Upgrades and Hop-ups for the Redcat Racing GEN8 Scout II, GEN8 P.A.C.K., and Gen9 Scout 800A
By: Tim Gluth
Redcat Racing’s GEN8 has proven itself to be a true contender in the landscape of 1/10-scale R/C crawlers. Between its price and its performance, the GEN8 has become a fan favorite for scale R/C fanatics.
While a stout vehicle in stock configuration, modifying and upgrading is part of the fun of the hobby. If this rig has found a home in your collection, here are a few items that can help you customize your machine beyond its stock setup.
Bodies
- Redcat Racing GEN8 International Scout II (Clear) - $54.99 (Amazon.com)
- Redcat Racing GEN8 V2 Body (Green, Pre-cut) - $75.99
- Redcat Racing GEN8 V2 Body (Purple, Pre-cut) - $75.99
- Redcat Racing GEN8 AXE Body (Clear, Pre-cut) - $64.99
- Redcat Racing GEN8 AXE Body (Black, Pre-cut) - $65.99
- Redcat Racing GEN8 AXE Body with Roll cage, Seats, Dashboard, Steering wheel, Gear shift, Spare tire mount (Clear, Pre-cut) - $84.99
- Redcat Racing GEN8 AXE Body with Roll cage, Seats, Dashboard, Steering wheel, Gear shift, Spare tire mount (Black, Pre-cut) - $85.99
- Pro-Line 1946 Dodge Power Wagon Body (Clear) - $61.99
- Pro-Line 1946 Dodge Power Wagon Body (Black - Tough Color) - $69.99
- Pro-Line 1972 Chevy K10 Body (Clear) - $49.99
- Pro-Line 1978 Chevy K10 Body (Clear) - $59.46
- Pro-Line 1991 Toyota 4Runner Body (Clear) - $47.56
- Pro-Line Jeep Comanche (Clear) – $43.31
- Pro-Line Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Body (Clear) – $47.56
- Pro-Line 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Body (Clear) – $47.56
- Pro-Line 1966 Chevy C-10 Body (Clear) - $65.95
- Pro-Line Chevy Colorado ZR2 Body (Clear) – $43.31
- Pro-Line Builder’s Series Metric Body - $63.71
- Pro-Line 2020 Jeep Gladiator Body (Clear) - $47.95
- Pro-Line 1993 Ford Ranger Body (Clear) - $73.95
- Pro-Line Pre-runner Fender Flare Kit (Clear) - $28.95
- Pro-Line Cliffhanger High Performance Crawler Body (Clear) - $43.95
- Pro-Line Strikeforce Body (Clear) - $63.95
- Pro-Line 2021 Ford Bronco Body for 12.3" Wheelbase Crawlers (Clear) - $71.99
- JConcepts 2016 Ford F-150 (Clear) - $36.55
- JConcepts 1984 Ford F-150 (Clear) - $36.55
- JConcepts 1993 Ford F-150 (Clear) - $36.55
Body Accessories and Details
- Redcat Racing Aluminum Grille - $18.99
- Club 5 Racing 1973-style Front Grille (w/ Large International Metal Emblem) - $19.99
- Club 5 Racing 1973-style Front Grille (w/ Small International Metal Emblem) - $19.99
- Club 5 Racing 1976-style Front Grille (w/ Large International Metal Emblem) - $19.99
- Club 5 Racing 1976-style Front Grille (w/ Small International Metal Emblem) - $19.99
- Club 5 Racing 1977-style Front Grille (w/ Large International Metal Emblem) - $19.99
- Club 5 Racing 1977-style Front Grille (w/ Small International Metal Emblem) - $19.99
- Club 5 Racing Diamond Plate for Redcat Racing GEN8 Stock Front Bumper - $15.99 (Amazon.com)
- Club 5 Racing 1/10-scale Metal Emblem Set - $18.99 (Amazon.com)
- Club 5 Racing 1/10-scale Metal Emblem Set for the GEN8 Scout II - $17.99 (Amazon.com)
