I have a rustler 4x4. Not vxl. But I did all of the vxl mods. Velineon motor, 3s, 14 tooth pinion, big bore shocks, heavy duty suspension upgrade, aluminum center driveshaft, upgraded steering servo, aluminum adjustable camber arms and steering arms. Thing is a dream. I got some amazon big bore shocks and they just sucked. Finally ordered the traxxas big bore kit and noticed that the spring rate wasn't quite enough for the truck. Luckily, traxxas sells higher spring rates. I ordered the +20 and +10 springs and ended up using +10 in the rear and +20 in the front. Makes a HUGE difference. It really depends on your driving style. If you like to bash and hit massive jumps, get the higher spring rates. If youre mostly doing small course and street, keep the original spring rates. I love how tuneable the shocks are and the seal in them is absolutely fantastic, you get accurate dampening based on your oil weight. Hopefully this helps anyone trying to choose what they want to do. Enjoy!
I also have the big bore shocks. Love them, no more caps popping off, no more bent shock shafts. Traxxas should have had them on the truck from the beginning!
@@connivingkhajiit once you start beating on them, they slowly fail, for normal, not so stressful, small jumps,, speedruns, off roading, they are perfect.
@@orange1248 well ice beaten the snoot out of my stampede 4x4 with stock shocks, and after putting aluminum shock caps on them when they would burst, ive never had a problem
I put the big bore shocks on my slash and the performance has been unbelievable, when I took sharp turns with the original shocks the truck would flip over, now it does not I find it hard to even flip the truck when I’m trying to. Great video and great upgrade Thank You.
Air compresses. Oil(as well as water) don't compress; they 'hydraulic'. I'm running Mobil-1 75/90 synthetic gear oil in my standard 4X4 VXL shocks as well as differentials and it works superbly in both applications. The car handles GREAT and the diffs put the power to the ground. And at less than $10/qt you can change it as much as your OCD needs.
To me... I think the big bore shocks offer great stability because it gives you greater control with the larger shock as a whole. But the 60 wt. Oil, in my opinion, offers greater dampening. So I am observing the machine appearing to bit hard on a landing die to greater dampening , and also observing greater stability due to the same spring load, however greater dampening. Try it with 40 wt. With the larger shock for greater stability and durability, increase the wt. By 10 and it will increase the spring by decreasing the dampening effect slightly. Or keep the 60 wt. And it will increase stability for drifting and racing although maintaining the same spring effect as stock.i think the weight oil drastically changes effects after drops or jumps. And adds stability operating everywhere else.
I have two and bought two more for my grandsons for Christmas, these new Rustler VXL 4x4s are amazing. The only upgrade I have done to one of them that seems to make a big difference is a set of ProLine Thrashers. It depends on what you do with it, the stock tires work well but the ProLine helps get the other over heavy grass, just much better traction.
Nice man, I ordered a rustler and a maxx this weekend mostly because of your vids. Definitely gonna order the big bore shocks to swap them out right off the bat on the rustler. Keep up the great content.
I can definitely see the difference, probably because I experienced it myself with gen1 ERevo. The stock setup is really plush, it's very funny while learning and you still go kind of slow in 4S, but for the 6S I switched to the stiffer springs and heavier oil. I can see a very similar behavior here. It turns out with time I would not mind going back a bit for a more plush setup, but not as plush as stock. I don't jump too much and I like to see the suspension arms moving. Just the looks of it, not for the performance
I tried heavy oil,, but didn't like it much (shock seemed slow). What worked for me was using RPM two stage shock pistons and 45 wt oil. I used the med-heavy kit with the purple pistons (heavy) the way they work is slowing compression without effecting rebound. I did this with every traxxas (Big bore shock) i've ever owned, even the E maxx. the only problem is they don't fit perfect, you may need to sand the pistons diameter to fit. I just rolled a piece of sandpaper into a circle and sanded it till they fit properly. it also worked on my associated T4 shocks
Just a tip.. compress the shock right as you tighten cap. Tightening with piston extended you havnt bled out what the piston rod displaces.. effectively hydrolocking before end of travel
Love the vids . The big bore shocks r better with aluminum and the handling . But it don’t stop the car from hitting bottom hard , but big air I go with 70 r 80 wt oil. Stiffens it up a bit more . But all in choice really
I'm not swapping them out yet I already bought to many RPM parts plus the Dual Fans, shock oils and Baloons to make shock boots. Not to mention the bigger tires and smaller pinion I'm trying to buy in the future and then Some stocks? $800 Rustler possibly
yeah my 2wd rustler w/vxl-3 upgrade and strc aluminum upgrades and rpm a arms, hot racing gears, is about 450-500 as it sits, plus batteries around 600
People need to do more test like this in video..I don't see much a difference.i think you made need to change the springs.. On the big bore shocks I bought the original springs were stronger.. Count the coils.. Goodluck
I question how much of this difference has to do with the shocks themselves. Other than being aluminum rather than plastic they are almost the same as the stock ones. This difference is likely down to thicker oil.
