upgrade questions

[crewchief0037]

ok i have been contemplating upgrading my axles and shocks, and was wondering which ones to get. im wantin somethin with decent speed and can somewhat crawl. my current setup is stock. ive been lookin at the alloy axles and shocks on rcplanet, good idea or no.

any and all comments are appreciated. thanks.

[rottenbelly]

Originally Posted by crewchief0037

ok i have been contemplating upgrading my axles and shocks, and was wondering which ones to get. im wantin somethin with decent speed and can somewhat crawl. my current setup is stock. ive been lookin at the alloy axles and shocks on rcplanet, good idea or no.

any and all comments are appreciated. thanks.

The aluminum strc straight rear axles are nice. Never had any problems with mine.
I would stay WAY clear of the integy stuff. It is brittle, soft aluminum.
Just about everyone on here will tell you the same!!
Aluminum hub carriers and knuckles are a nice upgrade to help out you steering.
Slash shocks work great for the wk. I used the shorter 4 inch ones on my old crawler and they were nice and smooth, not to mention strong!

[Toyo496]

I second what rottenbelly said about the STRC rear axle lock outs. I was breaking rear axles almost every time I went out. Since I replaced the rear with the STRC kit that includes bigger stainless steel axles I have yest to have ANY problems in the rear end.

[crewchief0037]

well thanks for the posts guys, very helpful got some much needed direction.

1 more question, as stated above i want somethin with speed but can still crawl decently, so what would be a good set of tires and rims to get? i still have the stock wk tires.

[SnoopMaxx]

The Flat Iron 2.2" M3 is a Good all-round tyre

[rickey420]

Originally Posted by crewchief0037

well thanks for the posts guys, very helpful got some much needed direction.

1 more question, as stated above i want somethin with speed but can still crawl decently, so what would be a good set of tires and rims to get? i still have the stock wk tires.

proline eight shooters are nice wheels and cheap, the m3 are all around good tires, rox lox are awesome by the way...

[crewchief0037]

http://www.rcplanet.com/ProductDetai...RA5862&click=3
Are these the slash shocks that were refered?

http://www.teamstrc.com/ebproductdet...ainid=8&id=214
and are these the strc straight axles?


thanks for ur help and patience

[rickey420]

Originally Posted by crewchief0037

http://www.rcplanet.com/ProductDetai...RA5862&click=3
Are these the slash shocks that were refered?

http://www.teamstrc.com/ebproductdet...ainid=8&id=214
and are these the strc straight axles?


thanks for ur help and patience

Ya thats the straight axles, got the same set myself, no problems and work great!!

[crewchief0037]

thanks again for the help

[rottenbelly]

Originally Posted by crewchief0037

http://www.rcplanet.com/ProductDetai...RA5862&click=3
Are these the slash shocks that were refered?

http://www.teamstrc.com/ebproductdet...ainid=8&id=214
and are these the strc straight axles?


thanks for ur help and patience

Those are great shocks but will give you two different sizes.
I used these on my crawler, as do tons of folks.
http://www.rcplanet.com/Traxxas_Shoc..._p/tra4760.htm

Great buttery smooth shock that doesnt leak.
You will need to get springs seperate.

[Toyo496]

As far as tires I would suggest in this order:

1: HB Sedonas
2: HB Rovers
3: Chisels

I am sure everyone would rate these in a different order or add other tires, but these have worked great for me and I would buy any of them again.