Free & Cheap RC Crawler Suspension Mods | Redcat Everest 10
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- The Redcat Everest 10! One of the most budget-oriented RC crawlers.
One thing to fix with it - it is as tall as a MONSTER TRUCK! :)
In this video, I do some cheap/free mods to improve the crawling performance!
Parts used:
- Redcat Everest 10: amzn.to/3TdvfHJ
- Pens: just grab some from around the house
- Links: amzn.to/3CuZwvJ
- Shock Keys: amzn.to/3Aksvjh
- Shock pliers: amzn.to/3Kktcxj
Video timeline:
0:00 Intro
1:24 Baseline
3:07 Pen Spring mod
5:36 Lower link
6:37 Shock keys
9:30 Testing
11:14 Crawling
15:01 Final Thoughts
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I watched this at least 10 x's and did JUST what you said....THANK YOU!!!! My RIG is Straight Legit, Now.....
Glad it was helpful!
I love the articulation of the Everest 10, and because I needed not to lose that, I opted out of using the pen springs. I got the shock keys and was able to mount the shock caps higher on the chassis, and lower the center of gravity. I also cut off the tray of my body and made it a cab-,only body. I also made new mounting holes on the cab and lowered the body onto the chassis. My EVEREST 10 now looks mean, thanks to this video.
Awesome! Sounds like you built a fun truck!
I love my Everest 10, I got shorter shocks, Proline Hyrax tires, Trailmaster 550 45t motor and I use the Flysky GT5. It will go almost anywhere. Thanks for the Video
Thanks for the tips!
How did you get a 550 motor mounted? Barely enough room for the 540 with the link hardware so close.
Nice mods on that! Makes me want 1 now. Enjoy your content, thank you!!
Thank you!
Man so cool yeah they always look so high to me this is way better!!!!
Great job
Thank you!
Very nice ! I almost bought one of those a while back , now I might have to . Thanks for the video !
Thanks for watching.
They are fun, but there are certainly more capable crawlers out there!
Nice job using the angle meter. Great low cost mods. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍
Thanks for the kind words!
This is the video i needed to see. Thank you!!!!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
What a difference . It's so cool to see the change . Not the same anymore . AWESOME ...!
Really turning into something awesome! That is for sure!
@@RoadsideRC Yes . I was impressed . I never thought about anything like that with it .. I'm glad you get to build it into something instead of it setting on the shelf for years . I love seeing those videos like that the before and after . But truck is looking great .
Thanks for providing such good content and knowledge. The E-10 is such a great truck for all around fun. I think I have seen some other videos you put out more recently but I'm just stopping by to see what your using for axel bracing. Always a pleasure to watch your content. 👍👍
Thanks for the feedback!
Nice mod it looks good sitting lower now and seem to crawl good as well
Crawls much better - thanks!
Just picked up one of these yesterday and I'll definitely be doing the pen spring mod along with the 4 wheel steering.
It does help a lot!
Hope you enjoy the truck!
great idea using the pen springs suspension seems most important on crawlers looks good on test
*thumbs up👍Au🌚fully watched🌞*
Yes, very important.
Thanks Billy!
Digging your backyard course!! I think imma try a few a few designs off of it
Go for it! Glad the video was helpful!
Loved how you finally used that spring mod. I am still using it on my jr. Same as when you seen it at axialfest. 1bobber spring and 1 ink pen per rear shock. Never thought about doing on the e10 though
Yes! I did it on another crawler at one point - don't remember which one. Works great for a budget mod!
Great video, makes me wanna buy one!
They are fun - but I would suggest spending money on different crawlers instead of the Everest 10.
@@RoadsideRC have Weidigo and Rgt 18100 pro
Super cool you just sold me an Everest lol thanks for the vids you do a great job
Glad you like them!
The Everest 10 is a fun truck. It does have some downsides though.
There is a big price jump - but something like the Gen8 really is a better truck.
@@RoadsideRC Thank you for the honest advice. My friend has a gen8 it is a Beast so yes a better direction thanks again 🍻💯
wow, you made that truck look and run great or a lot better, can't Wate till you fix it up more,
Thanks! More to come for sure!
Awesome video Troy! Great stuff here! I would imagine pretty much the same things could be to the Danchee Ridgerock… right?
I think so!
I still haven't picked up the Ridgerock, so need to get one of those and try it!
Very nice 👌
Thanks 😊
Awesome. I did something similar and I also shorten the wheel base by a inch in the front.
