Silicone Ear Plugs as Diff Grease?!?
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- čas přidán 16. 04. 2019
- I stumbled across this on the X-maxx facebook groups and thought I would give it a shot!
Instead of using the normal 1M fluid in the center diff, or a locker to really lock the diff - use cheap silicone ear plugs! I got a box of 36 for $9!
The X-maxx group claims the putty is somewhere around a 20M fluid.
It is cheap, and I needed to rebuild my center diff - so let's try it!!
Link to similar ear plugs: amzn.to/38TQEku
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That's a pretty cool fix AND you've still got plenty of plugs left, to tune out the boys LOL. Seriously though, great info to know Thanx!!!
Ha! Yes - can be used for other purposes also!! Ha!
Great quality video and great CZcamsr!
Thank you!
I learnt something new...thanks bro
Glad it was helpful!
I have found this trick works most of the time. Certain vehicles it appears to not for some reason - but cheap enough to try for sure!
Just did this to my outcast a few days ago really woke it up... What I did was put a dog bone in each slot on the diff and turned it till I was happy with the amount that was in there I wanted a lil movement just in case.... I had a spool in my Xmaxx and I went through 4 front diffs before I decided to go back to the center diff
Thanks for the tip! Had thought of the spool for my X-maxx also.
The spool for the xmaxx is a lil stronger than the one you had in the kraton... When I'd land wrong boom another diff gone
It seems like a good choice.
Thank you!
That pin did a number on it. This will be interesting to see how it works out!! Cool vid brother 👊🏼
So far, so good. Seems to work almost like intended. Thicker than a 1M fluid, but not 100% locked. I have run it a few times now.
Roadside RC right on man. 🤙🏻👍🏼
@@RoadsideRChow does it affect the torque of the car? Like does it wheelie like crazy and have lots of control in the air?
Wow you are all into it
Yes sir!
In general, Can you use RTV silicone (black) along with the diff gasket? To help seal for no leaks?
I have used it to help seal a differential - yes.
thats a great idea. ive been using 1million in my trucks but that looks like a way better alternative. I might put 100% silicone caulk in one, let it dry and see if it stays locked
Hmm - I would be interested to see if that works also! It might, assuming the gears don't shred it!!
Throw some concrete in the center diff!
Better off using hot glue or some JB weld if you’re interested in a full lock.
I love the video👍
Thank you for supporting!
Hi! Love you videos. Im a noob in this world of hobby grade rc’s. I’ve done some research already and watched a bunch of yt vids and decided to get a kraton 6s v5 as my first car. Do you recommend to reshim the diffs of a brand new k6 v5 along with changing diff fluids? Im at about below average skill in doing my motorcycle tranny and some mechanical jobs in cars. But im a bit hesitant to reshim a bnew k6 out of the box being a newbie and no available parts nearby. Would love to know what you think. Thanks
Welcome to the hobby!
I wouldn't suggest you do anything to the truck - nothing at all mechanically!!!
Look it over and read the manual. Get comfortable with each of the components and the general design....then just go have fun!!!
My 6S Kraton has been one solid truck. I really hope you enjoy it.
Honestly, I drive mine on 4S, but with the optional higher speed pinion.
@@RoadsideRC wow thanks for the fast reply! Cant wait to have my kraton and will run it on 4s first.
Have you had any problems using this technique?asking cause I'm in process of building a 6s traxxas slash to hopefully put it over the 100mph mark and looking for ideas for the rear diff on it other then running a locker in it.
No issues at all!
I have used this method in a bunch of vehicles now.
Just make sure you pack it full, otherwise the gears will try to eat it.
Good luck!
Awesome,I will give it a try and once it's done I'll let you know how it all works out.thank you for your response.
Good info bro
Thank you!
@@RoadsideRC Hooah brother
Was thinking on doing that to my Losi 5T but, do they withstand heat?
Ill have to use a torch with the earplugs
It has been fine in all vehicles I have run, but never near torch heat. What is the torch for?
@@RoadsideRC for testing them under extreme heat 🤣
Nice!! that looks like it works well!
Thanks for watching!
Why not use Traxxas 20 Mill? These aren't made for locking diffs so I'm sure they break down when they heat up and cool.
The Traxxas 20mil would be better! Sometimes it is hard to find, and certainly more expensive than this.
Good info..I've used hot glue and on plastic diff gears super glue! Lol
I like the hot glue idea! Interesting. Does it stay "locked" even when the diff gets hot?
@@RoadsideRC I never tried on anything 6s before lol
Now to just find my silicone earplugs I bought awhile back for some odd reason lol
Ha! Good luck!
@@RoadsideRC I couldn’t find them haha, instead, I mixed some beeswax with some mineral oil and packed em up, it’s stiff now only time will tell though =)
Wow its amazing how the mind works when trying new things out😱 well I really hope it works, thanks for sharing this with us all my friend 👍😍👍
You are welcome! Thanks for the watch and comment!!
I have driven it a few times since. Seems to work really well!
I wonder if these plugs can be thinned down with silicone grease or regular grease.
I belive they can be. Not sure it will really "mix", but once run, I have seen them be more liquid-like.
@@RoadsideRC I have some 100k and some ear plugs on the way. I’ll do some experimenting to see what happens.
@@White000Crow what happened? I'm interested bc I wanna do this.
@@Chris-hr8yz it gave a posi-traction sort of effect. When I move the wheels manually there is some resistance between tires and it seems pretty smooth. I did this on my Traxxas Slash 2wd differential and my SMT rear differential.
Got some on the way for my notorious...how did u get the old grease out?
Great!
