FLM Aluminum Chassis Info For Rustler

[G-Rustler]

Hey im lookin into buying this chassis for my Rustler but i'm kinda scared because the fact that its $60 and im not even sure the traxxas parts will fit it??? bulkhead...gearbox..esc...etc...

does anyone have any experience with this? or know for sure that this will be an easy upgrade to convert??

[O.G.]

I have no experience with the Rustler chassis, but I have an FLM chassis on my Pede and really like it. The only problem is, my Pede is so beautiful with the new chassis it has become a shelf queen. Installation was straightforward and the battery is held in place by a couple velcro straps.

[G-Rustler]

I have no experience with the Rustler chassis, but I have an FLM chassis on my Pede and really like it. The only problem is, my Pede is so beautiful with the new chassis it has become a shelf queen. Installation was straightforward and the battery is held in place by a couple velcro straps.

cool...yea i just seen "review" vid on it and the dude said installation is easy but placement of the esc and and receiver box is a challenge

[RC-Fan]

that's made for the rustler, so it is a direct fit, you can use velcro to mount esc, and receiver box. I would prefer the stock chassis and upgrade other parts, like aluminum shock towers, transmission, carriers, caster blocks, bulkhead.

[G-Rustler]

that's made for the rustler, so it is a direct fit, you can use velcro to mount esc, and receiver box. I would prefer the stock chassis and upgrade other parts, like aluminum shock towers, transmission, carriers, caster blocks, bulkhead.

yea everything you named i have aluminum aleady except the transmission... that and the chassis are the only upgrades i need to complete my all aluminum build. but seeing that this is the only aluminum chassis made for the rustler is makin me change my mind about it but i dont kno yet...we'll see

[Porkman]

Hey G-Rustler,I think you need to also buy the upper chassis for that another $33 as it dosen't sound like you would want to put the stock on there if it would be the only plastic piece..If u do decide to go that route i would recomend the Ext-chassis version as it will improve performance.I like a little flexability i think these need a little give w/all the motor we give em. I went with STRC LCG kit and it's great. Later

[G-Rustler]

already grabbed it bro lol and it was only $27 for me on ebay(thats the only place i shop because its waaaay cheaper than my lhs and the online lhs's) Golden Horizons Aluminum Case is the next Aluminum upgrade and i'll be done with the "Chromed Out" Rustler

[I EAT DIRT]

I run the FLM "extended" rustler chassis, here are some pic's;










I run D8 shock's on it to.

[G-Rustler]

@I EAT DIRT hey bro would i have to buy the FLM upper chassis to fit right or can i still use the one i already have?

[I EAT DIRT]

I would think you could run any top plate. They should all have the same hole location's and mount the same. I run the FLM top plate as I got it for 20 buck's on the bay.

[Dadx2mj]

Over the years there have been more than a few posts about the stock upper chassis not fitting on the FLM chassis. I have never understood this but there has been numerous pictures posted showing that all four mounting holes do not line up properly when trying to use the stock upper chassis on the FLM chassis.

[ksb51rl]

Over the years there have been more than a few posts about the stock upper chassis not fitting on the FLM chassis. I have never understood this but there has been numerous pictures posted showing that all four mounting holes do not line up properly when trying to use the stock upper chassis on the FLM chassis.

Although I don't run the FLM Rustler chassis, I agree with Dadx2mj that this has definitely been the assertion through the years.

[I EAT DIRT]

I guess that solve's that. There is your answer.

[G-Rustler]

thanks for the info guys...any more info is MUCH NEEDED/APPRECIATED because im really debating on buying this soon

[I EAT DIRT]

I love my FLM chassis. running the castle 3800 sct, suprasale's tire's Big Block's, "they are not good on the road at all, no grip" gearing was set at 19/54 running 32p. I was able to hit 60.2mph. Pretty good for the tire's spinning the whole way. It is a super tough chassis, just a hair heavier than the stock chassis. You will be impressed with it.