Would a VXL Rustler handle Maxx rear wheels?

[sikeston34m]

Originally Posted by DwightSchrute

i've done this mod a long time ago, so i've got some experience with this one. if you use anything but flm cvds, the mips will snap like twigs right at the cups. also, if you do this mod, you can rip the planetaries to pieces almost every run because they are not meant to operate with the sheer weight of the wheel/tires. you can counteract that by loosening the slipper, but it will smoke to the point of actually starting to burn if the slipper isn't locked....again the rusty slipper is not meant to function with tires that big.

here's the only combo i found that worked:

FLM cvds with flm's new adapters so they fit the 6mm axle
a locked diff (either get the spool diff sold from HR or fill the inside with JB weld)
lock down the slipper as hard as you can and then back it up with another nut on the shaft. i also had to go to e-maxx black spriings for better suspension. here's an early picture of it:





hope that helps. let me know if i can be of any more assistence.


here's a cool one too:



sure made my stampede look itty bitty LOL

OK, I see the cvd's on flm's website, but where are the adapters you mentioned?

"FLM cvds with flm's new adapters so they fit the 6mm axle"

[DwightSchrute]

Originally Posted by sikeston34m

OK, I see the cvd's on flm's website, but where are the adapters you mentioned?

"FLM cvds with flm's new adapters so they fit the 6mm axle"

i just saw it the other say...gimme a sec bro, i'll getcha a good link.

[sikeston34m]

How much bigger are the Stampede Tires than the Rustler Tires?


Maybe that's the way I need to go.

[OZ-RUSTLER]

Originally Posted by sikeston34m

How much bigger are the Stampede Tires than the Rustler Tires?

Stampede tires are about 15mm taller.

[DwightSchrute]

Originally Posted by sikeston34m

OK, I see the cvd's on flm's website, but where are the adapters you mentioned?

sorry it took so long to get back to you...i must have gotten side tracked with something before i answered and then forgot to respond.

you can either use the slash or the extended/rusty adapters....if you're uising the E-maxx sized tire/wheels, I would use the extended adapters

http://www.rcbros.com/cart/Scripts/p...?idproduct=273

http://www.rcbros.com/cart/Scripts/p...?idproduct=278



you need to lock the diff because well, in my case with the amount of voltage i was putting out, it would turn to liquid even with putty. it needs to be glued or locked with a spool.


FYI...if you get the flm cvds, you must run the wide rear a-arms too.

[ZippyBasher]

Originally Posted by DwightSchrute

sorry it took so long to get back to you...i must have gotten side tracked with something before i answered and then forgot to respond.

you can either use the slash or the extended/rusty adapters....if you're uising the E-maxx sized tire/wheels, I would use the extended adapters

http://www.rcbros.com/cart/Scripts/p...?idproduct=273

http://www.rcbros.com/cart/Scripts/p...?idproduct=278



you need to lock the diff because well, in my case with the amount of voltage i was putting out, it would turn to liquid even with putty. it needs to be glued or locked with a spool.


FYI...if you get the flm cvds, you must run the wide rear a-arms too.

So quick question...

Is one of the hexes a 5mm hole and one a 6mm hole? Example front-5mm Rear-6mm?

Because I bought the FLM extended dog bones and axles and they enlarged the rear axle from 5mm to 6mm. therefore would need the center hole enlarged as well...

So are they like that? or do you have to run stock slider shafts and axles?