
Good vid. Aluminum in the right places solves a lot of problems. Aluminum castor blocks on the 2wd Rustler was a huge improvement in keeping my kingpins straight. Will likely do similar upgrades on the 4x4 as I break them.
Can someone recommend shocks if I want to increase the ground clearance slightly?
Hey, great videos on Rustler. Just got mine! Did I miss where you demonstrate setting up the ride height? At 11:50 you mentioned youd show us! Would love to see that! Thanks!
Yes, I would appreciate seeing that also.
I'm new to the RC world (just a week in) Great step by step videos! I have the rustler 4x4 vxl and I have been upgrading and still waiting for more packages from Amazon 😁
I might be late but stay away from hobby park parts,There junk. I learned the hard way
i have the same type of shocks on mine but i snapped the front right piston shaft at the threads because of an extension cord in my yard. and i have broken all fore drive shafts because of how much torque the car has and replaced them with steel shafts, and now they are very strong.
Great vid looking forward to the next installment!
Thanks for watching!
I used the Revo Variable Damping Kit for my GTR shocks. They’re set for faster rebound, and stiff compression.
your shock setup shows some rebound, is it ok or you should have removed the rebound so when you compress the piston it doesn't come off automatically? Thanks for the help
I think Id get the white parts n Rit dye them to which ever color, a color thats not available like yellow, pink, ect. The GTR shocks still have plastic n cost more then the big bores which have aluminum caps, body n comes with springs, so imo thats the way to go, specially if its just for a basher
That's a good idea to dye the white. Just make sure it matches. The GTRs are considered an upgrade over the big bores. The big bores are just aluminum versions of the cheap skinny ultra shocks. The GTRs are mostly aluminum and cost more because they are higher quality and actually bigger. They don't need shock spacers either. I personally haven't seen anyone have issues with the caps. An aluminum option would be nice to see though.
I’m definitely getting those shocks. I just crashed today and the bottom cap part fell off and I can’t find it anywhere. I like how those ones have a screw.
Here I am bro. After 2 times, the first I found it, the second I lost it, I decided to go GTR
I had my rustler for about 2 months and I’m doing pretty much exactly what you did. One thing i don’t like are the front springs for the GTR shocks. I feel they are short. I had to screw/compress them down almost 3/4 of the way to make them not feel loose. Felt the front end kinda sagged if I didn’t do that. Maybe I did something wrong? Same hole location as stock.
I read some ppl are using the same shock in the rear for the front. Anyone heard of this?
Great video brother Greg! Looks amazing with the new upgrades. Those GTR shocks are the business!
You did a great job my friend~!!👍👍👍
Thank you!
I've seen aluminum suspension arms by accessory manufacturers. They make for very attractive jewelry. I suspect that is the kind of component that could/would transmit 100% of an impact to the next 'link' in the energy absorption chain.
Is that called a hub or a spindle? I just bought a rustler a month ago and have been upgrading.
You should try vg racing springs for the gtr shocks. They are much better than the traxxas springs
What is the actual part for the shocks please would like to get them thank you
Thank you for your detailed content! Details to the smallest help so much!
Great vid. Can you tell me how you set the suspension? As in which holes you mount Into
I’m installing Xo-1 axle carriers on my rustler and would like to find the part number for those e-clip pins. Could you tell me where I can ge them.
Awesome upgrade! Nice! Love the car and the video like always!
Will the proline pro-trac suspension for the Slash 4x4 work on the Rustler 4x4? I've got 2 complete sets in my parts bin.
Did you notice that when you put the rear axle carriers on that it turns the rear tires in considerably? Why is that and how can we fix it?
The body rubs with the GTR shocks.
I don’t see the link to the part numbers you used below as stated. Also, which lactate/thread lock is the best to use? Lactate makes a number of different types.
How much difference do you notice from the old shocks to the new shocks?!??
Big help. Thank you for the great video
Nice vid. Wasn't sure about the white arms but i like it, it really pops.
Yeah, in the package, it's like... interesting. Then when they're on, they look great!
I thought the shock rod on rc's should not push back out ? Which means there is air trapped in cylinder I see yours comes out very quickly???
Did the shock oil that came with the shocks work out. Did you have to change weights?
I’m gonna do my steering blocks and spindle blue and my a arms green it’s gonna look clean
Can't wait for more of these videos!
Hey, love your videos. Can you explain how do you ride height? Thank you
What power driver do you use? Makita?
I wanted to know the same thing!!
I know you've been doing this for a long time while I think so but for a rustler VXL four by four it is best to use the GTR shock then the Big Bore Big Bore is used for the two wheel drive
You can put them on both. He is using the shocks in the video
Just added the aluminum hubs and carriers to mine last week...
Cool! Pretty easy task right?
