ultimate FLM pede project

[jadesportster]

This is my first post! I'm so fortunate to have found support from such an awesome forum as this is my first build.

The stock VXL chassis didnt last long with the 3s 11.1 venom lipos I'm running, so I'm spending money like it's going out of style. You could say I'm addicted to this RC hobby! I've got the ultimate FLM pede chassis kit in the mail along with some other random parts-

Setup looks something like this:

extra spur gears (stock 86 tooth)
aluminum shocks
Locktite for the FLM chassis!
alum idler gear (since I'm opening up the tranny anyway)
Pro line 72 chevy body
masher 2000's w/ RPM bully wheels
RPM front bumper
RPM rear wheelie bar (beefed up with model airplane wheels)
et al...

A few questions are churning:

Will the stock VXL springs work well with the aluminum big bore traxxas shocks I bought because of the extra weight and more abuse from bashing? What aftermarket spring types should I run for durability and protection of the shock/chassis parts?

Will aluminum 12 mm hubs strip my plastic wheels or should i stay with the plastic ones?

I dont think they are included in the FLM kit, so should I run aluminum caster blocks and bearing carriers or the stock plastic bits(as a point of failure for crashes) I've heard that it's easier to get bent king pins out of plastic rather than prying them out of aluminum.

Are there any mods that I have not considered?

Pics are on the way. Stay tuned.