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By Mike Garrison
LiveRC.com

With the popularity of R/C drag racing on the rise, Traxxas shares this in-depth tutorial on converting your 2wd Slash short course truck into a classic hot rod wheelie machine.

Traxxas Tutorial:
www.traxxas.com

How To Build A Slash Dragster
Turn your 2WD Slash into a Classic Hot Rod Wheelie Machine

The Traxxas Slash is the most popular short course RC truck of all time. You’ve likely seen Slash trucks at your local RC racetrack, skate park, or in backyards across the country. The Slash is renowned for its rugged off-road capability, durability, and no-nonsense attitude. 

The Slash moves easily from dirt to tarmac with hundreds of accessories available, but what happens when you push its versatility to the extreme? Watch what happens when a 2WD Slash transforms from off-road beast into a wheelie-popping dragster. Follow along with this step-by-step video to create your own pavement scorching Slagster.

PARTS NEEDED

  • Slash VXL with OBA (58076-24)
  • Funny Car wheels and tires (6973)
  • Bandit front wheels (2475)
  • Bandit rear stub axles (2753X)
  • Front Street Tires (3471)
  • Bandit suspension arms (2750R)
  • Bandit camber links (2441A)
  • Bandit axles (1651)
  • Toe links (5538)
  • Wheelie bar wheels (5186A)
  • Slash bumper assembly (5835)
  • Wheelie bar assembly (3678)
  • 3 x 20 button head screws (2580)
  • Shock rebuild kit (6099)
  • Bandit front axles (2437)
  • Suspension pin set (6834)
  • 3 x 25 button head screws (2581)
  • 3 mm lock nuts (2745)
  • Double-sided adhesive (6581)
  • Shoulder screws (3642X)
  • Aftermarket Items
  • 14 mm wheel hexes
  • Compatible body
  • Magnetic body mounting kit

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