Top 5 Traxxas Slash First Upgrades - What they are and why you need them

The Traxxas Slash is a great truck for any RC enthusiast from the beginner, to basher and even racers who hit the track for some spec racing. The Traxxas Slash is loaded with features like an all metal gear transmission so it can handle the stock power system and upgraded brushless systems. The rugged composite chassis offers high ground clearance to clear backyard obstacles and uses lower skid plates for additional support of the front and rear end. The electronics are waterproof for all weather bashing and the stock motor and included battery combo are perfect for those getting their feet wet behind the wheel. Plush oil filled shocks and long travel suspension soak up bumps and the truck is topped off with a cool looking Traxxas short course body. One of the coolest parts of being a Traxxas Slash owner is choosing from a nearly infinite supply of aftermarket parts to upgrade and customize your truck. In this video we select our Top 5 picks of factory Traxxas upgrades and what they will do to enhance your Slash short course truck. Of course we recommend purchasing these parts from your local hobby shop, but in case you can’t wait, we’ve supplied links to purchase below.

Product: Slash 2wd Short Course Truck
By: Traxxas
Part Number: 58024
Price: $189.99

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[arthurfisher]

thanks for being quick and to the point, so many people the hell out of their videos

[TheLMMLAX]

I run mostly stock parts and replace as they break. I almost never break the steering knuckles or rear axle carrier. I’d suggest a lcg before all that in my opinion. Changed my entire truck driving experience.

[nickparks]

have to say, my personal favorite upgrade for the slash is my cooling fan setup. I have an ESC fan, and a dual fan/heatsink for the motor. I run on 3s lipos, so this really helps against the frequent heating issues I used to have

[bodarville]

I have been into hobby grade rc about 5 years now and have a few vehicles but my first was a slash 4x4 and it's still my favorite basher.

[jusfoote]

Thank you for showing durability upgrades. I just bought 2 of these for my son and me and we already got that charger and lipo batteries.

[coin]

The only upgrades I did to my Slash are suspension, smaller spur gear and bigger pinion gear, and upgraded to a brushless system. I'm happy with how it turned out

[lord_granola]

ive launched my slash a good 15 feet up and nothing broke with all stock plastic parts...

[JMOSORT]

I own the slash Fox and I'm very impressed that the slash in the video uses a brushed motor and runs very good

[TheRCGenius]

The aluminum axle carriers are a big help! I always have to fix them on mine. Its almost like there is a weakness there!

[pekow]

Just watched a 4 minute commercial for traxxas hop up parts. Well played

[bhatton]

I have a 4x4 and 2wd slash and these upgrades made the Slash a totally different truck. Everything else gets replaced with rpm parts if they break
aluminum hubs front and rear
aluminum shocks caps or whole shocks
aluminum shock towers (the handling difference is noticeable)
Lipo battery and a brushless system

[benjayy]

That intro 😂 what I say every time I flip it or it does 5 cartwheels

[RCJOE]

nice video, upgrade parts are always nice to have

[svpracer]

Love my slash... I 100% agree with going all aluminum where possible, especially where its cold. If possible, go brushless...

[porkchoplayz]

yur the best rc car utuber out ther, im my opinyon. i know i cant spell lol

[Kenny]

After going crazy with mods and power i put it back to stock. Its fun stock spec. Driving slow car fast is fun 😆

[FetusbakonFetusbakon]

Not exactly what I was looking for but good vid for beginners.

[jorn]

7seconds into the video and I can’t even breath XD

[eracing]

Have had my traxxas for over 3 years and have crashed at 30 mph and had ran over by a car. Still have stock plastic shock caps. The whole front end is still stock. I would reccomend the rear aluminum bearing holders and steel drive shafts if upgrading the motor. Lipo batteries are much better for long lasting drives and are very durable. Front and rear control arms take a beating

[EpicEric]

Thanks For This Video I Diden't Know What I Should Upgrade