I've had my rustler for about a year. Slowly adding more aluminum parts. But noticing it's definitely adding weight and finding I want more speed even at the 3s. But this was my first RC car and I'm still a super noob and Will spend hours before researching before buying lol That's a great build you have there . Looks great!
Just got a rustler 4x4 a few months ago and enjoy beating it up whenever and wherever love the thing! But have to agree with you that it breaks easy in the front stock, especially when I fly into metal things lol. I really like your setup and black cover, looks fast.
When I changed to a short course style wheel I noticed an immediate change in the durability of the axles. I believe the weight combined with the grip of a fat wider wheel is just over the limit of what they're designed for. Haven't broken a driveshaft in maybe 3 months.
I had a rustler 2wd for 3 years and finnaly got done with the street build I was going for. It's fully hopped up give or take some parts but it get very expensive. What can I say, she still looks pretty 🤷♂️
I ran my rustler all of summer with zero problems. The stock driveshafts will break just using 2S lipos after a few packs put through it, I dunno 10 to 15 maybe. I have had two rustlers from new and they all do this. Save some heartache and just buy the Traxxas cvd upgrade parts. Yes they are insanely expensive but they work. 2s will not break them, this year I have just begun to run 3s and so far so good. Stock shocks are poos too. Proline have good ones that work well and are bulletproof. So basically you need to add 300 bucks for 4 new shocks and 4 new drive shafts to make the rustler reliable.
Looks like another clean build. What gearing did you end up with? Mine gets hot i can't remember what pinion I ran i think its like 14 or 16t. Also I ran the proline powerstroke shocks on mine.
Wow that’s impressive, I am running a hobby wing 4600 kv with a 18t pinion and 7- cell nimh. Way too high gearing and power for a nimh but it goes around 45 mph
@@fxrc3086 yea I’m gonna get a 9-cell nimh 10.8v soon, my parents don’t want me to get lipos cause they think they r dangerous so I’m just gonna go with what I got lol
Love the video, I got one recently and got a pair of proline trenchers 2.8 but they wobble a bit and the nuts are on tight. Have you ever had this problem? If not so you know what it could possibly be?
Thank you... if u tried putting the stock tires back on to see if they wobble at all. I have had that and the stub axle that the hex goes on was a little bent. If those are straight then its the offset on the trencher tires. If there the ones with removable 12mm offset I would check there on there straight and tight. And if it still wobbles maybe changing out the 12mm offset on the tires.👍👍
Definitely still call it a VXL. It's got VXL differentials, a VXL slipper, VXL shocks, etc. I had to convert my brushed after I mistakenly ordered it before I put my Castle 1515 in there.
I have had a ton of axle issues. Awesom you don't like MIP when I have $150 on axles setting right beside me lol. I got the XD CVD axles. HR rear axles lasted 20 min. I have rear diff locked. Running pro line 2.8 MX28s, I run max offset aluminum hubs $100 sucks. For hexes I run 17MM from MIP for the slash. Fits stock size axles and all but has a 17MM hex and flanged wheel bolts. Ive ripped a few 14mm nylon ones out so I went 17mm. Figuring the price up now, Didnt want to spend $1000 on an XMAXX so I ended up with a $1500 rustler. lol
It sounds sick... those MIPs axles sound way better then the ones they used to make... the ebay axles I have on it now are holding up but I don't take it out that much with all the other RCs. Good luck with urs... it sounds awesome👍👍
@@fxrc3086 I just had those axles pop up all over amazon and ebay. They look pretty strong. The HR racing ones that broke were some kind of aluminum alloy "pot metal" basically. I got MIP XD axles. They arent the light weight racing axles like people run in a slash. They are extremely heavy. Hope it holds. I have a tekno dog bone driveshaft ordered. I somehow bent my driveshaft. No idea how. Ive never snapped a single arm or anything. Front and rear is 100% RPM. Maybe its a weak link. Not sure JB weld 30 trillion weight diff in rear was a good idea either.
Hey man, my stampedes motor died so I’m doing like a motor swap threw all the cars, anyway I’m looking at a max10, got a vid of driving it and it’s temperatures?