Interesting! I bet the shorter front wheelbase helps reducing dragging.
Exactly
I swapped the top links to bottom and made new links for top
The bent links on the "rear" should have been on the front stock & angled to provide for steering clearance. Another set of bent links comes with the rear steer kit.
Thanks!
Everest-10 Pro, l would buy that! I agree with you, it is a under rated rc. I enjoy my E10 as much as my more expensive crawlers. I lowered it a bit and have brass axle hub extenders on mine, they widened the truck by an inch. I just wish l could overdrive the front axle. Looking forward to more content from you. 🙂
Agree! I would really like overdrive in it!
@@RoadsideRC How about fitting an Element stealth trans.?
I have seen someone else do it. It would do the job!
Not sure I want to spend that $$$ on it though.
Loved this video only thing I wished you would of done differently is mention the weight of the oil haha I wanted to copy you exactly. Made it very easy to understand. I’m new to this game so appreciate the help. Keep it up I’m using 15 weight since idk much and I hope I didn’t mess up lol
The weight is up to personal taste - and I think you did just right.
I know this is an older video, I bought aftermarket chassis plates that basically accomplish the extensions that you put on, however I did a DIFFERENT pen spring mod, I actually removed the springs all together and ran the pen springs on the outside of the shaft, they work kind of like a bump stop (they are almost pointless other than keeping the tires off the body) but this allows for full droop so I'm low but don't really lose much articulation at all.
Interesting! Thanks for the idea.
I love how you made this Everest even a more capable crawler. It would even be more interesting to see if you could do something about the belly rub on the bottom chassis. Maybe there is a aftermarket company out there that makes a slimmer chassis to eliminate belly rub or bottom chassis rub .
When you go low, that is certainly a risk you run! Still, worth it for the overall performance.
Great point. I like the look of the everest and these mods maybe just the pen spring mods and maybe move the shocks a little bit. Also bigger tires and steeper gears
I countersunk the screws so they don't hook rocks as easy
I'm getting one tonight 🤪 🤗
Awesome!
Hmm... honestly I like to keep the high height- but performance perspective, this is awesome!
Yes! Thank you!
Bro!!!! I copied your mods!!!! Your absolutely right!!! It does crawl wayyyyy better!!! Need to get a 25k or 35k servo??? Now im thinking how to put the battery on front (short lipo) - this thingnis easy to work with! Thanks again!
@@Ray_Dizon Awesome! Glad this helped!
looks cool. you lose travel when you put that spring in and when you move the shock mounts out. I'm new, wouldn't cutting or getting softer springs make it sit lower, be easier, cheaper, faster and increase performance while maintaining the same travel?
You list a lot of items there:
Lower - maybe, depends on spec
Easier - sure!
Cheaper - nope - this was free!
Faster - no, not with finding and buying the right ones.
Inc Perf - depends.
The whole point of this mod is that low budget, which goes very well with the truck being entry level.
I tried doing this I didn't get quite as low with mine and honestly I just didn't care for the style. For my style and type of crawling it got hung up super easy so Easy. I found it handled the best for at least the style of Chrome stock ride height with 4 wheel steering wheel extenders and I'm probably going to need to put some weight in the tires. Shockingly capable. I definitely see how some people could benefit from these upgrades though
Interesting! Perhaps it is just different terrain.
@@RoadsideRC that's my gess
Like that set up ! I got one for Christmas and have been modifying it ever since. I like that mod with the pen springs. I may try that. I was going to buy shorter shocks. I like your course. New to crawling and in the process of building a crawler coarse/sct track/bash area. Inherited my father's farm. I am even going to put a 1/18 dirt track and a 1/24 crawler course in the barn. I have a couple of vids on CZcams. You can check out my Everest-10 set up there. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the comment.
Good luck with the course build!
@@RoadsideRC Thanks. I put together a 1/24 course in my basement this winter, and it got out of hand in a hurry. I plan on moving the whole thing to the barn. I got the space to go crazy in there. The 1/18 sct track in there will be a little tight, but should work out. I started a larger sct track out back of the barn this last fall. It just might be a little more than my tractor can handle. To build it any way. Might rent a skid steer this spring. Knock it out in one day. I will be posting videos of it all as I go. If you want to check it out? Just started posting videos here on you tube a few days ago. Should be fun.
Hey, great rig. What size bolts did you need for the shock keys
They were some M2 bolts I had laying around. Sorry I don't know the specifics.
