Traxxas aluminum steering blocks for Rustler, Stampede & Bandit

[PeterV]

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Traxxas aluminum steering blocks improve the appearance, ruggedness, and control on Rustler, Stampede, and Bandit. In addition to the strength and precision of the machined billet 6061-T6 aluminum, larger 5x11mm ball bearings are included for smooth performance, reduced friction, and long life. Rubber seals on the bearings make them virtually maintenance free. Two anodizing color choices are available, fire-red or brilliant-blue. Simple bolt-on installation that anyone can perform inspires confidence for future upgrades.

Aluminum Steering Block Housing Features: • Machined from billet 6061-T6 aluminum • Upgrades stock 5x8 bushings to 5x11mm bearings • Included rubber-sealed bearings are virtually maintenance free • Choice of fire-red or brilliant-blue anodizing • Smooth performance • Higher strength, longer life • Simple, bolt-on installation • For Rustler, Stampede, and Bandit (all models)

3636X Steering blocks, Rustler/Stampede/Bandit (2), 6061-T6 aluminum (red-anodized)/ 5x11mm ball bearings (4) .....$35.00

3636A Steering blocks, Rustler/Stampede/Bandit (2), 6061-T6 aluminum (blue-anodized)/ 5x11mm ball bearings (4)....$35.00

[GT Freak]

took them THIS LONG to produce these :confused:

[R/C Kid]

yeah and once again overpriced compared to RPM's guaranteed ones...

[More Juice]

they're running out of ideas.

[microrcdude]

I think they need to re-design their uprights. None the less, good to see them FINALLY catching up to the aftermarket world.

[BriS]

How about some upgraded caster blocks?

[Ibjamn552]

How about some upgraded caster blocks?
I agree totally. The pins too. Titanium pins still get bent. They need to be a bit bigger in thickness.

[microrcdude]

Run bigger pins then. I made my own pins for my bro's bandit using some stainless steel. Ill try to do a tutorial on it.

[SS Pede]

I also think they should make some aluminum caster blocks. I think GPM makes some, but still.

[megasaxon]

i think they need to throw away the rustler, stampede and bandit and get into the world RTR vehicles that will actually be competive on a racing scale. They've done some good things in the nitro department, but the electric department they are falling way short. Personally, i race on carpet, there are about 5 guys that race rustlers and they are by far the most worthless pile i've ever seen. One guy bought a Losi XXX-T RTR and the only thing he did was put foam tires on it and was instantly much faster and more consistant, just by swithing trucks...

[joracer21]

Traxxas aluminum steering blocks mmmn they look like rear hub carriers to me! LOL

[Ibjamn552]

Run bigger pins then. I made my own pins for my bro's bandit using some stainless steel. Ill try to do a tutorial on it.

yeah, I tried that. then the caster block broke. Oh well, it'll do for now.

i think they need to throw away the rustler, stampede and bandit and get into the world RTR vehicles that will actually be competive on a racing scale. They've done some good things in the nitro department, but the electric department they are falling way short. Personally, i race on carpet, there are about 5 guys that race rustlers and they are by far the most worthless pile i've ever seen. One guy bought a Losi XXX-T RTR and the only thing he did was put foam tires on it and was instantly much faster and more consistant, just by swithing trucks...

dude, then why are you putting your senseless and juvenile remarks in a thread about a vehicle you obviously do not like. :roll2: take a hike.

[osteologation]

most people who RC dont race anyway. bashers outnumber racers by 10 to 1 or more. so making hopups for a vehicle a basher is more likely to buy sounds like a good idea to me. although i wish traxxas had started doing something a little sooner. the stampede/rustler has been around sine 94 (i got mine in 95) and it seems like aftermarket support has been slow going. dont get me wrong there is a lot of stuff for them but its also been around 12+ years.

