* Note that the Dukono wheelie bar requires trimming to fit under the slot where the rear bumper slides under and cutting the body to clear. I added sheet metal and screws going all the way through for reinforcement since it can take the full weight sometimes.

With the brushless upgrade, this RC can get out of my control and I have broken most of the parts that I have upgraded except for the shock towers and differential boxes. I have wanted to get an all aluminum RC and this was a perfect oppoortunity.

I am really surprised how easily and cheaply you can upgrade this RC. Parts are available on ebay, Amazon, Banggood & Aliexpress. I suppose that is due to the fact that it's been on the market a few years under at least four brands that I am aware of - Redcat, HPI Racing Maverick Strada MT, Exceed RC Infinitive and HSP 94111 Brontosaurus. Of course that last name makes no sense at all! I know the brushed version is no speed demon but it isn't that slow either. It's probably inline with all the others in that class.

I could upgrade the shocks to aluminum but I don't think it will improve the suspension because it is already quite good.

I do need to upgrade the tires as one is already coming unglued. I would like tires that don't balloon much for better controlled accelaration. If you have any recommendations please comment below.

Detailed costs listed below and parts shown at end of video. Parts correspond to the letters listed. Additionally, you will have to add M3 machine screws to replace the self tapping screws normally used in plastic parts.
A - - - Battery & charger, used in other RCs
B - - - Traxxas Velineon VXL3S brushless ESC & 3500kv motor, leftover from previous RC
C - - - 20KG Digital Servo High Torque Full Metal Gear Waterproof & aluminum servo horn
D - - - $109.55 Redcat Racing Volcano EPX Electric Truck, 1/10 Scale - WITHOUT Battery & Charger
E $1 - - - 5.53 Redcat Racing Volcano EPX Pro 64T Metal Spur Gear 21T Metal Pinion Motor Mount & Cover
F - - - $12.49 HSP 108019 Aluminum Front Lower Suspension Arms, Purple for Redcat Volcano EPX
G - - - $13.25 HSP 108021 Aluminum Rear Lower Suspension Arms, Purple for Redcat Volcano EPX
H - - - $6.22 HSP 02134 Purple Aluminum 12mm Wheel Hex Hubs Pins Redcat Shockwave Volcano EPX
I - - - $24.14 HSP Aluminum Steering Block Knuckles Hub Carriers (P) Redcat Tornado Volcano EPX and bearings
J - - - $13.25 HSP 08029 FR/RR 89mm Drive Shaft HEAVY DUTY Dogbones (4) Redcat Volcano EPX PRO
K - - - $14.98 Hobbypark 04001 Metal Aluminum Chassis Plate for RC Electric 1/10 Redcat Volcano EPX
L - - - $10.99 Hobbypark 102057 Aluminum Servo Saver Complete Set Ackerman Plate Purple for Redcat Volcano Epx
M - - - $16.98 Hobbypark 6PCS 106017 106617 Aluminum Turnbuckle Steering Linkage Rod for 1/10 Redcat Volcano EPX
N - - - $10.99 HobbyPark 102260 102261 Aluminum Front & Rear Gear Box Suspension Arm Mount For Redcat Volcano EPX
O - - - $30.44 Aluminum Gear Box HSP 102075 Purple Fit RC Redcat Racing 1/10 Lightning EPX 94103, front & rear
P - - - $24.30 108022 HSP Shock Tower For RC 1/10 Monster Truck 08012 08054 Upgrade Spare Part
Q - - - $3.70 108037 HSP Body Post For RC 1/10 Monster Truck 08007 08047 Upgrade Spare Parts
R - - - $17.95 Redcat Dukono PRO Wheelie Bar Mount Adjustment Bracket 70106 70108 70135
$306.81 =Total

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