Timestamps Close look and comparisons: 2:02 58mm shocks on the Monster Gladiator: 6:13 Install & setup on blue JT: 9:00 Gladiator articulation: 12:43 Course runs: 15:33 Final thoughts: 20:29

Your videos and tips have been HUGE for my scx24 build. Thanks for all your videos!

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear! Thanks for watching!

I did this mod on my SCX24 "Punisher" build. What a difference and a lot of fun to drive. Thanks for mod!

These would be great on the two big builds you have! 🤯

That was a great articulation shot right there, yeah buddy we’re here watching

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I built that section of the course the way I did. It is perfect for those crazy shots!

Man those things are crazy long! Maybe even too long. I might have to get some to try them out. Thanks for another great video Adam, take care!!!

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

They are outrageous! It’s worth trying just for the shock factor

That flex is insane! Good job 👌🏼

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This one is still my all time favorite.

I think you accomplished what you were after Adam, max flex!! I love your how to videos, keep up the great work brother

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I agree, I think we’ve hit the ceiling!

Awesome as always great work keep doing what you're doing the video's are awesome

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that!

CRazy! I might have got to 70 degrees. A single limiting strap in the center rear would allow max flex but also keep the body down. The axle would only drop half way but each side would still get full flex.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

It’s nuts. I will do just that: single strap in the center, mimicking the front setup.

Your setup is so cool. Love it

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s been such a fun project

Awesome video these shocks are sick and one thing I should tell you is at the beginning the audio and video was a bit out of sync but during axels (correct me if I’m wrong on the name) run footage it was perfect same for the rest of the video one thing if you put really skinny width tires I think it would flex even more I could be wrong though also you should do a tour of your workbench, crawling tables, and RC cars

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I caught that audio glitch. Not sure what happened during the upload but at least it was only one spot!

Yeah not bad, wow she’s performing great dude

Well I just picked up my first SCX24 and I had to get that cool little 1967 Chevy C-10 😁 I also picked up some Brass Knuckles, Carbon Fiber Suspension Links a stronger Servo and Servo Mount and some Hot Racing Double Barrel Shocks. Also got some Proline Trencher on there Bead Locks and I got some JConcepts Tusks. I have quite a few 10th Scale but this is my first 24th Scale. I don't think it will be the last because my Daughter said she wants one and my Girlfriend also said she wants one, so looks like I am going to be busy for a minute 😂😂😂 thanks for your Videos they are a world of help, also you have a AWESOME name. 😁🤣🤣🤣🤣

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Have fun going down the mini crawler rabbit hole!

@adamrodgers2377

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers I fell into that Rabbit Hole head first 🤣

Thanks for the awesome video on these! I'm planning to get a set for my comp rig when they are back in stock! They will be perfect, as I need the extra compressed length as well as the extra flex! Are they still holding up well? Man, my rig is going to look a ton like the Gladiator! Next mods planned are these shocks, Mini Komodo, RCAWD Portals and Swamp Kings!

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

They’re holding up great. Love them on the gladiator!

@mr.dillpickle

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers Awesome, thank you!

That gladiator with those long ass shocks is insane.

Your cool dude you seem to have same kinda learning as me.. Nice vids... Great fam best of luck and keep going ... Smiles ..... Lika brother from another mother ! Lol much love .....

Awesome!!

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

my guy! way to throw your weight around and influence the industry! does this make you an influencer?? :P are these super LT shocks the same length as the TRX-4m shock towers? congrats on your newfound power!

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

LOL making big waves in the micro market 🤣 the shocks are longer than the trx4m towers. I have another set of shocks on the way and I’m going to try to get them onto the trx4m bronco.

Love you sons driving style!

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Haha flat out, all the time!