[megasaxon]

yeah, I tried that. then the caster block broke. Oh well, it'll do for now.



dude, then why are you putting your senseless and juvenile remarks in a thread about a vehicle you obviously do not like. :roll2: take a hike.

point i was trying to make is they are long overdue for a revamp or a replacement. If you are abasher wouldnt you like a truck that will handle somewhat predictably and be faster? I started off as a basher, running a nitro rustler, then i bought an RC10GT and bashed that for a long time b4 i ever started racing carpet. I LOVE my GT, 1000X better than the rusty, reason for that is its newer technology, better truck. I have broke far fewer parts on my gt than i did with the rusty. Now you may say that the GT has been around since 1993, but you dont take into account that the suspension that is on the electric rustlers date back to the SRT days

[rccardude04]

There is no replacement for the Stampede.
The traxxas entry level basher cars were never meant for racing.
Do a demolition derby between the rustlers and your xxx-t and tell me what the pile of crap is then...
-Eric

[cooleocool]

The 'Pede is fun when racing in an all 'Pede class! I did that for a while at my local track before I moved away. That was a blast. My friends and I had enough people to have two full 'Pede classes. A few of them ended up getting Losis though...

Anyway... Back on topic... I'm suprised that Traxxas didn't release some ally castor blocks to pair with those... It would be a good idea I'd think...

[megasaxon]

There is no replacement for the Stampede.
The traxxas entry level basher cars were never meant for racing.
Do a demolition derby between the rustlers and your xxx-t and tell me what the pile of crap is then...
-Eric

I'll do a demo with my RC10T3 and a rustler and you walk away with a different tone. I guarantee the rusty will limp away with a busted shock tower, maybe a caster block or an a-arm, mine will leave with a scratch on the bumper....

[cooleocool]

I'll do a demo with my RC10T3 and a rustler and you walk away with a different tone. I guarantee the rusty will limp away with a busted shock tower, maybe a caster block or an a-arm, mine will leave with a scratch on the bumper....Who cares! Stay on topic!

[rccardude04]

T3 will break that little upper brace ;)
Every car has its ups and downs. I'm just saying that for the intended market, pedes/rustlers are awesome trucks. Not everybody needs the extra 5 seconds each lap.
-Eric

[fastrc]

point i was trying to make is they are long overdue for a revamp or a replacement. If you are abasher wouldnt you like a truck that will handle somewhat predictably and be faster? I started off as a basher, running a nitro rustler, then i bought an RC10GT and bashed that for a long time b4 i ever started racing carpet. I LOVE my GT, 1000X better than the rusty, reason for that is its newer technology, better truck. I have broke far fewer parts on my gt than i did with the rusty. Now you may say that the GT has been around since 1993, but you dont take into account that the suspension that is on the electric rustlers date back to the SRT days

I wish traxxas would make a fast stadium truck worthy to hang with the associateds and losis but I also wish that they would take the stampede platfrom with maybe a little differnet chassis but mostly the same and make it shaft drive 4wd but still with only the one motor. That would perfect the best bashing truck ever.

[traxxas_fan101]

how useless...

[spartacus_nuc]

There is no replacement for the Stampede.
The traxxas entry level basher cars were never meant for racing.
Do a demolition derby between the rustlers and your xxx-t and tell me what the pile of crap is then...
-Eric
Ummm yeah- I RACE a rusty, and hardly ever break anything. My times are very consistent and the rusty with a few mods is most definitely competetive. Anyhow, my wife races a XXX-T and we bash both vehicles on our street. During some speed runs, one of us zigged when we should have zagged and there was a full speed head on collision. Both trucks have RPM bumpers. The rusty drove away unscathed. My wifes XXX-T chassis snapped in half. The only thing holding it together was the body. Traxxas- don't change a thing. These trucks are EXCEPTIONALLY bashworthy, and even raceworthy with surprisingly few mods.

[TraxxasJessica]

I put AE T4/B4 25 deg. caster blocks and nitro pede spendles w/5x11 bearings. Never had a problem. And, it steers beter.

[cheechthechi]

Traxxas, business wise, is playing the market very smart. Most people who buy r/c cars will never see a track. People wants something thats fast, looks reasonably nice, reliable, and is cost efficient. Most traxxas cars fit this range. From a Spirit, to a Revo, theres basically something for any aspiring hobbiest. Traxxas knows that they can make more money by entertaining thier customers with reliable fun cars. The market range for a professional racer, and that for an entry level rtr are completely different. Traxxas has done a great job of making the hobby affordable to more people than ever before. And because the experience is usually good, most people tend to stay in the hobby and upgrade to a better truck. In my opinion, Traxxas has played it very smart. I doubt that they will invest much money in the forseeable future in a full blown racer. However who knows? Only time will tell.

