If you have a Traxxas Slash 4×4 in need of some serious aluminum hop-up parts, GH Racing has you covered! Here’s a list of what you can see in the gallery below. Front and Rear suspension arms, steering block, front and rear shock towers, C Hubs, Rear Hub (with different toes available) , and Front Drive Hub. WOW. That would be some serious bling on a Slash 4×4! All their Aluminum hop ups are made from 6061 billet aluminum.

Head over to the official GH Racing site for more info! Don’t forget to tell them Big Squid sent ya!

GH Racing Slash 4×4 gallery

We added another video to our Big Squid RC YouTube Channel . This was a fun little shoot. We were at our local hobby shop, when a friend of ours from 3DHobbyShopRocks came by with a couple of planes he was looking to ‘retire’. Of course Bill’s eyes got real wide real quick! We grabbed the 4×4 Traxxas Slash, a couple of ramps, and went to work. It was raining pretty good, and was super windy, so you are looking at some AMAZING flying skill there!

Enjoy! Also note, there is a higher res version on YouTube.

I have another video in the works where Bill and I did a little skatepark invasion. Those are always fun, but we always end up with a lot more parts then when we left.

Own a Traxxas Slash 4×4? Is it covered in RPM hop up parts yet? Well here are some more for you! The new RPM Slash 4×4 Body Mounts have adjustable to give you different heights for your custom body. They start off 1/8″ lower then stock, and can raise up 1/4″ more. They can be mounted on the front or rear of the truck. Two kits will be needed to complete the truck. Using the spacers will require some longer screws.

Visit the RPM RC site for details.

Looks like Traxxas has come out with another set of ‘most have’ hop-ups for the Traxxas Slash 4×4! These new progressive-rate Tuning Springs sound pretty cool. The progressive-rate design allows you to take small bumps without compromising the need for strong springs on the big air! They are color coded, 20% softer than stock are orange, 10% softer are green, 20% stiffer are blue, and 10% stiffer are pink. Front springs will run you about $5 and rear are $6.50.

For more info check the Traxxas Website.

Keeping up with the realism theme, Traxxas now has replica Kumho Road Venture MT tires standard on the latest Scott Douglas Edition Traxxas Slash and Slash 4×4. They are also available separately in standard or S1 compounds, mounted or unmounted.

For more info check the Traxxas Website.

Once again it’s RPM to the rescue! They now have Bearing Carriers for the Traxxas Slash 4×4. Lots of people have been trying to make the 2wd versions work, but they are a little different, so if your a 4×4 owner, make sure your picking up the correct set!
Visit the RPM RC site for details.

The crew at JConcepts has a couple new body shells for the Revo and Slash. Based on Ford’s Raptor SVT F-150 truck, these new bodies are the real deal. Officially licensed and everything. Both of the bodies feature all the 1:1 details, including the proper headlight style, the pronounced front bumper, and iconic, beefy grill. Both come with complete decal sheets, window masks, and overspray film. The Slash version also come bundled with extended front body mounts.

Both bodies have an MSRP of $42.00, no word on availability, but probably soon, otherwise they wouldn’t be announcing them. Check out the JConcepts web site for more info.

The good people over at RC4WD are showing some love for the Traxxas Slash 4×4 and 2WD Slash! First up on the left are the first functional custom billet beadlock wheels for the Slash 4×4 called the Outlaw 2.2/3.0 Racing Wheels. They weigh 5.8 ounces each, have the same offset as the stock wheels and are designed only to fit the Slash 4×4. They only work with Traxxas Slash stock tires, so keep that in mind if you are looking to buy a set.
They have also released the Shock Lightweight Beadlock Wheels for the Slash 2WD. They are very scale looking, lightweight plastic beadlocks, and can be used with Proline and RC4WD 2.2/3.0 tires.

Visit RC4WD for more info!

Looks like RPM has finally come out with Traxxas Slash Nerf Bars for both the regular 2wd Slash and 4×4 Slash! I’m glad to see this because both of mine are broken, and I have been meaning to pick up a replacement set. I’ll gladly take the RPM version!