I put 80 weight in my car for jumping and I kept the original shocks. Works great. Just aluminum caps and 80 weight. When you want it soft again. Just put the 3 hole plastic valve on the shock shaft. Walla. Done. 👊😎.
Don't say it " works great " and that you bent 3 out of 4 shocks the first time you drove it. LMAO. Worked HORRILBE> that 80 weight shock oil is why you bent your shock shafts.
OMG this made my day!! i was thinking about my RC car that i bought 10 years ago and i bought new alu shocks for it and they were so lose and i was like what a shit type of shock is this. And now after watching this vid i realised that there was no shock oil in it hahahah
The fluid is a dampening medium, to slow the compression and rebound of the shock rate. Thinner fluid allows faster compression and rebound as thicker would slow it down. Over bumpy terrain the thinner oil would make your shocks like a basket ball and thicker would make it pack down to the point you would lose vertical travel in your shock.
Between the ultra shocks and the big bores, the big bores are definitely smoother. Add some thicker oil to the ultra shocks with aluminum caps and your good for bashing.
@@OSUHARDING1ATECHNICEXPERIENCE Lol! Yeah I’v been playing with RCs again. I figure if I’m going to spend $300 and up on a toy I’d like to be able to drive it.
Man love your content 👍to be honest they look the same but only you will be able to notice with driving it 👍I had bought some shocks for my revo a few years ago and they are the best shocks I have ever had on ANY OF MY RIGS! and I'm pissed because I don't remember where I got them or the brand lol but I can drop it from 5 feet and it doesn't bottom out it also sticks to the ground now full speed around "50/ 55" depending on my tune and the weather I can break it left or right and it just hooks up on a dime!!!!! No more rolling over at all!!!! I believe I have 40 weight oil in them but I love em!!!!! And not to rain on your parade lol but the only thing I would "re-buy" that's traxxas are "a arms" the colored ones.....I love traxxas and really don't run anything else but one thing about them is their products are awesome but certain things break even when not bashing....I also hate the new clip on bodies!!!!!🤬.....and the wheelie bar on the rustler!!!!!! What is the point of having a wheelie bar if the thing still 12 o'clocks and flips on the lid😑....but anyway I can say for sure is that if you want durable hop ups you can't go any better than integy....however....for way better prices and very good quality hobbypark makes some awesome stuff too👍 of course rpm and proline do but each company makes certain things better than the other also loved that arrma felony vid👍🤌 that car will make me cheat on traxxas lol✌
I'd just look for some heavier springs and use the spacers to add more rebound, and a thicker oil rather than spending the money on these. Not much of an upgrade for the cost imo
Lucalikes Dogs thats cool!... you should try going to a skateboard park in the summer… But not the winter… In the winter the parts on the RC cars are more brittle and are more reliable to break...But besides that a skateboarding park is very fun and… The rustler is very strong
ik this was 3 years ago, but recently ive had this literally exact same upgrade to my traxxas hoss. The shocks are super durable but the bottom e-ring, holding the piston keeps poping off. and piston slides down the shaft, providing no damping. wast of time and shock oil, so im gonna replace the e-rings with better ones.