I wiped most off with a towel. When you take the gears out of the diff, you have easy access to most pieces.
Also, I didn't really worry about getting it all off.
@@RoadsideRC good deal... how's this lil trick been working out for ya?
@@kentucky4696 Been happy with it. Seems to work for most vehicles. Occasionally need to pull it out and put fresh plugs in, but otherwise it is good!!
@@RoadsideRC awesome...I seen where he said to fill them completely full because the silicone will all push to the sides if you don't. So ima pack them babys full lol.
@@kentucky4696 Yep - I do the same thing.
That should def do it :-)
It works!
Why dint the cars just come locked stock?
Depending on how and where you want to drive it, a more active center diff can be better. Example - more loose surfaces like a racetrack.
✌🏻😎🏴Iv never seen that before . did it work? & did you try putting one in the microwave? 😂
Never put one in the microwave! Think I will skip that part! :)
Overall, this does seem to work very well, depending on the vehicle.
Thats what i use in my srr's
Awesome!
I put it in the rear diff of my SRR. Haven't done the front yet. Worried it would be too thick for turning. Have you been happy with it?
an interesting idea there mate
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Thank you!
Pack it with blue tack u can clean it out n set back to standard at will
This works well in that same way. The material can be pulled out easily.
This works well in that same way. The material can be pulled out easily.
So the earplugs go in the center not the rear?
You can put them in any diff you want.
@@RoadsideRC is there a benefit of putting them in one diff opposed to the other?
@@imserious2187 Just consider this as a very thick diff fluid. The thicker you go in a diff, the more the two outputs of that diff are locked together. The thinner, the more action the diff can have.
Depending on how you are setting up your vehicle, you will want different thicknesses.
Is this ok also on 1/5 baja?
It should work fine.
@@RoadsideRC thanks. I will try it.
Why would you want a lock diff instead?
Really depends on the application and how strong all of the other parts are.
A truly fully-locked diff (like with a mechanical locker or spool) has zero give. So when there is stress on the driveline, it needs to be strong enough to take it.
As an example: for something like my Axial SMT10 - I know the driveshafts and other parts are not super strong, so perhaps I want it to not be truly locked.
This is a very cheap way to essentially get a VERY thick diff fluid.
Can I use red lithium grease in my diff??...thanks for any answers
You sure can. The problem is controlling the thickness. If you don't want to cheat like this and "lock" the diff, I would really recommend going with an actual RC diff fluid.
Ok thanks
Hey bud its me again LOL....My Lhs was busy so Im assuming they made a mistake, they said 1 Million diiff fuid is thicker than 20 million.....I thought the higher the number the thicker...Please help. Thanks as usual.
Yep - higher number is thicker!
@@RoadsideRC they were very busy so I'm going to forgive him this time lol.. thank you very much for answering my question it was bothering me I appreciate it!!!!
Cool Tip.. First I've seen using.. I'll have to check your Run Video.. ✌️😎👍 HFLPRCing
Yeah - this works pretty well, and is VERY cost effective!
@@RoadsideRC was thinking about the Diffs in my Force RC Warhawk SCT since I went Brushless the rear diff is locked with plastic epoxy.. Thank you
@@LRCR Makes sense. I think the epoxy ends up more locked than this, assuming it gets a good hold on the gears. In theory, this will still allow some slip when forced.
Sehr cool 👍 and Sub
Thank you!
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I saw that! Thanks for the reminder!
Crazy - it is a cool truck!
@@RoadsideRC 👍👍
Why you want to lock center diff?
Less power gets shifted to the front wheels. Instead, you get even power distribution front-rear.
Roadside RC thanks for reply😃. Thats clear to me but will it be reduce in power? And will it less ballooning front tires?
@@cbsflows1041 Power is the same. Actually, the power feel is greater - more tendency to wheelie.
Yes, less front tire ballooning.
Roadside RC i appreciate the info👌🏽.
How can I get sum?
There is a link in the video description to where you can get them on Amazon.
I looked. Bud it’s just normal working ear plugs
@@integrityrc7356 I just edited the link in the video to make it work. Thanks for pointing that out! Here it is for you: amzn.to/38TQEku
I found it at shoppers drug mart
crazy people lol !
Ha!
We are not as genius as you, building your own chassis! This is entry-level!
@@RoadsideRC lol not at all ! this earplug trick is gold ! i wonder if they got that product in my little country
That's the rear diff not center we do. It in center with xmaxx
Yes! It can be done in any of the diffs.
xmaxx we do center and pinion and spur change
@@RoadsideRC arma fan boy maybe I bash hard. Xmaxx king
@rod holland Your comment makes no sense.
I literally have an X-maxx hanging on the wall. As of right now, 8 brands in my garage.
These silicone ear plugs can be used wherever folks want to use them. I have used them in bashers and crawlers - in whatever diff I wanted to try them in.
Please explain how any of this somehow makes me a fan boy and somehow lesser???
Wouldn't it be just as cheap to buy 20mill diff fluid and do it the right way?
In the grand scheme...yes.
Bottle of 20M fluid is $10-$20.
This was $5 and has lasted me years.
@@RoadsideRC dang I just paid 7 bucks each for associated diff oil at my local track. They were 7k 5k and 3k though. Idk if that matters on price.
Black ear wax! Eeewww!
Ha!
Lucas tacky grease....mite be better for ya...
You are right - that might work also.
Tacky grease works...broke diff in with new grease..course I over greased but qtips cleaned up that scene....also received Maxima water proof grease in today.....motosport.com...$7.99...cheapest you'll find....total $16.05
Clean your fingers. Lol
Ha! That is what the earplugs help with. :)