Brand New Slash 4x4 Build Into Slash/Backslash

[NOFTCHX]

My brand new slash 4x4 ultimate (Part# 68077-4) So far parts are:
-Castle Creations 6.5mm connectors ( part# cse011-0068-00)
-Traxxas battery hold-down retainer front & rear (part# 7426X)
-Traxxas TMAXX Brake disc (part# 4964)
-CEN RACING Battery straps (part# CKR0406)
-Traxxas Bearing adapter, 6061-T6 aluminum (blue anodized) (1)10×15×4mm ball bearing (black rubber sealed)(1)(for slipper shaft) (part# 6893X)
-Apex RC Products (10) 5×8×2.5mm rubber shielded ball bearing (part# 1911R)
-Traxxas 16-T pinion, heavy duty (part# 3946X)
-Traxxas 14-T pinion, heavy duty (part# 3944X)
- Traxxas Slipper preasure plate and hub (part# 5351)
-Traxxas rebuild kit heavy duty (part# 5352R)
-Traxxas rebuild kit, GTR long/xx-long shocks (part# 7463)
-Android OTG Cable ( for use with Castle Creations App)
-Traxxas springs shocks, white (GTR xx-long) (1.004 rate blue) (part# 7449)
-Traxxas springs shocks, white (GTR long) (0.892 rate blue) (part# 7448)
-Traxxas Phone mount (part# 6532)
-Hot Racing clip on two piece motor heat sink w/fan blue ( part# MH550TE06)
Hot Racing velineon vxl-3s esc aluminum heat sink high velocity fan ( part# ESC303T06)
-Pro-Line Extended front and rear body mounts (part# 6087-00)
-Traxxas 52-T spur (part# 6843) X2
-Traxxas 54-T spur (part# 3956) X2
-Traxxas hex hubs, aluminum (part# 1654X) X2

So far thats the list of whats arrived and tomorrow starts the build. More parts are coming this week. Ill make sure every step of the way to share photos and info. Im looking forward to this build and all your guy's input.

[NOFTCHX]

Heres the photos of everything so far. YEAH!!

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[Day3rd]

That is going to turn out awesome! Make sure to send us more pictures of when it is done!

[El Sob]

My brand new slash 4x4 ultimate (Part# 68077-4) So far parts are:
-Castle Creations 6.5mm connectors ( part# cse011-0068-00)
-Traxxas battery hold-down retainer front & rear (part# 7426X)
-Traxxas TMAXX Brake disc (part# 4964)
-CEN RACING Battery straps (part# CKR0406)
-Traxxas Bearing adapter, 6061-T6 aluminum (blue anodized) (1)10×15×4mm ball bearing (black rubber sealed)(1)(for slipper shaft) (part# 6893X)
-Apex RC Products (10) 5×8×2.5mm rubber shielded ball bearing (part# 1911R)
-Traxxas 16-T pinion, heavy duty (part# 3946X)
-Traxxas 14-T pinion, heavy duty (part# 3944X)
- Traxxas Slipper preasure plate and hub (part# 5351)
-Traxxas rebuild kit heavy duty (part# 5352R)
-Traxxas rebuild kit, GTR long/xx-long shocks (part# 7463)
-Android OTG Cable ( for use with Castle Creations App)
-Traxxas springs shocks, white (GTR xx-long) (1.004 rate blue) (part# 7449)
-Traxxas springs shocks, white (GTR long) (0.892 rate blue) (part# 7448)
-Traxxas Phone mount (part# 6532)
-Hot Racing clip on two piece motor heat sink w/fan blue ( part# MH550TE06)
Hot Racing velineon vxl-3s esc aluminum heat sink high velocity fan ( part# ESC303T06)
-Pro-Line Extended front and rear body mounts (part# 6087-00)
-Traxxas 52-T spur (part# 6843) X2
-Traxxas 54-T spur (part# 3956) X2
-Traxxas hex hubs, aluminum (part# 1654X) X2

So far thats the list of whats arrived and tomorrow starts the build. More parts are coming this week. Ill make sure every step of the way to share photos and info. Im looking forward to this build and all your guy's input.

You are going to love your truck! By reading your shopping list of parts, it will be similar to my newest Ultimate edition. I look forward to seeing what you create

[Squeegie]

Nice build parts! Have fun and keep us posted with plenty of pics!

[NOFTCHX]

El sob do you have a thread for your ultimate edition build?

[NOFTCHX]

I'm starting by switching out the connectors I'm changing the Traxxas connector to a Castle Creations 6 1/2 mm connector and I'm also going to use expanding sleeve over the wires for protection and luck here's the before photos after photo shall be posted

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[NOFTCHX]

*luck was suppose to say look*

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[NOFTCHX]

Been busy today with erin's. I got this far though. I got the connector bullets soldered and the expanding sleeves on. I just have to wait till tomorrow to use a hammer to pop them in place and then shrink the shrink tube. Once thats done on to all the hop ups i ordered to be installed. Start fresh tomorrow.