@@rcdriver Very, I even posted a video .
How about axel upgrades
Will this work on my Traxxas rustler 4x4? It looks just like this but I don’t think mine is a VXL
Quick question, I installed my caster blocks but I feel like it messed with how sharp I can turn. Is that normal? did I tighten bolts to much? should I grease them?
Which shock part numbers goes on the front?
I just got the new upgrade a arms an steering but the screw from a arm to steering does not fit
Looks more wide, is t or not?
Those Traxxas Dyeable white control arms Mmm 🥵🤤
Nice video. A question: every gtr shock I see don't have the retainer with the screw in the lower spring bracket. How come that possibile?
Nice video m8, but i dide catch that you need to set the right hight after the wheels and battery is in, what do you mean by that, sorry for if it is a dum question.
Right side divers side buddy great video tho I allways watch your video so I no what parts to get
Love this series!!
Thanks!
Are slash and rustler 4x4 the same suspension parts?
Great video, thanks! How are the aluminum parts working out? Thinking about upgrading as well, any long time experiences?
Thos white are are sick good vid
hi can you tell me what size the springs are? or some link for it?
Luv it all. great info of how2 But we never saw the body W/ Da bling up grades !! Or how it rides B4 & after?
I love this UA-camr
Great video!
Thank you
I need help. Every time i hit a jump i bottom out. How do i increase the ground clearance?
Same
How do you make the aluminum wheel hubs not keep sliding off?
Aluminum bends...use rpm parts for durability
Dose your body pop off on the rustler 4x4
Hello. Is there a case for rustler vxl 2019 to run out of stock and I can't buy it in a few months?
Just bought my first rc, a Rustler 4x4 VXL also. Definitely going to sub and follow the vids!
4x4 rusty is great! i have 2wd and 4x4.. 4x4 is the most impressive!
Great job. Thank you!!👍
Did you edit the stripped factory screws?
Do those shocks work on an xl5?
How I order all the upgrades
awesome ...cool new build ...Thank u
Bellissimi i tuoi cacciaviti complimenti per il canale Italia 😎
just broke my rustler 4x4 vxl's shocks. what should i do? fully replace them?
Fully replace & upgrade to big bore shocks
@@bentipton1826 I did that lol, this was a while ago
This build will be great!!
Thanks!
Would love to see more arrma granite blx videos like this?
Those a arms look weird, the shocks are great though
Useful video thanks
I wonder how it do. On the track
great work. thank you
I popped off my shock cap and all the oil inside my slash went all over the car. Do I have to refill it with the traxxas oil or can I do WD40?
I dont think wd40 is alright to use but there are plenty of different oils that you can use that arent traxxas. You can find some on the rustler forums
FYI - When it comes to plastic, nylon, or composite white is the worst color for durability. What has to be done to clear all color causes the item to be more brittle than other colored items.
Can I have the old parts I have one and my arms are breaking they have cracks
Please put other upgrade parts on that other than traxxas
Thanks very informative video it’s looking good
Thanks for watching!
Are the white arms dyeable
Should be.
Awesome video if you can go into even more detail would be awesome thank you so much for your time
Do the white arms fit the stampede? What’s the best steel axels to use as well? I’m on the second set on the Rustler 4x4 and one on my Stampede.
Traxxas only lists the Rustler under compatibility on their website. It is a new arm design. I did talk to Traxxas about the new arm and it's a softer plastic and should be more durable year round. Good for colder temps when parts become more brittle.
Loving your videos by the way.
My arms I didn’t know about these and went to the RPM ones. I put stock ones off the Rustler on the stampede being I had a set laying around. I’m just wondering about how soft the RPMs in hot weather. They haven’t broken but the axels go quickly I’ve found up front.
I have MIP axles all the way around on mine. And I love them
Great video as usual. Question for you what manufacturer of hand tools do you use? I have been looking to find good ones that last don't break or strip out the heads on screws. Thanks for your insight on this.
MIP
well done @RCDriver_Online
Don't fall for the cold weather bullshit on the arms they still break easily. Get RPM
U should have not aluminum hex nuts for the tires rather than plastic
Watch the full video series 😀
Why didn't you replace what I call the hub (the hex plastic that goes into the wheel) with aluminum? I did, is that a bad idea? I have been beating the shit outta this truck with minimal issues. Broken shocks blown tires and stripped hubs. Which I replaced with aluminum. Figuring the axle is prolly next.
I feel like mailing you this car with a bunch of upgrades for you to install. I'll pay you
FC's The Meme Look up rc_motorsports_ on Instagram. He does exactly what you’re looking for. I highly recommend him.
@@rcdriver I don't know the last thing I want is to send 600 dollars worth of stuff to a complete stranger
Put a lift kit that will be cool