Hey… It is me again… My dad just got home and he brought me a three cell. 6400 MAH Lipo... you should get this battery and do a video on it… What I have heard is that It is the biggest battery for the Rustler
Pointless test. The stock shocks can perform in a similar manor. You have the option to install different pistons and also change the shock oil. The big bore shocks will help but not to any great extent. They're allot more durable and also provide a more responsive suspension due to the coating on the shock shafts.
Dear Outsourced RC Thanks for the review of the shocks! I am very happy with the result of these shocks. I see you’re body doenst come off at the front. I have exact the same Rustler and 80% of my jumps ended with a lose body. Its only at the front side. I understand when my landing is not at all four wheels it can happen, but most of my jumps are clean as yours. It lands from 6-7 ft just like you. Do you have any idea to avoid this problem?
Thinking about buying my first real 4x4 RC truck AND I believe. I have narrowed it down to this model. I been flying drones for over 2 years and been driving High End RC Boats so I think this will be a good fit! What are your thoughts about the 4X4?
You didn’t mention anything about setting rebound when adding oil, other videos talk about that, not sure if it is important or not, other guys say it is when setting up new shocks
Can I just put the 60 WT Oil in the stock shocks of do I have to get heavy duty ones like the one you got? Also, would you prefer this setup over the original/stock setup? My Rustler does bottom out a lot and it makes me cringe each time I hear that chassis hit the ground. Thanks for the great vid!
Outsourced RC went with the big bore kit & 60w from Traxxas. Moved shocks up and down & waited for no air bubbles. We weren’t getting rebound on the front at all. I moved the bottom positioning in one screw hole & added a spacer to each front shock. Helped a little but not what we were expecting. Not like yours
Did you change placement of top and bottom mount holes or keep stock position? I upgraded same shock and weight but mine is very bouncy on the landing.
Outsourced RC i stand corrected. I have the GTR with 50 weight. Had them tightened down a tad too much for the 30 degree ramp you helped me build. You have me wanting to get Revo. I have 1 question- is it that good with stock parts? I have Russ 4x4 maxed and I don’t want to have to upgrade everything from the jump this time around.
I wanna get some 50w for my Hoss but i dont know what to do. I hate how big jumps make the chassis slam the ground. I want the stress to go on the shocks rather than breaking more parts on it. Im trying to turn it into a jump car. What would you recommend?
@@outsourcedrc Thank you. I just got 50w so Ill be trying that. I did a decent drop test and it works pretty good. I love how you can change the performance on Hobby grade rcs. Love your videos man. You are so friendly.
How long do u run your rustler before the motor heats up ? Im getting 25 minutes of usage before the motor is hot.. is that normal ? What can i do to make the motor be cool more time ?
@@outsourcedrc i run it on grass.. as well as dirt and cement. And i have a 20 pinion.. Since i dont have a temperature gun. Is it normal for the motor to get hot with only 25 minutes of using the car ?
I have a rustler 4x4. Not vxl. But I did all of the vxl mods. Velineon motor, 3s, 14 tooth pinion, big bore shocks, heavy duty suspension upgrade, aluminum center driveshaft, upgraded steering servo, aluminum adjustable camber arms and steering arms. Thing is a dream. I got some amazon big bore shocks and they just sucked. Finally ordered the traxxas big bore kit and noticed that the spring rate wasn't quite enough for the truck. Luckily, traxxas sells higher spring rates. I ordered the +20 and +10 springs and ended up using +10 in the rear and +20 in the front. Makes a HUGE difference. It really depends on your driving style. If you like to bash and hit massive jumps, get the higher spring rates. If youre mostly doing small course and street, keep the original spring rates. I love how tuneable the shocks are and the seal in them is absolutely fantastic, you get accurate dampening based on your oil weight. Hopefully this helps anyone trying to choose what they want to do. Enjoy!
I also have the big bore shocks. Love them, no more caps popping off, no more bent shock shafts. Traxxas should have had them on the truck from the beginning!