Nice flex thanks guy

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 💪🏻

Real question is what is max needed in any scenario, but you also have to factor weight distribution since the more of an angle it sits at the more it'll wanna roll before reaching max deflection. Pretty interesting to see this portion of the hobby exploding right now. I believe the resulting development will be rapid initially.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Very insightful comment. When you say this portion of the hobby, are you referring to the mini crawlers in general, or the crazy flex we can get out of them?

I love the idea of rc crawling, but I found out im too impatient and trigger happy to slow crawl. I basically gun it through everything and don't try to be realistic, but I still like watching

@Specimen-music

4 ай бұрын

that’s real asf 😭😭

@mxgnification8203

4 ай бұрын

You can still have fun running crawler lines driving like that, that’s more of a rock bouncer driving style. I have an scx24 just for that type of driving, quick with the ability to slow crawl when you need it. Sometimes trigger happy can get you to hop over some lines that slow crawlers just can’t if you got your rig setup right, that’s where I have my fun. Kinda bash crawling lol.

the flex on these are impressive! I just got my first crawler, trx4 traxx and I like it with the wheels, waiting for more snow to break in the traxx but these are cool. Maybe some wheel weights would help?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Those track setups are awesome! Wheel weights almost always help 👍🏻

I’m wondering if you take off the cap the rods would pop out some so it can sit lower. If that makes any lol

@AddictRC

Жыл бұрын

if you took the caps off it would be impossible to mount enless you welded or something onto the shock body

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

You almost need a triple barrel design where you could have another layer of collapsible structure. It would be like a nesting doll at that point 🤣🤣

@Stupidthingsrc

Жыл бұрын

@@AddictRC oops I didn’t think of that lol

Sheeesh !that’s nice !

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Flex for days!!!

Try the spring trick on the rear it keeps the back end down ( stretch the springs over the top and bottom of the shock)

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

The spring mod! Yes I should try that. It’s a loooong stretch for the stock spring though

Those shocks are insane. I’m gonna grab them and throw them on my Bronco.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

They sure are and I love it! 🤣👍🏻

Hey Cape Crawlers, this may have been answered somewhere and I missed it, but do you use stock drive shafts for your builds? How do you keep them from falling out when flexxed out? Love your videos man! It's what got me into 24th scale crawlers!

You should make a full build video, I want mine to look like that someday 😂

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I’ve got one from earlier in the year. I should do a new video though because a lot had changed and it’s a pretty frequent request.

Great video as usual Adam, what about your wheel and tire set up? Finally went and got a new project, a blue Gladiator!

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! The wheels are Mofo RC UPW and the tires are LGRP swamp kings

How do I keep the correct angle for the rear differential? Is that shocks? My drive shafts keep popping.

Amazing flex Adam i was wondering what flex blades you were using?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am using the Mofo RC flexblades XR.

Thank you

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mushee1140

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers no problem

the dual spring is great. The spring bind from the 48s were real. Oh...collar bind. lol

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Collar bind.. a whole new complication!

@sonorangaming449

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers that it is. In surprised powerhobby isn't making fcx24 parts yet.

What if you pulled the blades out of the rears? You think that would help?

I put mine on and the driveshaft keeps coming apart how would you guys fix this

Thats another level of flex 💪🏻. What do you think is the best performance wise scx24 shocks, 58mm?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I think it's more like 48mm. Even shorter if you want true all-around performance. I feel like getting into the 50+mm range the collapsed length of the shock starts to be an issue.

@ExtremeRcOffRoading

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers Thank you for sharing your insights! I appreciate your perspective on the shock length and the consideration of collapsed length. It’s always great to hear different viewpoints and experiences.

Great video, much appreciated. Will those work for the new TRX4m?...I'm looking to get more travel/articulation out of my bronco. Thanks

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

They will with some work. If you check out my TRX4M upgrade videos you can see how I got them to work

Hey man, have you heard of the RedCat Danchee yet? Its like the same price as scx24's and would be awesome for the little man. 1/10th rock crawler that comes with 4 wheel steering, motors on the axle so its really low cg. The twist on your Glad reminded me of it, its like that outta the box!! Super under rated Rc I gotta say. :)

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I saw one all twisted up at my local shop and fell in love with it! I'm thinking about getting Axel one for Christmas. And by him, I mean me LOL

so cool

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I always wondered if you could just run limit straps instead of shocks since your not really using the springiness of them, that said I don't know what I'm talking about, just a though I guess. Loved the video!

