The MOST IMPORTANT Traxxas Slash 4x4 UPGRADE - HD STEEL Driveshafts - Are They As Good As MIP Shafts
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3 жыл бұрынIn this video I talk about and install some HD Hardened Steel Driveshafts that I purchased on EBay for My Traxxas Slash 4x4 VXL Brushless. Anyone who is familiar with the Traxxas Slash knows that the Stock Driveshafts are probably the biggest weakness of the rig. It’s gotten to the point where I have been breaking driveshafts nearly every time I run my Slash. I do an in-depth install as well as talk about if these driveshafts are as good as the MIP ones for only HALF the PRICE.
Driveshafts link -
www.ebay.com/itm/1-10-Traxxas...
@fredrex1904 2 жыл бұрын
I used heat shrink to keep my pins in and I'm using them on a rustler 4x4 vxl with the big ol sledgehammer tires and 3s and so far they're still alive and no pin problems
@RCKnockout 2 жыл бұрын
Nice..I’ve had someone advise me to glue the pins in…using heat shrink sounds like a good idea as well…thanks for the tip!
@dopeyd70 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve got these coming in the post today and was wondering if heatshrink will be ok, how well have they lasted? Does the heat shrink come off??
@osirismaximus2787 11 ай бұрын
Lol I was so confused about the hex nut on the wheel. I was looking for some hidden screw I didn't realize it just pops out. Thank you 😀
@RCKnockout 11 ай бұрын
Yep it just pops over the pin
@gideionr007 7 ай бұрын
I bought these via your link for my 4x4 slash and the were way to small. I sent them back today. These ones, the pins where maybe 1/4 an inch to short for me to put my pin back in, the pin that the lug nut goes on.
@gideionr007 7 ай бұрын
Yours looks way bigger then mine.
@RCKnockout 7 ай бұрын
They are front and rear specific…I assume you’re referring to the pins on the stub axles? You can see in the photos how the front and rear stub axles are different….unless they accidentally sent you all of the same…you might have put them backwards which is why it wouldn’t fit
@Wreckedekcoupe 3 жыл бұрын
There is washer (spacers) that go on the inner axle by wheel bearing as well, just like the outside. There is a total of 2 per wheel on the axle. It's how to fix some wheel play if your missing 1. It will also cause more abuse on the bearings when it has more wheel play. Have a good day, #slash4x4
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
I figured that out after awhile lol 😂. Thanks for the info though. I used one on one side because there was hardly any play with that axle. The other side I did put one on the inner and outer sides of the bearings. You have a good day as well 😉
@shenanigan3083 Жыл бұрын
Mip Heavy duty cvd for me... over 5yrs now still perfect
@RCKnockout Жыл бұрын
That’s what I run in it now actually
@christhompsonphotography6783 3 жыл бұрын
I never had issues with the plastic shafts unless I was running 3s and pinning the throttle on the landing, as well as hard launches on pavement. I have since upgraded to 3S, and had to upgrade the CV axles because they kept breaking (too much power). I went with the Traxxas Steel Axles. I haven't had any issues with them, and I drive quite a bit and hit some huge gaps at the track.I recommend the Traxxas Steel axles.
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve used the hd Traxxas ones on my other rig. I don’t like them because the pin flies out and the stub axles have been breaking on my 100mph Traxxas Slash build
@1watchall 2 жыл бұрын
3s or nothing bro
@sammy_1_1 6 ай бұрын
@@1watchallno 4s?
@djcutlas1976 Жыл бұрын
Yup..... I replaced all of mine on my 4x4 and I replace the ones on my daughter's two-wheel drive
@RCKnockout Жыл бұрын
Yeah the stock ones just don’t hold up unfortunately
@harrybartlett3110 2 жыл бұрын
Use the heat shrink for electrical. It’s sold at Lowe’s. I have no issues with my drive axles. I have a Castle Creations sidewinder and a lipo battery. It really rocks n rolls, and no issues like I said. Same ones you have from eBay. I’ll take a picture tomorrow and figure out how to send it to you. Have a great night brother!!