💪💯
Redcat actually created a goat with the e10.
It is a fun truck!
BUT - have you tried the new Ascent??? It is EVEN BETTER!
Great review and suggestions to make the RedCat at a PROCAT CRAWLER
Thanks!
do you recommend a screw kit assortment set fasteners kit . thanks
Here you go:
amzn.to/3uAHJiT
Hola que tal me gustaría saber donde compraste las bases que le pusiste en ña base de los servos ?
Aquí hay un enlace a las partes: www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=el&merchant_id=4b85b2b7-558e-4304-89fc-54958c8f47f0&website_id=caf4cba5-8e5f-43be-93b7-934f1a36d50d&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amainhobbies.com%2Fredcat-everest-gen7-aluminum-axle-truss-set-2-rer09896%2Fp711695%3Fgclid%3DCj0KCQjwj7CZBhDHARIsAPPWv3cUG2yrWZyHO4gvQLbvNsdQzFKcWT89Gby1Fk4mwiooT6Vfh97lT-AaApZ0EALw_wcB
Can I ask what controller you have, for the four wheel steering?
Here is how I did it: czcams.com/video/xt53hE6ILKA/video.html
Can someone help new to this and have a E10 and want to do metal axles what the best choice
Honestly - plastic does really well. I have never run a metal axle on any if my crawlers.
What size tires are those? I got some 150x 60s coming and for the rims HOBBYSOUL Wide 1.57'' (40mm) 2.2 Beadlock Wheels Adjustable 4 Offsets Rims Silver Blue. I just hope 150mm isn’t to tall lol.
Unfortunately, I do not fully remember.
I do not believe 150mm is too tall for this truck. That is a standard 2.2 size.
Getting ready to order two of these rigs.
What are some things I should be aware of?
I've watched countless videos on these and for the money they seem to be legitimately a good truck with ability to make insane mods.
However...I'm not gonna be doing anything in the realm of extreme crawling with crazy angles lol.....I just really want a better wheel and tire setup for more grip and better looks
Then maybe aluminum axle housings🤷♂️
They are fun trucks! There are certainly more capable trucks out there however, depending on your goals - but of course, at a higher price.
Wheels and tires are a very important early upgrade.
Upgrading the diff locker itself is also good. It is the metal locker in the middle of the diff that could use upgraded.
Most likely, you will want to swap out for a lower turn motor to get some more speed out of it.
Honestly, don't waste a bunch of $$ on aluminum housing and the like. They don't actually improve the performance.
Where did you pick up those metal plates on the axles?
I got the truck used, and they were already on there. Looks to be discontinued now
what rims and tires do you have on that? great video Man 💯👍
They are cheapo Amazon tires with plastic proline wheels. Nothing fancy, and not super-good performing.
Another video coming with updates wheels and tires.
Okay sweet thanks 💯👍
El refuerzo de aluminio de debajo del servo donde lo puedo comprar
I looked - I do not see them for sale anymore. They were a "axle truss"
What size wheels & tires are you using in the video?
It has been awhile, but I am pretty sure it was these: bit.ly/3SDHrUh
Hello from southeast alaska I'm thinking about getting some shock keys. But I was thinking about trying them pointed towards the motor. Think that would work? I'm going to give it a try.
Give it a shot and see what happens!
Yeah if it doesn't work out I could always put the other way
What type of wights are on the front and rear axles
They are not weights. They are aluminum axle trusses. Like these: amzn.to/3Ign2Pf Or like these: www.ebay.com/itm/401469845423?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338469288&toolid=11800&mkevt=1
It has been awhile, so I am actually not sure which it is.
@@RoadsideRC ohhh ok ok and thank you
I wanna use mine in competitions what class would this truck fall into?
Unfortunately, with the chassis design it forces it into either Class 3 or Comp truck. Which will make it VERY uncompetitive.
See your local rules though - perhaps they have variations on the standard rules at your local events.
My friends everest10 has very bad right tire lift. He cant dp anything with it.
Any ideas?
If they modify as you see here - that helps a lot.
Otherwise, standing the shocks straighter up counteracts the torque.
@@RoadsideRC awesome thanks ill let him know
Where did you get axel braces?
I am sorry - I just looked all over and can't find them for sale anywhere. They seem to be discontinued.
Get sum soft 1.9 deep woods tires or 2.2 n u won't get stuck... Awesome
I did a tire upgrade! Doing much better.
My question is did you have weight in the wheels for this test or were they factory?