- Club 5 Racing Body Graphic Decal Set (3-piece) - $9.99
- Club 5 Racing Body Graphic Decal Set (Style B) - $9.99
- Club 5 Racing Body Graphic Decal Set (Style C) - $9.99
- Club 5 Racing Body Graphic Decal Set (Style D) - $9.99
- Club 5 Racing Door Handles, Rear Liftgate Handle, Fuel Cap - $9.99
- Club 5 Racing Front Windshield Wiper Set - $6.99
- Club 5 Countersunk Rare Earth Body Mount Magnets - $20.99 (Amazon.com)
- Crawlers n Customs 1/10-scale Motocross Carrier - $25.00
- Crawlers n Customs 1/10-scale Tray-style Bike Rack - $35.00
Tires and Wheels
- Incision 1.9 KMC XD820 Beadlock Wheels (Grenade Black) - $57.50
- Incision 1.9 KMC XD820 Beadlock Wheels (Clear Aluminum) - $57.50
- Vanquish KMC 1.9 KMC XD127 Beadlock Wheels (Bully Black) - $59.99
- Vanquish KMC 1.9 KMC XD127 Beadlock Wheels (Clear Aluminum) - $59.99
- Vanquish KMC 1.9 XD229 Machete Beadlock Wheels (Black) - $59.99
- Vanquish KMC 1.9 XD229 Machete Beadlock Wheels (Clear Aluminum) - $59.99
- Pro-Line BFGoodrich Krawler T/A 1.9 G8 Rock Terrain Tires – $28.86
- Pro-Line Flat Iron XL 1.9 G8 Rock Terrain Tires – $28.86
- Pro-Line Interco TSL SX Super Swamper 1.9 G8 Rock Terrain Tires – $28.86
- Pro-Line Hyrax 1.9″ G8 Rock Terrain Tires – $28.86
- Pro-Line Hyrax 1.9″ Predator Rock Terrain Tires – $30.56
- Pro-Line Hyrax 1.9 G8 Rock Terrain Tires w/ Impulse Black Internal Beadlock Wheels – $36.51
- 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 Class 0 BFGoodrich Krawler T/A KX 1.9" (3.85" OD) Rock Terrain Tires - $32.95
- Pro-Line BFGoodrich All-Terrain K02 1.9" Rock Terrain Truck Tires - $35.95
- Pro-Line Rock Shooter 1." Aluminum Composite Internal Bead-Loc Wheels - $63.95 (Read my review of these wheels.)
- Pro-Line Crestline 1.9" Aluminum Composite Internal Bead-Loc Wheels - $59.95
- Pro-Line Impulse 1.9" Aluminum Composite Internal Bead-Loc Wheels - $59.95
- Pit Bull Rock Beast XL Scale RC Tires – $44.99
- RC4WD Rock Crusher II X/T 1.9″ Tires – $14.99
- RC4WD Interco Super Swamper TSL Bogger Scale Tires – $24.99
- RC4WD Mickey Thompson 1.9″ Baja Claw TTC Scale Tires – $24.99
- RC4WD Interco IROK 1.9″ Scale Tire – $24.99
- RC4WD Mickey Thompson 2.2″ Baja MTZ Scale Tires – $29.99
- RC4WD Mickey Thompson Metal Series MM-366 1.9″ Beadlock Wheels – $169.99
- RC4WD Mickey Thompson MT Metal Series MM-164M 1.9″ Wheels – $139.99
- RC4WD Dick Cepek Terrain 1.9″ Beadlock Wheels – $109.99
- RC4WD Stamped Steel 1.7″ Beadlock Wagon Wheels – $59.99
- RC4WD 6-Lug Wagon 1.9″ Steel Stamped Beadlock Wheels (White) – $49.99
- RC4WD 6-Lug Wagon 1.9″ Steel Stamped Beadlock Wheels (Black) – $49.99
- RC4WD 5-Lug Wagon 1.9″ Steel Stamped Beadlock Wheels (White) – $49.99
- RC4WD 5-Lug Wagon 1.9″ Steel Stamped Beadlock Wheels (Black) – $49.99
- RC4WD 1.9″ Vintage Cruiser Stamped Steel Wheels – $69.99
- RC4WD Onyx 1.9″ Beadlock Wheels – $69.99
- RC4WD Onyx 1.9″ Beadlock Wheels – $89.99
- RC4WD Black 1.9″ Universal Beadlock Wheel (D1) – $32.99
- RC4WD Silver 1.9″ Universal Beadlock Wheel (D2) – $32.99
- RC4WD Bombshell 1.9″ Beadlock Wheels (Black) – $89.99