@RCKnockout 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! You you have a good one too bro 😎
@iShootFast 3 жыл бұрын
On the coil retainer types, cut a piece of shrink tube to put over the coil retainer and shrink it down. It’ll keep the coil and pin in place, and looks clean
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
That’s a good idea but I have a feeling it’s still somewhat likely to push through the heat shrink tubing. It’s a lot like the Traxxas upgraded axles. The pins on those wear through the rubber boot and fall out. I’d just be very surprised if that could hold it long term.
@lynwoodbeckles2554 3 жыл бұрын
I use the metal ones too. I put a little bead of crazy glue around the split rings , it works really well for me . And super cheap
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
@@lynwoodbeckles2554 well as long as it works and stays together that’s all that matters 👍😉
@burgoale 3 жыл бұрын
I had the same problem and upgraded to MIP. Never had an issue with them. Hey. Pro tip. You can remove driveshafts without removing the caster blocks from the shaft. It would’ve taken you half the time. Cheers!!!
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip 😉
@philippetitley5600 3 жыл бұрын
hey bud love your channel and new to it for me I run full GPM front and mip and rpm knuckles in the back but don't get me wrong I kinda like what I seen in that video
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Sounds like you have a nice setup on yours!
@josbinyoface6276 2 жыл бұрын
🤔 All you have to do is put some heat shrink over the little Pin spring thing or take off the little spring thing and put a tight small rubber O-ring on it ( buy them in the plumbing section in Lowe’s ) trust me it’ll stay in place with either option you choose. 👍🏼 hope that works for U .
@RCKnockout 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@carlobell2558 3 жыл бұрын
Like such. I’m gonna start using that. Thanks for the video. I am eagerly waiting or my Slash coming in this weekend. Super excited, hope nothing goes wrong. Right?
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Don’t worry stuff will go wrong you just gotta learn how to fix it when it does 👍😉
@DestructionRC 3 жыл бұрын
We've had pretty good luck so far with Techno metal axles on both the Stampede and Rustler...similar price range :)
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
I looked up the techno driveshafts and they were still at least $100 for the front and rears. I didn’t go with the techno m6 driveshafts because you have to use their hub carriers and steering carriers / knuckles / stub axles. I wasn’t willing to remove the Traxxas Aluminum ones. I wanted to keep those on the truck.
@DestructionRC 3 жыл бұрын
@@RCKnockout We got the set for about $80...and we had stock plastic hubs still so if we had upgraded those I'd probably be with ya...let's see who can break their's first!! lol
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
@@DestructionRC that’s less than what I thought. But yeah if I had the stock hubs I would have gone with those but like I said I wanted to keep my aluminum ones. Hopefully both of ours hold up well! 🤞
@RComics734 2 жыл бұрын
Love ur shirt man!
@RCKnockout 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@VikingDudee 3 жыл бұрын
I got about 8 sets of them cheap ebay shafts, brand new when I bought my stampede 4x4. I bought a set of Traxxas shafts for both front and rear and haven't looked back. But on my 2wd slash, I put the 4x4 slash plastic drive shafts on it and they hold up great on that truck, but a lot lighter though. My uncle is running the plastick stock shafts on his stampede 4x4 and they've been holding up really good on 3s and he floors it a lot, although he mostly drives in our shops gravel parking lot, so its rare it gets a ton of grip.
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! As long as they hold up that’s all that matters
@Hirthirthirt 3 жыл бұрын
I read anywhere that the MIP-ones also got that pin-problems
@dopeyd70 2 жыл бұрын
The metal shafts with the metal clips can I put a beat of heat shrink wrap around it to stop it coming loose?
@RCKnockout 2 жыл бұрын
Possibly….the pin still might be able to work it’s way out though
@BigDaddyKai620 2 жыл бұрын
I noticed the RCs are not prelude. Now I know that it collects dust. But you can use a dry lube. I have never seen anything mechanical not use lube that last.
@andrewnielsen4890 2 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the Traxxas 9052X and 9051X? I’m just wondering how they are because I just ordered the 9052X for my 2wd Monster Slash.
