The Tamiya Grasshopper is a timeless classic. While it’s fun right out of the box, a few simple upgrades can dramatically improve its performance. In this article, I’ll introduce three essential, bolt-on parts that I’ve personally tested and highly recommend for any Grasshopper owner.
Eagle Racing AL Front Skid Bumper for Hornet Evo
The first thing to upgrade is the front bumper. It drastically changes the look of the buggy and provides much better chassis protection. While a blue version for the Grasshopper exists, the black version for the Hornet Evo looks fantastic. Best of all, it’s a direct fit with no modifications needed.
▼ Here it is installed. The wider bumper improves both its appearance and its ability to glide over obstacles.
You can find the detailed installation guide in this post:
>> Read the Front Bumper Upgrade Article
Eagle Racing SP Shock Set for Grasshopper
The Grasshopper is famous for its bouncy suspension. The best way to tame it is with oil dampers. This shock set is perfect for those who want to use the stock suspension mounts without any modifications to the body or chassis. It’s a simple and effective upgrade.
▼ Here are the shocks installed on the front. The blue anodized finish adds a cool, racy look.
▼ And here they are on the rear, completing the four-wheel oil damper conversion.
Check out the detailed installation posts for both the front and rear here:
Eagle Racing AL Front Extend Knuckle +5mm
If you want to easily improve cornering stability, this part is a must-have. It widens the front track width by a total of 10mm (5mm per side). It’s also a very versatile part, as it can be used on other chassis like the DT-02 and DT-03.
▼ Here they are installed. The wider stance gives the buggy a more planted and aggressive look.
▼ The included 5mm spacers can also be used independently with the stock uprights.
You can see the full installation process in this article:
>> Read the Front Wide Tread Conversion Article
Conclusion
So there you have it: a new bumper, oil shocks, and wider knuckles. By upgrading these three key areas, your Tamiya Grasshopper will look better and handle significantly better. All of these are easy, no-modification upgrades, so give them a try and have fun customizing!
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