Looking at getting a 9004

[Rockrider1984]

Hi there all i have a RC4wd rock rider and i hate it in my eyes they are junk... anyways i am looking at getting the ax10 9004 kit i will be using my motor and everything off of my rock rider ie. tekin FX-R, tekin crawler motor 55t and hpi radio... will this be a good combo for the ax10 and what should be my first upgrades for it? sorry kind of a noob to crawling

[aclark09]

I would recomend getting the artr. It comes with bent links in the rear as well as the straight axle in the rear. And someone correct me if I am wrong I think it also has the heavy duty steel locker. The only downside I see with the artr is the coarse thread hardware and nylon nut. it's an easy fix though.

[AZrcdriver]

I think the ARTR is a better choice as well.

Here is a chart of the differences on Axial's site. See Here

[Rockrider1984]

Ya thats the kit i am talking about lol...

[chrisjlittle]

I would say your first upgrades should be weight in the tires and better tires. The hot bodies rovers work really well and are inexpensive. Aluminum knuckles and C's are a worthwhile investment. I've broken all the stock axial driveshafts I've ever had, stampede drive shafts are a direct replacement and are noticeably stronger. Those things will help a lot.

A upgraded chassis is a good upgrade and will improve performance significantly. There are a lot of good choices out there, I'm very happy with my mayhem LS2.0, the axial SWX is a proven performer, and there are many more out there that work. I'd say go to a local comp and see what people are using, everybody is pretty helpful and cool at every comp I've ever been to

[Rocks R. Good]

If your planning on comping, you might want to go to a 45 or 35 turn motor, and you would need a long list of other stuff two. Alum. front end parts and a dig are a must. Tires are another must have, you might want to look at the new panthers, look pretty good!

Good luck!