- RC4WD Raceline Monster 1.9″ Beadlock Wheels – $99.99
- RC4WD Fuel Offroad Maverick 1.9″ Beadlock Wheels – $139.99
- RC4WD OEM Stamped Steel 1.9″ Beadlock Wheels (Plain) – $49.99
- RC4WD OEM Stamped Steel 1.9″ Beadlock Wheels (Black) – $49.99
- RC4WD OEM Stamped Steel 1.9″ Beadlock Wheels (White) – $49.99
- RC4WD Fantom 1.9″ Beadlock Wheels – $129.99
- RC4WD Skavenger 1.9″ Beadlock Wheels – $129.99
- RC4WD Ballistic Off Road Rage 1.9” Beadlock Wheels – $125.99
- Team KNK 5-slot, 1.9" Aluminum Beadlock Wheels (Natural) - $64.99
- Team KNK 5-slot, 1.9" Aluminum Beadlock Wheels (Grey) - $64.99
- Team KNK 5-slot, 1.9" Aluminum Beadlock Wheels (Black) - $64.99
- Team KNK Cyclone, 1.9" Aluminum Beadlock Wheels (Natural) - $64.99
- Team KNK Cyclone, 1.9" Aluminum Beadlock Wheels (Grey) - $64.99
- Team KNK Cyclone, 1.9" Aluminum Beadlock Wheels (Black) - $64.99
- Duratrax Deep Woods 1.9″ Tires and Wheels – $27.99 (Amazon.com)
- Duratrax Scaler 1.9″ Tires and Wheels – $33.60 (Amazon.com)
- Duratrax Approach 1.9″ Tires and Wheels – $27.70 (Amazon.com)
- Duratrax Showdown 1.9″ Tires and Wheels – $33.60 (Amazon.com)
Chassis and Suspension
- Redcat Racing Aluminum Transmission Case Housing - $29.99 (Amazon.com)
- Redcat Racing Aluminum Transfer Case Housing - $35.99 (Amazon.com)
- Redcat Racing Heavy Duty Steel Spline Driveshafts - $44.99 (Amazon.com)
- Redcat Racing Aluminum Center Skid Plate - $42.99 (Amazon.com)
- Redcat Racing Aluminum Portal Axle Caster Mount - $24.99
- Redcat Racing Aluminum Portal Axle Lower Link Mount Set - $27.99
- BowHouse RC Redcat GEN8 High-clearance Skid - $29.99
- BowHouse RC Redcat GEN8 Panhard Relocation Mount - $14.99
- Pro-Line Pro-Spec Scaler Shocks - $61.16
- Pro-Line Big Bore Scaler Shocks - $68.95
- Pro-Line Big Bore Scaler Shock Spring Assortment - $17.95
- Incision Driveshafts - $59.99
- Incision 90mm Scale Shocks - $49.99
- ScalerFab GEN8 Prerunner Series Front Bumper - $46.95+
- ScalerFab GEN8 Full-size Front Bumper - $41.95+
- ScalerFab GEN8 Rock Sliders - $30.95+
- ScalerFab GEN8 Steel Rear Bumper - $32.95+
- ScalerFab GEN8 Prerunner Series Rear Bumper - $37.95
- SSD Brass Portal Covers - $44.99
- SSD Aluminum Portal Knuckles - $34.99
- SSD Aluminum Front Link Mounts - $16.99
- SSD Aluminum Rear Link Mounts - $14.99
- SSD Aluminum Bumper Mount Adapters - $7.99
- RC4WD Steel Stinger Front Winch Bumper - $75.00
- REEF'S RC Redcat Racing GEN8 Rock Sliders - $36.99
- Treal Aluminum Differential and Axle Housing - $59.98 (Amazon.com)
- Treal Brass C Hub Carrier (Black) - $39.98 (Amazon.com)
- Treal Brass Inner Front Portal Housing Knuckles - $45.98 (Amazon.com)
- Treal Brass Inner Rear Portal Housing - $45.98 (Amazon.com)
- Treal Brass Outer Portal Housing Weights (62g) - $35.98 (Amazon.com)
- Treal Heavy Weight Brass Diff Cover (Black) - $36.98 (Amazon.com)
- Treal Brass Extended Wheel Hex Set - $9.98 (Amazon.com)
- Treal Brass Extended Wheel Hex Set and Steel Stub Axles - $26.98 (Amazon.com)
- Treal Brass Shock Ring Cap and Retainer Set - $13.98 (Amazon.com)
- Treal Brass Axle Counterweight (62g) - $35.98 (Amazon.com)