I have the rustler 4x4 brushed I converted to vxl spec and the maxx I drive both alot but the rustler deffinently is faster then the maxx I sold my first rustler to buy a maxx but the rustler is a good car I missed it enugh to buy another one 😆
@@mikelester5416 I swapped the telluride center differential in the rusty running the 76T in 48p I was geared 39-76 because I couldn't fit any bigger pinions in the space. I was also running sct tires on it.
I was actually running a vxl powered Telluride 4X4, and it was totally insane to drive crazy fast! I should've never sold it!!! I am pretty sure that I can get my Rusty 4X4 up around 70+ pretty easily. My 2wd is running 81 mph on the same sct tires.
Even with the upgrades that I have , I haven't broken much considering all the ramps at the skate park that I've jumped. I don't baby it but I'm not bashing the hell out of it neither. I've only broken an axle and replaced with the upgraded ones from. Traxxas
It's a fun little truck... these axles I have on it now have been doing well but if they break I'm going to try the upgraded traxxas ones... thank you 👍👍
I've had mine for 1 month esc fried servo broke .receiver broke. I have broken every axle multiple times finally upgraded to mip and haven't broken them. Broke the shock tower and a shock. Broke 4 caster blocks. And every hub replaced with metal ones. Did the mip 17mm conversion. I was overheating on 3s once the esc burned up. I put a copperhead 10 esc and haven't had any issues. I bash harder then others
Drive shafts are one of those parts where your better off sticking with traxxas hop up parts. I had the MIPs on my rustler too..... Total garbage. As far as cvds go, the traxxas steel driveshafts are great, probably the best out there.
Thats a tough question... because there's probably some things you dont need to do. But it is fun little tuff truck besides the driveshafts... it I can get that figured out I think it is. It probably would have been cheaper to just buy the upgrade parts and only the stock parts you need.
Just by adding bigger tires, but it didn't give me that much. Ive never really had to much issue with ground clearance even with stock tires... however I dont use it on that ruff of terrain...👍👍
There working good so far... I have an aluminum 12mm weel hex thats a little thicker then the stock hex and im using the wider offset that came with the tires. Haven't had any rubbing 👍👍
@@fxrc3086 if you try the Tekno shafts, let me know how you like em, they are TKR6852X for the rear and TKR6851X for front. They also have bigger wheel bearings!!
I'm not sure about top speed but it's pretty quick. I no longer have the stock system installed so I can't be sure but as long as it's geared right it shouldn't overheat
yes driveshafts… Once they bend their no good… I'm so disappointed in people in general on eBay because there are so many driveshafts from China and they're making them out of dirt garbage steel there all useless junk and they're trying to take our money bring it into their country. It's hard to get parts when you have so many lying dogs… And it doesn't help when Traxxas makes their parts so expensive it's just stupid to give them money practically worse than giving it away to China. Good luck with your new driveshafts
@@jordon7079 I think so but ur not going to have much room for ur ESC. I believe the 2200kv is 74mm... I think the kv mite be to low for 3 or 4s... 2600kv or higher on 3 and 4s works great.
@@jordon7079 It is. Even the 2600kv on 3s is still fast enough for this truck, but its got a lot more torque and it runs cooler then the stock traxxas plus it can do 4s if u really want crazy power👍👍
My first after market shafts were MIP that were great and I ended up braking one of the cups for the CV and the stock ones started to twist on the back ones. Then I had some intagy ones that were awesome too but I bent the both right side stub axles...😖👍👍I bent them back but they wobble a little..
I don't get why you would throw that much money into a truck you didn't like to begin with. Don't get me wrong, it's your money and your choice but almost all of those "upgrades" will make no improvement to the truck. In fact you will break and bend more stuff running 4s. My Rustler is almost bone stock and it rips on 3s and I haven't broken anything yet. The only things I think are lacking is the ESC and a better wheelie bar. If you liked the truck and just wanted to bling it out I get it. Don't be offended though, I've spent money unnecessarily myself. ;)
I do love the truck. A rustler not thus one, was the first RC I got as a boy. So maybe its sentimental. But as far as the upgrading well beyond what's necessary. Thats just what I do my friend👍👍
I think your trying to make this rustler 4x4 something that it's not !!! It was made for light to medium bashing not for full send over a 4ft jump !!!!!!!