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I've been asked that before. The benefit to the shocks is that they keep the axle straight. With just limiting straps I think it would be too floppy and you would have linkage binding and driveshaft loss due to horizontal movement. The shocks are stabilizing limiting straps essentially.

What motor do you suggest for a gladiator with just a little extra weight and bigger tires? I’m new to the 1/24 scale stuff and have no idea what to get

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

The LGRP reaper is a great motor. A good mix of speed, torque, and control. Mofo RC torque beast is also an excellent motor.

Now I would say the better option would be the 59mm trx4m shocks from injora

Have you thought about trying these on the trx4m. I know there shorter over all but if they were frame mounted would they provide more travel than stock?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I’ve got a black set on its way for that exact reason! I’ll do a bronco update once I get them on.

Hi there, do you know how to remove the pivot ball from the shock eyelet? Thanks much!

@erinyorke6774

5 ай бұрын

You have to remove the O ring to take them out

What do you do to keep the front drive shaft from coming out with the long travel shocks?

@CapeCrawlers

6 ай бұрын

Limiting straps. Check out the LGRP limiting strap setup.

How are those scx24 portal axles? Any good

Do you have any issues with the front driveshaft popping out? I have pretty close to the same setup and my front driveshaft just isn't quite long enough and likes to separate.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I use a limiting strap to control the driveshaft. LGRP makes a great one: littleguyracingparts.com/products/lgrp-brass-limit-strap?variant=44997674893624¤cy=USD&gad=1

100th like!!!! lets gooo!!! digging those shocks!!!

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! The shocks are epic

Do you have a video that describes all the parts you have used in this build? I'm interested in doing this to my jeep crawler. Its stock. My daughter loves them. She would be so happy to build it up like the blue gladiator you have

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I have an older build video that’s pretty comprehensive. The build list is in the description: kzread.info/dash/bejne/p3V7uNGjo7GnlMY.html I will do an update video soon!

When you fully compressed them in hand was it the shock that was the limit? It looked like the spring was fully compressed against the preload ring

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Yes it's the shock body itself that stops the compression

Does anyone know if this suspension setup is possible on a scx10III? i cant find anything even similar to this but i want to test the limits.

Are you running portals are the Blue Glad? If yes. which brand? Shocks looks pretty nice!

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Yes, rcawd brand. Love them!

How is your setup so wide and i cant find these 58mm shocks ... how are you able to do any inclines with the front end drooping that much as i have the same rig almost the same exact setup and im unable to really go on much of inclines and i have 54mm shocks with high clearance links with 4 link up front and nylon portal axles with trusses they are +4mm as well as +5mm spacers with brass wheels and i still dont feel wide enough help please !?!

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I run +5mm treal hex extensions on top of the portals plus the wheels have 3mm extended hubs. As for the incline, I use rubber bands for limiting straps up front. It controls the front end lift and allows for good climbing.

@CapeCrawlers , i just got a scx24 blue gladiator and been doing a bunch of mods like high clearance links, wheels and tires etc but i just got the powerhobby shocks 58mm and i remember in your video that you were surprised that you didn't lose your drive shaft but i do lose my front drive shaft, please let me know what i can do to fix that!!!

@CapeCrawlers

8 ай бұрын

Grab a limiting strap setup. I use the LGRP kit 👍🏻

@Flowyz-n5k

8 ай бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers thank you!

Great video my friend. 58 mm great idea. It is possible to fill those with oil?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! No, I don't think so. There are no o-rings inside the body so I think they would just leak everywhere.