But if they make it aftermarket that's more money in their pocket
the original shocks are just as good if you tune them right
@@connivingkhajiit once you start beating on them, they slowly fail, for normal, not so stressful, small jumps,, speedruns, off roading, they are perfect.
@@orange1248 well ice beaten the snoot out of my stampede 4x4 with stock shocks, and after putting aluminum shock caps on them when they would burst, ive never had a problem
@@connivingkhajiit good to know! I want to be sure what to buy for my rusty 4x4
I put the big bore shocks on my slash and the performance has been unbelievable, when I took sharp turns with the original shocks the truck would flip over, now it does not I find it hard to even flip the truck when I’m trying to.
Great video and great upgrade Thank You.
Air compresses. Oil(as well as water) don't compress; they 'hydraulic'. I'm running Mobil-1 75/90 synthetic gear oil in my standard 4X4 VXL shocks as well as differentials and it works superbly in both applications. The car handles GREAT and the diffs put the power to the ground. And at less than $10/qt you can change it as much as your OCD needs.
Dude he said air compresses he just said it compresses at a different rate
To me... I think the big bore shocks offer great stability because it gives you greater control with the larger shock as a whole. But the 60 wt. Oil, in my opinion, offers greater dampening. So I am observing the machine appearing to bit hard on a landing die to greater dampening , and also observing greater stability due to the same spring load, however greater dampening. Try it with 40 wt. With the larger shock for greater stability and durability, increase the wt. By 10 and it will increase the spring by decreasing the dampening effect slightly. Or keep the 60 wt. And it will increase stability for drifting and racing although maintaining the same spring effect as stock.i think the weight oil drastically changes effects after drops or jumps. And adds stability operating everywhere else.
I’m getting the rustler 4x4 for Christmas and I’m excited
I have two and bought two more for my grandsons for Christmas, these new Rustler VXL 4x4s are amazing. The only upgrade I have done to one of them that seems to make a big difference is a set of ProLine Thrashers. It depends on what you do with it, the stock tires work well but the ProLine helps get the other over heavy grass, just much better traction.
@@daleb1225 checkout the Arrma Granite BLX 3S 4x4
Merry Christmas enjoy 👍
Arrma
Same i can't wait
I have a Rustler 4x4 VXL. I can definitely tell a difference with the new shocks you put on. Can’t wait to try it on mine.
Nice man, I ordered a rustler and a maxx this weekend mostly because of your vids. Definitely gonna order the big bore shocks to swap them out right off the bat on the rustler. Keep up the great content.
Thanks!
I can definitely see the difference, probably because I experienced it myself with gen1 ERevo. The stock setup is really plush, it's very funny while learning and you still go kind of slow in 4S, but for the 6S I switched to the stiffer springs and heavier oil. I can see a very similar behavior here.
It turns out with time I would not mind going back a bit for a more plush setup, but not as plush as stock. I don't jump too much and I like to see the suspension arms moving. Just the looks of it, not for the performance
Yes, much better performance with the Big Bore Shocks and they are much more durable that the stock shocks ! ....Good investment IMO.
This is the same my buddy got when we both popped our stock shock caps at the track, I got aluminum shock caps he got these
Lol, just commented that 😂
I tried heavy oil,, but didn't like it much (shock seemed slow). What worked for me was using RPM two stage shock pistons and 45 wt oil. I used the med-heavy kit with the purple pistons (heavy) the way they work is slowing compression without effecting rebound. I did this with every traxxas (Big bore shock) i've ever owned, even the E maxx. the only problem is they don't fit perfect, you may need to sand the pistons diameter to fit. I just rolled a piece of sandpaper into a circle and sanded it till they fit properly. it also worked on my associated T4 shocks
Im buying this truck on Monday on my birthday. IM SO EXCITED
Thats awesome! Its a good little RC
I went with the GTR ones but will see how they go as nearly opted for these.
Yeah I saw. Yours looked like they were a hassle.
Suspension upgrades are some of the best mods you can do with any car, be it your 1:1 scale lol or an rc.
