I incorrectly called where the spur gear mounts a slipper clutch. That came from watching an older Traxxas video showing this spur gear change for the 6S Xmaxx. This 8s Xmaxx has the cush drive, so there is no slipper clutch...
Yeh just lights out fantastic instructional video. Showing everything on the truck unlike the guys who show more of themselves in these types of videos was key. Thank you
Just did this. Ran great for about 30min, then shredded the spur and pinion gear DUE TO THE PIN SYSTEM. Pin system is too tight with this ratio. Ditch the pin system, and use a piece of paper to measure and space the gears. GREAT VIDEO!!
This gave me some confidence. Just done mine and thought the mesh was awful, but it turns out it’s the motor magnet making it feel bad, yours looks the same, so I gave it’s a wheels off spin up and all seems fine Thanks for the video.
You don’t grease them gears as that attracts sand and dirt into the gears trust me if you run in sand it will stick to it and grind them up. The covers on them don’t keep dirt out that’s why you don’t tease them. Only greases the other gears like front rear centre diffs
Would this optional gesr be as bad as traxxas mention.on the instructions of it destroying rhe electronics if used for offfrading and bashing? Is thwre a safet gear or pinion to get to get a faster truck eithout having to get a better ecu or anything and atil lwould be able to run smoothly and faster with them? Thz
I currently have the 24mm hex w hatchet x wheels. Bigger than stock. Of I want to put the 46s w the 18t pinion that's on it. Probably need the smaller wheels back on her correct? Thank you for the great vid.
Cool vids! What about installing a 15t or 16t pinion with the 54t spur to pick up speed and would I lose acceleration on that gearing install? Reason havent found any videos about 16t pinion and 54t spur online or youtube, proably make good video or it's not possible to do that configuration. Thx not sure but asking!
Great video, thank you. I appreciate the grease, but i live in a sandy area, and it gets into everything, no matter. I'm wondering if you might have any suggestions for a lube thats effective, and doesn't hold dirt. Graphite, or a silicone spray? Idk...
I did this and im still having problems with the gear slipin at low power and catching when the motor speeds up is that something I have to worry about
Thanks for the video. Do you recommend adding loctite to anything? Also I have heard to not grease the pinion and spur. After doing it is it a good idea?
I love the vid, man! Good, clean how to. I looked up your video,, because I KNEW you would give clear instructions. You're a bit too meticulous for an Xmaxx though! More like aircraft meticulous! Haha just kidding, thank you for the content, my friend!
Thanks. I suppose higher gearing means less torque. What I avoid is landing with throttle on. I think that's the number one gear stripper. Regardless of gear ratio, that sudden stop under power is a gear killer. With no throttle you're only stopping freewheeling tires and gear train...
@@chilly7261 True. I fly rc helis and if you crash your heli under power you strip gears. If you hit throttle hold before you crash your gears will be fine. Its the same with this truck also.
What does this do? I only run my Xmaxx on Tall grass, dirt, off-roading etc. Will this give me any benefit if I switch it? So far the stock is perfect for me. Just curious is this has any advantage
For me, I need more wheel speed for backflips. Also the advertised 50mph is with the included optional spur gear. It will do 40-43mph out of the box...
Well Sam, I’ve watched this video again - to actually follow it as I just got an X-Maxx 😊😊👍👍 Thanks again - so easy to follow - the job was a breeze - check out our unboxing vid - my lad’s reaction to this beast is really funny 👍 Best regard Pete
@@chilly7261 thanks for the reply bud. Btw would it matter i opened mine first time from stock . Would I need to grease it? What do you recommend im from England 🇬🇧
@@paulymalhi9411 I would grease it. I know they make some gears that can be run dry. The gears on our rc helis are like that. But they also make a silicone dry lube that works good that we use on them. Lube is less wear and drag.
@@paulymalhi9411 Oops, I mean Teflon, a teflon dry lube. I use Tri-Flow. Google it. They have both a spray and a liquid. I've used both, equal results. You apply it, turn the gears by hand and let it dry overnight. I've used the stuff for years on my helis, no issues.
That's fine. Set the truck up based on your driving style. It won't do a backflip, so that doesn't work for me. Be awesome off road in some rough terrain...
