Traxxas Rustler 2WD XL 5 VXL
Traxxas Rustler
The Traxxas Rustler is a great option for when you want a powerful radio-controlled (RC) model to start with. Notice how we specifically refer to powerful RC vehicles; while you can get started with more casual models that you can pilot around the house, the Traxxas Rustler XL-5 line of entry-level RC monster trucks is part of a ready-to-run (RTR) package that can get you out of the house and onto off-road surfaces such as dirt, sand, mud, and even puddles.
The waterproof electronics of the Rustler ensure you can take it out on just about any day of the year, and it will even survive the occasional rain or snowstorm. Fear no slush or shallow creeks. You own the road, the track, and any stray mud that splatters your way.
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Let’s review some of the Rustler models and parts available from the RC Superstore:
Traxxas Rustler XL-5
The Traxxas Rustler XL-5 RTR RC Truck w/ID Battery & Quick Charger is one of the best starting vehicles in the RC hobby. There was a time when drivers started off with RC models to run on smooth surfaces before moving to outdoor surfaces, but this was when RC monster trucks required a considerable investment plus many hours on the workbench. The Rustler is a full RTR vehicle, which means that it is geared towards beginners who wish to get their wheels dirty right out of the box.
The battery pack has an ID connector, making it safe and easy to use. We love it for families because kids can easily learn the ropes with radio control despite the higher performance of this model. You can drive at up to thirty-five miles per hour with confidence because of the quality speed control. Want to let a beginner drive? Put it in the Traxxas-exclusive Training Mode for lower speeds while they learn.
Traxxas Rustler VXL
Another option is the Traxxas Rustler VXL Brushless RTR RC Truck that can go above seventy miles per hour with the included high-speed gears and our 3S LiPo Combo Package. The Traxxas Stability Management is meant to help you navigate loose and slippery surfaces so that you maintain control in the heat of the moment. A brushless motor ensures that you have low maintenance and you are equipped for extreme performance and speed.
EZ-Peak Dual Battery Charger
When you need a good battery charger, we have just the one for you. The Traxxas EZ-Peak Dual iD NiMH & LiPo Battery Charger will power up your iD batteries while ensuring that you can keep your vehicle on the road for a good long while. You just simply need to plug in two batteries and hit the switch, while checking the progress bar as it charges. It also makes a great gift for any Traxxas fan so that they can maintain their batteries as well, so wrap it up for any occasion.
Ready To Race
The best part of the Traxxas Rustler is that it is great for any beginner. It is a ready-to-run or RTR vehicle, which means that no assembly is required. You simply need to add some batteries or charge yours, and the truck will be good to go in the mud. All it takes is a quick charge and you’re ready to race, whether at the track or in your backyard.
A Traxxas Rustler is also built for speed and strength on a budget. When you want to get started on racecourses to test your skills with the radio, then you should get a Rustler and see what you can do. If racing the Rustler VXL, check out the ESC cooling fan designed to prevent excess overheating, so that you can drive for hours on end. Modifying your Rustler with parts and accessories is easy; all you need is to select the right item from our catalog and use a toolkit for RC models.
Find Your Monster and Stadium Trucks at RC Superstore
When you are ready to take your RC hobby to the next level, we suggest you advance from stadium trucks to monster trucks such as those in the rest of the Traxxas 4×4 lineup. RC Superstore wants to get you on the road to show off your skills. You can hit the ground running with our cars, trucks, boats and more. All you need is the starting model, and parts if you want to perform some upgrades. Contact us today to get your first RC vehicle or advice on how to make upgrades. You will be thrilled to see how well you master the road, and how to handle the muddiest days. Traxxas will always be the way to go.