You make fantastic videos my dude! I enjoy watching it. You remind me of Stephen Wonderboy Thompson with the wholesome language. Good videos
Hey good idea with the wood block! Thanks for making this vid.
Its more better... Lol. They're low, they're going to slap some no matter what, i think. Good video. You looked younger! Enjoyed it man, thanks.
It seems to handle better it’s the body that’s making the noise every time you land
Just a tip.. compress the shock right as you tighten cap. Tightening with piston extended you havnt bled out what the piston rod displaces.. effectively hydrolocking before end of travel
Love the vids . The big bore shocks r better with aluminum and the handling . But it don’t stop the car from hitting bottom hard , but big air I go with 70 r 80 wt oil. Stiffens it up a bit more . But all in choice really
Perfect video! I got these shocks and wanted to do heavy oil but was afraid to break something. Thank you for this!!!!
no problem!
I could tell, by the sound immediately.
Ya got to listen to it.
I'm not swapping them out yet I already bought to many RPM parts plus the Dual Fans, shock oils and Baloons to make shock boots. Not to mention the bigger tires and smaller pinion I'm trying to buy in the future and then Some stocks? $800 Rustler possibly
yeah my 2wd rustler w/vxl-3 upgrade and strc aluminum upgrades and rpm a arms, hot racing gears, is about 450-500 as it sits, plus batteries around 600
People need to do more test like this in video..I don't see much a difference.i think you made need to change the springs.. On the big bore shocks I bought the original springs were stronger.. Count the coils.. Goodluck
Also got these on my rusty, along with some rpm parts.
Love rpm parts. My Stampede refuses to break.
I question how much of this difference has to do with the shocks themselves. Other than being aluminum rather than plastic they are almost the same as the stock ones. This difference is likely down to thicker oil.
I put 80 weight in my car for jumping and I kept the original shocks.
Works great. Just aluminum caps and 80 weight.
When you want it soft again. Just put the 3 hole plastic valve on the shock shaft. Walla. Done. 👊😎.
Yeah but I bent one of the shocks.
Outsourced RC I bent 3 out of 4 shock shafts on my first bash myself 😖
Don't say it " works great " and that you bent 3 out of 4 shocks the first time you drove it. LMAO. Worked HORRILBE> that 80 weight shock oil is why you bent your shock shafts.
OMG this made my day!! i was thinking about my RC car that i bought 10 years ago and i bought new alu shocks for it and they were so lose and i was like what a shit type of shock is this. And now after watching this vid i realised that there was no shock oil in it hahahah
oh lol
Wow!!! Ouch!!
Just ordered a set for myself since I broke a shock the other day. I should be able to pick them up tomorrow :)
The fluid is a dampening medium, to slow the compression and rebound of the shock rate. Thinner fluid allows faster compression and rebound as thicker would slow it down. Over bumpy terrain the thinner oil would make your shocks like a basket ball and thicker would make it pack down to the point you would lose vertical travel in your shock.
Great video very well documented I appreciate it cant wait to get those on mine. Should try another brand shock colored and compare to these
if you bash the ultra shocks they bend very easy, plus the shock caps are popping off especially the rear ones
Between the ultra shocks and the big bores, the big bores are definitely smoother. Add some thicker oil to the ultra shocks with aluminum caps and your good for bashing.
Nice video! I’m getting back into RCs and found your channel.
Thanks!
hmmm... funny seeing you here.
@@OSUHARDING1ATECHNICEXPERIENCE Lol! Yeah I’v been playing with RCs again. I figure if I’m going to spend $300 and up on a toy I’d like to be able to drive it.