I've had my rustler for about a year. Slowly adding more aluminum parts. But noticing it's definitely adding weight and finding I want more speed even at the 3s. But this was my first RC car and I'm still a super noob and Will spend hours before researching before buying lol
That's a great build you have there . Looks great!
Thank you my friend... this truck is insane on 4s👍👍
I just built a 6S 2200KV Rustler 4x4 dirt basher. I like the way your rustler looks man!
Thank you... thats awsome, a 6s rustler is going to be insane. I can barely get the 4s power down to the ground. 👍👍
Holy sheet. What esc and motor?
@@fxrc3086 ikr?
My next truck...blew this years budget plus on Maxx. Can’t wait. Nice rustler, nice trenchers, good build
Thank u👍👍
Just got a rustler 4x4 a few months ago and enjoy beating it up whenever and wherever love the thing! But have to agree with you that it breaks easy in the front stock, especially when I fly into metal things lol. I really like your setup and black cover, looks fast.
Thank you...It's a fun little truck and at least the parts are easy to find and kinda cheap compared to some RCs 👍👍
When I changed to a short course style wheel I noticed an immediate change in the durability of the axles. I believe the weight combined with the grip of a fat wider wheel is just over the limit of what they're designed for. Haven't broken a driveshaft in maybe 3 months.
Very nice build!
Thank you...👍👍
I had a rustler 2wd for 3 years and finnaly got done with the street build I was going for. It's fully hopped up give or take some parts but it get very expensive. What can I say, she still looks pretty 🤷♂️
There's something really special about a totally upgraded RC. 👍👍
Whoa man! That thing looks killer! Im upgrading my rustler as well and im planning to make it full aluminium, like every part possible
Thanks bro... an all aluminum rustler would look Amazing... mine is just about there, I'd just be worried about making it to ridged.
@@fxrc3086 i’m gonna try it anyways😂
That's awesome... I would love to see it when its done
@@fxrc3086 i think it's gonna take like a year or something. This project is going to cost a lot so...
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I like your style. Blacked out style.
Thank you... It doesn't always show as well on video but I love It👍
I’m running 14-54, it’s awesome and durable, doesn’t get overheated easily if installed properly ofcourse
I twisted one and put HD ones on and haven't had a issue at all running 3s with redcat 3300kv and 120a esc
dude this thing is like a damn boat money money pit
Ur absolutely right... it is👍👍
The new BL 2s rustler is basically the best version. Comes with the maxx style driveshafts. Can’t break em
Well it is on hell of a shelf rig.
The fox shock caps are mint they don’t leak at all
I ran my rustler all of summer with zero problems. The stock driveshafts will break just using 2S lipos after a few packs put through it, I dunno 10 to 15 maybe. I have had two rustlers from new and they all do this. Save some heartache and just buy the Traxxas cvd upgrade parts. Yes they are insanely expensive but they work. 2s will not break them, this year I have just begun to run 3s and so far so good.
Stock shocks are poos too. Proline have good ones that work well and are bulletproof.
So basically you need to add 300 bucks for 4 new shocks and 4 new drive shafts to make the rustler reliable.
Thank you... I was wondering about the traxxas CVs... Traxxas after market is expensive but they're usually really good...👍👍
@@fxrc3086 but you have to limit suspension travel... f that
Looks like another clean build. What gearing did you end up with? Mine gets hot i can't remember what pinion I ran i think its like 14 or 16t. Also I ran the proline powerstroke shocks on mine.
Thank u brother. I believe im running a 16t pinion and a steel 50t spur
@@fxrc3086 do you think you can go higher and not have heat issues on 4s like 20/50
Also. Are those the belted trenchers?
@@andresvillagomez75 I think 20 might be to much and there not belted
Hot racing makes a nice set of axels for the front and back of that
I'll have to give them a try... I love hot racing. They make really good parts👍👍
Awesome
Thank you 👍👍
That thing awesome, been wanting a rustler 4wd for a while
It came out awesome... but its not my first choice
@@fxrc3086 What is your first choice? I have a wrestler 4 x 4 VXL that I have upgraded a bunch of parts to aluminum and I love it.