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GPM-SLA2W055-ORGPM Orange Aluminum Front Suspension Arms fits 2WD Stampede Rustler Slash
These are the GPM Racing Orange Aluminum Front Suspension Arms for Traxxas Slash 2WD, Rustler 2WD, and Stampede 2WD trucks. Made of 6061-T6 aluminum and anodized for a great looking finish, these are tough and help make your truck stand out. Hinge pins...$2690 -
GPM-SLA2W055-BK
GPM Black Aluminum Front Suspension Arms fits 2WD Stampede Rustler Slash
These are the GPM Racing Black Aluminum Front Suspension Arms for Traxxas Slash 2WD, Rustler 2WD, and Stampede 2WD trucks. Made of 6061-T6 aluminum and anodized for a great looking finish, these are tough and help make your truck stand out. Hinge pins...$2690 -
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GPM Blue Aluminum Front Suspension Arms fits 2WD Stampede Rustler Slash
These are the GPM Racing Blue Aluminum Front Suspension Arms for Traxxas Slash 2WD, Rustler 2WD, and Stampede 2WD trucks. Made of 6061-T6 aluminum and anodized for a great looking finish, these are tough and help make your truck stand out. Hinge pins and...$2690 -
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GPM Black Aluminum Rear Stub Axle Carriers fits 2WD Stampede Rustler Slash Bandit
These are the GPM Racing Black Aluminum Rear Stub Axle Carriers for Traxxas electric Slash 2WD, Stampede 2WD, Rustler 2WD, and Bandit vehicles. Made of 6061-T6 aluminum with an anodized finish, these are durable and look awesome!These fit in place of...$1990 -
GPM-SLA2W022-B
GPM Blue Aluminum Rear Stub Axle Carriers fits 2WD Stampede Rustler Slash Bandit
These are the GPM Racing Blue Aluminum Rear Stub Axle Carriers for Traxxas electric Slash 2WD, Stampede 2WD, Rustler 2WD, and Bandit vehicles. Made of 6061-T6 aluminum with an anodized finish, these are durable and look awesome!These fit in place of...$1990 -
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GPM Gunmetal Aluminum Rear Stub Axle Carriers fits 2WD Stampede Rustler Slash Bandit
These are the GPM Racing Gunmetal Aluminum Rear Stub Axle Carriers for Traxxas electric Slash 2WD, Rustler 2WD, Stampede 2WD, and Bandit vehicles. These are made of 6061-T6 aluminum and anodized to finish them off. They are durable and look great!These...$1590 -
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GPM Gunmetal Aluminum Steering Blocks fits 2WD Stampede Rustler Slash Bandit
These are the GPM Racing Gunmetal Aluminum Steering Blocks for Traxxas electric Slash 2WD, Rustler 2WD, Stampede 2WD, Bandit, and Nitro Slash vehicles. Made from 6061-T6 aluminum and anodized with a color finish, these are durable and look great.These...$1590 -
GPM-RUS021-BK
GPM Black Aluminum Steering Blocks fits 2WD Stampede Rustler Slash Bandit
These are the GPM Racing Black Aluminum Steering Blocks for Traxxas electric Slash 2WD, Rustler 2WD, Stampede 2WD, Bandit, and Nitro Slash vehicles. Made from 6061-T6 aluminum and anodized with a color finish, these are durable and look great.These are...$1590 -
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GPM Red Aluminum Caster Blocks fits 2WD Stampede Rustler Slash
These are the GPM Racing Red Aluminum Caster Blocks for Traxxas electric Slash 2WD, Stampede 2WD, Rustler 2WD, and others vehicles listed below. Machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, these are a great way to add strength, tighten up handling, and dress up...$1399 -
GPM-RUS019-GS
GPM Gunmetal Aluminum Caster Blocks fits 2WD Stampede Rustler Slash
These are the GPM Racing Gunmetal Aluminum Caster Blocks for Traxxas electric Slash 2WD, Stampede 2WD, Rustler 2WD, and others vehicles listed below. Machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, these are a great way to add strength, tighten up handling, and dress...$1399 -
GPM-RUS019-BK
GPM Black Aluminum Caster Blocks fits 2WD Stampede Rustler Slash