@TasosX

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers Ok thank you

Can I get that same flex with does shocks with the stock frame or should I upgrade the frame?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I'm running the stock frame on the gladiator. No need to change the chassis if you don't want to!

I’m gonna get some for my c10

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

They're huge, that C10 will flex to the moon!

@henrywood5462

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers yeah those PLUS the new rock lizard tires is gonna be CRAZY!

Would you get anymore flex if you put the lgrp 8mmplus axles

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Possibly. The track would just be wider and the wheels would clear the body better which may help.

I’m looking for a set of those 54’s right now but all their barrels are silver and not black like yours. Is this a new version that they’re selling or were your 54’s modified to run black barrels?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. It must be a new version as I did not modify mine.

@silverbulletJKU

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers thank you for the quick reply! Can’t wait to order my set. I greatly appreciate you clearing that up for me.

is it possible to tune the bronco scx24 a this point?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I think you could. The body is the limiting factor on the bronco, so if you trimmed it enough, or made your axles wide enough to clear the body, it could flex like this I think.

Cool vid Adam , does anyone make long travel shocks for fcx24?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Not this long. Rcawd makes shocks but they’re not much longer than stock. The scx24 shocks will fit if you remove the pivot ball hardware and just let the shock pivot on the bolt.

Just tossing a thought out there. What about a swap to the 54mm in the rear with the flex plate you have on already to lower the overall length just a tad? Or even remove the mount and see if that takes a little rear lift out? 🤷🏼‍♂️

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thats a good suggestion. 54's with the flex blades would equal out to the front 58's, or close to it. I will try that!

@wesleyrodda606

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers interested in how the results differ and if there’s any noticeable change in the rear lift. just came to mind as you mentioned a possible rear limiter strap. I figured it’s a simple enough swap could be worth the test without the need to run one. you’re builds have made me so stoked to get 1/24 crawler and get it actual Moab ready 😅 As a moab local I appreciate the scale moab you’ve got 👌

👀👀 I recently got scx24 bronco what do I need for that flex set up great job bro 👊

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Check out my five tips for max flex video! My best advice in one vid.

What is the point in portals with the portal boxes hanging out there

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

You can drive knowing that directly underneath you is big clearance. The portal boxes and c hubs don’t hang up as bad as you would think, but it’s still always a potential snagging point. I’m still happy with them 👍🏻

Do you think I could run these on my comp style FCX24 to improve flex?

@CapeCrawlers

10 ай бұрын

I would look at the 59mm oil shocks from Injora, I think those would be better for the FCX24

@quentinsilas5912

10 ай бұрын

Do you think the FCX24 would hold a drive shaft in with the 59mm shocks? I’m running the grasshopper chassis kit

Can these shocks be used with the lower spring removed so that it droops down and rides on the upper spring?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Yes, thats how I run them on my sons gladiator and it works pretty well.

@JP-qq2kn

Жыл бұрын

@Cape Crawlers Sorry, stopped watching and left for work before getting to that part of the video lol. I just ordered an fcx24, beadlock wheels, tires, steering links and the 58mm shocks. I was a little worried about the driveshafts falling out from too much extention with the 58mm ones.. is that an issue with these? I know it's an issue on my RGT v2 and 48mm DB shocks. Gotta use limiting rubber bands.

I think using the old shock top would have been nice to get rid of that bulky faux expansion chamber. Looks sweet though, I want to do this to my fcx24.

@blaismerchant8582

Ай бұрын

Lmk how that's gone because I've not seen any shocks specifically for the fcx24 over 48mm

How would these work on a furitek scythe v2?

@CapeCrawlers

Ай бұрын

Yep they would work

Any word on a restock date for these shocks?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I havent heard anything unfortunately.

what that little thing that 58mm have and other ones doesnt?