@@MrMetz2112 whats my first choice for what my friend?
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Awesome looking Rustler! What Center Drive shaft are you using on it? I can’t seem to find one.
Thank u. The drive shaft is a genetic brand on Ebay im not sure the name 👍👍
Hot racing makes a good light weight ones they look good to
Nice... thank you... if these fail I'll look into getting some..👍👍
Nice video, so how those axle hold up? I’m seeing this 3 years later. Lol
Mines almost 4 years old lol
Wow that’s impressive, I am running a hobby wing 4600 kv with a 18t pinion and 7- cell nimh. Way too high gearing and power for a nimh but it goes around 45 mph
Thank you...That's definitely fast for a nimh
@@fxrc3086 yea I’m gonna get a 9-cell nimh 10.8v soon, my parents don’t want me to get lipos cause they think they r dangerous so I’m just gonna go with what I got lol
@@tysemilicia3931 it's a good place to start... plenty of time for lipos in the future.
Needs some Blue Flames or lightning ⚡️
I really like your build you did a great job! What kind of body is that?
Thank you... its a clear body that i painted
Holy sheet, GPM diff covers. My experience with GPM is they a 1st rate. Well 10 years ago….
Love the video, I got one recently and got a pair of proline trenchers 2.8 but they wobble a bit and the nuts are on tight. Have you ever had this problem? If not so you know what it could possibly be?
Thank you... if u tried putting the stock tires back on to see if they wobble at all. I have had that and the stub axle that the hex goes on was a little bent. If those are straight then its the offset on the trencher tires. If there the ones with removable 12mm offset I would check there on there straight and tight. And if it still wobbles maybe changing out the 12mm offset on the tires.👍👍
@@fxrc3086 ok cool thanks I’ve tried with the stock tires and it still wobble I’ll check it out thank you!
@@goatafiedatomic4956 any time my friend... you should be able to straighten that stub axle out. Or at least mostly straightened out
Where did you get the aluminum battery tray? How did you get the esc to stay in place?
Definitely still call it a VXL. It's got VXL differentials, a VXL slipper, VXL shocks, etc. I had to convert my brushed after I mistakenly ordered it before I put my Castle 1515 in there.
That’s the exact reason why I sold my rustler I couldn’t keep a rear axle in it they always broke
I knew I couldn't be the only one... doesn't give me a lot of hope... lol 👍👍
I never broke rear only front but got those crazy strong black axles
They didn't break ..you broke them..🤔
@@6fiddy309 if by using the rc you mean I broke them I guess so. Must be a traxxas fan boy
I have had a ton of axle issues. Awesom you don't like MIP when I have $150 on axles setting right beside me lol. I got the XD CVD axles. HR rear axles lasted 20 min. I have rear diff locked. Running pro line 2.8 MX28s, I run max offset aluminum hubs $100 sucks. For hexes I run 17MM from MIP for the slash. Fits stock size axles and all but has a 17MM hex and flanged wheel bolts. Ive ripped a few 14mm nylon ones out so I went 17mm. Figuring the price up now, Didnt want to spend $1000 on an XMAXX so I ended up with a $1500 rustler. lol
It sounds sick... those MIPs axles sound way better then the ones they used to make... the ebay axles I have on it now are holding up but I don't take it out that much with all the other RCs. Good luck with urs... it sounds awesome👍👍
@@fxrc3086 I just had those axles pop up all over amazon and ebay. They look pretty strong. The HR racing ones that broke were some kind of aluminum alloy "pot metal" basically. I got MIP XD axles. They arent the light weight racing axles like people run in a slash. They are extremely heavy. Hope it holds. I have a tekno dog bone driveshaft ordered. I somehow bent my driveshaft. No idea how. Ive never snapped a single arm or anything. Front and rear is 100% RPM. Maybe its a weak link. Not sure JB weld 30 trillion weight diff in rear was a good idea either.
The criminal thing is a slipper clutch. First mod to do with these is the 6780
Would be sweet if someone could figure out a 2 engine build, could even be belt driven. Just a thought
Hey man, my stampedes motor died so I’m doing like a motor swap threw all the cars, anyway I’m looking at a max10, got a vid of driving it and it’s temperatures?