These are the GPM Racing Black Aluminum Caster Blocks for Traxxas electric Slash 2WD, Stampede 2WD, Rustler 2WD, and others vehicles listed below. Machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, these are a great way to add strength, tighten up handling, and dress up...$1399 -
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GPM Orange Aluminum Rear Shock Tower for 2WD Stampede Rustler Slash
This is the GPM Racing Orange Aluminum Rear Shock Tower for Traxxas Slash 2WD, Rustler 2WD, and Stampede 2WD trucks. Made of 6061-T6 aluminum with an anodized finish, these are durable and help make your truck stand out! Stainless steel mounting...$2190 -
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GPM Gunmetal Aluminum Front Bumper for 2WD Stampede Rustler Bandit
This is the GPM Racing Gunmetal Aluminum Front Bumper for Traxxas Rustler 2WD, Stampede 2WD, Bandit and several other vehicles listed below. Made of 6061-T6 aluminum, these are durable and look great.These are replacements for Traxxas part 2735...$999 -
GPM-CRA021-GS
GPM Gunmetal Aluminum Steering Blocks for 2WD Stampede Rustler Slash Bandit
These are the GPM Racing Gunmetal Aluminum Steering Blocks for the Traxxas electric Stampede 2WD, Rustler 2WD, Slash 2WD, Bandit, and Nitro Slash trucks.This is a direct replacement for Traxxas part 3736 steering blocks.Accessory Part ForTraxxas 1/10...$1399 -
GPM-CRA021-BK
GPM Black Aluminum Steering Blocks for 2WD Stampede Rustler Slash Bandit
These are the GPM Racing Black Aluminum Steering Blocks for the Traxxas electric Stampede 2WD, Rustler 2WD, Slash 2WD, Bandit, and Nitro Slash trucks.This is a direct replacement for Traxxas part 3736 steering blocks.Accessory Part ForTraxxas 1/10...$1399 -
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GPM Red Aluminum Caster Blocks for 2WD Stampede Rustler Slash
These are the GPM Racing Red Aluminum Caster Blocks for the Traxxas Stampede 2WD, Rustler 2WD, Slash 2WD, and Nitro Slash trucks.This fits in place of the Traxxas 3632 caster block set.Accessory Part ForTraxxas 1/10 Monster Jam TrucksTraxxas...$1399 -
GPM-CRA019-GS
GPM Gunmetal Aluminum Caster Blocks for 2WD Stampede Rustler Slash
These are the GPM Racing Gunmetal Aluminum Caster Blocks for the Traxxas Stampede 2WD, Rustler 2WD, Slash 2WD, and Nitro Slash trucks.This fits in place of the Traxxas 3632 caster block set.Accessory Part ForTraxxas 1/10 Monster Jam TrucksTraxxas...$1399 -
GPM-CRA019-G
GPM Green Aluminum Caster Blocks for 2WD Stampede Rustler Slash
These are the GPM Racing Green Aluminum Caster Blocks for the Traxxas Stampede 2WD, Rustler 2WD, Slash 2WD, and Nitro Slash trucks.This fits in place of the Traxxas 3632 caster block set.Accessory Part ForTraxxas 1/10 Monster Jam TrucksTraxxas...$1399 -
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Hot Racing Blue Aluminum Front Shock Tower for Slash 2WD, Stampede, Rustler, Bandit, Nitro Stampede
This is the Hot Racing Blue Aluminum Front Shock Tower for the Traxxas Slash 2WD, Stampede 2WD, Rustler, Bandit, and Nitro Stampede. This will work on XL-5 brushed and VXL brushless versions of the vehicles listed.FEATURES:CNC machinedAnodized BlueYOU...$1888 -
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Hot Racing Blue Aluminum Stub Axle Carriers with Multi-Camber Link Mount for 2WD Slash, Rustler
These are the Hot Racing Blue 6061-T6 Aluminum Stub Axle Carriers with Multi-Camber Link Mount for Traxxas Slash 2WD, Rustler, Stampede 2WD, and Bandit. This will work on XL-5 brushed and VXL brushless vehicles. It requires use of 5x11mm bearings. If...$1688 -
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Hot Racing Aluminum Battery Hold Down Plate Mount for Slash 2WD
This is the Hot Racing Aluminum Battery Hold Down Plate Mount for Traxxas Slash 2WD, Rustler, and Stampede 2WD trucks. Fix XL-5 brushed and VXL brushless versions of the trucks.FEATURES:CNC 6061 Aluminum constructionYOU WILL RECEIVE:One black anodized...$888 -
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Hot Racing Hardened Steel 75T 48P Spur Gear for Slash 2WD, Stampede 2WD, Rustler, Bandit