Just bought these I’m having binding issues with flex blades. They are angled too much. What am I doing wrong

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Did you use the shock spacers that came with the flex extensions? I have to use those to bump the shock away from the frame and reduce that angle.

@chrisbrown2166

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers yea I put them on the chassis With the shock resi on the bottom. As you did. Ended up flipping the shocks upright and removing o rings On each end May of been the flex blades I bought. Not sure

Could you give full build on that blue jeep?👀

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I will do an update video soon 👍🏻

"This has got to be the limit....." How 'bout cutting your frame so there's a front and back section boxed in. Then put a pivot point in between the two sections........Maybe???

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I like the way you think!

you should put lights on the gladiator?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I should! There are some halo headlights floating around I would love to try.

If I remember you run the trail kings on your gladiator but I keep hearing you say you run a bigger tire is there a way you can reply with a link?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

DJcrawler recently released a 68mm tire that I’m experimenting with: www.amazon.com/Super-Sticky-Wheel-Crawler-Upgrade/dp/B0C6XXYMJ8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=djcrawler+1.0&qid=1688352413&sr=8-3

@robfairbank650

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers isn't that what was on the flatbed truck?

What tires do you have on the truck?

@CapeCrawlers

4 ай бұрын

LGRP swamp kings

This is the beezzz neezzz

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

🤣 thank you!

Can the shocks fit on to a trx4m

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Yes they can with a little bit of work.

Would they work on trx-4m

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Yes! If you take the pivot ball hardware out you can run the larger trx4m bolts through them and they’ll work

Sheeeesh...I got the 54s...now 58s? Gollee! 🤦🏼‍♂️ Not sure if I'll upgrade to 58s now. Lol

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I think 54mm is the max of practicality. You can see how long these are at compressed length. They are just too big unless you are not concerned with chassis lift that is.

@RCCrawlerz209

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers That's true.

Can you put up a build sheet

That's rad! When you were compressing the springs the long one bowed and put tension on that collar in the middle. Cool idea they had but just isn't functional. Basically at this point is it just the body that's original.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

The dual springs isn't super practical, you're right there. And yes, there isn't much left of this rig that's stock except for frame rails and body.

The shocks come oil filled already?

@CapeCrawlers

6 ай бұрын

They do not. They’re friction damped, no oil recommended

What links are you running, my links wont even allow that much flex?

Adam I hate to break it to you I doubt you can get anymore flex but it wouldn't be a shock (no pun intended) if you managed to somehow get more then 90 degrees of flex

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I will keep tinkering! But I fear you are correct and that the gladiator has reached capacity.

I think my trucks have a lot of flex until I see yours 😅

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

🤣 the blue gladiator is otherworldly

@Stupidthingsrc

Жыл бұрын

@@CapeCrawlers yes it is

How much does this thing weigh?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Around 650g

I thought I was happy with the flex I have.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

There's always more!

I want to see flex videos from the trx4m bronco.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

You got it!

@rampagepr3524

Жыл бұрын

I want to buy the longest shock to have maximum flex without lifting the chasis, I’m planning on running it like you without the spring , what you recommend?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

@@rampagepr3524 the 48mm shocks. Hot racing or powerhobby make good ones. Hot racing being my preference.

@rampagepr3524

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

How much to buy that from you

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Oh man, I can’t sell my little blue baby!

You are my favorite mini crawler guy but you should do a only crawling video

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Just a pure crawling video? I can do that

OK, is there anything that challenges that crawler.

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Not much anymore!

180

you're out of flex but how bout width?

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Oh boy, it could go wider I suppose but it already is freakishly wide. Any more and it would look like a mini basher 🤣

Maybe we should just start using 1/10 shocks 🤣🤣

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

I’m looking into it actually! 110mm on a scx24… just wait and see 🤣

100* flex

Long shocks make it absolutely useless at climbing tho

@MontyGarza

4 ай бұрын

Did you watch the video that thing was a crawling beast

300th liker

@CapeCrawlers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!