Factory - I don't add weight to wheels unless there is no other choice.
@@RoadsideRC O.k. That is why I asked. There are two views about it, but you stated neither in this video.
The much.lowered ground clearance concerns me. Try the scx10 ii shock mounts the other direction and pay the shocks down vs stand them up.
You will find a low cog is a really good thing. You will spend a lot less time flipping it over after a tumble.
@@RoadsideRC no doubt about that. This is not the best way to do that and maintain the everest or axial.ax platform as they both operate under the same long travel flex buggy design. Removing travel by putting a shock limiter on and then standing the shocks up vs laid.down which is how this chassis was designed to operate. I'm not talking out my.ass here. Try it if it don't work. Feel free to call me an idiot.
@chriskryder2994 This truck has long-since been sold. I don't doubt there are better ways to do it - but I was looking for free/cheap.
What weight shock oil are you using?
It was something like 10k weight.
@@RoadsideRC ok thanks!
man its been like 2 years since i did all this to my now E10....its in pieces now although it did great but the wheelbase is just to long
Agree.
The Everest 10 is technically a rock bouncer instead of a rock crawler in all honsty, that is why it has a longer wheel base.
id love to run that course with my R1 or my OG scx10
It is fun!
@@RoadsideRC oh i don't doubt that last time i was able to get out and do any crawling i was helping a friend with his hobby shops stall at Myrtle Beach Jeep Jam they had a mini course set up
I just purchased the E10 and first thing I wanna do is upgrade the suspension. I also want to upgrade the motor and esc and gears. If anyone could point me in the right direction for theods I need that would be awesome!
This video should help with the suspension mods....what other clarification on it do you need?
Here is my go-to ESC and motor setup: amzn.to/3S1dJXg
@@RoadsideRC nice thanks brother man I appreciate you!!
@@RoadsideRC I was reading the Amazon reviews and one customer was talking about needing a programming card. Will I need one? If I do how do I set it up.
@M-vf7pn You don't always "need" to change anything in the programming. But - it actually comes with the program card.
@@RoadsideRC oh ok cool to know👍 thanks bro
is it good for it to sit low like that? you need good flex to crawl dont you?
You don't need a lot of flex.
I have built many trucks - including some that can twist 90*...and those were the worst performers.
Let it flex some, but a low center of gravity really helps a crawler!
@@RoadsideRC oh
Is this crawler worth it .
It is not my go-to when recommending crawlers to folks.
It is VERY capable for the $$$. But my go-to crawlers are the Element Ecto, Redcat Gen8, and Traxxas TRX4 Sport. They are more capable and fun to drive than this truck.
Trying to understand why you would want to lower ground clearance and flex in a crawler. And only gaining 5 degrees doesn't seem worth it at all. What am I nit understanding
It is all about the center of gravity.
With a taller vehicle, you find the truck is constantly flipping over as it attempts to climb things. Getting a truck low helps prevent that.
The amount of flex is also important - but more is not necessarily better. You need a truck to have compliance, but also.be able to pull itself up obstacles...instead of flexing around them.
Hope that helps!
@@RoadsideRC That makes since. I will give it a try when mine gets here. I will also try it on my Danchee Ridgerock. I am notorious for using spacers. I love the wider stance. Danchee has after market shocks, spacers, servos, and added weight. Still wants to bounce.
Why did limit the articulation?
That makes no sense to me.
More is always better.
I disagree! More is not always better!
So you turned it into a low rider for the street
Try it yourself and see what you think! Watch some of the folks who do competitions as well.
I was also skeptical at first.
belly dragger now. nice lcg though.
Thanks!
Seems silly lowering the truck so much, you get high centered all the time.....noticed your track has no high center spots
Don't knock it until you try it.
Center of gravity is very important.
Много лишней работы проделано. Можно сразу было установить амортизаторы выше. А для регулировки их жёсткости, менять угол установки.
И самое главное: аккумулятор на краулер надо ставить СПЕРЕДИ, а не сзади. Передняя часть краулера должна быть тяжелее задней.
Да! Я проделал много работы с этим грузовиком.
Я тоже согласен, вес спереди лучше. Именно поэтому позже я перенес его на передний план.
Хорошего дня!
Da! YA prodelal mnogo raboty s etim gruzovikom.
YA tozhe soglasen, ves speredi luchshe. Imenno poetomu pozzhe ya perenes yego na peredniy plan.
Khoroshego dnya!