Both my son and I really enjoy your videos! I have the erevo 2.0 and he has the rustler 4x4 vxl. I could tell the difference in shock response clearly
Thanks! Thats good. Sometimes its hard to tell.
gadgetmantwincities Which of the two would you recommend? Have a nice day
I know you dont have to keep spring clips in just to make the springs fit. Looking at different spring kits for the wife and go from there.👍👊😎
I’m getting a rustler 4x4 vxl soon great vid
love the big bore shocks, ya still get chassis slammers but it dont bounce so bad. plus good luck bending those shock shafts
Man love your content 👍to be honest they look the same but only you will be able to notice with driving it 👍I had bought some shocks for my revo a few years ago and they are the best shocks I have ever had on ANY OF MY RIGS! and I'm pissed because I don't remember where I got them or the brand lol but I can drop it from 5 feet and it doesn't bottom out it also sticks to the ground now full speed around "50/ 55" depending on my tune and the weather I can break it left or right and it just hooks up on a dime!!!!! No more rolling over at all!!!! I believe I have 40 weight oil in them but I love em!!!!! And not to rain on your parade lol but the only thing I would "re-buy" that's traxxas are "a arms" the colored ones.....I love traxxas and really don't run anything else but one thing about them is their products are awesome but certain things break even when not bashing....I also hate the new clip on bodies!!!!!🤬.....and the wheelie bar on the rustler!!!!!! What is the point of having a wheelie bar if the thing still 12 o'clocks and flips on the lid😑....but anyway I can say for sure is that if you want durable hop ups you can't go any better than integy....however....for way better prices and very good quality hobbypark makes some awesome stuff too👍 of course rpm and proline do but each company makes certain things better than the other also loved that arrma felony vid👍🤌 that car will make me cheat on traxxas lol✌
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy my videos. I wish you could remember the shocks you got. I'm doing an E REvo 2.0 shock video soon.
@@outsourcedrc I found out that they are traxxas GTR shocks👍
@@scu-dub Thanks!
@@outsourcedrcno prob buddy 👍maybe you can give me a shout out during that vid 😁👍✌
hard to tell on camera any difference. the stock ones seem so soft though.
I'd just look for some heavier springs and use the spacers to add more rebound, and a thicker oil rather than spending the money on these. Not much of an upgrade for the cost imo
I bent a shaft in one of the shocks anyways.
I got the new rustler for my 10th b-day!
Cari Sundeen is it good couse I’m going to get one for Christmas
well happy birthday!
Lucalikes Dogs thats cool!... you should try going to a skateboard park in the summer… But not the winter… In the winter the parts on the RC cars are more brittle and are more reliable to break...But besides that a skateboarding park is very fun and… The rustler is very strong
@@caris2893 I dont know of a skateboard park near me. all the ones I know are indoors and they dont allow RC cars.
Outsourced RC Would you reccomend more an E Revo 2, Rustler 4x4 vxl or a cheaper brand truck?
I’m just convinced that there’s nothing u can do about the rustler bottoming out. The truck is known for it.
Just put them on my Rusty as well. Great video sir. Also what radius’s are your ramps cut at? I like them. Thankyou
I actually have a video that shows exactly how I made my ramps. Just scroll down a bit and you should see it.
ik this was 3 years ago, but recently ive had this literally exact same upgrade to my traxxas hoss. The shocks are super durable but the bottom e-ring, holding the piston keeps poping off. and piston slides down the shaft, providing no damping. wast of time and shock oil, so im gonna replace the e-rings with better ones.
I have not had that issue. I wonder if it has to do with the Hoss it self.
@@outsourcedrc no, because I've run them on other vehicles before and the same thing happened.
Got a rustler 4x4 last weekend. Only ran it like 5 min😐, the weather and my work haven't let me driving it yet😭😭
Take it to work! I do that some times
@@outsourcedrc hmm yeah that's a plan😀
It's too bad I can't upgrade my Rusty 4x4 since I'm pretty much stuck with them as they won't be able to fit mine due to my upgrades.
Great video keep it up! My friend just got those shocks for his Stampede.
I just got this RC. Love it!!!
Hey… It is me again… My dad just got home and he brought me a three cell. 6400 MAH Lipo... you should get this battery and do a video on it… What I have heard is that It is the biggest battery for the Rustler
It is! It would be a waste for me. I have like 6 5000 mah batteries.
Outsourced RC wow!
@@caris2893 Well I have two E Revo's. I need to be able to run them both at the same time. They each take two batteries.