@@richardcalumbiran7751 I'm running the stock tires. Belted are SO expensive. Do a search on Ebay. Power Hobby has two belted tires, the Raptors and the Scorpians. Here's a link to the Raptors, it's for two, so double that price... www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Hobby-Raptor-XL-Belted-Tires-Viper-Wheels-2-Traxxas-XMaxx-8S-PHT3271ORANGE-/284122666220?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
Sir good day how can I set my gear mesh properly? What is the sign that my pinion gear in my spur is in good mesh? Cause last time my pinion are damage so I order again... I used my 46t spur in 18t pinion... Can you give a good tips sir or advice.. Thanks more power...
What makes you think I don't have one? The next time you take a screw out of plastic with a power tool, feel how hot it gets. Then ask yourself why you strip out the plastic threads...
WFO gear company is pathetic. Small company in Washington state. They don’t respond to emails period. No phone number to call them. Spend your money somewhere else. Last 14 months completely out of stock for their gears. Their steel manufacturer shut them down
I incorrectly called where the spur gear mounts a slipper clutch. That came from watching an older Traxxas video showing this spur gear change for the 6S Xmaxx. This 8s Xmaxx has the cush drive, so there is no slipper clutch...
You scared me there for a second; I thought my slipper clutch days were behind me!
I followed every step. It worked perfect. She’s quieter….and a whole lot faster. OMG!
Yeh just lights out fantastic instructional video. Showing everything on the truck unlike the guys who show more of themselves in these types of videos was key.
Thank you
Thank you!
So you do grease the internal and spur gear then yeah?
Followed this video to install my high speed gearing. Way to right blew my gear apart in no time
Me too!
Two test runs and boom 🤥
Don’t grease like in the video.
Same thing happened to me today
Just did this. Ran great for about 30min, then shredded the spur and pinion gear DUE TO THE PIN SYSTEM. Pin system is too tight with this ratio. Ditch the pin system, and use a piece of paper to measure and space the gears. GREAT VIDEO!!
This gave me some confidence. Just done mine and thought the mesh was awful, but it turns out it’s the motor magnet making it feel bad, yours looks the same, so I gave it’s a wheels off spin up and all seems fine
Thanks for the video.
No problem. Enjoy!
Dude I feel this right now so I'm watching every video I can cuz I feel like it's to tight and clangy 🤣
Thank you brother! This made my process much smoother. 👍👍
Not a problem 👌
Great video! Thank you! I used it to change my speed gear! Take care!
You don’t grease them gears as that attracts sand and dirt into the gears trust me if you run in sand it will stick to it and grind them up. The covers on them don’t keep dirt out that’s why you don’t tease them. Only greases the other gears like front rear centre diffs
AWESOME VIDEO MAN! THANKS FOR SHARING!
Nice and informative video. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Would this optional gesr be as bad as traxxas mention.on the instructions of it destroying rhe electronics if used for offfrading and bashing? Is thwre a safet gear or pinion to get to get a faster truck eithout having to get a better ecu or anything and atil lwould be able to run smoothly and faster with them? Thz
I currently have the 24mm hex w hatchet x wheels. Bigger than stock. Of I want to put the 46s w the 18t pinion that's on it. Probably need the smaller wheels back on her correct? Thank you for the great vid.
Cool vids! What about installing a 15t or 16t pinion with the 54t spur to pick up speed and would I lose acceleration on that gearing install? Reason havent found any videos about 16t pinion and 54t spur online or youtube, proably make good video or it's not possible to do that configuration. Thx not sure but asking!
Hallo nice video 🙂👍 I have one question if I install 22 and 46 it is safety for the xmaxx?
Thanks
Great video, thank you. I appreciate the grease, but i live in a sandy area, and it gets into everything, no matter. I'm wondering if you might have any suggestions for a lube thats effective, and doesn't hold dirt. Graphite, or a silicone spray? Idk...
Try a teflon dry lube. That's what I use on my rc helis, they kick up a lot of dust...
I AM AN RC GEEK AND I LOVE RCS . I drive traxxas stampede vxl 2wd from 2008
Damn
I did this and im still having problems with the gear slipin at low power and catching when the motor speeds up is that something I have to worry about
Did the xmaxx get hot when u drove it with the installed 46 spur on?
Thanks a lot for the veidoe.There no video covering the topic and showing installation of gear
Thanks for the video. Do you recommend adding loctite to anything? Also I have heard to not grease the pinion and spur. After doing it is it a good idea?
I can't imagine a situation where it would hurt to grease gears. Yes, loctite all steel screws in steel threads...
@@chilly7261 gotcha. Thanks again.
Which one is better for going fast
I love the vid, man! Good, clean how to. I looked up your video,, because I KNEW you would give clear instructions.
