I bought a LCG chassis kit...now what else??
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The Traxxas 2wd platform in general is known for a few durability issues. Shock shafts bend, caps blow off and caster blocks break. The bell crank is a weak point as well if you run a straight servo horn or a tight servo saver.
Aside from the shock caps, the likelihood of those issues being a problem on a SCT with a big body that absorbs impacts and covers the wheels? Probably not very likely assuming you don’t bash it insanely hard. Those issues are more common in things like the bandit or the rustler since their wheels and control arms are exposed.
If it were me, I’d get some aluminum shock caps, a variety pack of springs and some shock oil. Cheap and effective. Playing around with suspension setups will keep ya busy and satisfy the itch in my experience. If you manage to break the caster blocks and bend a king pin, then I’d upgrade to a set of aluminum caster blocks. The LCG chassis is by far the best upgrade. You’re already on the right track. Less is more!
Aside from the shock caps, the likelihood of those issues being a problem on a SCT with a big body that absorbs impacts and covers the wheels? Probably not very likely assuming you don’t bash it insanely hard. Those issues are more common in things like the bandit or the rustler since their wheels and control arms are exposed.
If it were me, I’d get some aluminum shock caps, a variety pack of springs and some shock oil. Cheap and effective. Playing around with suspension setups will keep ya busy and satisfy the itch in my experience. If you manage to break the caster blocks and bend a king pin, then I’d upgrade to a set of aluminum caster blocks. The LCG chassis is by far the best upgrade. You’re already on the right track. Less is more!
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The 272R transmission is worthwhile for a brushless setup, if you dont already have that.
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Does this already have the heavy duty hubs and drive shafts?
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Imho, I wouldn't upgrade till you break that part. 
That's just me. But I have, well I call it, "built" slash. Here's my specs. Its pretty durable for my driving.
That's just me. But I have, well I call it, "built" slash. Here's my specs. Its pretty durable for my driving.
David's Slash 2wd
Hobbywing Quickrun 10BL120 G2 WP ESC
Hobbywing Quicrun 3652 SL G2 4000kv motor (for the track)
Hobbywing Ezrun 3660 SL G2 4000kv motor (for bashing) - torque monster!
23/86 Gearing
FlySky NB4+ Radio
Traxxas 2075R servo (running on 7.4v)
TLR 22 - 25T Servo Horn
272R Transmission
Traxxas EHD Axles...
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