Steering Knuckle and Pivot Ball Complete Rebuild EXPLAINED!!

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Steering Knuckle and Pivot Ball Complete Rebuild EXPLAINED!!

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Complete Rebuild of the Steering Knuckle and Pivot Balls Explained in Great Detail! Removal, Clean, Lubricate, Reassemble, and Adjust!
Run it Spring, Summer and Fall. In the Winter Rebuild it All! Video Series #7 Version 2.0

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@benlyons7752 6 ай бұрын

Outstanding explanation. I’ve always been so nervous to take all this apart but feel more confident now. Thank you

@user-ig1tt1jq9n 5 ай бұрын

I find taking part slowly is the best. Part at a time then out it back together.

@user-ig1tt1jq9n 5 ай бұрын

I am the least mechanically inclined person ever and I can do anything on the sledge and kraton

@dave7421 5 жыл бұрын

Can I just say.... thank you so very much for explaining the "how to" in specific and clear dialogue ! It really made a difference with the issue I was having.

@upgradedrc3697 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother, I REALLY appreciate the great comment!🤟

@stephenfinney2968 3 жыл бұрын

The explanation from this guy is brilliant. His tips make things soooooo simple….great!

@upgradedrc3697 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate that bro!

@thomashernandez4027 7 ай бұрын

Nice video. By the way pivot balls are lubricated with graphite. As far as wear in the outdrives use mugen seiki super grease. But ultimately it’s gonna wear. There is alot of torque in the erevo. Putting lighter diff fluids will help greatly. I learned this from rc racing. It’s easier to lay the vehicle on its weight on a flat surface to work on pivot balls. Also when adjusting pivot balls tighten till it won’t move then back it off slowly till it drops. I also regularly break down my vehicles and clean almost every part with an ultrasonic cleaner. Don’t drive my erevo much but she is my first and I love her!!

@jackdurden466 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always used powdered graphite for my guns and I use it on my trucks too, it doesn’t attract or hold any gunk, and it’s an absolute dry powder, yet it’s slippery. It does last for a while in the guns, but I clean them far more often than my trucks, so I can’t really give a 100% recommendation for it, but I’d say it’s worth a shot.

@dh87990 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for that info👍

@nickmessersmith7541 4 жыл бұрын

Travis, just want to thank you for making these super helpful videos. It's been a tremendous help for me, being a noob to RC and the 2.0. Cheers!

@rcothowally3630 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for explaining about the grub screw. I lost that whole nut, and Stuff. Also stripped my inner wheel

@jackdurden466 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty good video! I came looking for more info on the nitro Revo 3.3, and now although I see many differences, you’ve also taught me more about the pivot balls and the many things they’re affecting! Thanks for that! I’ve already subbed.

@tykinsler9757 4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks again Travis for responding to the message. I’m really new to the hobby and I honestly cannot thank you enough for the videos I just didn’t see the part of the video of actually disassembled the part.

@m0joflex 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know any RC build that requires a hammer lol. I watched your video for a reason cuz I thought about using a hammer for that pivot ball steering I thought it pop back in. So thanks for the video and your time!!

@DMND1212 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you doing your own things and not caring what others tell you to do , great video!

@upgradedrc3697 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I have a very privet group open to my subscribers if your interested. here is the link. facebook.com/groups/2812810532319871

@thomashernandez4027 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. Helped me out a lot. I can tell your a mechanic. I used to be a mechanic in my younger years, I’m an electrician now. Just a quick question for you. How many turns to back out from full stop in on the pivot ball top and bottom front and rear for stock camber adjustment.

@upgradedrc3697 2 жыл бұрын

Front: Top 0 turns out Bottom 1.5 turns out Back: Top 0 turns out Bottom 1 turn out Always keep the Top at 0. This how you create Negative camber which is what you want.and 🤙It depends on what your doing with your car. But these specs are what I am running and like it. I am not sure what the stock numbers were. You don't need much. 👍

@nuttynelson2364 5 жыл бұрын

Another side comment. Mate, you may want to get gold of traxxas and ask to become a recognised traxxas service/repair channel. As long as you get compensated. This is brilliant stuff. Truly

@upgradedrc3697 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother, i appreciate that!🤟

@carlosgabin5215 4 жыл бұрын

rounder? could it be they're softer and have some more give? so do they pop out less?

@nuttynelson2364 5 жыл бұрын

I was told to use a graphite lubricant for those parts. Works well.

@johnpaulbrehm1883 3 жыл бұрын

Try Graphite. I use it on my wheelchair axles

@howtomake7527 7 ай бұрын

Nice explain sir...

@wolfbauer2338 4 жыл бұрын

Very good explained! I would be interested in seeing the bearings (7:13) cleaned and which cleaner and oil you use.

@upgradedrc3697 4 жыл бұрын

Right wd 40 to clean and wd specialist for lube.

@raysorenson8132 5 жыл бұрын

The 4933x aluminum pillow balls are rounder than the standard steel ones.

@Sloppyjoe96 4 жыл бұрын

i bet the Graphite spray dry lube would work good, i use it on chain at work for truck tarps goes to coal mines. it works well at not collecting dust

@michaelrossitto830 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man thanks for the video, it has helped tremendously

@kevinwake9439 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video sir..thank you 4 this!!!! Learned alot..😉

@1gatesnc 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative, thanks ! I hit the thumbs up and the subscribe button.