I have the rustler 4x4 brushed I converted to vxl spec and the maxx I drive both alot but the rustler deffinently is faster then the maxx I sold my first rustler to buy a maxx but the rustler is a good car I missed it enugh to buy another one 😆
Do you think that the Traxxas led light kit fits under the chassis brace
It should but I'm really not sure👍
40 mph is a great speed! As light weight as this Rusty is, it is capable of running 71 MPH on a 3S 5'000-MAH 25C.
Thats crazy fast for this little truck...👍👍
What gearing u running to get there at 71 I'm running 20t pinon 54spool????
@@mikelester5416 I swapped the telluride center differential in the rusty running the 76T in 48p I was geared 39-76 because I couldn't fit any bigger pinions in the space. I was also running sct tires on it.
I was actually running a vxl powered Telluride 4X4, and it was totally insane to drive crazy fast! I should've never sold it!!! I am pretty sure that I can get my Rusty 4X4 up around 70+ pretty easily. My 2wd is running 81 mph on the same sct tires.
You got an extra vxl 3s esc you wanna get rid of? I think I broke mine my 4 tec 2.0 won't go in reverse. And it's not in race mode.
I actually might...but traxxas has a great trade in program. They might just take care of that.
@@fxrc3086 I cut off the traxxas connection for a ec5 😂 so no. They won’t lol lol
Even with the upgrades that I have , I haven't broken much considering all the ramps at the skate park that I've jumped. I don't baby it but I'm not bashing the hell out of it neither. I've only broken an axle and replaced with the upgraded ones from. Traxxas
It's a fun little truck... these axles I have on it now have been doing well but if they break I'm going to try the upgraded traxxas ones... thank you 👍👍
I've had mine for 1 month esc fried servo broke .receiver broke. I have broken every axle multiple times finally upgraded to mip and haven't broken them. Broke the shock tower and a shock. Broke 4 caster blocks. And every hub replaced with metal ones. Did the mip 17mm conversion. I was overheating on 3s once the esc burned up. I put a copperhead 10 esc and haven't had any issues. I bash harder then others
I busted those blue links in half the stock are strongest
Drive shafts are one of those parts where your better off sticking with traxxas hop up parts. I had the MIPs on my rustler too..... Total garbage. As far as cvds go, the traxxas steel driveshafts are great, probably the best out there.
Thank you. The ones on it now seem to be holding up but if they break Ill look into those...👍👍
I want you to ask is it worth it all those changes for the car?
Thats a tough question... because there's probably some things you dont need to do. But it is fun little tuff truck besides the driveshafts... it I can get that figured out I think it is. It probably would have been cheaper to just buy the upgrade parts and only the stock parts you need.
Is there a video of you running it?
Question I’ve been wanting to get one but I’m worried about the ground clearance how did you get that much ground clearance out of your truck?
Just tires? Or what please let me know
Just by adding bigger tires, but it didn't give me that much. Ive never really had to much issue with ground clearance even with stock tires... however I dont use it on that ruff of terrain...👍👍
The better shocks might have helped a little also... 👍👍
@@fxrc3086 ok how much more of a lift do you think it gave you?
@@crashingandbashing3694 maybe 2 cm or slightly more
where did you get the black body shell?
hey man, i got same car and same wheels but when i put the wheels on they are too big for car and rear wheels rubb the case, how are yours so far out?
There working good so far... I have an aluminum 12mm weel hex thats a little thicker then the stock hex and im using the wider offset that came with the tires. Haven't had any rubbing 👍👍
Belted tires are hard on axles because they are so heavy are those belted?
They are not belted but u are definitely right
What front end undercarriage is that?
What about trying the Tekno M6 shafts?? I know that means you can’t use aluminum hubs but they use a good plastic that is very strong.
I didn't know that would work... I definitely have to look into that... thank you
@@fxrc3086 if you try the Tekno shafts, let me know how you like em, they are TKR6852X for the rear and TKR6851X for front. They also have bigger wheel bearings!!
@@raleighro awesome... I definitely will...with all the other RCs I don't drive it much but that gives me an excuse to try and break it... thank you👍👍
Have a list of all the mods? Did I miss it?
