MIP Steel Driveshaft Upgrade - Traxxas TRX-4 Scale RC Truck
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Whenever you add horsepower, you should add upgrades to the drivetrain, like MIP driveshafts. In this video, I show how to assemble, install and show running my new MIP driveshafts for the Traxxas TRX-4 Chassis Kit.
Get yours here:
12.3" WB MIP Driveshafts:
12.8" WB MIP Driveshafts: bit.ly/2BAJ7bM
Traxxas TRX-4 Chassis Kit: bit.ly/39vufHv
MIP Hex Driver Set: bit.ly/2QHyA2Y
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Gotta love MIP! 👍
Yep, it's great stuff!
Running MIPs in my Wraith. Nothing beats them for durability. Great stuff!
Nope, they're great stuff!
you can't go wrong with mip.
Nope, great stuff!
I have a set of MIP shafts in my Monster Slash 4x4 basher. Really tough. Enjoy your content. 👍
Thanks Eric, for watching!
I have MIP DS's in all of my vehicles except the Maxx and had to use Traxxas for that. Well worth the cost and never replace a DS again!!!
Yep, great upgrade!
They are top notch no doubt but really...are they necessary on a trx4??
For most the stock shafts are just fine. However, if you add certain power upgrades, it could effect other components, driveshafts being one.
Nice looking upgrade....and maybe a little more weight down low😎
Yep, the MIP’s do add a bit of weight at one of the lowest points, which is good.
Nice moves brother:)
Thanks buddy! I’ve been crawling a lot more lately
@@TheRCNetwork Good Times:)
I love mip’s. I was just wondering if you noticed how close the drive hub is from rubbing on the underside of the transmission case, in the front of the tranny. There is a curved out section in the front, for the driveline, but it was so close that I actually shave about 1/64” off the edge of the rounded part. Also, in that same spot, the pin screw that holds the mip driveline on the front of the transmission, is too long, and sticks out the other side, hitting the same spot on the bottom of the transmission case.
Mine was close, but nothing rubbed. I'd double check your install and the items around it to make sure it's still correct
Hi Rich, are MIP heavier than stock to improve lcg? great views of the driveshafts in action!!
Yes, a bit more weight than stock, at one of the lowest points in the truck
Have you noticed if these are quieter than the stock shafts (particularly at high speeds)? Thanks for posting.
Yeah, they seem to be. Not sure if the Plastics are just looser fitting or what
Hello nice vid. Where did you get the cab?
Liked and subbed
why is there 2 links which one is which?
2 links, meaning driveshafts? One for front and one for rear.....2 links meaning URL links? One for a short wheelbase and one for long
Good vid ! I have the 12.3 wheel base, with the long arm lift kit. Would the 12.3 drive shafts be too short? 🤔
The kit comes with parts to the driveshafts to lengthen them as well
@@TheRCNetwork Thanks bro I'm on it! 🤓👍🏼
I have to ask cause I can not find an answer ANYWHERE…I have a TRX4 Bronco ‘79 with the Traxxas lift kit installed. Would you suggest running the MIP 18250 or the MIP 17110? The 17110 are designed for the longer wheelbase platforms but given that my truck is lifted and the stock plastic drive shafts had to be extended I’m doubting the MIP 18250 will be long enough with the lift kit. Even MIP could not give me a clear answer besides stating to purchase from them directly and return them if fitment did not work. 😡
If I remember right, didn't the lift kit come with extra parts for the driveshafts? To make them longer? I'd go with the longer option and go from there...you can always cut down the internal male section worst case
I see it's been a year, since you made this video. How are the drive shafts holding up? I have vanquish incision on another RC crawler that I have and I was just wondering if I should buy those again or get these instead. The incision drive shafts have held up great with a tun of abuse. 4s abuse so thair tough. Do you think the mip will take same abuse
My MIP's are doing great still. The Incisions are also pretty decent....can't go wrong with either. I'd personally stick with what you have though...keep replacement parts to a minimum (set pins and such)
Mips need constant service ,cleaning and oiling after every run .with no service they rust in no time.But they are the strongest on the market.I never break any of my TRX4 stock shafts not even with my Kratos six on 3S Brushless.The TRX4 shafts are the strongest plastic shafts i ever have on a truck "tortured" ha ha.
Not really, in my experience. Sure, any component when clean and lubed will run better, but I've abused MIPs with pretty good results
👍👍
Thanks buddy!
what wheels and tires?
They're discontinued Pro-Line Aluminum wheels and the PL BFG Krawlers with the stock foams
is it stainless??
MIP driveshafts are all hardened steel
@@TheRCNetwork so it's likely will get rusty
@@kkkastig it’s coated to prevent that.....but sure, if it gets scratched and you live in that kind of climate, anything made from steel will rust. And to be honest, I’ve never seen a stainless driveshaft.....they wouldn’t have he strength like hardened steel
I have that motor, best upgrade Eva. Drive shaft kit expensive.
Agreed - the driveshafts are pricey, but likely the last ones you will need
traxxas trx is made in taiwan, it is written on it! LOL
Great quality, poor value IMO. Sorry, Rich.
For most the stock shafts are just fine. However, if you add certain power upgrades, it could effect other components, driveshafts being one.
Hey what’s up? Any chance you can do a give away?!?
I may have one here soon...stay tuned and watch my social
These shafts are absolutly weaker than the originals. The lack of material present around the pins is surprising. Maybe they figured pit the perfect heat treat or something. Truck is looking good though bud
Anything that MIP does is highly engineered and tested. They don’t rush to market, they take their time. I always like the beefiness of their traditional driveshafts, but never the scale looks. These now fox that.