Biggest 3s Traxxas makes is the 8400 biggest 2s they make is 10000
Pointless test. The stock shocks can perform in a similar manor. You have the option to install different pistons and also change the shock oil. The big bore shocks will help but not to any great extent. They're allot more durable and also provide a more responsive suspension due to the coating on the shock shafts.
Why didn't you just add more preload to the original shocks
Dear Outsourced RC
Thanks for the review of the shocks!
I am very happy with the result of these shocks. I see you’re body doenst come off at the front. I have exact the same Rustler and 80% of my jumps ended with a lose body. Its only at the front side.
I understand when my landing is not at all four wheels it can happen, but most of my jumps are clean as yours. It lands from 6-7 ft just like you. Do you have any idea to avoid this problem?
you may have damaged the front of the body in such a way that it does not stay on. I'd inspect it.
Nice video, I also like the Mustang though
Thanks!
Thinking about buying my first real 4x4 RC truck AND I believe. I have narrowed it down to this model. I been flying drones for over 2 years and been driving High End RC Boats so I think this will be a good fit! What are your thoughts about the 4X4?
Awesome rc 4x4 got mine for father's day!
It's awesome. I have several videos about it.
You didn’t mention anything about setting rebound when adding oil, other videos talk about that, not sure if it is important or not, other guys say it is when setting up new shocks
Please get the Arrma Granite or Big Rock Crew Cab BLX
Thank You ! what I am saying
Can I just put the 60 WT Oil in the stock shocks of do I have to get heavy duty ones like the one you got? Also, would you prefer this setup over the original/stock setup? My Rustler does bottom out a lot and it makes me cringe each time I hear that chassis hit the ground. Thanks for the great vid!
You can put heavier weight in the shocks. I like this set up better.
I like your ramps. Didnt really see the difference
Thanks. Its hard to tell really.
Hi there, can I ask please how long your getting out of the battery in it? Thanks, Jon
We added these and the car sags. Once the shocks compress they don’t spring back up
What weight oil did you use and what springs? Did you bleed your shocks correctly?
Outsourced RC went with the big bore kit & 60w from Traxxas. Moved shocks up and down & waited for no air bubbles. We weren’t getting rebound on the front at all. I moved the bottom positioning in one screw hole & added a spacer to each front shock. Helped a little but not what we were expecting. Not like yours
@@dividendminer Take the spring off, compress the shock. If it doesnt come out about half way on its own, something isnt right.
Outsourced RC I’ll do that tonight, thank you for your help
You should’ve kept the normal shock the big bore shocks just made it hit th me ground harder and they also make you wheelie everwhere
I always enjoy your videos. Great job. Great tips. Isn’t 60W kind of heavy? The car would ride like it has no damping, no?
It seems fine to me. I jump mine pretty high so it is what works
What is the part # for the big bore shocks on the traxxas website
Great video 👏
It looks like it flys straighter off the jump seems more balanced.
Came for the shocks and then saw the sorry state of that Mustang front tire… why don't you fix it?
Can you do a Bash session in a forest
I have never seen a youtuber who do this
Like, in my back yard? You cant drive this thing back there lol. Its a jungle.
Outsourced, why didn’t you use the stock springs in the shocks as Traxxas recommends?
Have you tried that combo?
I'm not sure what you mean. What do they recommend?
@@outsourcedrc They recommend using the stock springs and just using the new upgraded shock bodies. I believe the front shock is a blue short.
I just got new aluminum caps... they are blue!
Me too I got the blue ones they work great 👍👍
I like what is on your avatar 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🚘🚘🚘
triangleswinger RC do you have a channel?
@@caris2893 no but I do put some videos on Instagram, I need a better camera to do RUclips but me and my friend have talked about it lol.
@@caris2893 my Instagram is @stpack83 I just put a couple more short videos up today👍👍
Just got a set of these they work good
Huge difference
What pinion and battery setup are you running. Thanks for the video!
@Ryan’s Rc Upgrades thanks👍
Caps and cylinder of these shocks are plastic or aluminum ?
Beautiful mustang brotha love those 1st and 2nd gen mustangs
Thanks! Me too!
