#TRAXXAS SLASH 2WD UPGRADES HOW TO#
There are a few how-to’s on the web (including one here ) that instruct you on how to seal the diff, but why go through all that trouble if you can just drop in a race-level ball differential. You’ll soon notice that rear grip will become limited the more you drive mainly because the grease in the diff is getting flung around and will cease to slow down the diff action. This diff does a good job of controlling traction – for a while. The Slash comes with a grease-filled gear differential in the transmission.
#TRAXXAS SLASH 2WD UPGRADES UPGRADE#
The stock VXL ESC can handle both – in fact, it can handle a 3S LiPo if you’re looking for a serious adrenaline rush! The only downside – you might have to upgrade your charger as well (see below). The included 7-cell NiMh pack is good and is great in the beginning, but the moment you drop in a 2S LiPo, you’ll be greeted with an immediate boost in speed and runtime. The only thing I can suggest upgrading is the battery dump the NiMh and go with something like the Traxxas 5800mAh 2S LiPo Battery. When it comes to electronics, Traxxas has done a great job of stuffing the Slash with all the right stuff. While it will work with both the high-CG and low-CG chassis, you’ll notice the biggest improvement with the low-CG setup. Tires are not included, but we’ve added those farther down the list. The kit includes a pair of front and rear suspension arms, front and rear shock towers, rear hub carriers, 50mm camber links, 70mm steering links and a set of 4 ProTrac Split Six wheels. It also makes the Slash much easier to drive fast due to it’s consistent feel.
It includes a bag of bolt-on parts that dramatically improves the handling of the Slash, increasing forward traction and cornerspeed. One of the best suspension upgrades for any 2WD Slash is Proline’s ProTrac Suspension Kit.
Because this truck comes in many different flavors (brushed, brushless, standard chassis, low-CG chassis, etc), we’re going to pick some parts that will work across all of the platforms. Performance Parts for Your Traxxas Slash 2WD Short Course Truckįor this installment of Hop Up Corner, we’re going to check out some of the best upgrades for your Traxxas Slash 2WD Short Course Truck.