[traxxas_fan101]

but why make a part that never really has any breakage issues?

[ragamuffin]

I wish traxxas would make a fast stadium truck worthy to hang with the associateds and losis.

They do. Jato foo'! :D

[R_C_hoodlum]

I think it's great that TRX is making some high quality hop-ups for the Pede ad Rusty. It's also really cool since they just recently re-designed them both...sorta :rolleyes: The new motor and speedo are awsome and the new slipper clutch is great. But with the Rustler, I think they need to widen the a-arms and add some Jato shocks and maybe re-design the chassis a little bit to make it that much more competitive w/ out upping the cost too much. They could both use a new, long over-due body design, not just the graphics. ;)

[rccardude04]

The stock carriers may not ever really break, but they have very small bushings that will wear out eventually. Going to 5x8 bearings in the stock carriers is a joke. The bearings literally explode after not more than a battery pack. The RPM carriers have been out for a while and will accept 5x11 bearings. But now, Traxxas has some to compete. It's eye candy with the benefit of a larger bearing - and the smaller bearings are a VERY high breakage part.
-Eric

[one85_db]

Well i just have to say that it is a bit late for these, as I (and most other people who give a crap) have already upgraded to the RPM pieces. I have never had any issues with the steering blocks breaking, in fact i still have the stock pieces out of my bandit as backups. I have had problems with those tiny little after-market bearings exploding in the stock blocks.

[fastrc]

They do. Jato foo'! :D

While that is true, I was focusing more toward the electric rustler, and to everyone else I'm not saying the rustler isn't a good all around rc truck, I'm just saying that for somebody who mainly just races, even with a fast motor and good setup, compared to a T4 it leaves much to be desired. I have owned a rustler, stampede, and an old factory team T3, for a long time and with the durability and performance I have seen, they all are pretty much equal in durability but with the t3 having the best handling and acceleration.

[Dirt King]

Red looks nice, but I doubt I'd replace my RPM's with these since the RPM's last about forever.

[RCMTracer]

About time Traxxas!!!

So much attention has been given Revo and Jato hop-ups, its about time they realize the potential not to mention the huge fan following behind the Stampede and Rustler. :)
Also I think when Traxxas designed these (and the Stampede and Rustler for that matter) that racing wasn't what they had in mind, the Stampede and Rustler wasn't and never will be designed for racing. Who can deny the fact that the Rustler and Stampede are just plain fun. :D

[loop16]

:confused: All lot of people are saying that the associated and losi trucks are better. Then why have the stampede and rustler been the #1 selling trucks for years. They must be doing something right.

[RCMTracer]

As far as racing goes the Losi and Associated stadium trucks are better, but like I said when it comes to bashing and having fun the Stampede and Rustler are the best there is. :)

[spartacus_nuc]

Losi and AE trucks may be more adjustable out of the box, but with a few parts, the rusty can be just as adjustable, and if you can live with preload spacers, the rusty has a VERY slight, if any disadvantage to the more common race trucks. So far I have had 1 rear shock cap come loose from a botched jump and have lived through many faceplants from trying to clear the long double with a stock motor at my local track. I agree that traxxas is a little late in coming out with this upgrade, as anyone who even thinks of racing a rusty at the club level, and most of the bashers have already been using the RPM carriers. The intended market may be first timers, but the durability and parts availability of the rusty should at least get the racers to think twice. I have successfully raced my rusty in FL and CT, and my only DNF was due to a battery dumping on me (but the announcer ran out and helped push my truck over the last jump, much to the spectators delight). With RPM carriers and turnbuckles, it is easily the equal of the XXX-T sport II, or the RC10T RTR, given the same motor. You guys can say what you want, but the rusty can race. My rusty eats XXX-Ts for breakfast and poops out RC10Ts.