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[NOFTCHX]

I finally got to finish the CC 6.5 mm connector installation with the expanding sleeve and the heart racing motor and heatsink. Now time to install it back into the RC and continue working on the rest of the Hop UPS and keep all be posted with pictures and info. Again thank everyone for their help and input and thank everyone in general.

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[NOFTCHX]

Now I'm going to set up the Traxxas phone mount let's see how that turns out

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[NOFTCHX]

Heres the phone mount together and on.

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[NOFTCHX]

Now time to take off the old body mounts and install the new PRO-LINE body mounts. I have them cut from the parts tress as well.

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[NOFTCHX]

I got the new PRO-LINE body mount installed. Starting to look good. Now in to the next hopup install. Photos coming soon...

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[NOFTCHX]

Next is the Hot Racing heat sink and fan.

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[Day3rd]

That’s looking sweet! I might just have to do some of these mods to my slash.

[NOFTCHX]

Thank you bed. There inexpensive hopups that do make a difference. Especially the aluminum bearing adapter and the revo slipper clutch. Which i still haven't gotten to. Im waiting on a new rpm sensor from traxxas before i open the rear end. I figured do all three installs at once. Which ill post pictures of. If you have any questions at all please ask. Id be happy to answer. If i can't answer your question someone on here can. All the mods so far i do highly recommend. Again thank you.

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[NOFTCHX]

*bed suppose to be BUD*

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[NOFTCHX]

I finished assembling the hot racing heatsink and fan. Along with install.

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[NOFTCHX]

Now on to the extended battery hold down. Heres before pictures. Im not sure if im gonna stick with the new battery hold down or install CEN RACING Battery straps. I guess see how it works first. Im 50/50.

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[NOFTCHX]

The first picture is the difference in size from the stock battery hold down to the tall battery hold down. Heres the new tall battery hold down installed. One more mod off the list. Next is the bushing in the steering bellcrank to be switched out with apex rc products ball bearings and aluminum hex hubs along with stiffer springs to install. More info and photos to come.

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[NOFTCHX]

Switching out. The plastic hex hubs for aluminum hex hubs. Heres a comparison as well.

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[Panther6834]

Just curious...you sticking with the original body, or have you decided on a new/different body?

~ Coming to you live, from somewhere on planet Earth.

[NOFTCHX]

I like the new ultimate body, its the orange one. But yea im looking around for a new body. Im thinking a chevy body from proline or jconcepts illusion body. Going with that body though i need there front bumper kit. So im up in the air right now. Im looking in a bunch of websites and my local hobby store cause i do want something different, custume. Do you have any suggestions? What body do you run?

[Day3rd]

I currently run the same exact body that you run but I really want to get the proline 2019 Chevrolet Silverado.

[NOFTCHX]

Im right there with you. Im a chevy guy 110%. I do landscaping and plowing and all that fun stuff. Nothing beats a chevy. I haven't seen the new 2019 proline body. Itd be nice if they had some painted. I love everything about rc's except the painting. How do you like your slash? Do you have the new ultimate? Have you done anything to it?

[Day3rd]

I absolutely love my slash! I just got it just over a month ago and it is a blast! It is the newest one mine is also the blue and orange one. I haven’t done any mods to it yet except for the transmitter phone mount. You will love it once you finish all of the upgrades!

[Day3rd]

Here’s the link to the new Silverado body from proline so you can see what it looks like.
https://www.prolineracing.com/bodies...clear-body.asp

[NOFTCHX]

I believe you I've had mine for about 2 weeks now and I'm unable to run it outside because I live in New Hampshire and there's snow on the ground so I'm waiting for a nice clear day to actually run it I've rented in my house for two or three minutes just to see the Telemetry sensors working I cannot wait for winter to be over to take it to a few sand pits do you have any mods in mind you want to do besides going with the Chevy Proline body

[ati]

I believe you I've had mine for about 2 weeks now and I'm unable to run it outside because I live in New Hampshire and there's snow on the ground so I'm waiting for a nice clear day to actually run it I've rented in my house for two or three minutes just to see the Telemetry sensors working I cannot wait for winter to be over to take it to a few sand pits do you have any mods in mind you want to do besides going with the Chevy Proline body

https://www.prolineracing.com/tires/...unted-rear.asp

Good for sand and snow...

Or if 2.2s are your thing

https://www.prolineracing.com/tires/...rear-tires.asp

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[Day3rd]

Ok here are some mods I am hoping to do when I have a bit more money or when some of the parts break. A nicer servo possibly a savox, proline trenchers, proline extended body mounts, And aluminum hex Hubs.

[Panther6834]

I like the new ultimate body, its the orange one. But yea im looking around for a new body. Im thinking a chevy body from proline or jconcepts illusion body. Do you have any suggestions? What body do you run?