@RCKnockout 2 жыл бұрын
Nope I have not tried those ones
@andrewshin4688 3 жыл бұрын
Had the same driveshaft you got from ebay, broke in 3 min and got the oem Traxxas ones
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
That’s highly unfortunate. Did it break at the joint?
@andrewshin4688 3 жыл бұрын
@@RCKnockout yup, pin flew out and warped the whole thing literally 3 min and one traction roll brother was super disappointing
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
@@andrewshin4688 that’s super surprising! The only issues I’ve had since installing them is that I’ve been tearing up wheel hexes pretty easily. I could combat that by loosening my slipper clutch though
@2strokezay189 2 жыл бұрын
my traxxas slash likes to bottom out and the clearance from when it’s just sitting on a desk it’s like almost to the bottom i also need tires any recommendations for tires and shocks?
@RCKnockout 2 жыл бұрын
Did you make sure that there is still fluid in the shocks? Definitely shouldn’t be bottoming out just sitting there…..I like the Proline Badland Tires….also you may want stiffer springs
@jebrc 2 жыл бұрын
tekno m6 are great been running mine over a year
@RCKnockout 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard good things about them….I’d have to run their rear hub carriers though….I prefer to keep the Rpm ones on….otherwise I probably would have bought those
@jebrc 2 жыл бұрын
@RC Knockout i love them and honestly i havent broke the tekno hub been almost 2 years on them i like that you can change the rear tow with the tekno rear hubs. Im also running a 6s setup in my slash 4x4 Castle sidewinder 8 and the 1515 2200kv motor mainly only run 4s but have ran 6s plenty of times lol.
@RCKnockout 2 жыл бұрын
@@jebrc good to know your experience ….yeah I don’t think I’ll be running my Slash 4x4 past 4s…..what tires can even hold up on 6s? I’m assuming they’ve gotta be belted?
@erikm2003 3 жыл бұрын
How are the driveshafts holding up? I need to get different shafts also. My 2wd plastic drive shafts on a 3s vxl system have held up great for 3 years. Now every other run on my 4x4 I keep breaking them. It must be because of the weight difference between the 2 models.
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah the weight combined with the power going to all 4 tires. They have held up well but now that the driveshafts aren’t breaking my wheel hexes are getting destroyed instead. Which is probably a worse issue. I’ve tried loosening the slipper clutch to see if that will help save my wheels.
@erikm2003 3 жыл бұрын
@@RCKnockout ok that’s not good about the wheel hexes. But the drive shafts are holding up well? Thanks
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
@@erikm2003 yep driveshafts are holding up well
@erikm2003 3 жыл бұрын
@@RCKnockout ok. I might order them. Thansk
@gonzodetroitify 3 жыл бұрын
😱😱🤔 would a skinny zip tie hold and keep the pins in place, I don’t have anything here but are you able to even humour my notion 😉😎
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
Lol 😂
@LC-pp4bb Жыл бұрын
So how did these hold up? I just broke the rear on near the wheel today, so I'm driveshaft shopping.
@RCKnockout Жыл бұрын
I broke one but that was after 2 years of hard bashing….I was also running 4s and landed pretty bad on a rear wheel and it broke right at the stub axle….I still highly recommend these….I still prefer them over the MIP driveshafts tbh
@michaelmadsen8578 Жыл бұрын
The metal driveshafts will add rotational weight and impact performance. The Traxxas HD driveshafts should work just fine even in heavy bashing. The weak point is the wheel shaft.
@benhall8336 Ай бұрын
Have you tried the exotek cvds....i can't find a review on them
@RCKnockout Ай бұрын
No I haven’t
@benhall8336 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the response...I may have to just give em a go.
@RCKnockout Ай бұрын
@@benhall8336 you’re welcome 😉
@egnorthern 3 жыл бұрын
These ones, like such.
