Traxxas SLEDGE | Hop Ups!
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- Welcome back everyone! We got a big video for you today, the Sledge gets some HOP UPS. I also replaced the chassis because of the bend below the motor. I was breaking pinions left and right, and we were sure it was because of the bend causing a change in lash between the motor and spur gear. I chose the grey chassis over green because, well that’s too much green. I think the green and grey really go well together. A big shout out to Amain Hobbies for taking care of the chassis, that’s why I buy my parts from them.
Sorry for the poor camera angle over some parts of the video. Let us know if you’ve seen or had issues with chassis bending. If this happens again, I will be switching to M2C. Everything used in this video is below, along with a link to purchase them.
Parts used, and links:
Front Shock Tower (grey) #9539A
www.amainhobbi...
Rear Shock Tower (grey) #9538A
www.amainhobbi...
Front Suspension Arm Covers (green) #9633G
www.amainhobbi...
Rear Suspension Arm Covers (green) #9634G
www.amainhobbi...
Front GT-Maxx Shock Body (green) #8965G
www.amainhobbi...
Rear GT-Maxx Shock Body (green) #9665G
www.amainhobbi...
Chassis Brace (green) #9523G
www.amainhobbi...
Wing Washer (green) #9617G
traxxas.com/pr...
13T Steel Pinion #6483X
www.amainhobbi...
Skid Plate (green) #9623G
www.amainhobbi...
Chassis (grey) #9522A
www.amainhobbi...
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Love the idea for the Chastity to keep placement of the screws for this and the future
Your videos are very helpful for the Traxxas community ! I just started the hobby and I have watched all your videos.
Thank you, that’s awesome. If you ever have a question or need help let us know. What was your first RC?
@@redbanditracing Thanks so much. I purchased a maxx two weeks ago and my dad is looking to get one and so we are watching your Sledge videos :)
@@LD89_ MAXX is a great choice, you won’t be buying a lot of parts. Big upgrade on the Sledge, video dropping this Saturday.
Great video.
Nice video👍🏻
I never seperated an rc chassis like that. That's an awesome way to do that!
No true basher should have the trans separated from motor/motor mount. They should have the center gear trans and motor mount as one piece.
The towel really helps keep things from moving, as long as you snug all the screws and check to make sure every is aligned before tightening your golden. And recommendation for the center diff mount? Why would you install a plastic center drive mount you know. Otherwise runs great now
@@redbanditracing I'm not sure of anyone that makes a one piece diff/motor mount. I'll check mine. I have the PPS? Or some name? I got my truck used so I'm not 100% sure.
I did 90 weight all around and x maxx springs all around .. she stands all the way up no sag and handles great!
I was thinking of doing that, did that with the Maxx.
I wish there were more colors to choose from.
Purple, and gold would be nice.
@@redbanditracing Purple would be nice, make it look like Grave Digger
Do you think the skid plate helps reinforce the chassis and bit? Hoping that it might help prevent bending!
I think it absorbs some of the impact
was thinking a bit 'bout this chassi bending point, and it's just a hint but i think it might be the result of three forces bending it being : weight of the motor on landing + torque of the motor pushing it down when it accelerate + torque feedback lock, when the wheels meet the ground while holding throttle.
my theory might be correct if the gear spin for "forward" push the motor down.
you know, torque transfer and all that ;)
is that the case i'm curious ?
You’re in the right direction, I agree. The bend seems to always be on the motor side. If they are going to use aluminum for the chassis they need to make it stronger, or a better motor mount system like M2C. Or maybe even a plate under the motor that stretches to the servo side for strength.
@@redbanditracing yep, if this theory does work then they will need to triangulate the motor or motor mount to have the force transfer to the other side of the chassi, or make a fold where the problem is..maybe both XD !
I’ve bent 2 chassis in the same spot, about to order my 3rd. Been through 4 motors also, lots of spurs. I do take it to a motocross track mostly, never takes any head on impacts, but the front end does slap the the ground pretty hard if you’re getting decent air and landing back wheels first
Added a chassis cover, taped up the slit on the chassis exposing the spur gear, added an extra hardened pinion all in hopes it won’t chip the pinion.
You have any pics of the Sledge?
Do you think the chassis is bending in that spot from the heat of the motor making it a weak point?
The motor is getting very hot, but the bend is definitely below the motor. Brand new chassis and it’s already bent. The good news is the M2C motor mount fixes the issue and the bend doesn’t affect the gearing anymore.
I want a sledge and I want the green one, but I have the blue one in my shopping cart because of the blue accents. Wish it came with green accents!
It cost me less than $300 to get the colors how I wanted them. I do wish they color matched based on the body.
@@redbanditracing Awesome, thanx! New sub.
They just released a new version of the sledge with belted tires and all the aluminum matches your body you choose now
Thise look like some nice long shank hex keys for your drill. Mind letting me know where you got them?
The Hex bits are from MIP, lifetime warranty. You can grab them at MIP, AMain Hobbies, Amazon.
The sledge stock aluminum is garbage , no matter if you jump high or low . I gutted everything for m2c upgrades . Now it feels indestructible. I break more fans than anything else
In slowly going that route, once other parts bend I’ll replace with M2C.
@@redbanditracing sounds like a plan , it sucks that we spend all this money . Then we gotta spend more to just to survive a bashing or correct a flaw out the box .
@@Shellzwick I wonder if they correct all this with a newer version. It’s a basher so why the aluminum chassis you know.
@@redbanditracing I like the aluminum chassis . The weight keeps you planted better to the ground
Dont ya need to have o rings in the rear cups pal.
Yes, it helps keep the axles from popping out.
And it only cost 500$😂😂
Under $300