You're a bit too meticulous for an Xmaxx though! More like aircraft meticulous! Haha just kidding, thank you for the content, my friend!
Thank you!
How fast can you really expect to get one of those trucks up to before you have to start looking into changing electronics?
Here's my best run with stock electronics... czcams.com/video/-1CCCvkhpag/video.html
Is it true that on new 8S xmaxxes this gear helps to avoid stripping diffs? (I guess as it is faster it has less torque)
Good vid btw
Thanks. I suppose higher gearing means less torque. What I avoid is landing with throttle on. I think that's the number one gear stripper. Regardless of gear ratio, that sudden stop under power is a gear killer. With no throttle you're only stopping freewheeling tires and gear train...
@@chilly7261 True. I fly rc helis and if you crash your heli under power you strip gears. If you hit throttle hold before you crash your gears will be fine. Its the same with this truck also.
@@ahwayzcool4630 Yup. Minimize the damage. No funky chicken dance with the helis. Destroys everything...
What does this do? I only run my Xmaxx on Tall grass, dirt, off-roading etc. Will this give me any benefit if I switch it? So far the stock is perfect for me. Just curious is this has any advantage
Wheel speed for back flips
Mine was in the E holes bo. I do member that
Oh yeah. Very good. Had to have the optional gear then.
Awesome video thank you
dam have you even run it
New to this but what’s the difference with the spur gear that was in there why do we change out on a new truck ?
For me, I need more wheel speed for backflips. Also the advertised 50mph is with the included optional spur gear. It will do 40-43mph out of the box...
@@chilly7261 ok cool thank you for replying appreciate it
This gearing worked 3min for me before grinding all teeth.
I went for 20T/50T metal gears instead.
Exact same thing with me. Ditch the pin system 🤙🏼
Well Sam, I’ve watched this video again - to actually follow it as I just got an X-Maxx 😊😊👍👍 Thanks again - so easy to follow - the job was a breeze - check out our unboxing vid - my lad’s reaction to this beast is really funny 👍 Best regard Pete
Thank you
Hey do you have to grease straight from stock, The spur?
Mine came with grease on the stock gears
@@chilly7261 thanks for the reply bud. Btw would it matter i opened mine first time from stock . Would I need to grease it? What do you recommend im from England 🇬🇧
@@paulymalhi9411 I would grease it. I know they make some gears that can be run dry. The gears on our rc helis are like that. But they also make a silicone dry lube that works good that we use on them. Lube is less wear and drag.
@@chilly7261 is that a spray ?
@@paulymalhi9411 Oops, I mean Teflon, a teflon dry lube. I use Tri-Flow. Google it. They have both a spray and a liquid. I've used both, equal results. You apply it, turn the gears by hand and let it dry overnight. I've used the stuff for years on my helis, no issues.
I would still leave the stock spur gear at 54 teeth. Don't want to lose torque.
That's fine. Set the truck up based on your driving style. It won't do a backflip, so that doesn't work for me. Be awesome off road in some rough terrain...
People watching this DO NOT GREASE IT
Should be okay to grease the inner gears but not the spur & pinion, right?
Why?
@@thomasmallory971 can’t remember why anymore, i posted this when I used to have one
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Hi sir do you have Facebook account or msnger so I can reach you if I have question about xmaxx?
No I do not have a Facebook account. You can ask here tho...
@@chilly7261 OK sir...sir what is OK to use tire between the stock and none ballooning tire? The cyclone Louis tire is'it good?
@@richardcalumbiran7751 I'm running the stock tires. Belted are SO expensive. Do a search on Ebay. Power Hobby has two belted tires, the Raptors and the Scorpians. Here's a link to the Raptors, it's for two, so double that price... www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Hobby-Raptor-XL-Belted-Tires-Viper-Wheels-2-Traxxas-XMaxx-8S-PHT3271ORANGE-/284122666220?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
@@chilly7261 OK sir thank you... By the way I'm from palawan Philippines...
Sir good day how can I set my gear mesh properly? What is the sign that my pinion gear in my spur is in good mesh? Cause last time my pinion are damage so I order again... I used my 46t spur in 18t pinion... Can you give a good tips sir or advice.. Thanks more power...
get a small hand drill man
What makes you think I don't have one? The next time you take a screw out of plastic with a power tool, feel how hot it gets. Then ask yourself why you strip out the plastic threads...
WFO gear company is pathetic. Small company in Washington state. They don’t respond to emails period. No phone number to call them. Spend your money somewhere else. Last 14 months completely out of stock for their gears. Their steel manufacturer shut them down