@kreamy3831 3 жыл бұрын
Traxxas has heavy duty version of the drive shafts they are still plastic but I haven't broken them in a stampede vxl with stickier tires I have the plastic center shaft from the xl5 it takes alot of the shock from the drivetrain
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t realize they had heavier duty plastic driveshafts for the Slash? Is it an upgrade part or is it just a new design that they put in the newer models?
@cheddartreez6826 3 жыл бұрын
@@RCKnockout There IS a Traxxas plastic upgrade but its still garbage. Steer clear. I've been having great luck with GPM in front and hot racing in rear.
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
@@cheddartreez6826 good to know. I don’t think I’m gonna go back to plastic driveshafts anyways. I did look into buying the Hot Racing ones for mine though
@cheddartreez6826 3 жыл бұрын
@@RCKnockout The GPM ones in front are heavier and allow (I believe) more control of the nose and pitch of the truck in the air (like for backflips).
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
@@cheddartreez6826 awesome man! Glad you have a setup that’s working out for you 👍
@keenanblanchard8852 Жыл бұрын
I use them telescopic ones but have changed the pins and each end from the fastrax shafts, becuase the fastrax shafts have the opposite issues, combine the parts make sure the pins are stainless steel then you'll have no issues running 4s as I do. Absolutely no information or many fixes for these cars shafys i will be moving over to dog bone once my slash munches the next set of cvds,, also means you can keep the stock wheel nut size,
@RCKnockout Жыл бұрын
Nice! I still think these are a solid set of driveshafts for the money….I have broken one on 4s….probably cause of the pin though
@jblflexyt8142 Жыл бұрын
I broke mine on 2s. Snapped right off
@RCKnockout Жыл бұрын
Really? I didn’t have any issues until I ran on 4s
@romanvantland8065 6 ай бұрын
Just wondering if these held up and you would recommend them?
@RCKnockout 6 ай бұрын
Yeah they have held up well! I broke one on 4s but that was a really bad landing….outside of that I’d still recommend them
@romanvantland8065 6 ай бұрын
@@RCKnockoutHi again, just wondering what type of tires you have on your slash and if you would recommend them as a good upgrade for a slash? Thanks
@RCKnockout 6 ай бұрын
@@romanvantland8065 these are Proline Badlands….I highly recommend them…they have excellent grip
@Reckerbman Жыл бұрын
I noticed the main reason I was breaking drive shafts was because of the tires on the inside the tire is thinner than the outside so it expands weird I put on some that were the same on both sides and stopped breaking them
@RCKnockout Жыл бұрын
Interesting…..so you think the ballooning is causing the driveshaft to break?
@Reckerbman Жыл бұрын
@@RCKnockout it's that it balloons weird because tire is thinner on inside of wheel but yes I believe so also hard braking
@RCKnockout Жыл бұрын
@@Reckerbman oh I gotcha
@paulrakis 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Yeh i hate those plastic drive shafts. My sons traxxas rustler has them but never had a issue just 2wd upgraded her to brusless super fast . Armma 3s models has them as well but alot better then Traxxas plastic drive shafts never had a issue with my typhon 3s. those look really nice you shouldn't have any issues with those babys on. do you bash that slash alot like high jumps?
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t say I jump it super high but I would say this is my go to basher. I jump it a lot just not anything super extreme compared to some people out there
@paulrakis 3 жыл бұрын
@@RCKnockout yeah that's good same here. Well my EXB is gonna get some abuse once I get my rpm wing Mount on it and the local shop here is gonna drill out those screws stuck in the rear shock tower. I recommend you get a wheelie bar for your EXB it's gonna save you alot of headaches.
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
@@paulrakis I’m not even thinking about the EXB right now lol. I’ll worry about upgrading my EXB once I have all the parts to fix it. It’s just sitting right now. Arrma has gotten me those plastic input shaft sleeves and they sent me a new rear pinion. I’m still waiting on the diff though.
@paulrakis 3 жыл бұрын
@@RCKnockout yeh I hear ya it's definitely frustrating. But once your EXB is back up that will be your go to basher. Nice least all those parts are free and for 2 year warranty.
