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Setups
Gearing
Stock gearing for the Traxxas Rustler 2WD/VXL, with common pinions and their ratios.
| Pinion | Spur ÷ pinion | FDR |
|---|---|---|
| 16T | 5.63 | 15.30 |
| 17T | 5.29 | 14.40 |
| 18T | 5.00 | 13.60 |
| 19T | 4.74 | 12.88 |
| 20T | 4.50 | 12.24 |
| 21T | 4.29 | 11.66 |
| 22T | 4.09 | 11.13 |
| 23T | 3.91 | 10.64 |
| 24T | 3.75 | 10.20 |
| 25T | 3.60 | 9.79 |
| 26T | 3.46 | 9.42 |
| 27T | 3.33 | 9.07 |
| 28T | 3.21 | 8.74 |
| 29T | 3.10 | 8.44 |
| 30T | 3.00 | 8.16 |
Shaded rows are the pinions most 1/10 2WD truck setups run on the stock spur.
What pinion should I run?
Tell us your motor and track and get a starting pinion for the Traxxas Rustler 2WD/VXL, with the range racers in the class run.
Get a recommendation →Shop pinion gears at AMain →What pinion gear should I use on the Traxxas Rustler 2WD/VXL?
It depends on your motor and the track. In the 1/10 2WD truck class, racers gear by final drive ratio: 7.5–8.5T near 10.14, 13.5T near 8.27. On the Rustler 2WD/VXL's stock 90T spur that is about 24T for 7.5–8.5T, 30T for 13.5T. Tight tracks gear down, open tracks gear up. For a starting pinion matched to your motor, use the So Dialed Pinion Recommender with the Rustler 2WD/VXL selected.
What is the internal ratio (transmission ratio) of the Traxxas Rustler 2WD/VXL?
The Rustler 2WD/VXL has an internal ratio of 2.72:1. Final drive ratio = spur ÷ pinion × 2.72. With the stock 90T spur, a 16T pinion gives an FDR of 15.30 and a 30T gives 8.16.
How many teeth is the stock spur gear on the Traxxas Rustler 2WD/VXL?
90 teeth. Changing the spur moves every pinion's ratio at once; most racers leave the spur and tune with the pinion.
Kit setup
Kit shock setup. Part numbers link to AMain.
- Front
- 30 wt
- Rear
- 30 wt
- Front
- 2-hole
- Rear
- 2-hole
What shock oil does the Traxxas Rustler 2WD/VXL come with?
Out of the box the Rustler 2WD/VXL runs 30 wt front, 30 wt rear (Traxxas oil), on 2-hole front, 2-hole rear pistons. That is the kit setup; you will need to adjust it for your track conditions. The RC Setup App can help dial it in.
What springs does the Traxxas Rustler 2WD/VXL come with?
The kit springs are Kit (#2458) front, Kit (#3757) rear. Stiffer springs suit high grip and big jumps; softer springs add grip on slick or bumpy tracks.
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