Don't have any specific suggestions, although, for my projects, I have something in mind...the question is "fit". I have a Slash 4x4 LCG chassis, and a Rustler 4x4 LCG chassis. I already have one body, which my intent is to fit it to the Rustler chassis, but getting it to fit will require some cutting. If I can get it to fit, than a Toyota Tundra TRD body will go on the Slash chassis. However, if I determine that there's no way the first body will fit the Rustler chassis, then it will have to go on the Slash chassis, and I'll have to come up with something else to go on the Rustler chassis. The first body (not yet telling anyone what it is), whichever chassis it ends up on, will be called it "Project Predator". And this is the first time I'm even giving the name.

[NOFTCHX]

https://www.prolineracing.com/tires/...unted-rear.asp

Good for sand and snow...

Or if 2.2s are your thing

https://www.prolineracing.com/tires/...rear-tires.asp

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thanks for the info bud. Good looks.

[NOFTCHX]

Ok here are some mods I am hoping to do when I have a bit more money or when some of the parts break. A nicer servo possibly a savox, proline trenchers, proline extended body mounts, And aluminum hex Hubs.

Those are a good way to start. Ive heard alot of good things about savox. They are abit pricey but ive been told its worth it. I have a hitec servo in one of my speed p4des and its ok. Not waterproof unfortunately. I forget which model it is. Its lasted almost 5 years of bashing and speed runs. Worth the $50.00 i spent. Its nice to hear others out there loving there slash.

[NOFTCHX]

Don't have any specific suggestions, although, for my projects, I have something in mind...the question is "fit". I have a Slash 4x4 LCG chassis, and a Rustler 4x4 LCG chassis. I already have one body, which my intent is to fit it to the Rustler chassis, but getting it to fit will require some cutting. If I can get it to fit, than a Toyota Tundra TRD body will go on the Slash chassis. However, if I determine that there's no way the first body will fit the Rustler chassis, then it will have to go on the Slash chassis, and I'll have to come up with something else to go on the Rustler chassis. The first body (not yet telling anyone what it is), whichever chassis it ends up on, will be called it "Project Predator". And this is the first time I'm even giving the name.

Now you got me wondering and entirely wanting to know the body and see the build. "Project Pedator" sounds sick and i can only imagine how the body is going to be. Id love to do a yota tundra trd body like the predator helmet. Keep us posted bud.

[ati]

Those are a good way to start. Ive heard alot of good things about savox. They are abit pricey but ive been told its worth it. I have a hitec servo in one of my speed p4des and its ok. Not waterproof unfortunately. I forget which model it is. Its lasted almost 5 years of bashing and speed runs. Worth the $50.00 i spent. Its nice to hear others out there loving there slash.

The savox 1210 is a very nice servo. I like it a lot. It is pretty pricey though. I emailed them and was able to get one discounted for $65.

Seems like a good deal to me. If your upgrading servo I would also recommend a nice bellcrank and servo Horn.

Servo:
https://www.savoxusa.com/products/sa...reless-digital

Bellcrank:
https://hot-racing.com/?partnumber=SLF4801;c=480

Servo Horn:
https://hot-racing.com/?partnumber=SLF25SH06;c=805

Of course there are other options, those are just my favorites.

[NOFTCHX]

Here’s the link to the new Silverado body from proline so you can see what it looks like.
https://www.prolineracing.com/bodies...clear-body.asp

Thank you for the link. Now im really torn between this and the yota tundra trd body. Atleast i have time till i get the money to decide. Wish I knew a good painter around my area.

[NOFTCHX]

The savox 1210 is a very nice servo. I like it a lot. It is pretty pricey though. I emailed them and was able to get one discounted for $65.

Seems like a good deal to me. If your upgrading servo I would also recommend a nice bellcrank and servo Horn.

Servo:
https://www.savoxusa.com/products/sa...reless-digital

Bellcrank:
https://hot-racing.com/?partnumber=SLF4801;c=480

Servo Horn:
https://hot-racing.com/?partnumber=SLF25SH06;c=805

Of course there are other options, those are just my favorites.

Thats a really good price not bad for $65.00. Id of gone with the savox over the hitec servo if my lhs had it. I have that bellcrank and servo horn on my speed p4de. I like it. Less play and more durable for impact i feel. You just gotta adjust the bellcrank spring tension to the right tension.

[Squeegie]

Not sure if the 2.2's will work with our Slash 4x4s.

May want to go with their SC tires:

https://www.prolineracing.com/tires/...-3.0-tires.asp

https://www.prolineracing.com/tires/...es-mounted.asp

or wait for the soon-to-be released 2.8 Sand Paw low profiles:

https://www.prolineracing.com/tires/...ruck-tires.asp

[NOFTCHX]

Not sure if the 2.2's will work with our Slash 4x4s.

May want to go with their SC tires:

https://www.prolineracing.com/tires/...-3.0-tires.asp

https://www.prolineracing.com/tires/...es-mounted.asp

or wait for the soon-to-be released 2.8 Sand Paw low profiles:

https://www.prolineracing.com/tires/...ruck-tires.asp

Can i use a set of beedlock rims with those?