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
@@paulrakis hopefully you’re right about that
@lucasnelson1250 Жыл бұрын
how did they hold up?
@RCKnockout Жыл бұрын
One of them did finally break when I landed badly during a jump…..I was also running 4s at that time…..they held up strong for the better part of 2 years though
@Hirthirthirt 3 жыл бұрын
and...how did they?
@Josh-xj3fm 3 жыл бұрын
How have these driveshafts help up so far? Are they pretty durable
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah they are! Haven’t had one break yet
@Josh-xj3fm 3 жыл бұрын
@@RCKnockout awesome thanks dude. Honestly like watching your vids more than the high subscriber RC channels lol
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
@@Josh-xj3fm you’re welcome! I appreciate it man! 😉
@GoFindAsafeSpace 3 жыл бұрын
I hope those work for you...the mip shafts have a similar problem that the cheap ones have
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
Really? Like with the pins pulling out?
@GoFindAsafeSpace 3 жыл бұрын
@@RCKnockout unfortunately yes. Seen videos of guys shrink tubing the ends to keep them from falling out.
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
@@GoFindAsafeSpace gotcha. That’s surprising considering the cost of the MIP driveshafts
@jaccoboquinn2294 3 жыл бұрын
how'd these work out for you?
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
They’ve been working out well
@RayRiv73 Жыл бұрын
But do they rust easily?
@RCKnockout Жыл бұрын
No they haven’t rusted at all
@ElSob94803 3 жыл бұрын
With the money you spent on the other driveshafts you could have bought a set of MIP X-Duty axles.
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure they’re more than $100. I have under $20 in the other set anyway.
@ElSob94803 3 жыл бұрын
@@RCKnockout $140.00 is what both sets are going for. You are only $40.00 short. I hope you are happy with what you bought 😊
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
@@ElSob94803 so far so good. I’ve gone through one bashing session so far. I’m gonna be posting a video on it in the near future
@lukefarmer5391 3 жыл бұрын
That’s what she said.😂
@gavinletizia4397 3 жыл бұрын
Lmfaooooo
@shanebaldwin7929 3 жыл бұрын
Anyone else use traxxas hoss plastic driveshafts, $10 a piece and haven't had an issue yet.
@jeffsrcchannel2191 2 жыл бұрын
If you could put a link to the running video you will get more views for it :) Thanks. (and the link doesn't work)
@RCKnockout 2 жыл бұрын
If the link doesn’t work it’s probably not available any longer…I could try to find another link possibly…
@jeffsrcchannel2191 2 жыл бұрын
@@RCKnockout That would be great, thanks heaps :)
@RCKnockout 2 жыл бұрын
@@jeffsrcchannel2191 no problem 😉
@ricardorodriguez1242 3 жыл бұрын
My guy go alloy you’ll have no problems
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
Alloy driveshafts?
@ricardorodriguez1242 3 жыл бұрын
On Amazon got some really good stuff I smashed mine axel and all so I went alloy now she to fast
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
@@ricardorodriguez1242 huh? It’s faster because you added alloy??
@ricardorodriguez1242 3 жыл бұрын
BQLZR Dark Blue Steel SLA032 Front & Rear Universal Drive Shaft ...
@ricardorodriguez1242 3 жыл бұрын
Hobbypark Aluminum Steering Blocks Caster Blocks C-Hubs Stub Axl... it’s worth it
@fcsthememe7987 3 жыл бұрын
If you bust your servo go savox
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll definitely look into it if this one goes out
@daveo2096 3 жыл бұрын
I hate i just got these smmfh
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
Why is that?
@rmakin7832 3 жыл бұрын
Where they anygood mate
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah they’ve held up very well actually
@senditcody3130 3 жыл бұрын
Not dont buy MIPS. They arethe worst design. They will ruin your bearings fast and they always fall apart. I have tried them all and stick with the traxxas extreme duties now
@RCKnockout 3 жыл бұрын
In my experience with the Traxxas upgrade ones they’re not very good. The pins fly out and they fall apart. How do the MIP ones ruin your bearings?
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