Get you some VG Racing Springs that chassis slap is treble
Nice property man
Good video, thanks for the info
Is this something i should think about changing out to Aluminium shocks instead of the stock ones that come with this???
Maybe I missed it, but did the old shocks also have 60wt oil in them too?
cgrant26 nope, stock shocks have 30wt oil in it.
Definately sounds better on the landings! Personally, id go to a minimum of 100wt for that kind of jumping.
When you flip over, press the "set" button for 4 seconds and it will auto right itself.
Thats really hard on its drive train.
@@outsourcedrc Going on 5 years, hasn't broke yet. Vxl, 54/13 ratio, 3s, steel gears.
Question, I don't know if I didn't see it or missed or I was passed out or what... But Why the Big Bore vs GTR Long?
I honestly forget why. I dont remember.
@@outsourcedrc So follow up, if you where to upgrade the shocks today would you go with the Big Bore, GTR or GTR Long?
The prolines are the best choice for traxxas in my opinion.
I was looking at those but evertime I read reviews about them half are good and half are bad lol
@@stpbasss3773 They are all I use. They really do the job and no more shock collars.
@@stpbasss3773 You should try them. I put them in my rustler and a night and day difference. You'll never buy traxxas big bores again.
Is That Stock Esc & Motor? Also What Size Battery Are You Running??
yeah its stock. The battery is a 3s
ive already had to buy more wheels and tires for that thing because they got unbalanced are you having that issue ?
Did you change placement of top and bottom mount holes or keep stock position? I upgraded same shock and weight but mine is very bouncy on the landing.
Same holes. I'm not sure why it would be bouncy if you used the same oil that I did. Thicker oil will reduce the bounce.
Outsourced RC i stand corrected. I have the GTR with 50 weight. Had them tightened down a tad too much for the 30 degree ramp you helped me build. You have me wanting to get Revo. I have 1 question- is it that good with stock parts? I have Russ 4x4 maxed and I don’t want to have to upgrade everything from the jump this time around.
@@kevinbenson2402 The E Revo does need a few mods like Limiting straps and servos. Its great once you get it set up.
Outsourced RC ordered it Sunday along with the straps and aluminum brace. Last one in stock can’t wait!
Do the Traxxas Big Bore shocks come with aluminum caps?
Nice, I put some on my rustler 2wd
can I put 100 weight oil in shocks for my rustler 4x4 VXL so it will rarely bottom out?
I wanna get some 50w for my Hoss but i dont know what to do. I hate how big jumps make the chassis slam the ground. I want the stress to go on the shocks rather than breaking more parts on it. Im trying to turn it into a jump car. What would you recommend?
Sometimes you cant avoid the chassis hitting the ground. Just set it up with thicker shock oil and soften the landing best you can.
@@outsourcedrc Thank you. I just got 50w so Ill be trying that. I did a decent drop test and it works pretty good. I love how you can change the performance on Hobby grade rcs. Love your videos man. You are so friendly.
@@docedits7294 Thanks! Its just how I am.
What else did you do other than the shocks?
At 4:32 THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!
What spur and pinion gear do you have in it. And what kind of battery
Its the stock gearing and the battery is a Venom 5000 mah 35c 3s
How long do u run your rustler before the motor heats up ? Im getting 25 minutes of usage before the motor is hot.. is that normal ? What can i do to make the motor be cool more time ?
I dont run it hot. I've only had ti run hot when I put the 17t pinion and ran it in grass. Is that what you are doing?
@@outsourcedrc i run it on grass.. as well as dirt and cement. And i have a 20 pinion.. Since i dont have a temperature gun. Is it normal for the motor to get hot with only 25 minutes of using the car ?
@@KusshLover323 with a 20t pinion, yes. you will run it hot like that. That is a lot of work on the motor.
I can not tell any difference, I added a set of ProLine Thrashers to one of mine and they have made a huge difference.
How full should you be filling the shocks with oil?
I was wondering do you have a rustler vxl 2wd or just the 4x4 vxl?
Just the 4x4
Great video and I have subbed to your channel
Thanks!