- Treal Aluminum Center Gearbox Housing (Red) - $13.98 (Amazon.com)
- Treal Brass Hex Hubs with Brake Disc (12mm x 15mm) - $26.98 (Amazon.com)
- Club 5 Racing Aluminum Servo Relocation/Front Bumper Mount - $42.99 (Amazon.com)
- Club 5 Racing Husky Link M4 Steering Links Kit - $18.99 (Amazon.com)
- Club 5 Racing Brass Extended Wheel Hex Set (8mm) - $14.99 (Amazon.com)
- Club 5 Racing Front Metal Skid Plate/Servo Guard - $13.99 (Amazon.com)
- Club 5 Racing Husky Link HD M4 Suspension Links Kit - $23.99 (Amazon.com)
- D-Links GEN8 Brass Steering Links - $20.00
- D-Links GEN8 High Clearance Brass Link Kit (324mm) - $50.00
- D-Links GEN8 Ultra-lightweight Delrin Link Kit (324mm) - $40.00
- D-Links GEN8 Combo Link Kit (324mm) - $60.00
Motor, ESC, & Transmission
- Holmes Hobbies Trailmaster Sport 540 Brushed Motor - $14.99
- Holmes Hobbies Trailmaster Sport 550 Brushed Motor - $19.99
- Holmes Hobbies Crawlmaster Pro 540 Brushed Motor - $84.99
- Holmes Hobbies Crawlmaster Expert 540 Brushed Motor - $49.99
- Reedy Radon 2 3-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (15T) - $26.99
- Reedy Radon 2 3-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (17T) - $26.99
- Reedy Radon 2 3-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (19T) - $26.99
- Reedy Radon 2 5-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (12T) - $28.99
- Reedy Radon 2 5-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (16T) - $28.99
- Reedy Radon 2 5-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (20T) - $28.99
- Hobbywing AXE 540 FOC Waterproof V1.1 Sensored Brushless Combo w/1200kV Motor - $199.99
- Hobbywing AXE 540 FOC Waterproof V1.1 Sensored Brushless Combo w/1800kV Motor - $199.99
- Hobbywing AXE 540 FOC Waterproof V1.1 Sensored Brushless Combo w/2300kV Motor - $199.99
- Hobbywing AXE 550 FOC Waterproof V1.1 Sensored Brushless Combo w/2700kV Motor - $199.99
- Hobbywing QuicRun Fusion FOC 2-in-1 ESC & Brushless Motor System (1800Kv) - $149.99
- Hobbywing QuicRun Fusion FOC 2-in-1 ESC & Brushless Motor System (1200Kv) - $149.99
- Hobbywing XeRun AXE R2 540L Brushless Motor & ESC Combo (1400kv) - $199.99
- Hobbywing XeRun AXE R2 540L Brushless Motor & ESC Combo (2100kv) - $199.99
- Hobbywing XeRun AXE R2 540L Brushless Motor & ESC Combo (2800kv) - $199.99
- Hobbywing XeRun AXE R2 550L Brushless Motor & ESC Combo (3300kv) - $229.99
- Castle Creations Mamba X Brushless Motor and ESC Combo (2280Kv) - $214.99
- Castle Creations Mamba X Brushless Motor and ESC Combo (2850kv) - $214.99
- Castle Creations Copperhead 10 Waterproof 1/10-scale Sensored Motor and ESC Combo (3800kv) - $179.99
- Castle Creations Copperhead 10 Waterproof 1/10-scale Sensored Motor and ESC Combo (2850kv) - $179.99
- Castle Creations Copperhead 10 Waterproof 1/10-scale Sensored Motor and ESC Combo (2280kv) - $179.99
- Castle Creations Copperhead 10 Waterproof 1/10-scale Sensored Motor and ESC Combo (1900kv) - $179.99
- Ruddog 5-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (16T) - $25.99
- Ruddog 5-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (13T) - $25.99