@runnerbaba 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos!

@upgradedrc3697 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother

@tonycavazos4819 3 жыл бұрын

Trc tacky lube. It's a very sticky exposed gear lubricant for yarders or cranes but a dab of that stuff on the drive cups will keep the pins from wearing into the drive cup

@upgradedrc3697 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you I will try it out. Where can I find it in town maybe?

@tonycavazos4819 3 жыл бұрын

Depending on where you live I'd say a rigging shop but unless youre on the west coast it's probably not called that I'll put the link to their website but my knowledge is limited to it being out on the yarder gears and then my revo www.texasrefinery.com/products/greases/takilube-ii-open-gear/

@tonycavazos4819 3 жыл бұрын

So I just destroyed my front end on my e revo 2.0, hit a chunk of concrete buried in the face of an old trail jump at full steam, 18/46 gears so I was hauling along pretty quick. I broke all the factory skid plates, front bulkhead and all steering assembly into quarter sized pieces my question is who makes quality aluminum parts at reasonable prices. I've heard integy and exotek are junk. Gpm is meh. And vitavon is good but spendy. Any advice?

@upgradedrc3697 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir!

@upgradedrc3697 3 жыл бұрын

@@tonycavazos4819 Honestly, all metal parts for Suspension and Steering should be left plastic. It absorbs the energy on impact where as metal transfers it to the next weakest link. Sorry, but I would keep the plastic, I have heard lots of horror stories with metal/ aluminum parts breaking other pieces down the line!

@tomtizumsrc963 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing 💯 dang grub screws. Lmao

@batbike1000rr 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making videos your helping us! What band is playing in your intro???

@CodySmiley 3 жыл бұрын

14:27 dont push it, just spin a screw.

@SOTOSKAWASAKI 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, it will help me immensely in my revo 3.3 maintenace. How did 3-in-one dry lube go for the drive shafts? Would you recommend it or something else? Thanks!

@upgradedrc3697 4 жыл бұрын

It did help out , but it like water and makes a mess. I'm always on the search for the perfect dry lube.🤟

@Sloppyjoe96 4 жыл бұрын

i just got a old slayer, and it doesn’t even have boots or clips left lol the pivot balls are about ready to fall out

@Sloppyjoe96 4 жыл бұрын

and it sprays on like paint, so you could easily reapply it without disassembly

@colthallquist2570 2 жыл бұрын

Yea my problem is I have the bearings in and it won’t go all the way through so I can’t put my pin in and wheel hex

@upgradedrc3697 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like your axel shaft has a metal bur that needs to be taken down with sandcloth or a file. Or the bearing is marred on the inside of the race. Both will prevent the shaft from going all the way thru.

@colthallquist2570 2 жыл бұрын

So I have to file the inside so the bearing can go in all the way

@upgradedrc3697 2 жыл бұрын

Not the inside of the bearing, maybe the shaft needs sanding. I don't know, I can't see your problem only guessing what could be wrong based on what you told me.

@lampshade9909 5 жыл бұрын

Have you had problems stripping out the suspension arms from the pivot ball caps pulling out of the suspension arms repeatedly? If so, any good solutions? I'd just replace the suspension arms (so I get new threads) but i'm sure it'll happen again. It's happened to me 3 times now...

@upgradedrc3697 5 жыл бұрын

I have not had that problem yet. But, i will be upgrading the arms and pivot balls soon

@lampshade9909 5 жыл бұрын

@@upgradedrc3697 Let me know if you like the upgraded pivot balls. I upgraded to RPM suspension arms and so far they are working well. Time will tell if they pull out the same way the Traxxas suspension arms did. I was looking at the upgraded pivot balls, they are wicked expensive for how small they are, but the metal threads on them look much better in the picture than the stock pivot ball threads. I wonder if that would keep them in there better.

@joeystrittmatter6890 4 жыл бұрын

Try graphite

@drakehannum3826 2 жыл бұрын

What is the mount he's using to hold the car

@upgradedrc3697 2 жыл бұрын

I custom made that.

@drakehannum3826 2 жыл бұрын

@@upgradedrc3697 would u like to share how u made it 😁

@upgradedrc3697 2 жыл бұрын

Just 2 flat pieces of steel with tubing welded at the top and bottom of it. Then a smaller piece of tube in the center not welded so it can spin.

@drakehannum3826 2 жыл бұрын

@@upgradedrc3697 one more ? What did u use for ur plate that the revo sits on ..

@mattraymond2935 4 жыл бұрын

boeshield T9 aircraft lube

@codyviera92 4 жыл бұрын

My ball popped out of the knuckle how to I get it back in?

@upgradedrc3697 4 жыл бұрын

Your going to have to remove the pivot ball cap and unscrew the pivot ball from the control arm, then put it back in and scure it with pivot ball cap, then screw it back into the control arm. But usually when a pivot ball get pulled out it ruins the plastic in the steering knuckle. You might need to replace it or it will keep coming out. Hope this helps

@codyviera92 4 жыл бұрын

@@upgradedrc3697 Thanks had no idea that the ball unscrewed! Got it back in.