Upgrades and Hop-ups for the ECX Barrage
Choosing any vehicle to get into the R/C hobby can be a bit of a challenge. Whether you want to go fast or take it easy, there are any number of models to choose from, all with various features and prices. If you’ve been wanting to check out the radio-controlled rock crawling and “scaler” community, you’re in luck. There are plenty of models to choose from, just in that category alone.
The ECX Barrage, a 1/12-scale radio-controlled rock crawler and trail truck, has captured the imaginations of a number of hobbyists. Whether it’s the relatively low price (under $200) or the basic setup, the Barrage has become a popular truck for fans of R/C crawling.
While this rig is quite solid in stock configuration, there are plenty of ways to upgrade and customize it. Here’s a list of upgrades and hop-ups for the ECX Barrage (1/12-scale) that are sure to give new life to this entry-level machine.
Where to Buy the ECX Barrage
- Horizon Hobby
- AMain Hobbies
- Amazon
Bodies
- Pre-painted ECX Barrage Body (Tan) - $31.99
- Pre-painted ECX Barrage Body (Blue) - $24.99
- Pre-painted ECX Barrage Body (Yellow) - $24.99
- Clear ECX Barrage Body - $41.99
- Pro-Line Sumo Clear Body - $41.61
- Pro-Line 1950’s Chevy Pickup Truck Body - $27.16
- Pro-Line 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Clear Body - $27.16
- JConcepts Illuzion Ford Raptor SVT Body - $27.20
Body Accents and Scale Accessories
- ScalerFab ECX Barrage Trail Armor Package - $95.50
- ScalerFab ECX Barrage Rock Sliders - $25.95
- ScalerFab ECX Barrage Rear Hitch - $25.95
- ScalerFab ECX Barrage Rear Bumper - $27.95
- ScalerFab ECX Barrage Comp-Style Front Bumper (with Trail Bar) - $31.95
- ScalerFab Universal Rock Slider/Chassis/Cage Brackets (with Link Riser Mount) - $12.95
Chassis and Suspension Parts
- Plastic/Nylon Steering Spindle (V2) (Amazon) - $6.99
- Aluminum Steering Spindle (Amazon) - $32.92
- Aluminum Rear Hub Carrier (Amazon) - $16.99
- Pro-Line PowerStroke Scaler Shocks (90mm - 95mm) - $50.11
- Pro-Line Pro-Spec Scaler Shocks (70mm - 75mm) - $55.21
Tires and Wheels
1.9”
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- Boom Racing 1.9” Hustler M/T Xtreme Tires (with super-soft 2-stage foams) - $24.99
- Boom Racing 1.9” Hustler M/T Xtreme Tires (with soft 2-stage foams) - $24.99
- Boom Racing 1.9” Hustler M/T Xtreme Tires MC1 Tires (with super-soft 2-stage foams) - $32.99
- Boom Racing 1.9” Mud Terrain Trophy Truck Tires - $25.90
- Boom Racing 1.9” Badass Classic 16-hole Steelie & Aluminum Wheels (Narrow, Rear) - $29.90
- Boom Racing 1.9” Venomous Krait Aluminum Beadlock Wheels - $69.90
- Boom Racing 1.9” Krait Golum Aluminum Beadlock Wheels - $69.90
- Pit Bull 1.9” Raceline Glue-on Wheels - $14.99
- Pit Bull 1.9” Raceline Beadlock Wheels - $24.99
- Pit Bull 1.9” Rock Beast “Original” Tires (Alien Kompound) - 44.99
- Pit Bull 1.9” Rock Beast XL Tires (Alien Kompound) - $44.99
- Pit Bull 1.9” Rock Beast Tires - $34.99
- Pit Bull 1.9” Hardcore Tires (Alien Kompound) - $34.99
- Pit Bull 1.9” Growler Tires (Komp Kompound) - $34.99
- Pit Bull 1.9” Growler Tires (Alien Kompound) - $44.99
- Pit Bull 1.9” Mad Beast Tires - $34.99
- Pro-Line Class 1 Hyrax 1.9" (4.19" OD) G8 Rock Terrain Truck Tires - $28.86
- Pro-Line BFGoodrich Krawler T/A KX 1.9" G8 Rock Terrain Truck Tires - $28.86
- Pro-Line Interco TSL SX Super Swamper XL 1.9" G8 Rock Terrain Truck Tires - $28.86
- Pro-Line BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 1.9” G8 Rock Terrain Tires - $28.86
- Pro-Line Flat Iron XL 1.9” G8 Rock Terrain Tires - $28.86Pro-Line Interco TSL SX Super Swamper 1.9" G8 Rock Terrain Truck Tires
- Pro-Line Grunt 1.9" Rock Terrain Tires - $30.95 (Read my review of these tires.
- Pro-Line Interco TrXus 1.9" G8 Rock Terrain Tires - $32.95
- Pro-Line Rock Shooter 1." Aluminum Composite Internal Bead-Loc Wheels - $63.95 (Read my review of these wheels.)
- Pro-Line Impulse 1.9” Black Internal Bead-Loc Wheels - $19.99
- Pro-Line FaultLine 1.9” Black Bead-Loc, 10-spoke Wheels - $30.56
- Pro-Line FaultLine 1.9” Black Beac-Loc, 8-spoke Wheels - $30.56
1.55”
- Boom Racing 1.55” SP Road Tracker Crawler Tires (with Gekko Compound) - $24.90
- Boom Racing 1.55” Yota LC Classic Beadlock Wheels (Rear) - $36.90
- Boom Racing 1.55 Yota LC Classic Front Beadlock Wheels (Front) - $42.90
- Boom Racing 1.55 Yota LC70 Stock Steelie Beadlock Wheels (Rear) - $42.90
- Boom Racing 1.55 Yota LC70 Stock Steelie Beadlock Wheels (Front) - $42.90
- Boom Racing 1.55” Terra Classic 8-hole Aluminum Beadlock Wheels - $32.89
- Pit Bull 1.55” Rock Beast Tires (Alien Kompound) - $39.99
- Pit Bull 1.55” Growler Tires (Alien Kompound) - $39.99
- Pit Bull 1.55” Growler Tires (Komp Kompound) - $29.99
- Pit Bull 1.55” Braven Berserker Tires (Alien Kompound) - $35.99
Vehicle image credit: ECX