- Ruddog 5-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (20T) - $25.99
- Ruddog 3-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (55T) - $25.99
- Ruddog 3-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (45T) - $25.99
- Ruddog 3-slot Brushed Crawler Motor (35T) - $25.99
- Tekin HD T-Series Brushed Rock Crawler Motor (35T) - $49.99
- Tekin HD T-Series Brushed Rock Crawler Motor (45T) - $49.99
- Tekin 5-Slot Brushed Rock Crawler Motor (16T) - $52.99
- Tekin 5-Slot Brushed Rock Crawler Motor (12T) - $52.99
- Tekin 5-Slot Brushed Rock Crawler Motor (20T) - $52.99
- Tekin ROC412 Sensored Brushless Motor (3100kv) - $139.99
- Tekin ROC412 Sensored Brushless Motor (2300kv) - $139.99
- Spektrum Firma 55T Rebuildable 3-Pole Brushed Crawler Motor - $27.99
- Spektrum Firma 20T Rebuildable 5-Pole Brushed Crawler Motor - $29.99
- Spektrum Firma 16T Rebuildable 5-Pole Brushed Crawler Motor - $29.99
- Spektrum Firma 80T Rebuildable 3-Pole Brushed Crawler Motor - $27.99
- Spektrum Firma 35T Rebuildable 3-Pole Brushed Cralwer Motor - $27.99
- Spektrum Firma 1400Kv Brushless Sensored Crawler Motor - $129.99
- Spektrum Firma 2100Kv Brushless Sensored Crawler Motor - $129.99
- Spektrum Firma 2800Kv Brushless Sensored Crawler Motor - $129.99
- Spektrum Firma 1400Kv 2-in-1 Brushless Crawler Motor/ESC - $149.99
- Spektrum Firma 2300Kv 2-in-1 Brushless Crawler Motor/ESC - $149.99
- Spektrum Firma 60A Sensored Brushless Smart Crawler ESC - $199.99
- Spektrum Firma 120A Sensored Brushless Smart Crawler ESC - $249.99
- Spektrum Firma 60A Brushless Smart ESC/2100Kv Brushless Sensored Crawler Motor Combo - $259.99
- Redcat 2-speed Transmission Conversion Kit for the Gen8 - $58.99
Steering Servos
- Annimos 20kg Metal Gear, High-torque Steering Servo - $17.89 (Amazon.com)
- Hexfly HX3225 25kg Metal Gear Steering Servo - $19.99 (Amazon.com)
- Hexfly HX3225 25kg Metal Gear Steering Servo (2-pack) - $32.99 (Amazon.com)
- ProTek RC 370TBL Brushless Steering Servo - $159.99
- REEF’S RC 299:LP Low-profile Brushless Steering Servo - $109.99
- REEF’S RC Triple5 Brushless Steering Servo - $120.99
- REEF’S RC Triple4 Brushless Steering Servo - $96.99
- REEF’S RC 422HD Coreless Steering Servo - $80.99
- REEF'S RC RAW 500HD Servo - $129.99
LEDs and Lighting
- Redcat Racing 16-LED Light Kit - $29.99
- Powershift RC Technologies GEN8 International Scout II Headlight and Taillight Kit - $16.99
- Pro-Line 5” Super-Bright LED Light Bar (Curved) - $50.96
- Pro-Line 4" Super-Bright LED Light Bar (Straight) - $48.41
- MyTrickRC Redcat Racing GEN8 Scout II Attack LED Light Kit - $64.95
Misc. R/C Crawler and Trail Truck Gear
- CarryAll RC X-TRA-1 Base Model R/C Backpack - $84.95
- CarryAll RC X-TRA-2 RTR Model R/C Backpack - $99.95
- CarryAll RC XTRA Combo RTR R/C Backpack - $144.95
- JConcepts Scale/Trail R/C Drawstring Tote Bag - $23.80
Looking For a Redcat Racing GEN8 Scout II?
If you’ve been on the fence about this radio-controlled rig and want to add it to your collection, here’s where you can find one:
GEN8 RTR
Model image credit: Redcat Racing