How did u get the plastics on the shell blue ??
U used to be able to buy those in a few different colors but I'm not sure if there still available
How fast does it go? And how long can it run hard before overheating?
I'm not sure about top speed but it's pretty quick. I no longer have the stock system installed so I can't be sure but as long as it's geared right it shouldn't overheat
Where did you get the body saver washers from
I got them a couple years ago on EBay 👍👍
Were is the front bulkhead from can’t find one for the lcg 7430r
It's a GPM front bulkhead and I believe I got it on Ebay
Can you send link please can’t find it at all
Hello! Are those the original wheels and tires?
They're not... They're the proline trencher 2.8 on the adjustable offset weels
@@fxrc3086 Ok thanks!👍🏻
How Is your car so clean?
It's not always... A hose some simple green, a small brush and air compressor and it looks like new... well not new but definitely clean 👍👍
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What’s the name of those tires ❔❔
There the proline 2.8 trenchers
What for steering buckles do you have?
I think u meant steering nuckles and there traxxas aluminum c hubs and casters
I mean what for links the links for steering
Got a link for that battery strap hold down
I got it on EBay and its a stainless steel battery tray for the traxxas rustler chassis 6723 but im not seeing a part # for it👍👍
yes driveshafts… Once they bend their no good… I'm so disappointed in people in general on eBay because there are so many driveshafts from China and they're making them out of dirt garbage steel there all useless junk and they're trying to take our money bring it into their country. It's hard to get parts when you have so many lying dogs… And it doesn't help when Traxxas makes their parts so expensive it's just stupid to give them money practically worse than giving it away to China. Good luck with your new driveshafts
Where do you get the chassis brace with the carbon?
It's actually just the aluminium one with a carbon fiber wrap
Thanks, and where do you get the piece of metal on the front of the chassis?
@@johansonsfamilie7316 I'm not sure what piece of metal ur talking about my friend?
In the video 9:38 when you show the servo. Traxxas has metal shock caps part number TRX3767A
Or it is anuminum I am not sure.
How did you get that motor to fit?
It bolts right in
@@fxrc3086 do you think the 2200kv one would fit??
@@jordon7079 I think so but ur not going to have much room for ur ESC. I believe the 2200kv is 74mm... I think the kv mite be to low for 3 or 4s... 2600kv or higher on 3 and 4s works great.
@@fxrc3086 Yeh, to be fair i think the 3500 velineon motor makes the car go fast enough for its size.
@@jordon7079 It is. Even the 2600kv on 3s is still fast enough for this truck, but its got a lot more torque and it runs cooler then the stock traxxas plus it can do 4s if u really want crazy power👍👍
Never had a drive shaft brake on my Rustler
My first after market shafts were MIP that were great and I ended up braking one of the cups for the CV and the stock ones started to twist on the back ones. Then I had some intagy ones that were awesome too but I bent the both right side stub axles...😖👍👍I bent them back but they wobble a little..
A lot of it was due to my baaaad driving...👍👍
I don't get why you would throw that much money into a truck you didn't like to begin with. Don't get me wrong, it's your money and your choice but almost all of those "upgrades" will make no improvement to the truck. In fact you will break and bend more stuff running 4s. My Rustler is almost bone stock and it rips on 3s and I haven't broken anything yet. The only things I think are lacking is the ESC and a better wheelie bar. If you liked the truck and just wanted to bling it out I get it. Don't be offended though, I've spent money unnecessarily myself. ;)
I do love the truck. A rustler not thus one, was the first RC I got as a boy. So maybe its sentimental. But as far as the upgrading well beyond what's necessary. Thats just what I do my friend👍👍
My drive shaft broke in a day after buying the truck from a little jump definitely the weakest spot
It sucks when they break that quickly
Can I have your old stuff
That's funny.... maybe I'll do some giveaways for some of my old stuff...👍👍
4S is impossible to get with out going 1/8. In 4wd.
Bit too much tire!
I think your trying to make this rustler 4x4 something that it's not !!! It was made for light to medium bashing not for full send over a 4ft jump !!!!!!!
Ur right it was probably not meant for really hard core bashing. Now a days there are way better options for that.