Visit the RPM RC site for details.

You have seen the un-boxing pictures. You have seen the crazy snow video, now you can finally head over to the RC Reviews section, and read what we think of the vehicle after a month of testing. We got our hands on the Platinum edition, and if you have been thinking about that or the stock 4×4, you will really want to read this.

Pro-Line’s plethora of preformed polycarbonate has grown a bit bigger today with the introduction of two new bodies and an undertray.  New for the Slash, Slash 4×4, and SC10 we have the officially licensed Ford F-150 body.  For you 1/16 Slash owners they have appropriately scaled down their Desert Rat 2.0 body.  Both bodies are clear and include decals, window masks, and overspary film.  And finally for the Slash 4×4 owners in the crowd they have created a new undertray specifically for you.  The undertray will help protect your nice, new chassis and also keep some of the crud out.  It’s made to mount with the existing hardware already on your Slash 4×4, so installation should be a breeze.

MSRP for the Ford F-150 is $35.95, the Desert Rat is $24.95, and the undertray is $29.95.

For all the info you could possibly want about these things give Pro-Line’s site a visit.

“I recently bought a Slash 4×4 and hear guys are running a center diff.
Whats the benefits?”
(name and address withheld by request)

Cubby- The Slash 4×4 is a great truck, congrats on your new fly ride. So about that fancy dancy center diff, what’s the real scoop? If you dig pulling massive wheelies,
the center diff is not for you. With the center diff installed, the moment the front wheels come off the ground, the diff will transfer power away from the rear wheels to the front wheels, resulting in the front end coming back down to terra firma in a hurry. The trade off is the center diff will make your truck easier to drive from a dead stop, and will also make your truck more controllable in the air. My final verdict- if you are bashing, just running the stock slipper is great, if you do a lot of track driving and/or jumping, at least give the center diff a try.

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Cubby,
I wanna ask this girl Ashley to prom, what’s the best way to do it?
J.D.

Cubby- Yes indeed J.D., it’s that time of year again, prom season. First piece of advice, don’t just drop a bomb out of left field. By this I mean make sure the chick knows you exist. If you are already fairly close to her great, and you can skip too piece of advice number two. If aren’t “close” with her, at least a couple weeks before you intend on asking her, you need to be talking to her at least once a day. I mean, if some chic you didn’t know at all came up and asked you to prom, you’d assume she was psycho. Once you’ve talked to her enough that she knows you exist, you just gotta show some stones and ask. Don’t beat around the bush, don’t candy coat it, just be clear and concise. Exactly what you need to say is “Will you go to
prom with me?”. If she says yes, you are dialed (and I expect a full report after your prom).If she says no, be a man, hold your head high, and move on to greener pastures. There are over 3 BILLION women on this planet, trust me, there IS one out there for you.

That’s it for this week. Submit your questions to cubby at BigSquidRC dot com.

YOUR Cub Reporter

Ok Traxxas Slash 4×4 owners, looks like you have another item for your weekend shopping list! RPM has just released a Front Bumper and Skid Plate combo for the Traxxas Slash 4×4! They come in Grey/Chrome, Black, or Blue. The bumpers also work with the RPM Canister light set.

Visit the RPM RC site for details.

ST Racing Concepts has a huge selection of Traxxas Slash 4×4 aluminum hop-up parts available.

Everything from Shock Towers, to Big Bore Shocks, Drive Shafts, bellcranks, and hub carriers! So if you are looking to add some muscle and bling to your Traxxas Slash 4×4, head over to the ST Racing Concepts web page.

Wow, Traxxas has another version of the Slash coming to a hobby shop near you! They have now combined the Traxxas Slash 4×4 Platinum Edition (the one with all the good hop-ups like the center diff!) with their 2.4 ghz Radio system, and are calling it the Traxxas Slash 4X4 Ultimate! It comes with the aluminum parts, center diff, 7-cell 8.4NiMH battery, and their new TQ 2.4Ghz radio system with 5-Channel Micro Receiver!

If you have been putting off buying a Slash 4×4, this might be the to pick one up!

For more info on Traxxas click HERE.