This is the Hot Racing Hardened Steel 75-Tooth 48-Pitch Spur Gear for Traxxas Slash 2WD, Stampede 2WD, Rustler, Bandit, and Telluride vehicles. It will work on XL-5 brushed and VXL brushless vehicles with proper adjustment.FEATURES:- CNC machined and...$2488 -
HRASTE874
Hot Racing Hardened Steel 74T 48P Spur Gear for Slash 2WD, Stampede 2WD, Rustler, Bandit
This is the Hot Racing Hardened Steel 74-Tooth 48-Pitch Spur Gear for Traxxas Slash 2WD, Stampede 2WD, Rustler, Bandit, and Telluride vehicles. It will work on XL-5 brushed and VXL brushless setups with proper gearing. Due to the gear being a smaller...$2488 -
HRASLF63MR268
Hot Racing Rear Spring Sets (3 Pairs) for Slash, Stampede, Rustler
These are Hot Racing Rear Spring Sets (3 Pairs) for Traxxas Slash 2WD, Slash 4x4, Stampede 2WD, Stampede 4x4, Telluride, and Rustler XL-5 and VXL trucks. These fit the stock Traxxas Ultra Shocks used on these vehicles.FEATURESSpring Steel...$1288 -
HRASLF63FS261
Hot Racing Rear Progressive 2 Spring Sets (3 Pairs) for Slash, Stampede, Rustler
These are the Hot Racing Rear Progressive 2 Spring Sets (3 Pairs) for Traxxas Slash 2WD, Slash 4x4, Stampede 2WD, Stampede 4x4, Telluride, and Rustler XL-5 and VXL trucks. These fit the stock Traxxas Ultra Shocks used on these vehicles. FEATURES:Steel...$1288 -
HRASLF48RS286
Hot Racing Front Progressive Rally Spec Springs (3 Pairs) for Slash, Stampede, Rustler
These are the Hot Racing Front Progressive Rally Spec Springs (3 Pairs) for Traxxas Slash 2WD, Slash 4x4, Stampede 2WD, Stampede 4x4, 1/10 Rally VXL, Telluride, and Rustler XL-5 and VXL trucks. These fit the stock Traxxas Ultra Shocks used on these...$1288 -
HRASLF48MR268
Hot Racing Front Spring Sets (3 Pairs) for Slash, Stampede, Rustler
These are the Hot Racing Front Spring Sets (3 Pairs) for Traxxas Slash 2WD, Slash 4x4, Stampede 2WD, Stampede 4x4, Telluride, and Rustler XL-5 and VXL trucks. These fit the stock Traxxas Ultra Shocks used on these vehicles. FEATURES:Spring Steel...$1049 -
HRASLF48FS261
Hot Racing Front Progressive 2 Spring Sets (3 Pairs) for Slash, Stampede, Rustler
These are the Hot Racing Front Progressive 2 Spring Sets (3 Pairs) for Traxxas Slash 2WD, Slash 4x4, Stampede 2WD, Stampede 4x4, Telluride, and Rustler XL-5 and VXL trucks. These fit the stock Traxxas Ultra Shocks used on these vehicles.FEATURES:Steel...$1288 -
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Hot Racing 24-Tooth 48P Nitride Steel Pinion Gear 5mm & 1/8 Shafts
This is the Hot Racing 24-Tooth 48-Pitch Nitride Steel Pinion Gear for 5mm and 1/8" Shafts. The pinion has a 5mm bore and also includes a 1/8" shaft conversion sleeve. This works on vehicles like the Traxxas Slash 2WD, Stampede 2WD, Rustler, Bandit, as...$888 -
HRANSG823
Hot Racing 23-Tooth 48P Nitride Steel Pinion Gear 5mm & 1/8 Shafts
This is the Hot Racing 23-Tooth 48-Pitch Nitride Steel Pinion Gear for 5mm and 1/8" Shafts. The pinion has a 5mm bore and also includes a 1/8" shaft conversion sleeve. This works on vehicles like the Traxxas Slash 2WD, Stampede 2WD, Rustler, as well as...$888 -
HRANSG821
Hot Racing 21-Tooth 48P Nitride Steel Pinion Gear 5mm & 1/8 Shafts
This is the Hot Racing 21-Tooth 48-Pitch Nitride Steel Pinion Gear for 5mm and 1/8" Shafts. The pinion has a 5mm bore and also includes a 1/8" shaft conversion sleeve. This works on vehicles like the Traxxas Slash 2WD, Stampede 2WD, Rustler, as well as...$1288 -
HRACSG1830
Hot Racing 30-Tooth 48P Hardened Steel 1/8 Bore Pinion Gear
This is the Hot Racing 30-Tooth 48-Pitch Hardened Steel 1/8 Bore Pinion Gear. This will fit many different vehicles. A few of them are listed below.FEATURES:CNC Machined light weight Precision Gears with Standard 4140 steelReduce internal rotating mass...$588 -
HRACSG1829
Hot Racing 29-Tooth 48P Hardened Steel 1/8 Bore Pinion Gear
This is the Hot Racing 29-Tooth 48-Pitch Hardened Steel 1/8 Bore Pinion Gear. This will fit many different vehicles. A few of them are listed below.FEATURES:Standard 4140 steel and heat treatedHeavy duty 4mm set screw for brushless powerReduced...$588
